K. Hovnanian Says Plenty of Mortgage Money Available

Despite national news media reports, there is plenty of mortgage money available for New Jersey and New York homebuyers with verifiable incomes and assets and good credit, according to officials of K. Hovnanian Homes, New Jersey’s largest homebuilder. In addition, the company is offering special mortgage plans based on standard 30-year fixed-rate mortgages on specific communities and homes. For instance, K. Hovnanian is buying down standard fixed-rate... 

Williams Scotsman Expands Footprint in North America by Opening Four New Branches in Mexico

Williams Scotsman, the leading provider of modular space and storage solutions, today announced further expansion in Mexico with branch openings in Juárez, Hermosillo, Riviera Maya and Tijuana. “The new branch openings represent the company’s commitment to serving our Mexican customers in the manufacturing, mining, agricultural, and tourism-related fields,” said Nicholas Polit, country manager of Mexico. “With nine branch locations strategically... 

Dayco Celebrates Topping-off of Town Center One

Dayco today announced the topping off of construction at Town Center One, a 210,000 square foot, 24-story class ‘A’ office building. Located in Dadeland’s new Urban Core, the triangle bordered by Kendall Drive to the north, the Palmetto expressway to the west, and US 1 to the east, Town Center One has attracted a broad range of purchasers, including BMI Companies, one of the top 500 Hispanic companies in the U.S., who will be relocating their... 

John Q. Hammons’ Embassy Suites(R) Murfreesboro – Hotel & Conference Center Opens Ahead of Schedule

The new Embassy Suites® Murfreesboro – Hotel & Conference Center in Tennessee at 1200 Conference Center Boulevard is open to the public. One of the largest facilities of its kind in the area, the 10-story, 283-suite hotel and conference center offers 80,000 gross square feet of flexible meeting and event space. Featuring a contemporary décor, the hotel is owned by hotel legend Mr. John Q. Hammons and is managed by Springfield-Mo.-based John... 

139-Room Holiday Inn Express Quito Will Be the First IHG Hotel to Open in Ecuador

IHG, the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced that the new 12-story Holiday Inn Express Quito in Ecuador has recently opened. This new property, IHG’s first hotel in Ecuador, further demonstrates the company’s commitment to expanding the Holiday Inn Express brand throughout key cities in Latin America, as it is the 14th Holiday Inn Express located in Central and South America. “We are thrilled to be opening the... 

Equity Based Services, Inc. Acquires $11.3 Million Facility in Las Vegas

Equity Based Services, Inc. announced the acquisition of Silverado Self Storage in Las Vegas, NV. Silverado is located at 8250 South Maryland Parkway, with ample frontage along Interstate 215. This Class-A, institutional investment grade facility is located in an affluent infill location within Las Vegas. The project is positioned between three major thoroughfares, situated within a high density, well established, upper income area. Silverado boasts... 

Hilton Garden Inn Celebrates Milestone 400th Hotel Opening at Ottawa Airport Location in Canada

Hilton Garden Inn®, one of the fastest growing brands that is part of the Hilton Family of Hotels, announced today the milestone opening of its 400th location, the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The hotel represents the newest addition to the brand’s growing portfolio of hotels throughout North America and Europe. The Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport is operated by Bona Building and Management, Ltd., under a license... 

The AIACC’s Capitol Forum Sponsors Research on Cost of California Schools

The American Institute of Architects, California Council, (AIACC) Capitol Forum, in partnership with the UC Berkeley Center for Cities and Schools, released research findings regarding the high cost of school construction in California. The report, entitled “The Complex and Multi-Faceted Nature of School Construction Costs: Factors Affecting California,” examines the practices and policies which effect school construction, and analyzes comparative... 

IMS Named One of Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

Integrated Mortgage Solutions (IMS), a collateral protection resource for the mortgage servicing industry, has been named by Inc. magazine as one of 2008’s Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America. IMS, which has tripled revenue in the past year, and president Cheryl Lang, will be honored at the 27th Annual Inc. 5000 Conference and Awards ceremony September 18-20, 2008 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington,... 

Time Is Running Out to Enter Taylor Morrison’s Ultimate Dream Home Giveaway

The clock is winding down on a chance to win a high-tech dream home from Taylor Morrison. Inspired by the recently unveiled Innoventions Dream Home at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, Calif., Taylor Morrison’s Dream Home Giveaway ends Aug. 20, 2008. While online entries are limited to one per day, contest participants willing to visit any Taylor Morrison community in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada or Texas can receive a special...