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New Builder, New Pricing at Westbrook Community in South Forsyth County
O'Dwyer Homes now building in the well established and sough after community of Westbrook in South Forsyth County, GA. - April 18, 2009 - O'Dwyer Homes
NH Home Builder Offering Dinner Seminar on Building a Custom Modular Home and Green Building
Zetland Homes LLC and Westchester Modular Homes Present Free Dinner Seminar on Building A Custom Modular Home and Green Building with Modular Technology on May 7. - April 18, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Highland Homes Announces Winter Haven New Homes at Crescent View
Highland Homes is happy to announce the addition of yet another Winter Haven community. Crescent View is a community just off 653 near the Chain of Lakes Elementary school. This community will be a compliment to one of Highland Homes other communities, Mandolin II off Ruby Lake Road. Prices start... - April 18, 2009 - Highland Homes
Top do It Yourself Loan Modification Research Finally Available on the Internet for Free
A new website that covers every aspect of Do It Yourself Loan Modification has just been made available to the public for the first time. http://www.homeloanmortgagemodification.com is an in-depth specific website that collates information and resources from all over the Internet and makes them available in an easy-to-use format. - April 18, 2009 - home loan mortgage modification
Lennar Celebrates 'This Bailout's for You' Sales Event This Weekend in South Florida
This weekend April 18 and 19, the Southeast Florida division of Lennar, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, is bailing prospective homebuyers out with incredible prices, incentives and interest rates that make it simple to buy a new home in today’s current real estate market. - April 18, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Birdair, Inc. Co-Sponsors Architectural Lecture at the University of Buffalo
Architect and Structural Engineer Charles Walker Speaks to Students, Local Architects on the Technical Realization of Complex Structures at Third Annual Birdair Lecture. - April 18, 2009 - Birdair, Inc.
Find Your Way Home to Lennar Jacksonville with a Free GPS Giveaway Event
On Saturday, April 18 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Jacksonville division of Lennar is giving away a free TomTom® 125 GPS to households* while supplies last, who visit, register and tour one of the four participating Lennar Communities in the Jacksonville area. - April 18, 2009 - Lennar, East Coast Division
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Prepares for Market Turnaround with New Resources and Support to Help Agents Increase Their Bottom Line
Following three years of a difficult real estate market – both for consumers and for agents – many economists are predicting that we could finally see a turnaround beginning later this year. In anticipation, Utah’s largest real estate services company is unveiling a number of... - April 18, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Easy-to-Use IDX Tools Create an Overall Better Online Property Search Experience for Realtor Jonathan Hall’s Clients
IDX Broker software’s unique customization speeds up the real estate search, saving both professionals and consumers time and hassle. - April 18, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
New Way for Kids & Families to Help Planet - Plant Trees in Coconut Husks
Helping to reduce global warming and learning about sustainability just got quick and easy with the PlantBest Healthy Planet Tree Planting Kit™ – a new product that uses coconut husks for planting tree seeds. Planting a tree is an important step in helping to reduce global warming. What the tree seed is planted in is important too. Hyper-renewable coir (pronounced “koi’er”) - the spent rind of coconuts - is a sustainable alternative planting medium to peat moss. http://www.plantbest.com. - April 17, 2009 - PlantBest Inc.
Stiles Announces New York Life will be Signature Tenant at Lake Shore Plaza II
Fortune 100 Company Signs 28,230-Square-Foot Lease Agreement at Energy-Efficient Office Building in Sunrise - April 17, 2009 - Stiles
Two Move-in Ready Homes Available at Deerfield Green
Bowen Family Homes' Deerfield Green community currently has two move-in ready townhomes available with presales available on the remaining home sites. - April 17, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
New Query Service Brings Together A/E/C Sources with Editors and Reporters in the Industry
Design & Build PR Query List is a free service connecting professionals with reporters seeking sources. - April 17, 2009 - Design & Build PR
Eola Capital Leases Over 15,000-Square-Feet of Office Space in Charlotte
Eola Capital, an Orlando-based real estate investment company, recently leased over 15,000-square-feet of office space in four of its Charlotte properties. The newly leased properties and tenants include Futurity First Insurance Group, Inc. at One Pinebrook Plaza, Graycor Construction Company, Inc. - April 17, 2009 - Eola Capital
New Player, Big Future in Online Real Estate
Three recent Perth home sales have boosted the profile of geewizauctions.com, Australia’s online real estate auction website. Two successful results were achieved during the five week set marketing period on geewizauctions.com, with buyers outbidding each other in the final hours of the... - April 17, 2009 - Geewizauctions.com Pty Ltd
Customizable IDX Tools Set Lynn Reid’s Real Estate Website Above her Competition
IDX Broker software speeds up the online property search, saving both realtors and their clients time. - April 17, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Social Networking Hits Yard Enthusiasts
Do-It-Yourself Design Trend and Outdoor Entertaining Business Category Sees Growth. - April 17, 2009 - YardShare.com
MKW Industries Announces - TheCADVisors.com - a New Social Network for the AEC Community
A new Social Network has just opened that is geared to the Professional Engineer, Architects and CAD Community. The place to ‘socialize’ and find or give help and show off your work. - April 17, 2009 - MKW Industries, Inc.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival Slates World Premiere of Eminent Domain Documentary "Begging for Billionaires" as "Best of Fest" Selection
Long-awaited public screening of "Begging for Billionaires: The Attack on Property Rights in America" slated for 3 p.m., Saturday, May 2, at the Oak Street Cinema, 309 Oak St. SE in Minneapolis, Minn. - April 16, 2009 - Begging for Billionaires
Is Your Lawn a Chemical Dumping Ground?
With Earth Day celebrations right around the corner, many people are taking the opportunity to examine the impact their day-to-day activities have on the environment. And because the month of April also happens to be National Lawn Care Month, going green right outside their doorstep is a natural... - April 16, 2009 - NaturaLawn of America
Developers Accelerate Trend to Client Relationship Management (CRM) in Tougher Times
Lasso Data Systems Real Estate Software selected by twelve new developer clients in Q1. - April 16, 2009 - Lasso Data Systems
Pisarkiewicz Mazur & Co Remodels CN Renovation with a Complete Rebranding Campaign
Picture this: You are a thriving construction and renovation company specializing in high-end Manhattan residences. Despite your success, however, you still want to expand your client base, but you are having problems getting past the gatekeepers of potential new clients. The solution: you use a... - April 16, 2009 - Pisarkiewicz Mazur & Co., Inc.
A Custom IDX Solution Enhances the Search Function on Lynn Cromer’s Real Estate Website
Simple and efficient IDX tools speed up the online property search process for both realtors and their clients. - April 16, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Retirement Communities May Benefit from Silver Lining in Economic Downturn
53 Percent of Surveyed Coldwell Banker® Real Estate Professionals in Retirement Havens Report Increase in Retirees Ages 60 and Younger Purchasing Homes. - April 16, 2009 - Coldwell Banker Select Professionals
WSI and Coloured by Time Engage in Search Engine Marketing
WSI Quality Solutions announces today the company's engagement with Coloured by Time on a Search Engine Marketing and Internet Advertising Engagement. - April 16, 2009 - WSI Quality Solutions
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Participate in NCAR Legislative Day
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (www.rrar.com), has announced that the Association’s Triangle REALTORS® Leadership Academy will participate in the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® (NCAR) Legislative Day on April 22 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. - April 16, 2009 - RRAR
Lakeland Floorplan Features Special Pricing at Bowen Family Homes' Hanover Pointe
Special pricing will be available on the Lakeland floorplan for a limited time only at Hanover Pointe. - April 16, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Lennar Virginia Invites All to Attend Their Antique Show, Classic Car Show and Garden Festival at Colonial Heritage on April 19th
Lennar is hosting an Antique Show, Classic Car Show and Garden Festival at their Colonial Heritage community in Williamsburg on Sunday, April 19th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event, held at the clubhouse, is open to the public and there is no charge to attend. “ This is our spring... - April 16, 2009 - Lennar
HUD Education Class Offered in Las Vegas This Saturday
Prudential Americana Group and Housing For Nevada Sponsor Course. - April 16, 2009 - Prudential Americana Group
Introduction of Arrow-Breaker Garden Valve: Built-in Vacuum Breaker to Protect Your Drinking Water
Champion-Arrowhead LLC announces the introduction of its new Arrow-Breaker Garden Valve with a built-in vacuum breaker to protect your drinking water. Thread-on vacuum breakers are typically used in standard garden valves to protect against backflow or backsiphonage. Backsiphonage is caused by a... - April 16, 2009 - Champion-Arrowhead, LLC
FreemanWhite Names Associate
Ned Jennings, principal at FreemanWhite (www.freemanwhite.com), an architectural, engineering, interior design and consulting services firm for healthcare organizations in the United States, has announced that Mary Miller has been promoted to an associate with the firm. Miller has been with... - April 16, 2009 - FreemanWhite
New Jersey Foreclosures Down 10% from Q1 2008, But Up 13% Over Q4 2008
PropertyShark.com released its quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for Q1 2009. Foreclosure auctions scheduled in New Jersey in Q1 2009 (2,293) were down 10% compared to Q1 2008 (2,560), but they have gone up 13% since Q4 2008 (2,030). - April 15, 2009 - PropertyShark.com
Wood Fiber Costs Fell in the US South and the US Northwest in the 1Q/09 as Pulpmills Were Taking Extensive Downtime, Reports WRI
Wood fiber costs have diminished in all regions of the US this year as the decline in fiber demand by the pulp industry has been greater than the reduction of residual chips supply from the sawmilling sector. The past six months, pulpwood costs have fallen about 10% in the US South and 20% in the US Northwest, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - April 15, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sarasota Landscape Lighting Company Owners to Help Sponsor Meals on Wheels Fundraising Event
On April 18,2009, NiteLites Outdoor Lighting of Sarasota will help sponsor of the upcoming Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee 16th Annual Tropical Nights Event - the major fundraising event for Meals on Wheel Plus of Manatee. - April 15, 2009 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Air Conditioning Austin Rebates
Air Conditioning in Austin has several rebates that are offered to home owners. - April 15, 2009 - Texas Air Conditioning Specialist
Lighthouse Launches HELIOS LED Informative System for Digital Out-of-Home Communication
Continuing to expand its lineup of innovative LED display products, Lighthouse Technologies Ltd., a leading LED technology provider announced today the launch of HELIOS (High Efficiency LED Informative Operations System), a powerful DOOH (Digital Out-Of-Home) system that delivers and manages your... - April 15, 2009 - Lighthouse Technologies Limited
Pro-Staff Announces Lawn & Shrub Care Tips for After the Cold Weather
While central florida experienced damaging frost in the first quarter of the year, the warm weather and some extra TLC should speed up reversing the damage to your lawn and shrubs. - April 15, 2009 - Pro-Staff Termite and Pest Control
Montevina Commences Sales in Phase 1 of Complex
The first building sale was completed at Montevina in Pleasanton. Darim Vision Corporation purchased 3110 Constitution Drive. Montevina is a 250,000 square foot master-planned class A office and R&D complex developed to provide small business owners the opportunity to purchase free-standing, “small-format” buildings within a professional business park. Phase I of the project was completed in December of 2008 and consists of 16 separate free-standing buildings. - April 15, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Linda Kulka Named to the 2009 Book of Leaders
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer at BJAC, pa (www.bjac.com), an architectural firm offering professional services for specialized, complex institutional projects, has announced that Linda Kulka, director of interiors, was named a Mover and Shaker by Business Leader magazine’s 2009 Book... - April 15, 2009 - BJAC
Ijams Nature Visitor Center Shines with Eco Floors by Perfect Polish
Use of Polished Concrete Flooring Aligns with Ijams Environmental Mission - April 15, 2009 - Concrete Polishing Technologies
IDX Broker Software Simplifies the Online Property Search for Realtor Barbra Pollack’s Clients
Easy-to-use IDX tools speed up the real estate search, saving both real estate professionals and their clients time. - April 15, 2009 - IDX, Inc.
Ag-Power Selects Bob Moore Construction for New 60,000 SF Sales and Service Center in McKinney
Ag-Power, a leading Texas retailer of John Deere equipment, has selected Bob Moore Construction as the General Contractor for their new sales and service center in McKinney. Ag-Power is a Gold Star certified John Deere dealer with locations in McKinney, Terrell, Mineola, Paris, Sulphur Springs, Mt. Pleasant and Sherman, Texas. The new 60,000 SF brick building is being constructed on North Central Expressway in McKinney and will provide a new home for Ag-Power's current McKinney dealership. - April 15, 2009 - Bob Moore Construction
GTI Spindle Technology, Inc. Scheduled to Attend Eastec 2009 Exposition
Company to demonstrate new wireless vibration monitoring system at Eastec Exhibition on May 19-21, in West Springfield, MA. - April 15, 2009 - GTI Spindle
Costa Rica: 2009’s Leading Market for Real Estate Investment and Sustainable Development
Investments in Sarasota expands real estate operations in Costa Rica. - April 15, 2009 - Investments in Sarasota
Bobby’s Best Launches 2009 Best Grill Reviews
Just in time for grilling season, Bobby’s Best announces its new and improved Best Gas & Charcoal Grill Reviews section for 2009. Back for a fourth year with a new look, the grills section at Bobby’s Best is packed with informative reviews and tips on more than 20 gas, charcoal and... - April 14, 2009 - Bobby's Best
Trust for Architectural Easements and Island Press Promote Sustainability and Historic Preservation in Boston April 23, 2009 at the Boston Public Library
In the next twenty years, the number of urban dwellers worldwide will swell to an estimated five-billion people. Redeveloping our existing built resources to accommodate this growth will determine the future of our cities and regions, the natural environment, and the health and human welfare of all of the earth’s inhabitants. As we face the challenges of climate change and diminishing fossil fuel resources, how will urban areas accommodate a growing population while minimizing resource use? - April 14, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Diamond Blade Dealer Provides Better Online Customer Experience
New DiamondBladeDealer.com website redesign offers same low prices with enhanced features. - April 14, 2009 - Diamond Blade Dealer
Smyrna Builder Offers 0% for 12 Months
0% Interest for 12 Months Incentive from Smyrna Builder. The Madison at Village Green is offering condo financing at 0% interest for 12 months with just 3.5% down payment for the next 30 days. - April 13, 2009 - Capital City Venture Homes, LLC.
Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Announces Wake County Public Education Event
John Wood, president of the Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® (RRAR) (www.rrar.com) has announced that the Association will host a lunch and informational session featuring Chuck Delaney, assistant superintendent for growth and planning, from Wake County Public Schools on Thursday,... - April 12, 2009 - RRAR
IDX Broker’s Intricate Format and Unique Customization Sets Realtor Kathleen Wingate’s Website Above Her Competition
Custom IDX software saves real estate professionals and their clients time by providing simple and easy to use search tools. - April 12, 2009 - IDX, Inc.