Cottage & Lakefront Living Show Opens February 25 in Novi

The third annual Cottage & Lakefront Living Show returns to Rock Financial Showplace in Novi Feb. 25 through Sunday, Feb. 28 with information, experts and exhibits for vacation homeowners as well as those in the market to buy, build or rent. Exhibits include log, timber frame and cedar homes, cottage rental, designers, cottage furnishings, lakefront homebuilders and realtors, lakeshore maintenance, boats and docks, outdoor recreational equipment,... 

Residential-Scale Wind Turbines on Display at U.S. Botanic Garden

Two wind turbines scaled to power individual homes, farms, or businesses are available for public viewing on the National Mall and will remain in place through January 2009 as part of an effort to demonstrate environmentally sustainable practices. The turbines are part of a larger exhibit by the United States Botanic Garden, which is located on the Mall adjacent to the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit – One Planet – Ours! Sustainability for the 22nd... 

Intelligent Office Opens Fairfax Location

Intelligent Office of Fairfax, part of the Intelligent Office network that spans North America, announced the December 1 opening of its location here to serve the needs of Northern Virginia enterprises that require a Class A office environment with professional reception services, administrative support, leading technology/communications, and access to more than 50 locations in the United States and Canada. Intelligent Office serves the needs of the... 

BioMed Realty Trust CEO Alan Gold Named National Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2008 by Ernst & Young LLP in the Real Estate, Construction and Hospitality Category

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. announced that Alan D. Gold, BioMed’s President and Chief Executive Officer, was named the national winner of the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2008 Award in the Real Estate, Construction and Hospitality category. Ernst & Young’s program recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who have built and lead dynamic, high-growth businesses on a regional, national and global level. Mr. Gold was selected... 

Day & Zimmermann CEO Hal Yoh Honored with 2008 Civic Award from the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania

Day & Zimmermann, a nationally recognized provider of products and outsourcing solutions for government and commercial customers, today announced that the company’s chairman and CEO, Harold L. Yoh, III, received the 2008 Civic Leadership Award from The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding... 

Grubb & Ellis Company Forms Financial Services Asset Management Practice to Help Clients Create Value in Current Environment

Grubb & Ellis Company, a leading real estate services and investment firm, today announced that it has formed the Financial Services Asset Management Practice designed to provide critical services to financial institutions, special servicers and government agencies dealing with challenged real estate and mortgage assets. “The current environment is placing significant stress on a variety of our clients who are managing real estate debt as... 

Despite Economy, Study Reveals Greening of Building Portfolios Remains a Priority for Commercial Real Estate Industry

Despite a faltering economy, commercial building owners are continuing to allocate funds and resources to green their portfolios. According to the “2008 Green Survey: Existing Buildings,” the second annual national survey of the commercial real estate sector, more than 80 percent of respondents have allocated funds to green initiatives this year. In addition, 45 percent said that their sustainability investment will increase in 2009. Findings... 

Auction of Nearly 700 Foreclosures Swings Through Sunshine State on December 2nd-7th

Overbuilding and a high rate of foreclosures toppled Florida’s housing market, making it one of the worst in the nation. With ample supply to choose from, savvy buyers are turning their attention to bank-owned foreclosure auctions because they offer great deals. America’s largest foreclosed real estate auction firm, Hudson & Marshall will auction nearly 700 homes throughout cities in Florida December 2nd-7th. Approximately 120 homes... 

EDR Data Indicates Commercial Real Estate Will Continue to Struggle

The commercial real estate industry is suffering continued declines in activity across the nation, according to Environmental Data Resources (EDR) trend data published today. EDR’s ScoreKeeper State of the Market Report reported a 17% decline in the number of environmental site assessments conducted across the U.S. in the third quarter of 2008 compared to the same period last year. Because Phase I environmental site assessments (ESAs) are a standard... 

Home Hardware Selects MessageWay for Retail Network Advanced Managed File Transfer (MFT)

MessageWay Solutions(TM), a leading provider of Advanced Managed File Transfer (MFT) software, today announced that Home Hardware, Canada’s largest independent home improvement retailer, has selected MessageWay(R) for Advanced Managed File Transfer (MFT). MessageWay will be used to manage the exchange of electronic files between more than 1,000 retail outlets and the Home Hardware order processing and replenishment systems. Brent Horst, Home...