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Queens Gap Forms Alliance with LaValle Metabolic Institute
Queens Gap, a North Carolina real estate development located just a short drive from Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is proud to announce a partnership with the LaValle Metabolic Institute (LMI). This long-term health alliance with LMI ensures that Queens Gap is well on its way to being the... - May 16, 2008 - Queens Gap
Woodland Homes of Huntsville Announces the Debut of New TV Show
Woodland Homes of Huntsville will debut a new television show, "Dream Home Cooking," on May 31st. "Dream Home Cooking," is a cooking show and a home show combined, and founders of Woodland Homes, Mike and Melissa Friday will be the hosts. - May 16, 2008 - Woodland Homes of Huntsville
Woodland Homes Named One of the Top 200 Largest Builders in the Nation
Woodland Homes of Huntsville was ranked as the 194th largest home builder in the nation in 2007 by Builder Magazine. - May 10, 2008 - Woodland Homes of Huntsville
Assist-2-Sell Commits to the SearchHomesOnTV.com FSBO Hire-a-Pro Program
Assist-2-Sell has teamed with SearchOnTV Inc. to provide homeowners who sell their home on their own (so called "For Sale By Owner") with marketing and professional assistance. - May 09, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Costa Rica Real Estate Developer Announces Expansion
Cerro Fresco is Costa Rican Development Corporation’s newest addition to its lavish luxury real estate developments. - May 07, 2008 - Costa Rican Development Corporation
Royal Oaks Building Group Named Building Company of the Year
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received the 2008 Triangle Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Building Company of the Year Award. The MAME award, given by the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council... - May 07, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Unfazed by a Rocky Real Estate Market, Stonebridge Homes Builds Final Phase of 220 Unit Condominium Community at "The Gables" in Abington, Massachusetts
Stonebridge Homes, Inc., local home builder and developer, announced construction of the final phase and last 50 active living, resort-style condominium units in Abington at “The Gables”. With already 170 units sold despite a sluggish real estate market, The Gables is one of the most... - May 06, 2008 - The Gables
La Vida Del Mar Names New Director of Sales and Marketing
Senior Resource Group (SRG) announced today the appointment of Cindi Douglas as director of sales and marketing to the company’s Solana Beach community - La Vida Del Mar. Prior to joining La Vida Del Mar, Douglas worked as director of homecare, at Redwood Elderlink in Escondido, Calif., and... - May 02, 2008 - Senior Resource Group
Home Plans Unveiled for Groves Park Commons Traditional Neighborhood Development
Builder Mike Stevens and partner Jon Stevens announce home plan designs for the Groves Park Commons Traditional Neighborhood Development. - April 28, 2008 - Groves Park Commons
Assist-2-Sell Agent Earns Real Estate Brokers License; Kris Kryder to Manage Waterville and Toledo, Ohio, Assist-2-Sell Offices
Kris Kryder, a long-time agent at the Waterville and Toledo, Ohio, Assist-2-Sell offices earned her brokers license and will now manage both locations. - April 26, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
La Vida Del Mar Hosts Draper’s & Damon’s of La Jolla Fashion Show
La Vida Del Mar, a Senior Resource Group community, is hosting a Draper’s and Damon’s of La Jolla fashion show. Open to the public, area seniors and their families are invited to view the latest line of fashions. Modeling the spring collection will be residents from La Vida Del... - April 25, 2008 - Senior Resource Group
Assist-2-Sell Broker Honored as One of Newnan's Top Performing Realtors®; Michele Feeley Receives “Professional Achievement Award” from Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors®
Michele Feeley, owner and broker of the Newnan and Peachtree City, Ga., has been recognized as a top producing agent by the Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors®; receiving the “Professional Achievement Award” for the second year in a row. - April 23, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Mountain Real Estate Community Queens Gap Announces 100 Owner Milestone
Queens Gap, a North Carolina real estate development located just a short drive from Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains, recently achieved a milestone of adding the 100th owner to the membership roster of the gated, private community. Since its inception in 2006, Queens Gap has been focused on... - April 22, 2008 - Queens Gap
Assist-2-Sell Broker Honored as One of Hawaii’s Highest Achieving Realtors®; Michael Burnstein Out Performs While Saving Maui Home Sellers Millions in Commission
Michael Burnstein, owner and principle broker of Assist-2-Sell Buyers and Sellers Real Estate in Maui, Hawaii, has been recognized by Hawaii Business magazine as one of Hawaii's “Top 100 Realtors®.” - April 21, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Solar Vistas Costa Rica - Eco Village
Solar Vistas has begun development of its first eco-village in Malpais, Costa Rica. - April 20, 2008 - Solar Vistas Costa Rica
Bernard Noble Sculpture Foundation Selects Colletta Di Castelbianco in Liguria Italy Which is Exclusively Promoted by Realitalia Ltd. to Establish Sculpture Park
The Bernard Noble Sculpture Foundation Has Chosen Colletta Di Castelbianco in Italy to Establish a Sculpture Park. A beautiful award-winning, restoration of a 13th century hilltop village between Genoa and Nice. One of first high speed e-villages in Europe with business centre. 20 mins from the... - April 15, 2008 - Realitalia
Acquest Opens Cutting-Edge Waterfront Sheraton Hotel in Erie, Pa.
Acquest Development, Inc. – a single source real estate developer specializing in hotels and conference centers – today joined Erie, Pa. city officials to open the new Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel and parking structure. The project, developed in partnership with the Erie County Convention Center Authority, features eight floors, 200 guestrooms, a 65 ft. pedestrian skywalk and an adjacent 300 space parking garage, all located on Presque Isle Bay. - April 12, 2008 - Acquest Realty Advisors, Inc.
Real Estate Experts Offer Advice to Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Assist-2-Sell brokers from around the country offer advice to homeowners who are at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure. - April 08, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Proposed Medical Clinic on the North Shore of Lake Travis
Waterscape Villas, located on the north shore of Lake Travis, is in discussions with St. David’s Round Rock Hospital for a 10,000 square foot medical clinic to be located within the community. The clinic would service the community, the Jonestown and Lago Vista areas, as well as the immediate medical needs of Lake Travis boaters and pedestrians. Proposed services include internal medicine, family practice, and plastic surgery. - April 03, 2008 - Waterscape Villas
Local Builders Face Off in Support of Habitat for Humanity; Weeklong Build-Off Broadcast Live by Assist-2-Sell at www.hellophilly.tv
The 2nd Annual Devon Builders Competition kicked off on March 24 at the Devon Horse Show Grounds in Devon, Pa. Sponsored by St. John’s Presbyterian Church, this weeklong “build-off” pits five teams of home builders against each other as they race to see who can build a house the... - March 29, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Kimball Hill Homes Opens New Communities in Texas
Kimball Hill introduces new communities in the Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio areas. - March 27, 2008 - Kimball Hill Homes
Short Sale May Provide Option to Foreclosure; Assist-2-Sell Owner Uses Experience to Help Local Homeowners
Today, many homeowners have found themselves in a tough financial situation because their homes are worth less than what is owed. Mike Carter, owner and broker of an Assist-2-Sell office in St. Augustine, Fla., explores "short sales" as one option for helping homeowners get through this difficult time. - March 27, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
What You Need to Know About Choosing a Real Estate Agent
Most homeowners realize they need a real estate agent to help them sell their home. But how is one agent different from the next? - March 26, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Costa Rica - the Undiscovered Southern Central Pacific Real Estate Boom
Changes are coming … this out-of-the-way place is not so out-of-the-way anymore. 1) New International Airport (Costa Rica’s third) is being built in Palmar Norte 2) New 80,000 square foot Hospital is currently under construction 3) Costanera Highway (Pacific Coast Highway) is in the final stages of road improvement. - March 25, 2008 - Hacienda Matapalo
Slow Times Create Incredible Bargains for Buyers
Local Developer Offers No Payments and No Interest for 3 Years to the First 10 Buyers - March 22, 2008 - Plantation Palms of Hernando County LLC
Leading Assist-2-Sell Office Relocates to the Durbin Crossing Area in Jacksonville, Fla.
The husband, wife and daughter team of John, Marsha and Lori Neighbors recently relocated their Assist-2-Sell office in order to better serve more homeowners in the Jacksonville, Fla. area. - March 20, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
New Oleander Place Townhomes Break Ground - Open Sales Center
Oleander Place Townhomes is a new urban infill townhome development located on the Oleander Walk in the heart of Fort Worth's Near Southside walking distance from dining, shopping and businesses. The development boasts three story homes ranging from 1,700 square feet to over 2,700 square feet with rooftop decks. This live-work environment offers an exciting opportunity for the urban dweller. - March 18, 2008 - Oleander Place Townhomes
Buying a Home: 12 Tips for Cruising from Contract to Closing
Some tips for making the complicated process of buying a home a little easier. - March 15, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Construction of Groves Park Commons - A Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) - Announced at the Oak Ridge Developer’s Forum Meeting
Walter B. Wise and partners, Terry Wheeler, Bill Kennedy, Christos Christopoulos and builder Mike Stevens, announce the launch of the Groves Park Commons Traditional Neighborhood Development at the Developers Forum Meeting at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce. - March 12, 2008 - Groves Park Commons
Leading Assist-2-Sell Office Relocates to Knoxville, Tenn.; Husband and Wife Team Help Homeowners Save Money with Unique Full-Service Real Estate Brokerage
Assist-2-Sell franchise owners Don and Kim Rose just opened another Assist-2-Sell office after relocating to the Knoxville, Tenn., area. - March 03, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
A Different Approach to Revitalizing the Housing Market
Lyle Martin, co-founder and co-chief executive of Assist-2-Sell, shares his thoughts on what it will take to get the housing market back on track. - February 28, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Joe Hodge Named Builder Representative for the Magnolia
Jason Stegall, president and managing partner of MidAtlantic Real Estate and Development (www.midatlanticred.com), a general brokerage that locates sites, space and development opportunities throughout North Carolina, has announced that Joe Hodge of Hodge and Kittrell (www.hodgekittrell.com), has... - February 27, 2008 - MidAtlantic Real Estate and Development
Lake Highlands House Sells in 35 Minutes with Assist-2-Sell; Homeowner Saves Nearly $9,000 in Real Estate Commissions
A homeowner in Dallas sold their home in 35 minutes using Assist-2-Sell's “Direct-to-Buyers” marketing program, saving them nearly $9,000 in real estate commissions. - February 25, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Demand for Sofia Property is Still Rising, if Investors Know How to Meet It
The key to success on Sofia’s property market is keeping in mind changing customer needs. - February 22, 2008 - Karrat Group EOOD
Georgia Assist-2-Sell Owner Earns Real Estate Brokers License
Michele Feeley, owner of the Newnan and Peachtree, Ga., Assist-2-Sell franchise offices, recently passed the state brokers exam to become a licensed real estate broker for the state of Georgia. She is now serving as the managing broker for both Assist-2-Sell offices. Feeley passed the exam after... - February 19, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
No. 1 Assist-2-Sell Office in Tampa Bay Expands to Save Homeowners Even More Money
Randy and Tami Bowman, owners of the Largo, FL, Assist-2-Sell franchise, recently purchased another office in nearby Seminole. - February 18, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Assist-2-Sell Optimistic About New Homeowner Relief Program
Assist-2-Sell responds to this week's announcement that major lenders will offer relief to troubled homeowners through "Project Lifeline." - February 15, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Sofia’s Real Estate Market Has a Huge Potential
Real estate investors Karrat Group analyze the main trends of Sofia’s property market. - February 15, 2008 - Karrat Group EOOD
O’Fallon Assist-2-Sell Shows Support for U.S. Troops
The O'Fallon, Mo., Assist-2-Sell office collected donations and put together care packages to send to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. - February 14, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Baby Boomers Dominate New Homes Sales for 2007
Del Webb’s Village at Deaton Creek is #1 Selling Community in Atlanta. - February 13, 2008 - Village at Deaton Creek by Del Webb
Dallas Assist-2-Sell Brought Holiday Cheer to Some Local Families
The Dallas Assist-2-Sell office donated 25 turkeys and 25 hams to local families over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. - February 13, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
MidAtlantic Real Estate and Development Launches New Web Site
Jason Stegall, president and managing partner of MidAtlantic Real Estate and Development, a general brokerage that locates sites, space and development opportunities throughout North Carolina, has announced the launch of the firm’s Web site at www.midatlanticred.com. The Web site was designed... - February 12, 2008 - MidAtlantic Real Estate and Development
A Favorite San Diego Watering Hole Reopens in March
Jolly Boy Saloon and Restaurant pays homage to its 19th century roots with fun bar room re-enactments and authentic California-Mexican cuisine - February 03, 2008 - Plaza Del Pasado
Sun City Peachtree Attracting Attention in a Tough Market
Contrary to housing industry trends, Sun City Peachtree, the Pulte Homes/Del Webb active adult community located in south metro Atlanta, continues to attract hundreds of qualified prospects every month. Additionally, company officials say many of them are signing contracts to build a home in the... - February 02, 2008 - Sun City Peachtree by Del Webb
Acquest to Oversee $15m MeadowView Marriot Expansion Project in Kingsport, TN
Acquest Development, Inc. – a single source real estate developer specializing in hotels and conference centers – today announced that it will oversee and manage a $15 million expansion/enhancement project for the MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort and Convention Center in Kingsport,... - January 31, 2008 - Acquest Realty Advisors, Inc.
MidAtlantic Real Estate and Development Completes Construction on The Magnolia
Jason Stegall, president and managing partner of MidAtlantic Real Estate and Development, a general brokerage that locates sites, space and development opportunities throughout North Carolina, has announced the firm’s completion of construction on The Magnolia, a home located at 2319 Lake... - January 29, 2008 - MidAtlantic Real Estate and Development
The Only Thing Assist-2-Sell® Discounts is Its Price
Unlike many other discount real estate companies, Assist-2-Sell does not discount its fee by eliminating services. - January 24, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
New Polynesian Village Launched at Hacienda Matapalo in Costa Rica
A development of new Villa-Condos at Hacienda Matapalo will have the flair of the orient located in the area of Costa Rica where the Mountains meet the Sea, the booming Central South Pacific Coast. “The Polynesian Village was designed in response to people who wanted a condo lifestyle, with... - January 20, 2008 - Hacienda Matapalo
RE/MAX Southern Advantage Launches First Technology in Their SAVVI Initiative
The GPS Program for Buyers, Sellers, and Brokers: Today RE/MAX Southern Advantage went live with its GIS To GPS Program. The program consists of the ability to load directly into a GPS, the boundaries of any parcel or parcels of land from the Chatham County GIS system, or any surrounding... - January 16, 2008 - RE/MAX Southern Advantage
RE/MAX Southern Advantage Announces Technology Initiative
SAVVI to Help Customers and Brokers Alike. RE/MAX Southern Advantage announced the launch of its SAVVI (pronounced Savvy) initiative. SAVVI stands for Southern Advantage Vision Venture Initiative. The purpose of the initiative is to take advantage of opportunities in this new real-estate market... - January 11, 2008 - RE/MAX Southern Advantage