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High-End Accommodation in Johannesburg City Centre in Huge Demand for FIFA 2010 World Cup
The centre of Johannesburg will become a hive of activity as foreign visitors arrive to stay at upmarket accommodation in the city centre during the FIFA 2010 World Cup. Aengus Property Management (APM) which administers more than 2000 stylish apartments in the centre of town, says a number of its... - May 12, 2010 - Aengus Property Management
Car Show at K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Millville Mixes Great Cars, Beautiful Homes
A classic car cruise presented by the South Jersey Studebaker Drivers Club will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 16 at K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Millville. The event is an opportunity for classic car owners to show off their vehicles and also for people to see one of the most... - May 07, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
New Hires at K. Hovnanian Reinforce Company’s Leading Role in Area Homebuilding
K. Hovnanian Homes' Minnesota Division has hired two people to assist with sales and land purchases. The hirings underscore the company's commitment to being a leader in Twin Cities homebuilding. - May 06, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group Named Builder of the Year
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been named Builder of the Year at the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA) 2010 Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Awards. The company received the award in the Level 4 category... - May 06, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
D. Zavos Group Receives Final Building Permission for Zavos Marathon Beach Apts
D. Zavos Group, a leading Cyprus property developer, is proud to announce that it received the final building permission for Zavos Marathon Beach Apts. This permission was for the conversion of Marathon Hotel to luxury beach residential apartments. - May 05, 2010 - D. Zavos Group
Gladstone Homes Extends Unique Sneak Peak Event Through May: New Impression Series Draws Homebuyer Interest
Gladstone Homes is offering a unique "sneak peek" of an under-construction, decorated model. The special tours through May allow families to see both the quality construction behind the drywall and get a true sense of space as it is staged with furniture and mock appliances. The Sagestone model is the first in a new series of Gladstone home designs priced to meet the needs of the economy. - May 04, 2010 - Gladstone Homes
Brookhaven at Sugarloaf to Add Eight Homes
Jim Chapman Communities announces the construction of eight new homes at its award winning active adult community, Brookhaven at Sugarloaf in Duluth, Ga. - April 21, 2010 - Jim Chapman Communities
New Jersey Builders Name Two K. Hovnanian Communities as Best-in-Class in New Jersey
Two K. Hovnanian communities were named as the best communities of their type in New Jersey by a panel of out-of-state builders at the New Jersey Builders Association’s annual 23rd Annual Sales and Marketing Awards Tuesday night in Atlantic City. In addition, another community won several awards. - April 16, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber Earns Top Company Award in Indiana
Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber was number one in Indiana for independently owned and operated affiliated companies in the Coldwell Banker® system in 2009. “We are honored to recognize Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber as Indiana’s number one company,” says Nelson... - April 11, 2010 - Coldwell Banker Roth Wehrly Graber REALTORS
Lennar Sponsors for the Love of Art in Phoenix
National home builder Lennar is sponsoring a unique charity event in Phoenix, combining art and tennis, featuring tennis great John McEnroe and nationally acclaimed contemporary artist, Erick Fischl. The home builder will be selling off its sponsor benefits to raise even more money for charity. - April 08, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona
CADO Real Estate Selected by D.R. Horton
CADO Real Estate Group has been selected by D.R. Horton to manage sales at Seacliff, an ocean-close condominium community in north San Diego County, California. - April 08, 2010 - CADO Real Estate Group, Inc.
Renaissance Bay Condominiums’ Increase in Confident Buyers and Exciting Spring Plans Prompt Extended Hours
In response to a marked increase in prospects, and with exciting spring and summer plans in the works, Renaissance Bay Condominiums is extending the Sales Center office hours. As of April 1st, the new hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. - April 03, 2010 - Renaissance Bay Condominiums
McArthur Homes is Recognized with 2010 ENERGY STAR® Leadership in Housing Award
McArthur Homes earns award for building new homes that protect the environment through energy efficiency - April 02, 2010 - McArthur Homes
Sunday River Area Developer to Make Payments for Customers (Principle and Interest) for One Year
Great Brook Preserve, is insulated by hundreds of acres of protected conservation land is the area focal points for one of the most innovative ways for the prospective customer to take advantage of these economic times. The expert layout of this private quintessential mountain village has been structured in a meticulous fashion so that all lots can enjoy Panoramic Mountain Views, cascading brooks, and the privacy afforded by the year round recreation access to the conservation land. - March 24, 2010 - Great Brook Preserve
Jim Chapman Communities Begins New Construction
Jim Chapman Communities (JCC) is proud to announce that it recently began construction in two of its award winning active adult communities; Brookhaven at Johns Creek and Brookhaven at Sugarloaf. JCC, an Atlanta-based builder will add five homes in its Johns Creek community in North Fulton County... - March 18, 2010 - Jim Chapman Communities
Happy with Their 1st K. Hovnanian Home, Tom and Cheryl Pick Same Builder for Their Next Home
A couple living in a Jersey City townhome, built several years ago by K. Hovnanian Homes, decided they needed to move to a home with no steps. They were so happy with their town home, they chose a new condominium at Crescent Court in Jersey City, built by Matzel & Mumford, a division of K. Hovnanian Homes. - March 14, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
Outlier Planning Awarded Contract with the City of Sebastian
The Sebastian City Council has awarded Outlier Planning a contract to prepare the City's Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) of its comprehensive plan, and to prepare a new Economic Development Element to the comprehensive plan. - March 14, 2010 - Outlier Planning
77 Hudson to Host 'Finance Fundamentals for the International Marketplace'
International real estate buyers will get advice from a company with 25 years of helping buyers from other countries invest in U.S. real estate. The workshop is sponsored by 77 Hudson, a premiere condominium community on the Hudson River in Jersey City. - March 12, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group Announces Parker Pointe Residential Community
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has completed homes in the new Fuquay-Varina neighborhood of Parker Pointe. The community features move-in ready homes effective March 2010. Parker Pointe is a 156-lot community... - March 07, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
From Distressed Properties to Vibrant Neighborhoods: Sycamore Urban Properties Acquire, Sells and Closes Apple Valley Homes
As of mid-September 2009, 42 single-family homes controlled by the FDIC, many with yards overgrown with weeds and littered with debris, sat vacant within The Vineyards and Mira Monte neighborhoods. Today, the majority of the homes are occupied with ecstatic new homeowners. Sycamore Urban... - March 06, 2010 - Sycamore Urban Properties
Clubhouse at K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Harbor Bay is Ready for Grand Opening
The 16,000-square-foot clubhouse at K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Harbor Bay is ready for the big grand-opening celebration this weekend. The clubhouse features a pool, ballroom, fitness center and many areas for clubs and activities. - March 05, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
Eastern, NC’s Master-Planned Community, Somerset Still Going Strong
Washington, North Carolina’s premier town and patio home community, Somerset has almost completed the construction of the second grouping of town homes in Phase 1. The low-maintenance community features 12 different floor plans (2-5 BR) all with accessibility and convenience in mind. - March 05, 2010 - Somerset, LLC
Lennar’s Phoenix Lone Mountain Grand Opening Draws 1,500 Over Two Days
Optimism returns to the Phoenix real estate market - February 24, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona
Clubhouse at K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Millville is Ready to Rock
7,500-square-foot Clubhouse Will be the Center of Community Activity, Includes pool, fitness center, many other amenities, Local personality Jerry Blavat to host grand opening celebration - February 24, 2010 - K Hovnanian Homes
Royal Oaks Building Group Sales Team Wins Silver at 2010 Nationals Gala
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that Adrienne Mickels and Shannon Wilson-Chandler have received a Silver Award in the category of Sales Team of the Year at the 2010 NationalsSM Gala that took place at Caesar’s Palace in Las... - February 20, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Results at Lake Chapin Shores Buck Nationwide Trend Second-Home Buyers Purchase One-Third of Available Lots in Just Over a Year
Lake Chapin Shores located in Berrien Springs MI on the shores of Lake Chapin is a 21 home development for second homeowners and vacation homes. - February 20, 2010 - Lake Chapin Shores
Developer Acquires 32 Lots in El Sobrante, CA
Americap Development Partners announces their acquisition of Colina Canyon, a thirty-two lot development in El Sobrante, CA. - February 17, 2010 - Americap Development Partners
McArthur Homes Announces Finished Basement Promotion
For a limited time, new home buyers can potentially double the finished space of their new home. McArthur Homes is offering a full or partial finished basement with all new homes through the end of February. - February 17, 2010 - McArthur Homes
John Cenni Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification
Buyers and Sellers Benefit from REALTOR® Expertise in Distressed Sales - February 16, 2010 - Keller Williams Realty, John Cenni
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Gold at 2010 Nationals
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received a Gold Award in the category of Building Industry Spirit at the 2010 NationalsSM Gala held at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas on Jan. 19. The award recognizes the... - February 13, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Royal Oaks Building Group Announces Carriage Heights
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has completed its first homes in Carriage Heights, a thriving community in Fuquay-Varina. The first five homes in the community are move-in ready. Carriage Heights is an 80-lot... - February 06, 2010 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Only 15 Lots Remain at Jim Chapman’s Concord Mill Community
Jim Chapman Communities, an Atlanta-based builder and developer is pleased to announce that only 15 lots remain at its Concord Mill community in Austell, the builder’s only non-age-restricted community. - February 05, 2010 - Jim Chapman Communities
Bay Area Land Developer Continues Rapid Growth
Americap Development Partners expands land development team by welcoming David Day as VP of Engineering. - February 03, 2010 - Americap Development Partners
Jim Chapman Communities Continues New Construction
Jim Chapman Communities announces the construction of six new homes at its award winning active adult community, Brookhaven at Johns Creek. The new construction comes on the heels of building that began in June 2009. - January 29, 2010 - Jim Chapman Communities
Phoenix Area Gets New Master Planned Community - the First in Years
A scenic new master planned community is opening in the greater Phoenix area. The first new home community to open in a number of years, Lone Moutain is a joint venture between Lennar and Pulte Homes. Lennar will open its neighborhood on February 6. Homes back up to natural open area open space in this beautiful desert community. - January 28, 2010 - Lennar, Arizona
"Honoring Our River" a Call for Student Writings & Artwork on the Willamette River
Publishers of an upcoming student anthology that is focused upon the Willamette River Basin are asking students of all ages to submit literature and artwork for publication in this unique book. Applications and entries must be sent no later than February 28, 2010. - January 27, 2010 - Wildwood|Mahonia
Brown-Architecture of Charleston, SC Launches New Web Site
Local design firm Brown-Architecture (http://www.brown-architecture.com) announced on Tuesday the launch of its new website. - January 22, 2010 - Brown-Architecture
Affordable Housing Developments in Brazil with MDMY Investment
Home ownership becomes a reality for thousands of residences in Ceara North East Brazil through the Federal Government Program “Minha Casa, Minha Vida”. The affordable housing program established in May 2009 is also attracting the attention of foreign investors wishing to contribute to... - January 22, 2010 - MDMY Investment
CADO Real Estate Group's Michael Hixson Receives Prestigious Award from University of California, Irvine
Michael Hixson of CADO Real Estate Group, Inc. is honored with "Distinguished Instructor" award by University of California, Irvine, for excellence as an educator in the University's Extension certificates in "Marketing for the Residential Builder" and "Light Construction and Development Management" programs. - January 10, 2010 - CADO Real Estate Group, Inc.
Outlier Planning Launches with New Approach to Planning Consulting in Florida
Outlier Planning launches today in a bid to become a new model for how urban planning consultants in Florida conduct business. The new firm is based on five principles – accountability, true collaboration, efficiency, cutting edge and synergistic improvement – that firm Principal... - January 07, 2010 - Outlier Planning
Royal Oaks Building Group Offers $8,000 Double Your Tax Credit Program
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has launched a new program called Double Your Tax Credit. All homebuyers that purchase a Royal Oaks home by February 28, 2010, are eligible to receive $8,000 to use as they choose on... - December 23, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
The Industry's First Consumer-Initiated Tenant Screening Resource
Moco Incorporated announced the launch of their MyScreeningReport.com™ tenant screening website, enabling consumers to obtain their own comprehensive tenant screening report and to confirm the accuracy of the report before it is released to prospective landlords. MyScreeningReport.com™... - December 19, 2009 - MyScreeningReport.com
Hunley Waters Leads Revitalization Efforts and Secures Charleston’s First myEnergyLoan
With an increased consumer desire for energy-efficient and eco-friendly homes fueling interest in Hunley Waters, the neighborhood announces its first green myEnergyLoan in Charleston, South Carolina. - December 19, 2009 - Hunley Waters and Cobalt Developments, LLC
Brookhaven of East Cobb to Showcase Residents’ Homes for the Holidays Dec. 12
Jim Chapman Communities, Atlanta’s leading active adult homebuilder will host a holiday open house Dec. 12 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at its Brookhaven of East Cobb community in Kennesaw. Three residents’ homes will be showcased. Guests are asked to meet at the clubhouse. “We are... - December 11, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Three New Models Available at Concord Mill
Jim Chapman Communities is pleased to announce that they are offering three new floorplans at their Concord Mill community in Austell. This community designed for families is the Active Adult Builder’s first non-age restricted community. The new floor plans, which can all be expanded on the... - December 09, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Bay Area Developer Growing Through the Storm
Americap Development Partners expands executive team by welcoming Mark Rowson as President. - December 09, 2009 - Americap Development Partners
CADO Real Estate Group's Staff Recognized by National Association of Home Builders as Region's Best
Five members of CADO Real Estate Group were recently honored by the National Association of Home Builders with Silver Awards for their achievements in new-home sales and marketing, recognizing their efforts as among the best in the nation. - December 06, 2009 - CADO Real Estate Group, Inc.
Jim Chapman Communities Wins Four OBIES
Jim Chapman Communities had an impressive showing at the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s 29th Annual OBIE Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The active adult builder took home Gold Awards for Community of the Year: Attached for the Brookhaven at East Cobb... - December 03, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Twenty9th Park Madison Named Best NYC High-Rise Condo in 2009 Americas Property Awards
Top Real Estate Award Competition Honors Park Avenue South Condominium - December 02, 2009 - Twenty 9th Park Madison
The Lakes at Chaparral is Bringing New Meaning to Resort Style Living at an Affordable Price
A new planned residential development will offer future buyers looking for a waterfront lot in the Okanagan the opportunity to become members of the development team. As a member of the team the purchase price of the lot is reduced dramatically since team members participate in developer profits. The planned resort also will be the first to offer smaller detached homes from 600 square feet to 1800 square feet believing that smaller is greener and more affordable. - November 30, 2009 - Lakes at Chaparral Resort