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Morrissey’s Latest Certification as Life Coach Helps Strengthen Kitchen Tune-Up Franchises
The #1 remodeling franchise system adds owner coaching to their support offering structure. Heidi Morrissey, now certified Life Coach, works one-on-one with owners to achieve business goals and objectives. - June 03, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
Riverview Homes, Inc. Announces Changes to First Time Home Buyer Program
New program to allow first time home buyers to use their tax refund Prior to filing their tax return. - May 31, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Western Wake 100 Award
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been named to this year’s Western Wake 100 list by Cary Business magazine. The list is comprised of the 100 most influential companies in Western Wake County. Royal Oaks was... - May 31, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Highland Homes Features a Green Built Model Home at the Greens of Hidden Creek
Highland Homes is happy to announce the new release of The Greens of Hidden Creek. Offering Wesley Chapel new homes, this community will surely be a hit. Prices start in the $140’s and floor plans range from 1,100 square feet to over 2,500 and include both one story and two homes. Highland... - May 30, 2009 - Highland Homes
Bowen Family Homes’ Willoughby Cove All Ranch Community Now Priced from $204,900
Bowen Family Homes recently introduced special pricing at their Willoughby Cove community with beautiful ranch homes now available from $204,900. - May 30, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Get Away from It All with Lennar’s "Great Escape" Vacation Giveaway
Pack your suitcase and get ready for the trip of a lifetime. Lennar could be sending you and a guest on an all expense paid trip to Nappa Valley, California. Every prospective homebuyer who registers at one of Lennar’s eight Virginia communities in Alexandria, Ashburn, Fredericksburg,... - May 30, 2009 - Lennar
Sterling Custom Homes Sets the Standard for Employee Designations
Once again Sterling Custom Homes has positioned itself as the industry leader, this time in the areas of employee education and industry accreditation. “We very well may be the most educated, accredited custom homebuilder in the country for an operation of our size,” claims Duke... - May 29, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Redistricting Places Several Bowen Family Homes Communities in New School Districts for Fall 2009
Children at several of Bowen Family Homes' Atlanta communities will attend new school districts next fall as a result of redistricting and the addition of new schools. - May 28, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Signature Kitchen Builders Completes 250 Unit Project
Signature Kitchen Builders designs kitchens for Panatella Landing Project - May 27, 2009 - Signature Kitchen Builders
The Jones Company Breaks Into Builder 100 List
The Jones Company is proud to announce they are now one of the 100 largest builders in the nation according to Builder magazine’s Builder 100 ranking. The company was ranked 92 for 2008, which is up 36 spots from the previous year’s ranking of 129. They had 298 total closings and 100... - May 26, 2009 - The Jones Company
FSC Certified TiO2 Titanium White Trim boards Added to Boston Cedar Green Product Offering
In an effort to consistently introduce third party certified products, Boston Cedar and Millwork is pleased to announce that it's TiO2 Titanium White trim board has achieved FSC Chain of Custody Certification. - May 24, 2009 - Boston Cedar
Launch of New Build Green NH® Website a Resource for Consumers and the Building Industry
Build Green NH® website now the clear source of detailed information on green building techniques, standards, and products. - May 24, 2009 - Home Builders & Remodelers Association of New Hampshire
Lennar Announces Final Opportunity to Purchase a New Home in Heritage Hunt
Heritage Hunt sets the standard for active adult living in Virginia. - May 24, 2009 - Lennar
Boston Cedar Announces the Addition of AZEK® Deck Terra Collection
AZEK Building Products, manufacturer of the leading brand of PVC stain-resistant decking, announces the AZEK Deck Terra Collection in two rich, earthy colors of Kona and Fawn. Kona is a rich chocolate brown shade and Fawn is a deep tan with amber hues. Both new AZEK Deck colors are available in 5-1⁄2" wide boards in 12, 16 and 20 foot lengths. - May 24, 2009 - Boston Cedar
DJH Construction, Inc. Completes the Installation of a 6.44kW Solar System Incorporating a Direct Monitoring System in San Clemente, CA
A couple in San Clemente, CA are the first to go solar with a direct monitoring system in their mobile homes community. - May 23, 2009 - DJH Construction, Inc.
Surface Protection Dot Com Reveals a New Carpet Protection Film for Construction Contractors
A new carpet protection film is hitting the market. Manufactured specifically for reducing damage from dirt and spills, this product will protect carpets during all phases of construction. - May 23, 2009 - Surface Protection International
Sterling Custom Homes, Inc. Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary
Sterling Custom Homes is proud to announce that they recently celebrated their 20th anniversary. - May 22, 2009 - Sterling Custom Homes
Timber Frame Raising Celebration and Green Building Seminar in NH
NH custom home builder Zetland Homes LLC hosting timber frame raising celebration of a hybrid home featuring energy efficient stick built and post & beam construction Sunday May 31. Green Building seminar offered on site. Geothermal system available to view. - May 21, 2009 - Zetland Homes LLC
Bowen Family Homes Moves Up in Annual Rankings
As a result of their 2008 home closings, Bowen Family Homes moved up in both Builder Magazine's and Professional Builder Magazine's annual rankings. - May 21, 2009 - Bowen Family Homes
Balfour Beatty Construction Selected as General Contractor for New Museum of Nature & Science Facility at Dallas’ Victory Park
Balfour Beatty Construction has secured a contract with the Museum of Nature & Science to serve as construction manager for the new facility to be built in Dallas’ Victory Park. The 160,000-square-foot museum, which will be named the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, is scheduled to... - May 20, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Balfour Beatty Construction Receives 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today their selection as a winner of the 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award. The award, presented at a business luncheon gathering on May 13, recognizes Balfour Beatty as a significant leader in the local Dallas community for their commitment to ethical... - May 20, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Troops Team Up for Habitat
On Friday, March 27, Charlie Company from the 319th MI Battalion arrived at the Habitat warehouse ready to work. Led by Lieutenant Josh Nunally, the group of about 30 troops completed the finish work on four sheds and built one from scratch that will eventually be placed in homeowners’ back... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills Will Assist 1 More Family in 2009 as Part of $24 Million Effort Across the U.S.
The alliance between Habitat for Humanity International and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans continues to build hope for low-income families amidst economic difficulties as the mortgage crisis unfolds nationwide. Since 2005, it has given more than 1,000 families an opportunity to achieve the... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Thrivent Kickoff is Good News for Affordable Housing in Aberdeen
Times are tough and the construction of new homes has slowed considerably across the country. But here in Aberdeen the Ivy family will mark an important milestone in the construction of their new home—and the community is invited to join in on the fun. The celebration begins at 9 a.m. on... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Lowe's How-to Clinics Teach Women Construction Skills
For women who want to build a village, but don’t know where to start, Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills and Lowe’s have the answer. As the 2009 underwriter for Habitat for Humanity International’s Women Build program, Lowe’s is hosting how-to clinics May 23rd and May... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Town of Aberdeen & Habitat Work Together on Blyther Street Burn
The Blyther family watched as their old homeplace burned and although the memories were bittersweet, two of the sisters were happy to see the neighborhood improving. Two dilapidated abandoned houses, occupied years ago by Blyther family members, were burned to the ground by the Town of Aberdeen and... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Property Market Close to Recovery According to Leading Property Figure
One of the leading property figures in Coventry believes the light is at the end of tunnel for the housing market. Clive Benfield, the chairman of the KB Benfield Group – which includes a homebuilding arm, believes there is strong evidence to suggest that the recovery is close. But... - May 20, 2009 - KB Benfield Group
Eastbrook Homes and Macatawa Bank Team to Provide New Homes, New Jobs and the New Community of "West Hamptons"
Eastbrook Homes, a Michigan based home and community builder, and Macatawa Bank, a West Michigan based banking institution, today announced the “Re-Opening” of West Hamptons, a new single family home community offering a secluded enclave nestled conveniently close to downtown Grand Rapids in the Forest Hills School District. - May 17, 2009 - Eastbrook Homes, Inc.
Lennar Unveils Three New Home Designs at Wentworth Hall
Lennar unveils three new home designs at their community Wentworth Hall in Summerville. - May 16, 2009 - Lennar
The Jones Company Alters Manor Collection
The Jones Company’s “Manor” Collection is getting a makeover, giving homebuyers more features for less of an investment. Some of the changes include upgraded gourmet kitchens as a standard option, new elevations, and in many cases, the homebuyers will get a little more square... - May 15, 2009 - The Jones Company
Place Your Bids; Lennar’s New Home Auction is Back
Lennar’s “New Home Auction” event is back by popular demand. - May 15, 2009 - Lennar
Builder Magazine Names Highland Homes One of Nation’s Top 100 Builders
Builder Magazine has named Highland Homes number 84 on its list of the top home builders for 2008 based on total closings for the year. This privately owned central Florida builder moves up the list from 121 to 84 with 350 new Florida homes closed during 2008. Highland Homes has continued their... - May 14, 2009 - Highland Homes
Home Seminar a Huge Success
Riverview Homes Completes a 1 Day Housing Seminar. - May 14, 2009 - Riverview Homes, Inc.
ReMax United New Homes Services Selected to Represent Woodford
ReMax United New Homes Services selected to handle sales for Woodford, a new home community near Zebulon, NC. - May 14, 2009 - Woodford
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
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
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
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
Kitchen Remodeler Improves Consumer Experience by Adding Online Design Tool
Homeowners can now try out different combinations of cabinetry, countertops and accessories by the simple click of their mouse. Looks from traditional to modern and anything in between are possible. - May 10, 2009 - Kitchen Tune-Up
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.
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
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
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
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
Media Coverage Invited: Women Celebrate Mother's Day by Building South Bronx Habitat Homes, May 9
Reporters are invited to cover all-women volunteer construction crews as they celebrate Mother's Day on Sat., May 9, by building affordable Habitat-NYC homes in the South Bronx, NY. - May 07, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity - New York City
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
Atlanta Active Adult Builder Diversifies in Tough Economic Times
Jim Chapman Communities, an Atlanta active adult builder, is diversifying in these tough economic times. With the addition of their new construction company, Jim Chapman will be helping the Atlanta housing market by completing foreclosed projects throughout Atlanta. - May 06, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc. Named Remodeler of the Year
Mark of Excellence Remodeling, West Long Branch, New Jersey, continues to garner National Awards in the remodeling industry. The Company has previously been named to Remodeling Magazine’s GIG 50, named Monmouth County’s “Best of the Best,” won National awards for design + build additions, bathroom remodeling, and best marketing program. - May 06, 2009 - Mark of Excellence Remodeling, Inc.
Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction Awarded Fort Riley Replacement Hospital
The Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, selected the joint venture team of Balfour Beatty Construction and Walton Construction to provide preconstruction services for the replacement hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, with an option for construction services anticipated to be awarded in... - May 05, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction