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Learn About an Active Senior Retirement Co-Op Housing Community for Age-in-Place Urban Co-Housing Living in NW Portland, Oregon at the Sheldon: A Green Light Cooperative
Free Seminar: Green Light Cooperative event on Sunday, December 6th, 2009 from 3-5pm at 909 NW 19th Avenue to learn more about the Sheldon Cooperative-- an active senior retirement community to be built in NW Portland, taking new members now. Expert guest panel and wine tasting event. - November 29, 2009 - The Sheldon: A Green Light Cooperative
Anchor Land's January to September Revenues Hit P1.47B
Publicly listed Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.(PSE:ALHI) has reported that consolidated revenues for the first nine months of 2009 has reached P1.475 billion, up by 55 percent compared with the P953.4 million earned during the same period last year. Anchor Land’s revenues for the first three... - November 29, 2009 - Anchor Land Holdings, Inc.
Announcing Ireo’s Next Big Launch: "Ireo Uptown"
The home for those with a zest for living. - November 29, 2009 - Ireo
The Levine Senior Center Holiday House at Cheval Opens December 5th, 2009 in Mint Hill, North Carolina
Cheval, located in beautiful Mint Hill, just outside of Charlotte, announced today, it will be hosting the first ever Holiday House from December 5th through December 20th, benefiting The Levine Senior Center. Decorated by renowned designer Tim Bagwell of T. Bagwell Interiors, the Holiday House... - November 19, 2009 - Cheval
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Silver at 2009 Parade of Homes
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has received a Silver Award from the 2009 Parade of Homes competition, an annual event hosted by the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County. The company received the Silver... - November 04, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
$215,000 Was Raised at Project Access Awards Dinner with All Proceeds Going for Services to Low Income Families
Project Access, a nonprofit onsite service provider for families living in low income housing in California, raised $215,000; netting $165,000 strictly for outreach programs, at a recent fundraising awards dinner honoring the Bascom Group. - October 29, 2009 - Project Access
Understanding the Love That Has Gone Into Creating a Beautiful Crafted Show Home in Tuscany
The meticulous renovation of an apartment in a historical villa in Tuscany. The materials used and hidden technology to create a home for the joy of living, a Realitalia Lifestyle Solution Home. - October 29, 2009 - Realitalia
Eco-Friendly Land Developer Dennis Gilligan Wins Lifetime Achievement Award from Home Builders Association of Maryland
Dennis Gilligan, a Maryland resident and land developer who believes in Going Green, has worked tirelessly to produce economically and environmentally viable communities throughout the tri-state area of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania throughout the course of his lifetime. Gilligan has been honored with the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the HBAM association. - October 28, 2009 - Craftsmen Developers, LLC
Karen Westerman Joins Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that Karen Westerman has joined the company as the new accounts payable specialist. In this role, Westerman is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of high volumes of Royal Oaks’... - October 28, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Greenest State of Michigan Facility to Activate Wind Turbine in Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Receive LEED Gold Certification Award
The Bay City Business Center, recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council as the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold-Certified State of Michigan facility, will be the site of a ribbon-cutting ceremony to introduce its newly constructed wind turbine. DEQ, DELEG and ProVisions will host the ceremony at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 401 Ketchum St. in Bay City. - October 24, 2009 - ProVisions, LLC
Groves Park Commons is TN’s First Certified Green Subdivision
Development deemed ‘game changer’ for homebuilding industry. - October 22, 2009 - Groves Park Commons
Anderson Construction Group Named #10th Fastest Growing Private Company in 2009
Anderson Construction Group, Inc. (ACG) was named the #10th Fastest Growing Private Company in Washington State by the Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) in its annual Fastest Growing Private Company list in 2009. ACG was ranked in the 10th position for sales growth over 2006-2008 with an increase... - October 18, 2009 - Anderson Construction Group, Inc.
Jennifer McFadyen Joins Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that Jennifer McFadyen has joined the company as marketing coordinator. In addition to being responsible for creating and facilitating all corporate and community marketing efforts through print, web... - October 17, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Cheval Equestrian Community Debuts New Professionally Designed Model Home in Mint Hill, North Carolina
Cheval, located in beautiful Mint Hill, just outside of Charlotte, has just opened its first professionally decorated model home available for the public to tour. This stunning 4,897 square foot European-inspired home is built by award-winning builder Steve Schreiner, of Schreiner Custom Homes, a... - October 16, 2009 - Cheval
Royal Oaks Building Group Offers $1,500 New Home Discount to Hometown Heroes
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company is offering a $1,500 discount on new homes in Braxton Village, Walnut Creek, Churchill, Southern Oaks and Whetstone West as part of its Hometown Heroes program. Braxton Village is... - October 11, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
The Future Looks Brighter and Realitalia Business Model Offers Solid Ground to Improve Confidence
Markets improve, more people start moving, Realitalia offers a number of reasons to go ahead now with the advantages of a real professional management (and letting) service, rental guarantees, a commitment on fair pricing, assistance on financing, Furniture Packages so that you can be confident that your Italian home will be fully enjoyable upon completion without waste of valuable time, after resources have been invested. - October 03, 2009 - Realitalia
Royal Oaks Building Group Offers Homes in Churchill
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has started new construction at Churchill, a community development located in Knightdale, N.C. Six inventory homes are currently available for sale in Churchill, and pre-sale opportunities are available,... - October 03, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Costa Rica Permaculture Community Begins Development
World’s most eco-friendly country to get eco-friendly permaculture development. Osa Mountain Village begins construction in the beautiful Southern Pacific Zone of Costa Rica. Community to include food produced on-site and numerous adventure activities. - October 03, 2009 - Osa Mountain Village
ProVisions Accepting Proposals for Former FEMA Call Center
The Long Beach Call Center – a 19,044-square-foot “plug-n-play” call center and office complex ProVisions, LLC is offering for sale or lease – presents unusually promising news for a state whose unemployment recently reached 10.5 percent. With state-of-the-art capabilities and strategic location on the Gulf Coast, the Long Beach Call Center has the potential to become a workplace for professionals with a predicted increase in job opportunities. - September 30, 2009 - ProVisions, LLC
Ireo Kicks Off Its First Integrated Development of 800 Acre at Gurgaon
Launches the landmark property “The Grand Arch – Luxury of Location” at Ireo City. Poised to launch 10 million Sq ft in next 12 months. Marks the beginning of its Pan India presence – wholly owned 3000 acre land bank for Residential Development, Commercial IT Parks & SEZ. Ireo city to host India’s first network of elevated walkways. Skywalk within the private township. - September 27, 2009 - Ireo
Royal Oaks Building Group Begins New Construction for Lakestone Village
Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com) has announced that the company has started new construction at Lakestone Village, a community development located in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. Five inventory homes are currently available for sale in Lakestone Village, and pre-sale opportunities are... - September 26, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Jim Chapman Communities Begins New Construction
Jim Chapman Communities is proud to announce that it recently began construction of a new quadraplex at its award winning active adult community, Brookhaven at Johns Creek. This is the first Jim Chapman Community to begin construction since late 2008. The construction will include four new homes,... - September 25, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Royal Oaks Building Group Among Top Residential Builders
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been ranked among the Triangle area’s top residential builders by Triangle Business Journal, bettering its ranking by three spots from 2008. Royal Oaks Building Group is the... - September 19, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Boasting 23 Sales in August with a Market Pacing at Three, Balboa Ridge is Arguably the Hottest Condominium Community in the County
According to the New Housing Monitor, while other condominium communities in the county are selling an average of three homes per month, Balboa Ridge has averaged 19 sales over the last four months. - September 16, 2009 - Balboa Ridge Condos
Royal Oaks Building Group Named to Western Wake 100 List
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has been named to the Western Wake 100 list by Cary Business magazine for the second year running. The list is comprised of the 100 most influential companies in Western Wake County. - September 12, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
The Jones Comany Runs for Best Buddies of Tennessee
The Jones Company participated in the “5 for Friendship” 5k run/walk on Saturday, August 29th at McKay’s Mill in Franklin with a team of 14 employees. As a $1000 donor, the company was a “Silver Sponsor” of this event. All 5 for Friendship proceeds will benefit Best... - September 08, 2009 - The Jones Company
Modern New Ecoloxury Community Breaks Ground in Costa Rica
Rich in biodiversity brimming with excitement and unparalleled in gorgeous views, Costa Rica is one of the hottest destinations for travelers and expatriates. One Los Angeles-based eco-luxury lifestyle brand is taking advantage of Costa Rica’s natural appeal by creating Kalia, four blissfully... - September 04, 2009 - Kalia, LLC
Royal Oaks Building Group Offers Standing Inventory Homes to Close by $8,000 Tax Credit Deadline
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), has announced that the company has standing new homes available for purchase by first-time homebuyers looking to take advantage of the $8,000 government tax credit. To take advantage of the tax incentive, home sales... - September 04, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Free Foreclosure Avoidance and Short Sale Seminar for Homeowners to be Held in Pleasanton, CA
Tim Denbo, CDPE® and Suzan Gladieux, Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Pleasanton is holding a free Advanced Foreclosure Avoidance and Short Sale Seminar on Wednesday, September 30th, 6pm at The Pleasanton Hilton. - September 03, 2009 - Tim Denbo Realtor
SaleAMP Increases Interest by 400% for South Carolina Development
Because of the dampening effects of the current recession on the housing market, South Carolina condo development Abbey Glen contracted with Austin-based SaleAMP to provide world-class real estate internet marketing in order to increase visibility and accelerate sales for the property. SaleAMP has already been able to increase lead interest in the condo units by 400 percent. - September 03, 2009 - SaleAMP
Houston Development to Accelerate Condo Sales with Internet Marketing leader SaleAMP
Because of lagging residential real estate sales, Houston-based development, Lakeside Green, has contracted with Austin-based SaleAMP to be its premier internet marketing partner on the newly renovated condos and townhomes. SaleAMP is deploying its proprietary internet marketing system to accelerate the sales cycle for the development, a proven system to accelerate lead traffic. - September 03, 2009 - SaleAMP
Craig Ranch Awarded Community of the Year
McKinney Development Also Receives Two More Awards from the Homebuilders Association of Greater Dallas 2009 ARC Awards Program - August 28, 2009 - Craig Ranch
John Lively & Associates Nominated for 7 ARC Awards in High-End Residental Design
National Award-winning John Lively & Associates, Inc., Residential Design Firm, is pleased to announce its latest achievement of being nominated for 7 ARC Awards this year in six different categories by the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas. Two ARC nominations are for "Custom... - August 21, 2009 - John Lively & Associates
D. Earl Barnes' Service Honored in New Exhibit in The Whalehead Club's Wildlife Museum
Though he passed away over thirty-eight years ago, Dempsey Earl Barnes’ life work and contribution to the State of North Carolina has been uniquely honored and lives on in the newest exhibit at The Whalehead Club Wildlife Museum. The museum is located in the Outer Banks of North... - August 20, 2009 - Marketing Specifics
7 Tips for Healthy Aging
September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual observance designed to raise awareness on the positive aspects of growing older. The health and wellness specialists at ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit aging services organizations, offer the following simple and effective tips to help older adults maintain a healthy lifestyle. - August 20, 2009 - ACTS Retirement-Life Communities
Gabriele Charity Has Been Awarded the Certified Residential Specialist Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists
Gabriele Charity, a Sarasota Realtor, has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors. Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed... - August 17, 2009 - Charity & Weiss International Realty LLC
The Jones Company Adds Online Sales Counselor
The Jones Company recognizes that approximately 80% of all potential home buyers begin their search for their new home online, and is catering to these customers by hiring an Online Sales Counselor. - August 17, 2009 - The Jones Company
Jim Chapman Communities Sees Increased Sales Volume in June and July
Jim Chapman Communities enjoys great success with Atlanta active adult homebuyers, one couple shares why they like living in a Jim Chapman community. - August 07, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
Residents Club Opens at East West's Rolling Hills at Lake Asbury
The residents club, part of a $5 million amenities package at East West Communities' Rolling Hills community in Florida, recently opened. - July 30, 2009 - Rolling Hills at Lake Asbury
The Jones Company Announces Opening of New Williamson County Development
The Jones Company, in conjunction with developer Pearl Street Partners are gearing up to open a brand new residential development in Franklin, TN called “Barclay Place.” Homes in this 30 acre development will be built solely by The Jones Company, with 88 home sites available for... - July 29, 2009 - The Jones Company
Earlplace to Build New Care Home in Bristol
Work has begun on one of the biggest construction projects in Bristol this year. The developer Earlplace has completed a land swap with Bristol City Council over a site off Kellaway Avenue, Horfield -exchanging land at the rear of the site for land at the front. As part of the deal, Earlplace... - July 27, 2009 - Earlplace
The Jones Company Awards Thousands of Dollars for Video Contest
The Jones Company recently held a “Why We Love Our Jones Home” YouTube.com video contest and awarded four people with prizes. Laura Price was the winner of the grand prize, and was awarded with a $3000 travel voucher for Just Cruisin Plus. The three other finalists who were each... - July 27, 2009 - The Jones Company
Realitalia - Lifestyle Solution Homes in Italy - Is Proud to Announce the Opening of a Beautifully Crafted Show Italian Apartment at Ville degli Olivi, Lajatico, Tuscany
Realitalia creates the Intelligent Designed Lifestyle Solution Homes in Italy. This Show Home at Ville degli Olivi contains all those attentions to achieve Sustainainability, Easy Management and Joy of living, the essential aspects of each Realitalia Lifestyle Solution Homes in Italy. - July 25, 2009 - Realitalia
Brookhaven of East Cobb to Hold Open House Event July 30
Jim Chapman Communities' Brookhaven of East Cobb, Cobb County's best selling active adult community, will host at open house event July 30, 2009. - July 15, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
The Jones Company Launches Aggressive Plan to Take Away Excuses
The Jones Company launches a new "Buy Now with Confidence" plan to help alleviate potential home buyers' hesitancy to buy now. The extensive plan provides answers for most any objection. - July 10, 2009 - The Jones Company
Anderson Construction Group Breaks Ground on New SODO Flex Space
Anderson Construction Group has broken ground on 27,000 square feet of new flexible industrial/retail commercial buildings along Airport Way & Holgate Street in the SODO district of Seattle. Construction began in mid-June with the demolition of 15,000 square feet of dilapidated... - June 27, 2009 - Anderson Construction Group, Inc.
Anderson Construction Group Wins Master Builders’ 2009 Best Major Remodel
The Master Builder’s Association of King And Snohomish Counties honored Anderson Construction Group, Inc. with its 2009 award for Best Major Remodel Above $600,000 at its annual Remodeling Excellence Awards (REX) banquet held Saturday, June 20th at the Lynnwood Convention Center in Snohomish... - June 27, 2009 - Anderson Construction Group, Inc.
Royal Oaks Building Group Wins Business Leader Magazine’s Top 100
Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC (www.royaloaksbg.com), a company that builds fine homes throughout Raleigh, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, Cary, Apex and Angier, N.C., has announced that the company has been ranked No. 37 on Business Leader magazine’s... - June 24, 2009 - Royal Oaks Homes LLC
Couple Enjoys Glory Years at Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge
Couple reveals why they chose to move to Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge. - June 23, 2009 - Jim Chapman Communities
The Jones Company Ranks Highest in Revenue
According to MarketGraphics Research Group, The Jones Company of Tennessee was ranked #1 for having the highest projected sales revenue among all Homebuilders for 2009. - June 11, 2009 - The Jones Company