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Happy with Their 1st K. Hovnanian Home, Tom and Cheryl Pick Same Builder for Their Next Home
A couple living in a Jersey City townhome, built several years ago by K. Hovnanian Homes, decided they needed to move to a home with no steps. They were so happy with their town home, they chose a new condominium at Crescent Court in Jersey City, built by Matzel & Mumford, a division of K. Hovnanian Homes. - March 14, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
77 Hudson to Host 'Finance Fundamentals for the International Marketplace'
International real estate buyers will get advice from a company with 25 years of helping buyers from other countries invest in U.S. real estate. The workshop is sponsored by 77 Hudson, a premiere condominium community on the Hudson River in Jersey City. - March 12, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
Crocker Partners Named to Lease Mizner Park Office Tower
Crocker Partners has been selected to lease Mizner Park Office Tower, a Class A, 164,000-square-foot building, and Mizner Park Office Plaza, with 103,000 square feet of professional office space located above the retail, at Mizner Park, the downtown Boca Raton mixed-use destination. Crocker... - March 12, 2010 - Crocker Partners
Maffia Team Joins Cornish & Carey
Michael Maffia, Putnam Daily and Justin Stark have joined Cornish & Carey Commercial/ONCOR International to form the new C&C Leased Investment Group – Maffia Team. The Group will be based in the San Francisco office and led by Michael Maffia, one of the top leased investment brokers in the country. The C&C Leased Investment Group – Maffia Team is a new addition to the C&C Investment Sales Platform led by President Erik Doyle. - March 11, 2010 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Cornish & Carey Expands Into the North Bay with Two New Offices
Cornish & Carey Commercial expanded for the first time into the North Bay region with the establishment of two new offices in Larkspur and Santa Rosa, completing C&C’s Northern California footprint. Senior Vice President Haden Ongaro will manage both offices. C&C selected 20 new agents to staff the offices. - March 10, 2010 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Royal Oaks Building Group Announces Parker Pointe Residential Community
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has completed homes in the new Fuquay-Varina neighborhood of Parker Pointe. The community features move-in ready homes effective March 2010. Parker Pointe is a 156-lot community... - March 07, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
From Distressed Properties to Vibrant Neighborhoods: Sycamore Urban Properties Acquire, Sells and Closes Apple Valley Homes
As of mid-September 2009, 42 single-family homes controlled by the FDIC, many with yards overgrown with weeds and littered with debris, sat vacant within The Vineyards and Mira Monte neighborhoods. Today, the majority of the homes are occupied with ecstatic new homeowners. Sycamore Urban... - March 06, 2010 - Sycamore Urban Properties
Eastern, NC’s Master-Planned Community, Somerset Still Going Strong
Washington, North Carolina’s premier town and patio home community, Somerset has almost completed the construction of the second grouping of town homes in Phase 1. The low-maintenance community features 12 different floor plans (2-5 BR) all with accessibility and convenience in mind. - March 05, 2010 - Somerset, LLC
Clubhouse at K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Harbor Bay is Ready for Grand Opening
The 16,000-square-foot clubhouse at K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Harbor Bay is ready for the big grand-opening celebration this weekend. The clubhouse features a pool, ballroom, fitness center and many areas for clubs and activities. - March 05, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
Coordinated Properties' Pres. Fred Filsoof Emphasizes the Value of Home Improvements in Today's Market
"When you put your home on the market, you're entering it in a beauty contest," says Fred Filsoof, President of Atlanta based realty company Coordinated Properties. - March 04, 2010 - Fred F Filsoof
Regroup, LLC Announces New Partner to Lead Design & Construction Division
Retail/Restaurant design & construction veteran brings extensive experience and relationships to Regroup, LLC. - March 03, 2010 - Regroup, LLC
Fred Filsoof Pres. of Coordinated Properties Reviews the $1.5 Billion Troubled Asset Relief Program
Money could go to programs to help unemployed homeowners, for example, or borrowers who owe more on their houses than they are. - February 26, 2010 - Fred F Filsoof
Lennar’s Phoenix Lone Mountain Grand Opening Draws 1,500 Over Two Days
Optimism returns to the Phoenix real estate market - February 24, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona
Free White Paper from Davidson Realty Explains Short Sales
Free White Paper from Davidson Realty Explains Short Sales for Homeowners Davidson Realty, Inc., a leader in St. Johns County real estate, has a white paper titled “Understanding the Short Sale” now available for free download on their website at... - February 24, 2010 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Clubhouse at K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Millville is Ready to Rock
7,500-square-foot Clubhouse Will be the Center of Community Activity, Includes pool, fitness center, many other amenities, Local personality Jerry Blavat to host grand opening celebration - February 24, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
Optimizing Sherman, Texas' Southern Gateway Overlay District
Sherman, Texas. Opportunity Recruiters... A concerted effort is underway by the Sherman City Council and SEDCO to assure a positive first impression to visitors entering Sherman from the south by creating and maintaining quality businesses and enhancing the visual image of the corridor. - February 21, 2010 - Sherman Economic Development Corporation
Royal Oaks Building Group Sales Team Wins Silver at 2010 Nationals Gala
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that Adrienne Mickels and Shannon Wilson-Chandler have received a Silver Award in the category of Sales Team of the Year at the 2010 NationalsSM Gala that took place at Caesar’s Palace in Las... - February 20, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Results at Lake Chapin Shores Buck Nationwide Trend Second-Home Buyers Purchase One-Third of Available Lots in Just Over a Year
Lake Chapin Shores located in Berrien Springs MI on the shores of Lake Chapin is a 21 home development for second homeowners and vacation homes. - February 20, 2010 - Lake Chapin Shores
Developer Acquires 32 Lots in El Sobrante, CA
Americap Development Partners announces their acquisition of Colina Canyon, a thirty-two lot development in El Sobrante, CA. - February 17, 2010 - Americap Development Partners
McArthur Homes Announces Finished Basement Promotion
For a limited time, new home buyers can potentially double the finished space of their new home. McArthur Homes is offering a full or partial finished basement with all new homes through the end of February. - February 17, 2010 - McArthur Homes
John Cenni Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification
Buyers and Sellers Benefit from REALTOR® Expertise in Distressed Sales - February 16, 2010 - Keller Williams Realty, John Cenni
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Gold at 2010 Nationals
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received a Gold Award in the category of Building Industry Spirit at the 2010 NationalsSM Gala held at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas on Jan. 19. The award recognizes the... - February 13, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Fred Filsoof President of Coordinated Properties Discusses Atlanta's Real Estate Market and the Importance of the First Time Home Buyer's Credit Score
First-timer home buyers have a lot of ground to cover, from learning about market conditions to landing the best loan. "Over the past year, lending requirements have tightened and credit thresholds have increased across the board", says Fred Filsoof, President of Atlanta based, Coordinated Properties. Any first time home buyer should be purchasing a home before April 30th to take advantage of the federal housing tax credit. - February 12, 2010 - Fred F Filsoof
Davidson Realty Inc. Introduces Homebuying Tax Credit Open Houses
North Florida and World Golf Village Real Estate Experts Offer Free Consultation, Advice - February 12, 2010 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Royal Oaks Building Group Announces Carriage Heights
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has completed its first homes in Carriage Heights, a thriving community in Fuquay-Varina. The first five homes in the community are move-in ready. Carriage Heights is an 80-lot... - February 06, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Only 15 Lots Remain at Jim Chapman’s Concord Mill Community
Jim Chapman Communities, an Atlanta-based builder and developer is pleased to announce that only 15 lots remain at its Concord Mill community in Austell, the builder’s only non-age-restricted community. - February 05, 2010 - Jim Chapman Communities
Premier Apartment Advisors Team Joins Cornish & Carey
C&C has significantly expanded its multi-family investment services group by adding the brokerage team from Premier Apartment Advisors. Richard Knutson, John Leyvas, Jay Cross, Stephen Pagones, Mike Pagones and Anthony Pappageorge will be based in C&C’s Oakland office and Vince McCarrie will be based in C&C’s Santa Clara office. This team joins industry veteran Keith Suddjian, senior vice president in C&C’s Palo Alto office, who together comprise C&C’s Apartment Advisors. - February 03, 2010 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Bay Area Land Developer Continues Rapid Growth
Americap Development Partners expands land development team by welcoming David Day as VP of Engineering. - February 03, 2010 - Americap Development Partners
Two Stiles Buildings Receive EPA's National ENERGY STAR Rating
SunTrust International Center and 800 Brickell Reflect Stiles’ “Green” Commitment. - January 30, 2010 - Stiles
Davidson Realty, Inc., the Leader in World Golf Village Real Estate, Announces Davidson Referral Network for Licensed Real Estate Agents
Davidson Realty, Inc., the leader in St. Johns County real estate, has launched a new referral program that helps agents who aren't working in real estate full time keep up their contacts and earn extra income. The Davidson Referral Network allows licensed agents to earn extra money by referring... - January 29, 2010 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Regaliaa Setting Up Apartment Chain
Regaliaa Realty Ltd, a Chennai-based company, is setting up a chain of premium serviced apartments under the Homcourt brand across South India. - January 29, 2010 - Homcourt
Jim Chapman Communities Continues New Construction
Jim Chapman Communities announces the construction of six new homes at its award winning active adult community, Brookhaven at Johns Creek. The new construction comes on the heels of building that began in June 2009. - January 29, 2010 - Jim Chapman Communities
Custom Homes in World Golf Village Offer Good Value in Today's Market
The best home is one that is perfectly suited for how a family lives. Even at a time when short sales and foreclosures offer some enticing bargains, they are not necessarily the best purchase if the home is not exactly what the homebuyer needs. - January 29, 2010 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Phoenix Area Gets New Master Planned Community - the First in Years
A scenic new master planned community is opening in the greater Phoenix area. The first new home community to open in a number of years, Lone Moutain is a joint venture between Lennar and Pulte Homes. Lennar will open its neighborhood on February 6. Homes back up to natural open area open space in this beautiful desert community. - January 28, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona
"Honoring Our River" a Call for Student Writings & Artwork on the Willamette River
Publishers of an upcoming student anthology that is focused upon the Willamette River Basin are asking students of all ages to submit literature and artwork for publication in this unique book. Applications and entries must be sent no later than February 28, 2010. - January 27, 2010 - Wildwood|Mahonia
Affordable Housing Developments in Brazil with MDMY Investment
Home ownership becomes a reality for thousands of residences in Ceara North East Brazil through the Federal Government Program “Minha Casa, Minha Vida”. The affordable housing program established in May 2009 is also attracting the attention of foreign investors wishing to contribute to... - January 22, 2010 - MDMY Investment
Brown-Architecture of Charleston, SC Launches New Web Site
Local design firm Brown-Architecture (http://www.brown-architecture.com) announced on Tuesday the launch of its new website. - January 22, 2010 - Brown-Architecture
Blitz Joins Commercial Tenant Advisors, LLC as Partner
Largest Wis.-based Exclusive Tenant Representation Firm Grows Staff to Meet Market Need - January 20, 2010 - CresaPartners
Franklin Templeton Leases 80,448 Square Feet at Stiles' 300 Las Olas Place
Franklin Templeton to occupy Stiles' former headquarters in one of 2009's largest commercial real estate deals in Fort Lauderdale. - January 14, 2010 - Stiles
The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village Kick Off New Year with Several New Construction Projects
New Construction in World Golf Village Signals Improving Real Estate Outlook; Projects Start in The Crest, GroveWood, Laterra Links and Cascades Neighborhoods. - January 14, 2010 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Minto Continues Aggressive Growth; Announces Plans to Build in Prestigious Fish Hawk Ranch
To offer a new housing product to a market not being served, Minto Communities announces the purchase of 40 parcels in the Fish Hawk Ranch community in Lithia, Fla. “When we looked at opportunities to continue our expansion in Tampa Bay, the available parcels within Fish Hawk Ranch meshed... - January 12, 2010 - Minto Communities
CADO Real Estate Group's Michael Hixson Receives Prestigious Award from University of California, Irvine
Michael Hixson of CADO Real Estate Group, Inc. is honored with "Distinguished Instructor" award by University of California, Irvine, for excellence as an educator in the University's Extension certificates in "Marketing for the Residential Builder" and "Light Construction and Development Management" programs. - January 10, 2010 - CADO Real Estate Group, Inc.
Outlier Planning Launches with New Approach to Planning Consulting in Florida
Outlier Planning launches today in a bid to become a new model for how urban planning consultants in Florida conduct business. The new firm is based on five principles – accountability, true collaboration, efficiency, cutting edge and synergistic improvement – that firm Principal... - January 07, 2010 - Outlier Planning
BCD Leases 5th Manhattan Location for Five Guys Burgers & Fries
BCD is proud to announce that they have represented their exclusive client, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, in a new lease transaction. The 2,400 square foot space is located at 36 West 48th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues. Barry Williams, Associate Manager of Real Estate at BCD, represented Five... - January 05, 2010 - Branded Concept Development (BCD)
New Brisbane Real Estate for Sale at Spring Mountain Estate
With large urban/rural blocks fast disappearing, it’s refreshing to see premium Brisbane acreage is still on offer with Spring Mountain Estate’s latest real estate release, The Nest at Spring Mountain Estate. - January 04, 2010 - Spring Mountain Estate
Davidson Realty, Inc. Presents Free Health & Fitness Seminar
A fresh start to the New Year is the focus on January 21 when The Davidson Speaker Series features a Health & Fitness seminar with Doug Duggan. A former Olympic weightlifter, Duggan will cover a variety of fitness topics, including how to fit fitness into a busy lifestyle, and how to achieve a... - December 30, 2009 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village
Victoria Promociones Presents at URBE 09 Their Offer of Apartments for Sale in Calpe
Despite the decline of exhibitors at the fair URBE Valencia compared to last year, this edition has managed to close more sales transactions than last year. The Real Estate Mediterranean Fair URBE 09, took place the days 20 to 22 November at the Feria Valencia exhibition grounds. This fair had the... - December 26, 2009 - Victoria Promociones
Royal Oaks Building Group Offers $8,000 Double Your Tax Credit Program
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has launched a new program called Double Your Tax Credit. All homebuyers that purchase a Royal Oaks home by February 28, 2010, are eligible to receive $8,000 to use as they choose on... - December 23, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Dennis Gilkey a Featured Speaker at UF Conservation Summit
Executive shares experience and expertise with sustainable regional planning and impacts of recent legislation. - December 20, 2009 - Gilkey Organization
Hunley Waters Leads Revitalization Efforts and Secures Charleston’s First myEnergyLoan
With an increased consumer desire for energy-efficient and eco-friendly homes fueling interest in Hunley Waters, the neighborhood announces its first green myEnergyLoan in Charleston, South Carolina. - December 19, 2009 - Hunley Waters and Cobalt Developments, LLC