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Realtor Ingird Owens Provides Her Clients a Personalized Online Property Search Function

Customization is what makes searching for real estate online easier for both Realtors and consumers. - September 28, 2008 - IDX, Inc.

Brookhaven at Johns Creek Holds Grand Opening Weekend Festivities

Jim Chapman Communities announces the Grand Opening of its newest active adult community, Brookhaven at Johns Creek. Combining a perfect location with one level ranch homes designed just for the active adult, Brookhaven at Johns Creek brings active adult living to one of metro Atlanta’s... - September 28, 2008 - Jim Chapman Communities

Betsy Simmons Recognized as Platinum Agent of the Month by Quality Service Certification, Inc.

Joey Robbins, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Cary Parkway office (www.hpw.com), has announced that real estate professional Betsy Simmons has been recognized nationally as the Quality Service Certified Platinum Agent of the Month by Quality Service Certified, Inc. - September 28, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

Colliers Day Features World Renowned Urban Designer David Sim

Sim argues for “reconquering” urban space taken over by traffic. - September 28, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe

Colliers International Serbia Exclusive Agent for TQ City

Major mixed-use project in Indjija outside Belgrade. - September 28, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe

Los Angeles Commercial Mortgage Firm Watermark Financial's Elizabeth Braman Secures CCIM Designation

Braman Joins Group of Only 9,500 of 125,000 Commercial Real Estate Professionals That Hold Designation. - September 27, 2008 - Watermark Financial Group

Shana Larson with PrimeSource Real Estate Provides Her Clients with Custom IDX Search Tools on Her Website

IDX Broker saves both Larson and her clients’ time by increasing efficiency of the property search process and increasing online visibility of Larson’s listings. - September 27, 2008 - IDX, Inc.

Landquest Names New Manager of Land Acquisitions

Kyle Corkum, president of Landquest Development (www.landquestdevelopment.com), a residential development firm specializing in the acquisition, design, permitting and construction of communities on the east coast, has announced that Dan Leff has joined the firm as manager of land acquisitions. In... - September 27, 2008 - Landquest Development

Preservation Homes Wins Two STARs Awards

Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Preservation Homes won two awards at the N.C. Homebuilders Association’s annual STARs awards banquet held on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Westin Hotel in Charlotte. - September 27, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

Landmark Financial Corporation Boasts Equipment Financing Still Strong

Although traditional banks are shying away from industrial equipment financing, Landmark Financial Corporation is still able to provide equipment financing for new small and large companies. Because Landmark is not a bank, they are not limited by traditional lending practices. - September 26, 2008 - Landmark Financial Corporation

REOsphere Offers Foreclosure Real Estate Listings Map Search - Buyers Find Opportunities in Minnesota

Minnesota Foreclosure Homes are on the rise. REOSphere offers a free foreclosure listings portal to find these highly desired foreclosures for sale. Minnesota is ranked number 27th in properties with foreclosures for sale and filings. And the numbers continue to climb. Minnesota foreclosures for... - September 26, 2008 - REOSphere

Major Government Investments Bring Coastal Communities Huge Benefits

Coastal Communities Costa Rica Real Estate expects an increase in interest and investments in their new developments, after the government announced new projects that will bring a higher quality of life to the areas where the company develops. - September 26, 2008 - Coastal Communities

Thompson Carr Announces the Auction of Prime Real Estate

Braden's Furniture building, land and additional building and tract will be sold at auction at 2:00 on Friday, October 3rd, 2008. - September 26, 2008 - Thompson Carr Auctions

West Campus Living Honored as the UTMost Apartment Locator by the Daily Texan in Ut Austin Area

Charity based real estate company has been awarded the #1 Apartment Locator. - September 26, 2008 - West Campus Living

Encouraging Signs in the Hungarian Commercial Real Estate Market

There are encouraging signs in the Hungarian commercial real estate market, and the worst may already be over. That’s according to Colliers International Hungary, who have today released their latest market report. The research covers the first half of this year for the Hungarian office,... - September 26, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston to Represent Stephen’s Glen

Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that the firm will handle the sales and marketing for Stephen’s Glen, a custom home community in Youngsville, N.C. David Cully, managing partner for Evergreen Partners LLC, selected Susan Abshire, a broker... - September 26, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

The Peninsula at Amberly Featuring Homes by Royal Oaks to Host NBC 17 Shredding Event Location

Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company will host one of the two locations for the NBC 17 Shredding Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event is free to the public and will take place at The Peninsula at... - September 26, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC

Tui Pranich Famed Interior Designer Launches High-End Interior Design Lifestyle Concept

Tui Lifestyle Offers Comprehensive Interior Design Solution for Attainable Luxury Living. - September 26, 2008 - Tui Lifestyle

IDX Broker Simplifies the Online Real Estate Search for Clients of Finn Real Estate Enterprises

This custom IDX solution and all of its included features aim to simplify the real estate search process for both the agent and consumer. - September 26, 2008 - IDX, Inc.

Groves Park Commons, a Traditional Neighborhood Development, Receives the Outstanding Planning Award for a Green Development

The Outstanding Planning Award for a Green Development is the first green award presented by TAPA. The judging panel selected Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon as the recipient because, “The Groves Park Commons plan is a leader in green initiatives in Traditional Neighborhood Developments.” - September 25, 2008 - Groves Park Commons

Free Seattle Foreclosure Listings by Propertyshark.com; Real Estate Data Provider Provides Free Listings of Trustee Sales in Seattle

PropertyShark.com, the premier real estate data website, announces the general availability of free foreclosure listings for Seattle (King County) available at http://propertyshark.com/mason/seattle/Trustee's_Sales/Seattle - September 25, 2008 - PropertyShark.com

Rural Economic Development Grants Transform Vacant Buildings into New Jobs

Caldwell County Economic Development Commission helps employers take advantage of state grants from the Building Reuse and Restoration Program to convert abandoned, stand-alone buildings into new facilities, bringing more jobs to Caldwell County, North Carolina. - September 25, 2008 - Caldwell Economic Development Commission

Upside Ventures Gets Record Rents for Brooklyn Lofts TV studio takes 4,000SF at $35 Per SF

Ralph Trionfo announces latest trend setting transaction. - September 25, 2008 - Upside Ventures

Downing-Frye Realty Agent Greg Pedrotty Enhances the MLS Search Function of His Website with IDX Broker

Custom IDX search tools help simplify the search process and increase visibility. - September 25, 2008 - IDX, Inc.

Beacon Realty Capital Closes $1.3 Million FHA 202 Transaction

Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, arranged $1.34 million in permanent FHA 202 fixed-rate debt for an affordable apartment building located in Peoria, Illinois. Beacon arranged the high leveraged, non-recourse loan which includes a 35-year term and amortization. - September 25, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.

Lorraine Shirley Joins Hill & Co. Real Estate

Lorraine Shirley, a San Francisco native with more than 20 years of experience in residential real estate, recently joined Hill & Co. Real Estate. Prior to joining Hill & Co., Lorraine managed a national real estate office where she reviewed contracts, and supervised and trained other... - September 25, 2008 - Hill & Co. Real Estate

Heritage Wake Forest Wins Two STARs Awards

Debbie Houston, president of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Builder Services (www.hpwnewhomes.com), has announced that Heritage Wake Forest has won two awards at the N.C. Homebuilders Association’s annual STARS awards banquet held on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Westin Hotel in... - September 25, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

First International-Style Shopping Mall in Montenegro to Open October 1st

Colliers International the exclusive leasing agent for Delta City Podgorica. - September 25, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe

No Doom & Gloom for First Time Home Buyers

The first time home buyers are the most vulnerable real estate customers and the most susceptible to misinformation, gimmicks, and other questionable tactics. The reason for this is that the first time home buyers have never bought a home nor do they know the process that they need to complete in order to complete it with a minimum of problems and stress. - September 25, 2008 - Terry Iwaniw Real Estate Services

Golfers Paradise in Krakow Poland

Iberian property developer, Maexpa Group, is to unveil its Valley Golf Village resort in Krakow Poland. It is one of the biggest golf complexes in central Europe and will contain a residential complex of 24 buildings, providing up to 166 apartments - September 24, 2008 - Maexpa International

Colliers Announces New Global News Website, Colliers News

First website of its kind by global commercial real estate services provider. - September 24, 2008 - Colliers International Southeast Europe

Margaret Ann Coker Joins Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston

Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com), has announced that Margaret Ann Coker has joined the firm as the new marketing coordinator. Coker graduated in 2008 with a bachelor of arts in communication from NCSU. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston,... - September 24, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

Local Real Estate Professional Certified to Address and Encourage the Benefits of Energy Efficiency in Homes

John Abry, of REMAX North Professionals in Colchester has earned the EcoBroker Certified® designation, having successfully completed a unique and informative training program on the energy and environmental issues that affect real estate transactions. - September 24, 2008 - Remax North Professionals

Custom IDX Tools Increase Efficiency and Visibility for Broker Richard Marcus’ Integrated Website

IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - September 24, 2008 - IDX, Inc.

CRDC Sees Recent Additional Allocations to Costa Rican Park Systems as Boost to Real Estate Sales

Costa Rica’s Ministry of Environment and Energy will be granting the national park system an impressive US$150 million for infrastructure enhancements, likely leading to increased interest in the already booming real estate sector. - September 24, 2008 - Cerro Fresco

Coastal Communities Registers an Increase in Real Estate Sales Against All Odds

Coastal Communities' Quetzal del Mar development is selling fast, with the interest in alternative investments such as Costa Rica real estate increasing despite the international economic and real estate crisis. - September 24, 2008 - Coastal Communities

CRDC Sees Continued Growth Despite Effect of Lehman Brothers’ Bankruptcy on World Markets

Financial markets worldwide are struggling to recoup from losses experienced following the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, but CRDC reports that the investment activity related to its luxury residential estates has not faltered. - September 24, 2008 - Cerro Fresco

Free San Francisco Foreclosure Listings by PropertyShark.com - Trustee Sale Listings Available in San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Contra Costa and Alameda

PropertyShark.com announces the general availability of free foreclosure listings for San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. - September 23, 2008 - PropertyShark.com

New Rollex Flashings Speed Fiber Cement Siding Jobs

Metal products specialist Rollex Corporation has launched a line of pre-formed aluminum flashing components expressly designed to simplify and ensure the proper installation of fiber-cement siding while enhancing the appearance of the finished job. Rollex is offering the factory-fabricated,... - September 23, 2008 - Rollex Corporation

Foxwood Falls at Houndslake Provides New Lifestyle for Aiken, SC

New development promises carefree condominium living in an established golf community. - September 22, 2008 - Houndslake Realty

Finally...Flexible Affordable Fractional Ownership

Suite Satisfraction Leisure understands the leisure market, and has introduced a far more flexible fractional model which will substantially increase the size of the potential market. - September 21, 2008 - Suite Satisfraction Leisure Investments

Cody Martens with Service First Realty Group Simplifies the Property Search Process for His Clients with Custom IDX Search Tools

IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to help Martens increase efficiency and visibility, creating a more streamlined process for his clients. - September 21, 2008 - IDX, Inc.

Jenn Nowalk Named Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Sales Associate

Susan Holbrook, senior vice president and sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (www.hpw.com) Falls of Neuse Road office, has announced that Jenn Nowalk has joined the firm as a sales associate. Nowalk has previous experience in new homes sales and had more than 23.8... - September 21, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

Stanley Homes Pays All Buyer’s Closing Costs

Stanley Homes is offering to pay for all Closing Costs and Construction Interest normally included in the total purchase of a custom-built home. By eliminating Buyer’s Closing Costs and Construction Interest, Stanley Homes is saving the average home buyer 6% of the total purchase price – roughly $9,000 or more. - September 20, 2008 - Stanley Homes

Seamless Integration and Customization Provide Real Estate Agent Brian Hartsell with an Advantage

IDX Broker’s custom search tools and easy-to-use format assists consumers searching for rental properties in the greater Las Vegas area. - September 20, 2008 - IDX, Inc.

Costa Rica Development Corporation Moves to Open China Office Following Establishment of Intensified Trade Relations

Expecting the new solid diplomatic and trade relations between Costa Rica and The People’s Republic of China to lead to business from high-end Chinese investors, the Costa Rica Development Corporation has decided to open an office in this Asian country. - September 20, 2008 - Cerro Fresco

Gladstone Homes’ Family-Friendly Designs Make Room for Growing and Changing Households

Today more than 15 percent of children are living in blended households, and multi-generational households – including those of more than 22 million Boomerang adults living in their parents’ homes -- are growing faster than any other housing arrangement, according to US Census data. The changing make-up of families has a big influence on home design. - September 19, 2008 - Gladstone Homes

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