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RE/MAX Commercial Reports Exceptional Growth in 2013

DENVER – RE/MAX Commercial®, part of the world’s most productive real estate network, has become one of the most dynamic names in the commercial sector. The commercial division of RE/MAX reported exceptional growth in annual total sales and lease volume, transaction sides and number of offices in 2013 and was recently ranked one of the […]

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Step on It: Prep Your Deck for Spring

Warmer weather is right around the corner, which means that backyard barbeques, pool parties and picnics will be in full swing before we know it. The last thing you’ll want to be doing is worrying about the look and durability of your deck, or worse, replacing the damaged wood or concrete. At the 2014 American […]

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Zillow to Power U.S. Real Estate Listings For Leju, A Leading Chinese Real Estate Firm

SEATTLE, — Zillow, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z), the leading real estate information marketplace, today announced it entered into an exclusive partnership with Beijing Yisheng Leju Information Services Co. (“Leju”), an affiliate of E-House (China) Holdings Limited (NYSE: EJ), a leading real estate services company in China, to power Leju’s U.S. home shopping experience. Beginning in early […]

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Realtor.com® February 2014 Housing Report: Solid February Gains Point to Seller Optimism

SAN JOSE, Calif., — Realtor.com®, a leader in online real estate operated by Move, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOVE), today released its National Housing Trend Report for February 2014. As prices continue to rise, more sellers are putting their homes on the market than this time last year, a sign of confidence in the gains sustained through […]

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Homeowners to Focus on Smaller Organization Projects, According to Zillow Report

SEATTLE, – Today, Zillow® Digs®, a home improvement and design inspiration marketplace, announced the top home storage trends for spring. Built-in cabinets, cubbies with baskets or trays, and repurposed antique furniture are the three biggest home organization trends according to the latest Zillow Digs Home Design Trend Report. Spring Storage Trends from Zillow Digs Home […]

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NTSB Issues Investigative Update for East Harlem, N.Y., Gas Explosion

WASHINGTON – As part of its ongoing investigation into a March 12 gas explosion that destroyed two buildings in the East Harlem section of New York City, the NTSB today released an investigative update. The NTSB sent a go-team to the accident, and still has investigators on-scene. The 8-inch cast iron/plastic main on Park Avenue […]

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Demand for Energy, Food and Housing Creates Opportunity for Investors, Says U.S. Trust in 2014 Outlook on Non-financial Assets

The booming U.S. energy market, robust housing recovery and strengthening economy are creating growth opportunities for investors of non-financial specialty assets, including farmland, timberland, real estate, private businesses, and oil and gas, according to U.S. Trust. In a report published today on its 2014 outlook for non-financial assets, U.S. Trust’s Specialty Asset Management group said […]

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The Home Depot Preps for Spring with 80,000 New Hires

ATLANTA, The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, has begun filling more than 80,000 positions as it prepares for spring, the company’s busiest selling season. “Spring is our peak hiring season, giving us the opportunity to find some of the best associates who are passionate about customer service,” said Tim Crow, executive vice […]

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Fannie Mae and its Lenders Finance $28.8 Billion in Multifamily Loans

WASHINGTON, DC – Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTC), provided $28.8 billion in financing to the multifamily market in 2013, working with lender partners to finance 507,000 units of multifamily housing. Approximately 99 percent ($28.5 billion) of the loans that Fannie Mae financed in 2013 were delivered through MBS execution. Fannie Mae met the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s […]

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The Home Depot Acquires Blinds.com

ATLANTA, – The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced that it has acquired Blinds.com. Based in Houston, Blinds.com is the #1 online window coverings retailer in the world. The acquisition closed today, and terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We’re delighted to welcome the Blinds.com team into The Home Depot […]

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