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California Waterscapes Holds One Day Class on How to Build a Pond
Class Teaches Homeowners or Landscape Contractors How to Build Backyard Waterfalls - October 25, 2007 - Pacific Outdoor Living
Anette Nordvall Earns Accredited Buyer Representative Designation
Susan Holbrook, senior vice president and sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Falls of Neuse Road office, has announced that Anette Nordvall has earned the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation from the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the... - October 24, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Announces New Homes For Holly Pointe
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced that the company has started new construction for Holly Pointe, a single-family home community development in Holly Springs, N.C. Located in one of the fastest growing areas in North Carolina and currently offering more... - October 24, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Hank Burns Joins BJAC as Intern Architect
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, P.A., one of the largest woman-owned architectural design firms in the Southeast, has announced that BJAC has hired Hank Burns as an intern architect. Burns received his bachelors of arts in architecture from Clemson University in 2004 and his... - October 24, 2007 - BJAC
Kitchen and Bath Remodeler Opens Flagship Showroom as Research & Development Prototype
Kitchen Tune-Up announces the grand opening of their new Refacing Showroom prototype. Company founder Dave Haglund to host open house and celebration November 2nd and 3rd. Store to be Research and Development prototype for new brand concept. - October 24, 2007 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Class A Office Space Construction in Belarus Capital Minsk to Double Next Year
Increase from 26,000 m² in 2007 to 52,000 m² in 2008, according to Colliers International Belarus - October 24, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Abelard Construction Company and National Storm Management, Inc. Discontinue Merger Discussions
Companies reach mutual agreement to pursue different paths. - October 24, 2007 - Abelard Construction
Beacon Realty Capital Closes More Than $35 Million in Self-Storage Loan Transactions in Third Quarter of 2007
Despite capital market volatility, Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm with a specialized self-storage lending group, announced it closed $35.9 million in 12 separate self-storage property transactions in the third quarter of 2007. Beacon completed these... - October 24, 2007 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Wildfire Insurance Expert Speaks on SoCal Property Protection
Los Angeles’ Top Rating Morning Show, “The Bill Handel Show” welcomed Gary Shepard, President of Shepard Insurance Agency, this morning to discuss how the ongoing wildfires will affect all homeowners in California. An audio recording of this interview is available at... - October 24, 2007 - Shepard Insurance Agency
New Technology Defeats Moisture in Cold Attics and Potentially Enables Household Energy Savings
Ventotech is the spin-off from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden that develops and sells a new technology for cost- and energy efficient moisture and mold control for enclosed construction spaces such as cold attic spaces. The technology is based on years of research and the innovator is well known Professor Carl-Eric Hagentoft. Recently, a product line for cold pitched roofs and attics was released. Ventotech will attend the Roofex exhibition in Manchester, UK, 22nd of November. - October 23, 2007 - Ventotech AB
Biltmore Homes Wins Three Burlington-Alamance Homebuilders Association 2007 Parade of Homes Awards
Hal Byrd, co-president of Union Ridge Development, Inc., has announced that Biltmore Homes, an award-winning custom homebuilder, won three Burlington-Alamance Homebuilders Association 2007 Parade of Homes awards for the Old Fields residential community. The winning homes were recognized at an... - October 23, 2007 - Old Fields
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Hires New Sales Associates
Josh Swindell, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Kildaire office, has announced that Samar Sakr and George Cortes have joined the firm as sales associates. Sakr has been previously employed as a civil engineer and math teacher. She earned her bachelor of science in... - October 22, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Abelard Joins as Sponsor to Help End Hunger
The Neighborhood House Hunger Learning Series works to eliminate hunger in Minnesota, and help low-income Americans move from poverty to self-sufficiency - October 22, 2007 - Abelard Construction
Abelard Certifies Seven in CertainTeed Quality Programs
Abelard Construction, the premier residential restoration firm in the Midwest, announced today that seven employees in its St. Louis office have completed rigorous quality training and certification from CertainTeed, North America's leading exterior and interior building products... - October 22, 2007 - Abelard Construction
Denise Broesler, Broker-Salesperson, ePro, Joins RE/MAX Properties Unlimited Morristown
Denise Broesler, broker-salesperson and ePro, has joined the staff of RE/MAX Properties Unlimited in Morristown, NJ. Broesler specializes in relocation and residential real estate in the Morristown and Westfield area. "Joining RE/MAX Properties Unlimited allows me to give my clients top of the... - October 21, 2007 - Denise Broesler
Rod Khleif Founded Two Charitable Organizations – Tiny Hands Foundation and a Better Choice Foundation
The Florida based successful real estate investor Rod Khleif has founded two non-profit charity organizations -Tiny Hands Foundation and A Better Choice Foundation. The Tiny Hands Foundation was founded by Rod Khleif in the year 2001 with an intention to create an experience of joy for low-income... - October 21, 2007 - Rod Khleif
Florida Mortgages Attracting British Buyers
Despite the gloom in the US real estate market one company reports a mini boom in Florida mortgages from British home buyers. The Florida based British Homes Group specialise in mortgages for UK residents buying Florida real estate. The report indicates that the buyers market is attracting British buyers back to Florida - October 20, 2007 - British Homes Group
FEECO International to Exhibit at the 2007 International Distillers Grain Conference
FEECO will be exhibiting at the 2007 IDGC – International Distillers Grain Conference this weekend - October 20, 2007 - FEECO International, Inc
Iron Horse Sotheby’s International Realty Will Participate in the Upcoming Calgary Resort Property Show 2007
Sotheby’s International Realty franchise in Northwest Montana is venturing to Calgary to take part in a Second Home Resort Show - October 20, 2007 - Iron Horse Properties Sotheby’s International Realty
developer sales group, llc Expands Its Services by Adding a New Property Management Division
developer sales group, llc (dsg) a leading provider of luxury sales, marketing & leasing services for the real estate industry marketing such properties as Mosaic on Hermann Park, announced an expansion into property management in Houston, Texas. - October 19, 2007 - developer sales group, llc
JD Mahoney Construction, Inc. to Construct Homes for Old Fields
Dave Wilkinson, co-president of Union Ridge Development, Inc., has announced that JD Mahoney Construction, Inc. will construct new homes for the Old Fields residential community. JD Mahoney Construction, Inc. is a Chapel Hill-based company that specializes in green and energy-efficient building. - October 19, 2007 - Old Fields
SEPI Engineering Group Announces New Raleigh Surveying Division Manager
Sepi Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering Group, a firm which provides civil engineering and planning services to private and public sector clients across the Southeast, has announced that Jon Davis has been named Raleigh surveying division manager. In this position, Davis will oversee the... - October 19, 2007 - SEPI Engineering Group
Bryant-Phillips Associates Completes Fire Damage Restoration for Knightdale Residence
Wesley Phillips, president of Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc., a Licensed General Contractor specializing in fire, water, and smoke damage restoration, has announced that the company has completed fire and smoke damage restoration services for a Knightdale residence. The home suffered severe... - October 19, 2007 - Bryant-Phillips Associates, Inc.
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston Sales Agents Earn ASP, IAHSP Designations
Susan Holbrook, senior vice president and sales manager for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Falls of Neuse Road office, has announced that Lora Fillingim, Jane Cipau and Anita Collins of The Fillingim Group have each been awarded the designation of Accredited Staging... - October 19, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Jaworski's Coatings Inc. Now Offers Color Imaging Services
Jaworski's Coatings Inc. has announced a launching of their new web site, www.welovepainting.com. The painting and decorating company that services major Ohio cities such as Akron, Cleveland, Medina, Sandusky Ohio is now offering color imaging services that will allow customers to get a glimpse of... - October 19, 2007 - Jaworski Coatings
Prices in Emerging Sofia Neighborhoods on the Rise, According to New Colliers Research
Increase in average asking sales price in some areas of nearly 20% in first half of 2007, say Colliers Bulgaria in their new residential market overview - October 19, 2007 - Colliers International Southeast Europe
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Use These Tips to Keep Hunting Safe and Enjoyable
VFB Insurance offers safety tips for consumers in a wide array of life situations and naturally occurring events throughout the year. This release covers hunting safety. - October 18, 2007 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
BJAC Higher Education Project Director to Present at AIA North Carolina Design Conference
Lou Jurkowski, chief executive officer of BJAC, p.a., one of the largest woman-owned design firms in the Southeast, has announced that Jennifer Amster, director of higher education projects, will speak at the AIA North Carolina 2007 Design Conference at the New Bern Convention Center in New Bern. - October 18, 2007 - BJAC
JDavis Architects Announces New Landscape Designer
Jeff Davis, president of JDavis Architects, PLLC, a full-service architecture, landscape architecture and interior design firm, has announced that Matt Jenkins has joined the firm as a landscape designer. In this position, he will focus his responsibilities on project management for site design,... - October 18, 2007 - J. Davis Architects, PLLC
Commercial Property Agents in London, Merjs, Announce Two Newly Refurbished Offices Available to Rent in London
Merjs, one of the leading commercial property agents in Central London has recently been appointed to market a range of offices for rent in London. Merjs has been appointed from private property company, Lazari Investments who own a significant commercial property portfolio in Central London. - October 18, 2007 - Merjs Charted Surveyors
Pacific Outdoor Living Design Center Offers Landscape Design
La Crescenta Design Center Offering Landscape Design Services to Foothills Residents - October 18, 2007 - Pacific Outdoor Living
Pacific Outdoor Living Parade of Ponds Benefits Descanso Gardens
Showcase of Outstanding Backyard Ponds, Streams & Waterfalls in Los Angeles - October 18, 2007 - Pacific Outdoor Living
Sand Dollar Title Group in Naples Florida Announces Short Sale Division to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
One of The Most Respected Title Service Providers in Southwest Florida Has Implemented a New Short Sale Division. This Division Will Assist Homeowners Who Are Headed Into Foreclosure by Halting the Foreclosure, and Saving Their Credit, While Protecting Them from Future Liability. - October 17, 2007 - Short Sale Solutions of Florida
Redding's First Condo Conversion Opens Models with Three Car Giveaway
Monaco Condominiums, Redding's first condo conversion project, opens their models with a unique incentive of a new car to the first three purchasers. - October 17, 2007 - Affordable Housing Investments, LLC
Former GE and First American Realty Exec Launches Hotel Investment Bank
Cameron Larkin today announced the launch of hotel investment bank Larkin Hospitality Finance. The new firm will focus exclusively on meeting the debt financing needs of hotel owners and developers. - October 17, 2007 - Larkin Hospitality Finance
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announces New Manager of HPW Market Title
Eb Moore, CEO of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston (HPW), has announced that Karen Ross has joined HPW Market Title as manager. In this position, Ross will market HPW Market Title services to attorneys and others as well as manage the title sales and operations of the company. She will work... - October 17, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC Announces Additions to Southern Oaks
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced that the company has started new construction for Southern Oaks, a single-family home community development in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. In close proximity to historic downtown Fuquay-Varina, Southern Oaks will offer nine new... - October 17, 2007 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Consolidated Residential Property Service Opens First Office in Murrieta, CA
Consolidated Residential Property Service provides One Point Access for the Management and Coordination of all the individual services required to maintain a residential property, specializing in REO/Foreclosures and vacant home and property preservation. - October 17, 2007 - Consolidated Residential Property Service
Roger Kenney Earns Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) and Seniors Real Estate Specialists (SRES) Designations
Joey Robbins, vice president and managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Cary Parkway office, has announced that Roger Kenney has earned the designation of the Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), which addresses the needs of... - October 15, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
DesignerHardware.com Announces Its New ClimaStar Heaters
ClimaStar has built its name and reputation on its attention to detail, quality, style, flexibility and efficiency. Their products are European based, which maintains a high level of design while providing functionality, and best of all it is a green product. Green products are known for their low power consumption and Designerhardware.com is delighted to present and be associated with climastar heaters. These heaters can be used for all small to medium rooms in your home and home office. - October 15, 2007 - DesignerHardware.com
Homes Go Slow at UK Estate Agents
Selling a property in the UK is becoming harder and selling your property online could be the key. The Halifax found that prices fell by 2 per cent in the North of England and by 3 per cent in Northern Ireland. A Sunday Telegraph study indicates that UK estate agents have a growing list of unsold homes and some are reducing selling prices to achieve a sale. HomesGoFast.com report that selling online could be the key to kick start sales. - October 15, 2007 - HomesGoFast.Com
Pacific Outdoor Living Participates in Graystone Estate Showcase
Creating Water Feature & Paving Stone Display for Garden & Design Showcase - October 14, 2007 - Pacific Outdoor Living
Disha Direct Kicks Off Second Home Carnival in Mumbai
The Heartland Second Home Carnival 2007 is a month-long property exhibition where home buyers interested in luxury second homes can realize their dream and take advantage of excellent discounts and special offers. One lucky buyer will get a 10,000 sq.ft plot of land at an upcoming project. With property investment in India offering stupendous returns, the Carnival offers the ideal opportunity for home buyers and property investors to take advantage of the booming property market in the country. - October 14, 2007 - Disha Direct
Case Study on Charleston's "Green" Church Presented at Duke Endowment Conference
When the Duke Endowment sponsored a conference last month to explore green building design and how it can be used to meet church congregation’s spiritual and economic needs, organizers invited Raleigh-based architect Frank Harmon to present an actual case study of a completely... - October 13, 2007 - Frank Harmon Architect PA
Demolition Begins on Festival Marketplace Mall in Arlington, Texas; Closed Mall Makes Way for 1.3. Million SF Pioneer 360 Business Park
Bob Moore Construction has begun demolition of Arlington's Forum 303 / Festival Marketplace Mall to make way for three new office / warehouse facilities. Demolition of the closed mall began in September and will be completed in November, clearing the way for the new Pioneer 360 Business Park; the $55 million of construction for this business park will include 1.3 million square feet of office and warehouse space. - October 13, 2007 - Bob Moore Construction
Realtors® Get a Lesson in Online Dominance
Online Dominance, the first self paced, video based, internet hosted training solution for Realtors® has been introduced by Michael Russer with amazing results. - October 13, 2007 - Russer Communications
Quick House Sales in a Falling Housing Market
A new report shows that many house sellers are having difficulty in selling their houses, despite slashing asking prices. In this type of market, professional house buying companies such as Quick Move Now (http://www.quickmovenow.com) can help sellers achieve a quick house sale. A report in The... - October 13, 2007 - Quickmove now
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Announce New Sales Agents
Bill Guy, vice president and managing broker of the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Crabtree office, has announced that Nancy Midgett and Karen Lyle have joined the firm’s sales team. Midgett was previously a client service manager for a real estate company in Celebration, Fla. She... - October 12, 2007 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston
Hopkinton Resident Wins "Millionaire for a Night" Charity Fundraiser
To host party for 50 in Hopkinton mansion. Now she won't have to dream about how "the other half" lives. - October 12, 2007 - Meyer Homes
Pawfriendly Landscapes Donates to Denver Dumb Friend's League Appreciation Banquet on October 12, 2007
Pawfriendly Landscapes has donated pet friendly landscape consults, design and two "Pawfriendly Landscapes" t-shirts to the Denver Dumb Friend's League Appreciation Banquet on October 12, 2007. - October 12, 2007 - Pawfriendly Landscapes, Inc.