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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
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
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
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
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
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate Adds Rental Home Division to Las Vegas Real Estate Team
The Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Las Vegas Real Estate has added a Las Vegas Rental division to successful Real Estate business. - September 19, 2008 - Ballen Group of Coldwell Banker Wardley Real Estate
Cash for Homes Expert SecureASale Launches Newly Revamped Website to Help Clients Beat the Credit Crunch
London-based home-buyer SecureASale has recently overhauled its website www.secureasale.co.uk to help struggling home owners get on top of their finances in these turbulent times. - September 19, 2008 - SecureASale
IDX Broker is the Answer to the Customized Search on Agent Michael Krotchie’s Website
The custom IDX solution helps real estate agents simplify the property search process for their clients and increase efficiency of their websites. - September 19, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Carla Bonten Rentals, Inc. Offers Special Rates on Rental Properties in Southwest Florida to European Visitors
Carla Bonten, owner of Carla Bonten Realty, Inc., Carla Bonten Rentals, Inc. and Auctioneers by Carla Bonten, Inc. in Bonita Springs, Florida, announces special discounts on seasonal rental properties throughout Southwest Florida to European visitors. Dubbed the “Early Booking... - September 19, 2008 - Carla Bonten Realty
CENTURY 21 Town & Country Now Offers RSS Feeds of New Home Listings
New Listing Alerts can now be retrieved via RSS. CENTURY 21 Town & Country now offers an RSS feed, allowing any reader to automatically subscribe to the latest properties for sale that hit the market that fit your criteria. This feed is updated daily with new listings. These feeds include the... - September 19, 2008 - CENTURY 21 Town & Country
Architectural Model Shop Opens an East Coast Office in Buffalo's Larkin District
A growing demand for architectural services by East Coast firms leads to expansion. - September 19, 2008 - LGM East