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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Industry's First Consumer-Initiated Tenant Screening Resource
Moco Incorporated announced the launch of their MyScreeningReport.com™ tenant screening website, enabling consumers to obtain their own comprehensive tenant screening report and to confirm the accuracy of the report before it is released to prospective landlords. MyScreeningReport.com™... - December 19, 2009 - MyScreeningReport.com
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
Brookhaven of East Cobb to Showcase Residents’ Homes for the Holidays Dec. 12
Jim Chapman Communities, Atlanta’s leading active adult homebuilder will host a holiday open house Dec. 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at its Brookhaven of East Cobb community in Kennesaw. Three residents’ homes will be showcased. Guests are asked to meet at the clubhouse. “We are... - December 11, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Three New Models Available at Concord Mill
Jim Chapman Communities is pleased to announce that they are offering three new floorplans at their Concord Mill community in Austell. This community designed for families is the Active Adult Builder’s first non-age restricted community. The new floor plans, which can all be expanded on the... - December 09, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Bay Area Developer Growing Through the Storm
Americap Development Partners expands executive team by welcoming Mark Rowson as President. - December 09, 2009 - Americap Development Partners
CADO Real Estate Group's Staff Recognized by National Association of Home Builders as Region's Best
Five members of CADO Real Estate Group were recently honored by the National Association of Home Builders with Silver Awards for their achievements in new-home sales and marketing, recognizing their efforts as among the best in the nation. - December 06, 2009 - CADO Real Estate Group, Inc.
Jim Chapman Communities Wins Four OBIES
Jim Chapman Communities had an impressive showing at the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s 29th Annual OBIE Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The active adult builder took home Gold Awards for Community of the Year: Attached for the Brookhaven at East Cobb... - December 03, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Twenty9th Park Madison Named Best NYC High-Rise Condo in 2009 Americas Property Awards
Top Real Estate Award Competition Honors Park Avenue South Condominium - December 02, 2009 - Twenty 9th Park Madison
The Lakes at Chaparral is Bringing New Meaning to Resort Style Living at an Affordable Price
A new planned residential development will offer future buyers looking for a waterfront lot in the Okanagan the opportunity to become members of the development team. As a member of the team the purchase price of the lot is reduced dramatically since team members participate in developer profits. The planned resort also will be the first to offer smaller detached homes from 600 square feet to 1800 square feet believing that smaller is greener and more affordable. - November 30, 2009 - Lakes at Chaparral Resort
Learn About an Active Senior Retirement Co-Op Housing Community for Age-in-Place Urban Co-Housing Living in NW Portland, Oregon at the Sheldon: A Green Light Cooperative
Free Seminar: Green Light Cooperative event on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 from 3-5pm at 909 NW 19th Avenue to learn more about the Sheldon Cooperative-- an active senior retirement community to be built in NW Portland, taking new members now. Expert guest panel and wine tasting event. - November 29, 2009 - The Sheldon: A Green Light Cooperative
Anchor Land's January to September Revenues Hit P1.47B
Publicly listed Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.(PSE:ALHI) has reported that consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2009 has reached P1.475 billion, up by 55 percent compared with the P953.4 million earned during the same period last year. Anchor Land’s revenues for the first three... - November 29, 2009 - Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.
Announcing Ireo’s Next Big Launch: "Ireo Uptown"
The home for those with a zest for living. - November 29, 2009 - Ireo
The Levine Senior Center Holiday House at Cheval Opens December 5th, 2009 in Mint Hill, North Carolina
Cheval, located in beautiful Mint Hill, just outside of Charlotte, announced today, it will be hosting the first ever Holiday House from December 5th through December 20th, benefiting The Levine Senior Center. Decorated by renowned designer Tim Bagwell of T. Bagwell Interiors, the Holiday House... - November 19, 2009 - Cheval
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Silver at 2009 Parade of Homes
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received a Silver Award from the 2009 Parade of Homes competition, an annual event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. The company received the Silver... - November 04, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
$215,000 Was Raised at Project Access Awards Dinner with All Proceeds Going for Services to Low Income Families
Project Access, a nonprofit onsite service provider for families living in low income housing in California, raised $215,000; netting $165,000 strictly for outreach programs, at a recent fundraising awards dinner honoring the Bascom Group. - October 29, 2009 - Project Access
Understanding the Love That Has Gone Into Creating a Beautiful Crafted Show Home in Tuscany
The meticulous renovation of an apartment in a historical villa in Tuscany. The materials used and hidden technology to create a home for the joy of living, a Realitalia Lifestyle Solution Home. - October 29, 2009 - Realitalia
Eco-Friendly Land Developer Dennis Gilligan Wins Lifetime Achievement Award from Home Builders Association of Maryland
Dennis Gilligan, a Maryland resident and land developer who believes in Going Green, has worked tirelessly to produce economically and environmentally viable communities throughout the tri-state area of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania throughout the course of his lifetime. Gilligan has been honored with the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the HBAM association. - October 28, 2009 - Craftsmen Developers, LLC
Karen Westerman Joins Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that Karen Westerman has joined the company as the new accounts payable specialist. In this role, Westerman is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of high volumes of Royal Oaks’... - October 28, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Greenest State of Michigan Facility to Activate Wind Turbine in Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Receive LEED Gold Certification Award
The Bay City Business Center, recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council as the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold-Certified State of Michigan facility, will be the site of a ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce its newly constructed wind turbine. DEQ, DELEG and ProVisions will host the ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 401 Ketchum St. in Bay City. - October 24, 2009 - ProVisions, LLC
Groves Park Commons is TN’s First Certified Green Subdivision
Development deemed ‘game changer’ for homebuilding industry. - October 22, 2009 - Groves Park Commons
Anderson Construction Group Named #10th Fastest Growing Private Company in 2009
Anderson Construction Group, Inc. (ACG) was named the #10th Fastest Growing Private Company in Washington State by the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) in its annual Fastest Growing Private Company list in 2009. ACG was ranked in the 10th position for sales growth over 2006-2008 with an increase... - October 18, 2009 - Anderson Construction Group, Inc.
Jennifer McFadyen Joins Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that Jennifer McFadyen has joined the company as marketing coordinator. In addition to being responsible for creating and facilitating all corporate and community marketing efforts through print, web... - October 17, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Cheval Equestrian Community Debuts New Professionally Designed Model Home in Mint Hill, North Carolina
Cheval, located in beautiful Mint Hill, just outside of Charlotte, has just opened its first professionally decorated model home available for the public to tour. This stunning 4,897 square foot European-inspired home is built by award-winning builder Steve Schreiner, of Schreiner Custom Homes, a... - October 16, 2009 - Cheval
Royal Oaks Building Group Offers $1,500 New Home Discount to Hometown Heroes
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company is offering a $1,500 discount on new homes in Braxton Village, Walnut Creek, Churchill, Southern Oaks and Whetstone West as part of its Hometown Heroes program. Braxton Village is... - October 11, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
The Future Looks Brighter and Realitalia Business Model Offers Solid Ground to Improve Confidence
Markets improve, more people start moving, Realitalia offers a number of reasons to go ahead now with the advantages of a real professional management (and letting) service, rental guarantees, a commitment on fair pricing, assistance on financing, Furniture Packages so that you can be confident that your Italian home will be fully enjoyable upon completion without waste of valuable time, after resources have been invested. - October 03, 2009 - Realitalia