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Free Webinar Unlocks the Secrets of Refinancing Self-Storage Loans
Financial issues are at the forefront of the concerns facing many self‑storage owners and operators. On May 20, 2009, executives from Watermark Financial, Inc., will present the free webinar "Refinance: Closing Self-Storage Loans in Today’s Economy." Presenters Georgia... - May 13, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Italy Property: Stability Reigns in Lifestyle-Buyer Driven Market
Lifestyle buyers -- those buying overseas property as a holiday home or to live in either in retirement or emigration -- are back out in force, according to overseas property portal Property Abroad, and Italy is becoming one of the biggest benefactors the portal has revealed. - May 13, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Massive Rise in French for Sale by Owner Property
The number of French properties advertised on portal Property Abroad has increased faster than that of any other country. Trends analyst Erin Scott gave a possible reason for the exponential increase. - May 13, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Lifestyle Buyers Have "Uncluttered Path" to Best Properties in Greece
Property in Greece is having a heyday of sorts, due to the current prevalence of lifestyle buyers in the market, and the new tendency to look to less conventional spots to make lifestyle buys, according to overseas property portal Property Abroad. - May 13, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Egypt Property: No Price Drops on Horizon
Egypt property prices are not going to drop from their current level, according to overseas property portal Property Abroad.com. Prices are as low as they will be and growth is expected to restart in the next 4-6 months, according to Julie Liddle, emerging markets analyst with the portal. - May 13, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
Spanish Property Still Favourite with Brits - Portal
Overseas property portal Property Abroad has revealed the top 5 most popular destinations with overseas property buyers on their site. Spanish property is still topping the charts, according to the portal. - May 13, 2009 - Property Abroad LTD
"Green" Architects to Participate in Educational Event at Prairie-Ridge Eco-Station in Raleigh, NC
Will Lambeth and Tim Martin, architectural interns at Frank Harmon Architect PA in Raleigh, will be on hand at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science’s Prairie Ridge Eco-Station in Raleigh on Thursday, May 14, to help the middle- and high-school members of the Citizen Science... - May 13, 2009 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Eco Collection Prefab Green Home Designs Introduced by Epoch Homes
Epoch Homes, a New Hampshire based leader in Custom Prefab Green Building introduces the Eco Collection of value engineered Green Home designs that are Energy Star and ICC-700 Silver compliant. - May 13, 2009 - Epoch Homes
IDX Brokers Unique Integration Sets Realtor Jeni Lamberto’s Website Apart from Her Competition
IDX Broker software saves both real estate professionals and consumers time, by speeding up the online property search process. - May 13, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Lennar’s Coastal Carolina Division Announces the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar in partnership with Universal American Mortgage Company is Offering the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades. - May 13, 2009 - Lennar
Lennar Greenville Wants to Take You to the Nascar Race
Visit a Lennar Community on Saturday, May 16 for a chance to win tickets to the Coca-Cola 600. - May 13, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Lennar Announces the Lowest Mortgage Rates in Decades
The Coastal Carolina Division of Lennar is offering low mortgage rates for a limited time only. - May 13, 2009 - Lennar
Thrivent Builds Commits Largest Gift Ever to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for Ten Homes
A kick-off event celebrating the partnership will be held on Monday, May 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 1605 Case Avenue in St. Paul, Minn. Speakers include St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Habitat homebuyer Abraham Shokiyo, and representatives from Thrivent Builds and Habitat for Humanity. - May 12, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Another Innovative Home Solution from Newpro - the ClearWater Gutter Protection System
With more and more homeowners planning to stay in their existing home for a longer period of time, home improvement solutions are on the rise. Newpro’s reputation for innovative home improvement solutions continues with the addition of the ClearWater Gutter Protection System. Statistics... - May 11, 2009 - Newpro Replacement Windows
Certified Green Home Designation Awarded to Groves Park Commons Townhomes
Groves Park Commons townhomes receive the highest rating Tindells Building Materials has ever given for energy efficiency. - May 10, 2009 - Groves Park Commons
Technology and Interior Design Design Revealed Luxautica, Exotic Car Club
Troy Beasley, the award winning, Designer Principal of Beasley & Henley Interior Design, will be the key note speaker at Luxautica, Exotic Car Club on Thursday, May 14 at 6 pm. Beasley will be speaking on his interior design, interior detailing and uses of technology and lighting design at this... - May 10, 2009 - Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Blake Products Reveals Its New Toilet Protection System Designed to Reduce Toilet Damage During Construction
A new builder product designed to protect toilets from damage during the construction process is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing toilet damage and use during the construction process. - May 10, 2009 - Surface Protection International
Remodeling Magazine; Pine Street Carpenters to Its "Big50"
Remodeling company Pine Street Carpenters has been awarded Big50 designation by Remodeling Magazine. - May 10, 2009 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
The Real Estate Search is Simplified with Custom IDX Broker on Realtor David Queen’s Website
Easy-to-use IDX tools speed up the online real estate search, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time. - May 10, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Frank Gatlin Announces Gatlin Development Company Donation of $450K for Parks and Recreation to Oceanside, CA
When surveying prospective land for the Pacific Coast Plaza, Gatlin Development Company (Gatlin Dev Co) noted a need for improvements to Oceanside’s parks, and generously donated $450K for parks and recreation services in the city. - May 10, 2009 - Gatlin Development Company
Waverly Property Group, Ramara Garrett Featured on HGTV as Waterfront Specialist
Daytona Beach's exclusive waterfront real estate agency - Waverly Property Group - proudly announces Ramara Garrett's achievements and recognition as a premiere waterfront specialist. Besides her commitment to excellence in customer service, Ramara recently was selected by HGTV to advise home... - May 10, 2009 - Waverly Property Group
Amenities Opening Soon at Several of Bowen Family Homes' Atlanta Communities
Bowen Family Homes' warm weather amenities will open no later than May 15, 2009 at several of their metro Atlanta communities. - May 09, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Colliers International Rolls Out Second NSW Auction Portfolio for 2009
$110 Million of Property to go Under the Hammer. - May 09, 2009 - Colliers International (Australia)
MyProFlyer.com Opens to the Public
MyProFlyer.com offers flyer designs for the real estate industry. - May 09, 2009 - MyProFlyer.com
Beacon Realty Capital Arranges Financing for Retail Center and FHA 202 Transaction
In addition to arranging large debt and equity transactions, Beacon Realty Capital has been actively closing smaller loans for their clients. Recently, Beacon arranged and closed a $1.58 million loan on South Town Mall located in Ottawa, Illinois. South Town Mall is anchored by national tenants... - May 09, 2009 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Easy-to-Use IDX Tools Create a Simple and Efficient Way for Jennifer Summa’s Clients to Search for Real Estate Online
IDX Broker uses it custom IDX solution to speed up the online property search process, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time and hassle. - May 09, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Garners Four MAME Awards
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received four awards from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA). The awards were presented at the annual Triangle MAME Awards formal event held at the Embassy Suites in Cary, N.C on April... - May 09, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Asbestos in Plain English
Asbestos management firm, Clifford Devlin, has published a simple guide to managing asbestos in the workplace. The 24-page A5 booklet outlines, in layman’s terms, who is responsible for managing the potentially hazardous substance in non-domestic premises and what those responsibilities... - May 09, 2009 - Clifford Devlin Ltd
Historical Assignment for Clifford Devlin’s New Asbestos Facility
The first undertaking for Clifford Devlin’s new purpose-built asbestos servicing unit in Bow will be to decontaminate several gas masks that date back to World War II. The masks are the property of the Gunnersbury Park Museum, the local history museum for the West London Boroughs of Ealing... - May 09, 2009 - Clifford Devlin Ltd
Paige Forrest Promoted to Vice President of Sales for For Rent Media Solutions™
Former assistant vice president of sales transitions into new role. - May 08, 2009 - For Rent Media Solutions
The Jones Company Builds Green Condominiums
In addition to building every house "Green" as a standard offering, The Jones Company is now also building "Green" condominiums. - May 08, 2009 - The Jones Company
King’s Arch Leads the Way Towards a Green Future
King's Arch, a Beverly Hills-based real estate investment firm, is committed to ensuring that their business is environmentally low-impact and encourages conservation of the Earth's supply of fresh water. - May 08, 2009 - Kings Arch
Select Sunrooms and Siding Receives Award for Excellence
Delaware-based builder of sunrooms was among over 150 dealers considered. - May 08, 2009 - Select Sunrooms and Siding
Jomar International Ltd. Announces Launch of Evosolar Division
Jomar International Ltd. announces the launch of Evosolar, a new division specializing in Solar Thermal Energy. Jomar is a leading supplier of innovative valve and component solutions to industries around the world. - May 08, 2009 - Evosolar
Text Messaging: the Next Innovation in Contacting Tenants?
Text messaging and email has come to the multifamily industry. "Tenant Txt", a Houston based start-up company has launched a new service to contact tenants and keep them informed on community events, crime alerts, maintenance repairs by text message and email. - May 08, 2009 - Tenant Txt
A Custom IDX Broker Integration Sets Realtor Nemiaya Ward’s Website Apart from Her Competition
A custom IDX solution creates a quick and easy way for potential home buyers to search for real estate online. - May 08, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
How We Finance Sustainable Development - May 11th at 6:30 p.m. - Boston Public Library
The Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press, co-sponsors of the successful and innovative Sustainability and Historic Preservation Thought Leader Discussion Series, are proud to present the second and final panel in Boston - How We Finance Sustainable Development. - May 08, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Lennar Continues to Attract Prospective Buyers with Its Homebuyers Stimulus Package
Homebuilder experiences increase in sales in Maryland and Pennsylvania by offering incredible prices, incentives and interest rates that make purchasing a home easier in today's real estate market. - May 08, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Survey Shows Bay Area’s Largest Real Estate Company Delivering High Levels of Customer Satisfaction
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, the Bay Area’s largest real estate services company, scored extremely high marks in customer satisfaction, with 99 percent of buyers and sellers in 2008 saying the company met or exceeded their expectations. The results announced today are from the... - May 08, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
7th Heaven Properties Forms Exclusive Partnerships with Leading Luxury Real Estate Agents in USA, Canada and Russia for Caribbean Property Sales
7th Heaven Properties, the UK-based Caribbean property specialist, continues its expansion into new markets, exclusively partnering with luxury real estate agents in the USA, Canada and Russia. Partnerships with Hilton & Hyland (based in Los Angeles, USA), Whistler Real Estate (based in... - May 08, 2009 - 7th Heaven Properties
Intuitive Concepts, Inc. Joins Building Industry Associations
Intuitive Concepts, Inc. has joined the Building Industry Association (BIA) of central Ohio to bring an invaluable edge to new construction. The company is honored to be a part of this prestigious organization. - May 08, 2009 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Josie Albaine of eRealty International Has Just Listed "Key Biscayne’s Direct Oceanfront Jewel" in Key Biscayne, Florida. 4 Beds / 5 Baths.
This Key Biscayne’s Direct Ocean front Jewel in Key Biscayne gives you the feeling of living in a Waterfront Elevated House right on the beach for a lower price. This unique 3 story corner Townhouse 4 Beds/ 5 Baths + Den + Beach Cabana is right on the beach. You can enjoy Beautiful Sunrises... - May 08, 2009 - Josie Albaine - eRealty International
Rescue Blades Discounted for Fire Departments and Rescue Units
Diamond Blade Dealer offers discounted pricing on high quality Rescue Blades to fire departments and rescue units worldwide. - May 07, 2009 - Diamond Blade Dealer
The Jones Company Ranked Among Nation’s Fastest Growing
The Jones Company, a privately held builder in Franklin, TN, moved up in the rankings of the "Professional Builder Housing Giants Report" despite the current economic situation. - May 07, 2009 - The Jones Company
Granville Professional Building Sold to K&K Holdings
K&K Holdings Granville WI, LLC, has purchased the Granville Professional Building, 9001 N. 76th Street, for $1,750,000, from Granville Professional Building, LLP. The 33,443 sq. ft. building is located just north of Brown Deer Road in a re-emerging area of the Park Place submarket. John Dulmes,... - May 07, 2009 - Siegel-Gallagher
Cathy Sherman Bittrick of RE/MAX of Sunquest Appointed Director of the Foreclosure Response Team of Michigan
Scott D. Coloney, president the Foreclosure Response Team, has announced the appointment of Cathy Sherman Bittrick, Broker/Owner of multi-award winning RE/MAX SunQuest in Grand Rapids, as Director of the Foreclosure Response Team of Michigan. - May 07, 2009 - Foreclosure Response Team
Frank Gatlin of Gatlin Development Company Announces Specialization of Wal-Mart Retail Shopping Centers
With commercial development slowing dramatically, Gatlin Development Company continues to expand throughout California with new retail shopping centers anchored by Wal-Mart stores. - May 07, 2009 - Gatlin Development Company
Lennar Virginia Begins Construction on Final Condominium Building at Heritage Hunt
Lennar recently started construction on their last condominium building at Heritage Hunt, a premier active adult community in Gainesville, Virginia. According to Brenda Sharp, director of sales and marketing for Lennar’s Virginia Division, almost half of the building’s 39 condos have... - May 07, 2009 - Lennar
Curt Briant Gives His Website an Advantage Over His Competitors with the Incorporation of IDX Broker Software
Unique and easy-to-use IDX tools create a simple and efficient way for consumers to search for properties online. - May 07, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Brock MacLean Promoted to Senior Vice President of National Sales and Development for for Rent Media Solutions™
For Rent Media Solutions, a leading apartment resource for searching apartments nationwide, and a division of Dominion Enterprises, has announced the promotion of Brock MacLean to senior vice president of national sales and development. “Brock has helped For Rent Media Solutions excel as a... - May 07, 2009 - For Rent Media Solutions