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WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 17, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory has announced the demonstration of a 45.7 percent conversion efficiency for a four-junction solar cell at 234 suns concentration. This achievement represents one of the highest

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 16, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Strickland Group, the elite St. Petersburg real estate team founded by leading area Realtor® Bonnie Strickland, has launched a new website at BonnieStrickland.com. Designed and built in cooperation with St. Petersburg-based ThinkTank (www.thinktankconnect.com), BonnieStrickland.com showcases The Strickland Group’s listed properties, offers advanced tools to homebuyers, and features the Group’s insights about homebuying and the St. Petersburg real estate market

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 12, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Analysts at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have used statistical analyses and detailed case studies to better understand why solar market policies in certain states are more successful. Their findings indicate that while no standard formula for solar implementation exists, a combination of foundational policies and localized strategies can increase solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in any state.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 11, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) continued his support for a long-term California water infrastructure vision and voted against H.R. 5781

PHILADELPHIA - December 4, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- If this winter is anything like last year’s, brace yourself for some high heating bills again. One way to lessen the squeeze on your wallet is by taking steps to make your home more energy efficient. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program offers energy and money-saving changes people can begin to make today

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 3, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The ideal home and neighborhood is elusive for many American households today, concludes a new report by The Demand Institute. Americans believe in the importance of energy efficient homes; they desire updated kitchens and ample storage space. As for more basic housing needs, families want safer neighborhoods and more affordability. However, there’s a substantial gap between what Americans have and what they say they need or want—the “Satisfaction Gap.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 3, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Envision work zones aptly named Focus, Collaborative, Team and Quiet; seamlessly integrated lighting, power and HVAC systems; and yes, treadmill desks. Ware Malcomb shared its future office space concept at Development ’14, delivered by Ted Heisler

RENO, NV. - December 2, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Coldwell Banker Select announced the company’s move to its newest location. This growth will further Coldwell Banker’s Selects position as the largest real estate company in Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe with 11 offices throughout the region. Coldwell Banker Select’s expansion is a result of another successful year.

Frisco, Texas - November 25, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Work is progressing forward for Wade Park, the massive 175-acre, $1.6 billion, mixed-use destination project that broke ground this summer at the North Dallas Tollway and Lebanon Road – ideally located at the heart of Frisco’s “$5 Billion Mile.” With site grading in the works and vertical construction beginning in the spring, Atlanta-based developer Thomas Land & Development (TLD) is unveiling new project designs, construction plans and partners. Additional retail and hotel announcements are expected soon, following Whole Foods Market®, iPic Theaters, and Pinstripes, who signed leases for Wade Park earlier this year.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 21, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Although winter doesn’t officially arrive until December 21, the recent dip in temperatures across much of the United States serves as a reminder that it is important for consumers to prepare their homes now in order to maximize energy savings during the coldest time of year

CHICAGO - November 19, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment fund of the National Association of Realtors® , announced today that it is accepting applications for its 2015 REach® Accelerator program, now through January 30th, 2015. The nine-month program provides a unique opportunity for technology companies to get intense exposure into real estate, a market that represents more than $1 trillion in revenue, consists of more than 100,000 small- and medium-sized businesses and generates more than $12.5 billion in advertising spend in the U.S. each year

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 19, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mobile technology is making a huge impact on construction sites. It’s an enormous technological advancement in an industry that has seen relatively few. Job sites are now more efficient, and managing construction projects is easier than ever. Productivity, budgeting, and management have all seen improvements due to mobile technology

Washington, D.C. - November 11, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced the addition of eight new documents to the AIA Contract Documents® portfolio. Six of these new documents belong to the Conventional (A201) family; the remaining two documents belong to the Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) family and the Program Manager family, respectively.

NEW ORLEANS - November 7, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Shifting political dynamics and emerging technologies will have a significant impact on the business of real estate over the next 12 months and Realtors® are ready for the changes, said 2015 National Association of Realtors® President Chris Polychron at a news conference today during the 2014 Realtors® Conference & Expo.

ATLANTA, - November 4, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Live Oak Homes, a leading mobile home manufacturer, will expand to Broxton, creating 200 jobs and investing $1.4 million into the project over the next two years.

New York, NY - October 30, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Agorafy.com will be demonstrating its innovative online real estate platform, alongside many exciting participating real estate technology companies, at next week's 6th Annual NYC Real Estate Expo and New York City CRE // Tech Intersect event, which are scheduled for Thursday, November 6th.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 30, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- As October comes to a close, Urban Compass continues to expand with a new hire. Julia Hoagland and the Modern Luxury Living Partnership, formerly of Brown Harris Stevens, have moved to the tech-driven brokerage.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 17, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Being connected matters. Download the mobile app for Development '14 and get the most out of your conference experience.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 13, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- A lack of leads generated by their websites is a frustration most Realtors share. This week, a new real estate website provider called Realteya is launching with a solution to Realtors’ online lead generation problem

Chicago, IL T- September 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) --he One World Trade Center (1WTC) skyscraper in New York’s Lower Manhattan has earned national recognition in the 2014 Innovative Design in Engineering and Architecture with Structural Steel awards program (IDEAS2). In honor of this achievement, members of the project team will be presented with awards from the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) during a ceremony to take place at the tower on Wednesday, September 17 at 2 p.m.