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mRELEVANCE Launches Focused Market Solutions Web site
mRELEVANCE, LLC announces another new Web site: http://focusedmarketsolutions.com. Focused Market Solutions, LLC, is an Atlanta based real estate advisory services firm committed to providing fundamental marketing support to banking, builder and developer clients. The new Focused Market Solutions... - December 31, 2008 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
New Hampshire Manufacturer Goes Global: Epoch Homes Employs Internet to Build Houses for the Ukraine
Modular Home Builder uses Internet to fuel growth in international market. - December 31, 2008 - Epoch Homes
The Greater Florida Homes Team Adds IDX Broker to Their Welcoming Website
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 31, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
SEPI Engineering Group Project Manager Earns LEED Accreditation
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, has announced that Brian Kraynak, project manager at the firm, has earned the Leadership in Energy... - December 31, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
Bulgaria Sixth Most Popular with Overseas Property Buyers
It has been revealed by overseas property portal, Global Edge that Bulgaria is sixth most popular among their 1.4 million visitors. - December 31, 2008 - Property Abroad LTD
Kensington Creek Manor Now Features Three New Home Designs for Phase II
Bowen Family Homes recently introduced three new home designs in its popular Lawrenceville community, Kensington Creek Manor. Now featuring the Aberdeen, the Walden and the Riverglen home plans, this Gwinnett County community offers interested homebuyers the choice of 13 different floor plans, both ranch and two-story, ranging from three to four bedrooms. Kensington Creek Manor is priced from the $180,000s. - December 30, 2008 - Bowen Family Homes
Hoover Dam Construction Worker Database
The Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas recently added to its collections a copy of Judith Sattler Irons’ CD, “Hoover Dam Construction Worker Genealogical Database”. Irons spent 14 years of diligent research in archives, libraries, and museums throughout the West; the resulting... - December 28, 2008 - Judith Sattler Irons
The QB Specialists Team Obtains Advanced QuickBooks® Certification
The QB Specialists announced today that its entire team of consultants has obtained their Advanced QuickBooks® ProAdvisor certification, a program designed to deepen the expertise of ProAdvisors who are already knowledgeable in QuickBooks® and distinguish these experts as highly proficient... - December 28, 2008 - The QB Specialists
Train 4 Trade Skills Competition Helps Swansea Dad Down the Aisle
A young dad training to be a plumber wins a competition which will help him down the aisle. - December 26, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
Glasgow Mum of 4 Wins First Prize in Train 4 Trade Skills Competition
A single Mum of 4 from Glasgow has won first prize in national plumbing skills competition. - December 26, 2008 - Train 4 Trade Skills
Garden Expert Releases Holiday Podcasts
Fun, Affordable and “From the Landscape” Ideas Designed to Enhance your Holidays and Reduce Stress. - December 26, 2008 - Melinda Myers LLC
President-Elect Barack Obama is Spending Christmas with Family and Friends at the Luxurious Paradise Point Estates at Kailua Bay
President-elect Barack Obama and his family have chosen to spend Christmas week this year at the newly built Plantation and Balinese companion estate homes at Paradise Point Estates (www.paradisepointestates.com) at Kailua Bay. Both homes were completed by Mercury Development, a division of Portland Fixture L.P. David Zimel, President, reports that the homes are located within the upscale gated beachfront community of Castle Point. - December 25, 2008 - Mercury Development
Art Lane Brings Online Real Estate Advantages to His Customers with the Use of IDX Broker
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 25, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
DEACOM ERP Software to Integrate Building Component, Lumber and Hardware Business
Deacom, Inc. today announced Allensville Planing Mill, Inc. will implement the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to manage its truss and wall panel manufacturing business and lumber and hardware stores. - December 25, 2008 - Deacom
AIA Detroit Names Two Honorary Members
Ireland, Zeichmeister selected for important contributions to the Detroit area's quality of life. - December 25, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Old Republic Home Protection Plans Ease Anxiety for Buyers of Foreclosed Homes
Just as the real estate market nationwide is being flooded with more and more foreclosures, purchasers are increasingly concerned with the potential drawbacks of purchasing a foreclosed home, despite the often extremely discounted sale price. A home in foreclosure is generally sold in... - December 24, 2008 - Old Republic Home Protection
Dora Carr Earns Real Estate Webographer™ Certification
Dora Carr has successfully completed the Real Estate Webographer™ certification to join an elite group of real estate professionals who have earned the prestigious certification offered through the National Institute of Webographers, LLC (www.webographers.com). Dora Carr has successfully... - December 24, 2008 - National Institute of Webographers
Hilton Promoted to Senior Vice President
Kevin J. Hilton has been promoted to the position of senior vice president, representing The Association of Union Constructors and the National Maintenance Agreements Policy Committee, effective Nov. 1. - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
Creasap Named Director of Safety and Health
The Association of Union Constructors welcomed Wayne Creasap as its new director of safety and health effective Dec. 8. "We're pleased to introduce Wayne Creasap, a well-established member of the construction community, as our new director of safety and health, TAUC Chief Executive Officer... - December 24, 2008 - The Association of Union Constructors
Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty Uses IDX Broker’s Custom IDX Solution to Provide Exceptional Service
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 24, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
York Maine Real Estate Agency Launches New Website
Anne Erwin Sotheby’s International Realty’s new website offers a refined property search, larger photos, improved content. - December 24, 2008 - Anne Erwin Sotheby's International Realty
AIA Detroit Selects Roberts as Its Young Architect of the Year
Wyandotte Architect Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to the Profession. - December 24, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Beracah Builders Complete Green Advantage Certification
Staff and preferred builders of Beracah Homes recently completed Green Advantage certification. Green Advantage certification is a top certification agency for green building practices. - December 24, 2008 - Beracah Homes
WideVision LLC Announces Release of ‘AccessGPS’ a Free GPS Tracking System for Nextel Phones
AccessGPS - the perfect solution for asset tracking without incurring any additional costs beyond data plan from Nextel. - December 23, 2008 - WideVision
Pawfriendly Landscapes Donates to the Tessa Paprocki Hope Fund by Contributing to Their Silent Auction on Friday, December 19, 2008
Pawfriendly Landscapes donated to the Tessa Paprocki Hope Fund by contributing a landscape design, landscape consult and an autographed book of "Pawfriendly Landscapes - How to Share the Turf When Your Backyard Belongs to Barney," to their silent auction on Friday, December 19, 2008 at Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton, Colorado. Ms. Paprocki is a twenty-eight year old Littleton resident who was diagnosed with breast cancer after delivering her first baby boy, Landon. - December 23, 2008 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.
Capturing Childhood Memories
Firefly Magic®, designer and manufacturer of the World's most accurate recreation of Mother Nature’s amazing flashing, flickering and fading Fireflies has released its retail version of the amazing electronic fireflies. The new units have 7 or 14 'Fireflies' and are a 2-in-1 product operating from either solar energy or from standrad AA batteries for more flexibility. - December 22, 2008 - Sigma Two Group LLC
Tim Carter to Join Firefly Magic Firefly Lights Team in 2009
Firefly Magic® Firefly Lights welcomes Tim Carter, inventor and patent holder of Disney like artificial fireflies. Tim Carter, noted in the special effects arena for his unique and patented design of simulated moving fireflies, has joined the Firefly Magic® Firefly Lights team... - December 22, 2008 - Sigma Two Group LLC
The Fireplace Goes Green
Portland Area Business Introduces High Efficiency, Green Masonry Fireplaces as an Alternative Energy Source - December 22, 2008 - Mastercraft Masonry
Blake Products Offers Free Shipping on Zipwall 4 Pack Plus and Zipwall Dust Barrier Products
The Zipwall 4 pack plus and other Zipwall dust barrier products are now being distributed by Blake Products with a special free shipping offer. - December 22, 2008 - Surface Protection International
"Energy and Storm Resistant Home Builder Thrives in North Port Florida"
American Homes, LLC at www.amrhomes.com, offers semi-custom homes from $159,000 to over $2,000,000 that are energy saving and storm resistant for savings and peace of mind. A privately owned and operated builder with over 60 years of combines experience. - December 21, 2008 - American Homes, LLC
Bluechip Realty Creates a Welcoming Website with IDX Broker Search Tools
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 21, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Sheoris Earns Gold Medal from AIA Detroit
The American Institute of Architects Detroit bestowed its highest honor, the Gold Medal, on John V. Sheoris, FAIA of Grosse Pointe Park during its annual Celebration of Excellence at the Detroit Institute of Arts. President Mark Nickita, AIA of Birmingham made the presentation. Sheoris has had two... - December 21, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
Historic New York City Warehouse Protected Forever by Preservation Easement
Last week, the 95-year old Austin, Nichols & Co. Warehouse designed by Cass Gilbert was formally protected by the donation of a preservation easement to the Trust for Architectural Easements. - December 20, 2008 - Trust for Architectural Easements
David Lee Morton, Realtor in Charlotte, NC Receives Nationally Accredited Certified Apartment Property Supervisor Designation (CAPS ®)
Charlotte, NC Realtor and Certified Apartment Property Supervisor David Lee Morton of DL Morton Realty, Inc., also #1 Producers with DL Morton Realty, Inc. in Charlotte North Carolina has been awarded the Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS ®) Designation from the National Apartment Association Education Institute. - December 20, 2008 - David Morton Real Estate
Maureen Byrne Brings the Country Club Lifestyle to Consumers with the IDX Broker Search Tool
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 20, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Archer Honored by Architects
The American Institute of Architects Detroit Chapter is proud to announce that former mayor Dennis Archer, JD accepted the Charles Blessing Award at the Chapter’s Celebration of Architecture at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Dennis W. Archer put himself through college, graduating from... - December 20, 2008 - American Institute of Architects Detroit
The New Duo-Fast DF350S Can Help Increase Profits by Increasing Productivity
The new Duo-Fast 20° paper tape framing nails and the new DF350S are making revolutionary changes to the framing market. These changes are making the previous "way of framing" ancient history. - December 20, 2008 - Nail Gun Depot
Marrison Properties Launches Marbella Real Estate Website
Marrison Marbella Property Launches Marbella Real Estate Website - December 19, 2008 - Marrison Marbella Property
Foreclosure Assistance Offered
Blue Realty GMAC, Asset Manager for the State of New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency and Affordable Housing Manager for the State of New Jersey, is offering foreclosure assistance to NJ residents who are finding themselves challenged by the current economic environment impacting 1 out of... - December 19, 2008 - Blue Realty
IDX Broker Displays Vero Beach Properties on The Fig Team’s Website
IDX Broker uses its custom IDX solution to speed up the real estate search, saving both realtors and consumers time. - December 19, 2008 - IDX, Inc.
Beacon Realty Capital Announces $6.3 Million Financing Transaction for Suburban Chicago Retail Center
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, announced a $6.3 million refinancing for an Illinois borrower on Oak Creek Plaza, a 200,000 square-foot retail center located in Mundelein, Ill. The five-year fixed rate term loan closed in October 2008 and was funded through... - December 19, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
New Hampshire Manufacturer Receives Top National Award in Two of Three Categories for Modular Home Design Excellence
Epoch Homes, a leading Green Custom Modular Manufacturer was awarded first place in the 2009 Excellence in Home Design for homes between 2,301 sq. ft. and 4,000 sq. ft., and for homes over 4,001 sq. ft by the NAHB’s Building Systems Council. - December 19, 2008 - Epoch Homes
Jim Eichel of Accent Construction Named Impact Leader
Accent Construction, a Triangle-based full service commercial general contractor, has announced that CEO Jim Eichel has been named a Real Estate Impact Leader by Business Leader magazine. Business Leader showcases businesses and individuals who are recognized as leaders in their industry. Eichel... - December 19, 2008 - Accent Construction
BJAC Names New Designer and Graphic Presentation Specialist
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC pa (www.bjac.com), one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Jimmy Beech has joined the firm as a designer and graphic presentation specialist. In this position, Beech will produce 3-D architectural renderings,... - December 19, 2008 - BJAC
Royal Oaks Building Group President Named Builder of the Year
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that its president, Rich Van Tassel, received the Builder of the Year honor from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA). The award was presented at the HBA’s annual Holiday Celebration and Officer... - December 19, 2008 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Qube Global Software Responds to UK VAT Changes
Reduction of UK VAT to 15%. - December 19, 2008 - Qube Global Software
Auctioneers by Carla Bonten, Inc. Schedules February Auction
Carla Bonten continues to accept real estate inventory and more for the upcoming auction as she builds her inventory. - December 18, 2008 - Carla Bonten Realty
SEPI Engineering Group Vice President of Site/Civil Division Earns LEED Accreditation
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group (www.sepiengineering.com), a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the southeast, has announced that Bill Piver, vice president of the firm’s site/civil division, has earned the... - December 18, 2008 - SEPI Engineering Group
Highland Homes Builds in Bridgewater, a Master-Planned Community in Lakeland
At a time when many builders are reporting record losses, Highland Homes is doing the unbelievable- building in another new community. While other companies are packing it in, Highland Homes is comfortably un-packing in the expansive new golf community of BridgeWater. BridgeWater is situated on... - December 18, 2008 - Highland Homes
Kyle Corkum Named Real Estate Impact 24 Leader
Landquest Development (www.landquestdevelopment.com), a residential development firm specializing in the acquisition, design, permitting and construction of East Coast Communities, has announced that Kyle Corkum, president, has been named one of the Real Estate Impact 24 leaders by Business Leader... - December 18, 2008 - Landquest Development