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Royal Oaks Building Group Named to Western Wake 100 List
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been named to the Western Wake 100 list by Cary Business magazine for the second year running. The list is comprised of the 100 most influential companies in Western Wake County. - September 12, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Riviera Maya Food Festival Exceeds All Expectations
1st Annual Taste of Playa welcomes nearly three thousand residents and tourists in the largest culinary festival in the Mexican Caribbean. - September 11, 2009 - BuyPlaya Real Estate Advisors
Nicklaus Opens New Golf Course, Joins Biden in Costa Rica
Frank Biden, brother of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, and Craig Williamson, chairman of the Guanacaste Country Club (http://www.guanacastecc.com), have announced that Nicklaus Design, the world’s leading golf course design firm, will open a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course at the... - September 10, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
The Jones Comany Runs for Best Buddies of Tennessee
The Jones Company participated in the “5 for Friendship” 5k run/walk on Saturday, August 29th at McKay’s Mill in Franklin with a team of 14 employees. As a $1000 donor, the company was a “Silver Sponsor” of this event. All 5 for Friendship proceeds will benefit Best... - September 08, 2009 - The Jones Company
Decatur Downtown Redevelopment Authority Campaign Gets Underway
The Decatur Downtown Redevelopment Authority is launching a new initiative to underwrite a new five-year economic and community development program for Decatur and Morgan County, Alabama. The initiative will help provide funding for Decatur area projects and for ongoing operations of the DDRA. - September 05, 2009 - Decatur Downtown Redevelopment Authority
Group VI Announces the Opening of Brenau University’s South Atlanta/Fairburn Campus
The City of Fairburn and Brenau University celebrated the Grand Opening of their new campus located in the Fairburn Education Center at 314 NW Broad Street (U.S. Highway 29) in historic Fairburn, GA. The City of Fairburn Georgia selected Group VI to provide design-build, construction, and leasing... - September 05, 2009 - Group VI Corporation
Capital Commercial Real Estate Assists Centurion Inc. in the Acquisition of Waukesha Property
Matthew Quest of Capital Commercial recently represented Centurion, Inc. in the purchase of a 4,800 square foot office building at 1605 Manhattan Drive in Waukesha for a final price of $465,000. The building, a property acquired by J. Anthony Properties, LLC in 2007 was then renovated and converted... - September 04, 2009 - Capital Commercial Real Estate
Modern New Ecoloxury Community Breaks Ground in Costa Rica
Rich in biodiversity brimming with excitement and unparalleled in gorgeous views, Costa Rica is one of the hottest destinations for travelers and expatriates. One Los Angeles-based eco-luxury lifestyle brand is taking advantage of Costa Rica’s natural appeal by creating Kalia, four blissfully... - September 04, 2009 - Kalia, LLC
Royal Oaks Building Group Offers Standing Inventory Homes to Close by $8,000 Tax Credit Deadline
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has standing new homes available for purchase by first-time homebuyers looking to take advantage of the $8,000 government tax credit. To take advantage of the tax incentive, home sales... - September 04, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Free Foreclosure Avoidance and Short Sale Seminar for Homeowners to be Held in Pleasanton, CA
Tim Denbo, CDPE® and Suzan Gladieux, Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Pleasanton is holding a free Advanced Foreclosure Avoidance and Short Sale Seminar on Wednesday, September 30th, 6pm at The Pleasanton Hilton. - September 03, 2009 - Tim Denbo Realtor
SaleAMP Increases Interest by 400% for South Carolina Development
Because of the dampening effects of the current recession on the housing market, South Carolina condo development Abbey Glen contracted with Austin-based SaleAMP to provide world-class real estate internet marketing in order to increase visibility and accelerate sales for the property. SaleAMP has already been able to increase lead interest in the condo units by 400 percent. - September 03, 2009 - SaleAMP
Houston Development to Accelerate Condo Sales with Internet Marketing leader SaleAMP
Because of lagging residential real estate sales, Houston-based development, Lakeside Green, has contracted with Austin-based SaleAMP to be its premier internet marketing partner on the newly renovated condos and townhomes. SaleAMP is deploying its proprietary internet marketing system to accelerate the sales cycle for the development, a proven system to accelerate lead traffic. - September 03, 2009 - SaleAMP
Costa Rica Joins World Green Building Council
The Costa Rica chapter of the Green Building Council (www.crgbc.org) was notified of induction into the World Green Building Council (www.worldgbc.org). Environmental sustainability in Costa Rica is a major social concern as the country covers 0.01% of the world's land surface yet contains over 5%... - September 02, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
New Partnership Seeks to Reform Real Estate in Latin America
Craig Williamson and Frank Biden Lead New Real Estate Partnership for Environmental and Social Reform in the Industry. - August 28, 2009 - Virtus 1 Costa Rica Real Estate
Craig Ranch Awarded Community of the Year
McKinney Development Also Receives Two More Awards from the Homebuilders Association of Greater Dallas 2009 ARC Awards Program - August 28, 2009 - Craig Ranch
8TH Ramadan Forum Gets Support from TAMANI Hotels and Resorts
TAMANI Hotels and Resorts is the silver sponsor of Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing' 8th Ramadan Forum entitled "Ramadan Changed Me." - August 23, 2009 - KM Properties
John Lively & Associates Nominated for 7 ARC Awards in High-End Residental Design
National Award-winning John Lively & Associates, Inc., Residential Design Firm, is pleased to announce its latest achievement of being nominated for 7 ARC Awards this year in six different categories by the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas. Two ARC nominations are for "Custom... - August 21, 2009 - John Lively & Associates
D. Earl Barnes' Service Honored in New Exhibit in The Whalehead Club's Wildlife Museum
Though he passed away over thirty-eight years ago, Dempsey Earl Barnes’ life work and contribution to the State of North Carolina has been uniquely honored and lives on in the newest exhibit at The Whalehead Club Wildlife Museum. The museum is located in the Outer Banks of North... - August 20, 2009 - Marketing Specifics
7 Tips for Healthy Aging
September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual observance designed to raise awareness on the positive aspects of growing older. The health and wellness specialists at ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit aging services organizations, offer the following simple and effective tips to help older adults maintain a healthy lifestyle. - August 20, 2009 - ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
Gabriele Charity Has Been Awarded the Certified Residential Specialist Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists
Gabriele Charity, a Sarasota Realtor, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed... - August 17, 2009 - Charity & Weiss International Realty LLC
The Jones Company Adds Online Sales Counselor
The Jones Company recognizes that approximately 80% of all potential home buyers begin their search for their new home online, and is catering to these customers by hiring an Online Sales Counselor. - August 17, 2009 - The Jones Company
City and Community Officials Praise Economic Development Project in Southeast Raleigh
Farmington Square Shopping Center Opens in Southeast Raleigh - August 14, 2009 - Isha Development
Residential Rentals Jump by 88%
Golfpark Properties sets new record for home rentals in the month of July with a staggering 88% increase over July 2008. - August 08, 2009 - Golfpark Properties
Resort Consulting Associates Moves to New Office Location in San Diego
Resort Consulting Associates - a multi-disciplinary team of leading professionals in real estate, resort development, market research, and tourism industries - has relocated to new offices on Mission Blvd. in Pacific Beach of San Diego. - August 08, 2009 - Resort Consulting Associates, LLC
Jim Chapman Communities Sees Increased Sales Volume in June and July
Jim Chapman Communities enjoys great success with Atlanta active adult homebuyers, one couple shares why they like living in a Jim Chapman community. - August 07, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Impact Properties Group Community Named One of the Best New Residential Developments
Colen Davidson, managing partner for Impact Properties Group, LLC (www.impactpropertiesgroup.com), has announced that Cameron Pond, one of the development firm’s communities was recognized by Metro Magazine’s 2009 MetroBravo! Awards. Cameron Pond received a standing ovation in the... - August 02, 2009 - Impact Properties Group
Residents Club Opens at East West's Rolling Hills at Lake Asbury
The residents club, part of a $5 million amenities package at East West Communities' Rolling Hills community in Florida, recently opened. - July 30, 2009 - Rolling Hills at Lake Asbury
Independence Station Teams Up with CALMAC Energy Storage to Boost LEED Score
Independence Station chose CALMAC's ice storage technology as part of the overall HVAC system to offset the energy usage during the peak demand hours. - July 30, 2009 - Independence Station
The Jones Company Announces Opening of New Williamson County Development
The Jones Company, in conjunction with developer Pearl Street Partners are gearing up to open a brand new residential development in Franklin, TN called “Barclay Place.” Homes in this 30 acre development will be built solely by The Jones Company, with 88 home sites available for... - July 29, 2009 - The Jones Company
Buy Playa Attends Preview Party for New Real Estate Development in Playa del Carmen Mexico
The team from Buy Playa Real Estate Advisors attends cocktail reception celebrating the completion of the model showroom at El Taj Oceanfront Condominiums in Playa del Carmen Mexico. - July 29, 2009 - BuyPlaya Real Estate Advisors
Earlplace to Build New Care Home in Bristol
Work has begun on one of the biggest construction projects in Bristol this year. The developer Earlplace has completed a land swap with Bristol City Council over a site off Kellaway Avenue, Horfield -exchanging land at the rear of the site for land at the front. As part of the deal, Earlplace... - July 27, 2009 - Earlplace
The Jones Company Awards Thousands of Dollars for Video Contest
The Jones Company recently held a “Why We Love Our Jones Home” YouTube.com video contest and awarded four people with prizes. Laura Price was the winner of the grand prize, and was awarded with a $3000 travel voucher for Just Cruisin Plus. The three other finalists who were each... - July 27, 2009 - The Jones Company
Realitalia - Lifestyle Solution Homes in Italy - Is Proud to Announce the Opening of a Beautifully Crafted Show Italian Apartment at Ville degli Olivi, Lajatico, Tuscany
Realitalia creates the Intelligent Designed Lifestyle Solution Homes in Italy. This Show Home at Ville degli Olivi contains all those attentions to achieve Sustainainability, Easy Management and Joy of living, the essential aspects of each Realitalia Lifestyle Solution Homes in Italy. - July 25, 2009 - Realitalia
Real Estate Buyers & Sellers Become More Knowledgeable Than Local Real Estate Agents
A Market Snapshot is a real-time MLS market update and trend analysis overview. It provides the most current sold data, active listings, inventory, and days on market counts – information that is unavailable on any other similar website. This information is sent automatically to customers: when customers request information on the value of their property, Market Snapshot emails both customers and agents a one-click link to the Market Snapshot. - July 23, 2009 - HomeIsPalosVerdes
Real Estate Consumers Find New Map to Navigate Pricing Decision Problems with Hi-Tech Tools
A free website using new technology helps real estate buyers and sellers easily get critical data presented in real time about prices, average days on market, inventory levels, Market Action Index™ and more; all presented in a richly informative graphical interface. - July 20, 2009 - HomeIsPalosVerdes
Brookhaven of East Cobb to Hold Open House Event July 30
Jim Chapman Communities' Brookhaven of East Cobb, Cobb County's best selling active adult community, will host at open house event July 30, 2009. - July 15, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
The Jones Company Launches Aggressive Plan to Take Away Excuses
The Jones Company launches a new "Buy Now with Confidence" plan to help alleviate potential home buyers' hesitancy to buy now. The extensive plan provides answers for most any objection. - July 10, 2009 - The Jones Company
DEOL Partners and Maculan Holding at Austrian-Ukrainian Business Forum
DEOL Partners and Maculan Holding, Kiev Airport City project developers, took part in Austrian-Ukrainian business forum, dedicated to the working visit to Ukraine of the Federal President of the Republic of Austria Heinz Fischer on July, 7, 2009, Kiev. - July 10, 2009 - DEOL Partners
World's Greenest Building Partners with PermaFLOW
Independence Station uses never clog drains in worlds greenest building. PermaFLOW eliminates the need for chemicals in plumbing maintenance. - July 08, 2009 - Independence Station
Kiev Airport City, a Project to be Developed by DEOL Partners, Was Discussed During HTL Forum in Kiev
PKF Hotelexperts, an internationally recognised market leader in the field of hotel consulting, organized the roundtable discussion “The future of hotel development in Ukraine” on June 19, 2009 in Hyatt Regency Kiev. - July 05, 2009 - DEOL Partners
Davis Park Announces New 2009 Pricing on Lofts, Townhomes and Condominiums in Research Triangle Park, NC
New 2009 Prices Propel Sales At Davis Park in Research Triangle Park, NC Upward 25% in Less Than One Week - July 03, 2009 - Davis Park Realty
As Independence Station Goes Up, NatureMill Prepares to Move in
World's greenest building gets greener with the addition of the NatureMill automatic composter which makes it easy for residents to make their own rich compost. - July 03, 2009 - Independence Station
Highcroft Village Names New On-Site Agent
Colen Davidson, managing partner for Impact Properties Group, LLC (www.impactpropertiesgroup.com), has announced Joye Silverman has joined Highcroft Village as a new on-site agent. Silverman has more than a decade of experience in on-site sales most recently working as an on-site agent in Bedford... - July 02, 2009 - Impact Properties Group
Gridley Medical Building is Complete
In tough economic climates, medical practices can still thrive. The development of team of Dennis J Lynch PA and Sunderland Associates has completed the Gridley Medical Building in Naples, Florida. Its success will grow though a concept of "tenant as a partner ownership." This commercial development was modeled after a successful ownership arrangement of another building built in 2000, called the Brennan Medical Building. - June 27, 2009 - Dennis J Lynch PA and Associates
Anderson Construction Group Breaks Ground on New SODO Flex Space
Anderson Construction Group has broken ground on 27,000 square feet of new flexible industrial/retail commercial buildings along Airport Way & Holgate Street in the SODO district of Seattle. Construction began in mid-June with the demolition of 15,000 square feet of dilapidated... - June 27, 2009 - Anderson Construction Group, Inc.
Anderson Construction Group Wins Master Builders’ 2009 Best Major Remodel
The Master Builder’s Association of King And Snohomish Counties honored Anderson Construction Group, Inc. with its 2009 award for Best Major Remodel Above $600,000 at its annual Remodeling Excellence Awards (REX) banquet held Saturday, June 20th at the Lynnwood Convention Center in Snohomish... - June 27, 2009 - Anderson Construction Group, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), a company that builds fine homes throughout Raleigh, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, Cary, Apex and Angier, N.C., has announced that the company has been ranked No. 37 on Business Leader magazine’s... - June 24, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Couple Enjoys Glory Years at Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge
Couple reveals why they chose to move to Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge. - June 23, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
KM Properties Receives Commendation for Oqood Registration
KM Properties has completed registration of all properties sold in all of its projects as well as the customer data as a requirement of Dubai Land Department’s program called Oqood, an online off-plan registration system which allows a uniform registration of contracts for all off plan... - June 20, 2009 - KM Properties
Commercial Tenant Advisors, LLC Represents The South Central Library System in Finding a New Office Facility
Commercial Tenant Advisors, LLC is pleased to have represented the South Central Library System for their new, 11,000 square foot headquarters on Madison’s east side. SCLS provides technical, educational and IT support to 52 public libraries throughout 7 counties, including all Madison... - June 12, 2009 - CresaPartners