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CapitaLand’s wholly-owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), has clinched contracts to manage two more properties in Chengdu and Beijing. The 181-unit Ascott Financial City Chengdu, which is the first premier Ascott-branded serviced residence in Chengdu, is slated to open in 2014. The 187-unit Somerset Wangjing Beijing, which is the first international brand of serviced residence in Beijing’s thriving Wangjing business area, is scheduled to open in 2013.

Did you know that a long soak in the bath is good for you? It reduces stress, helps to cure insomnia. The bathrooms at Aelita Villas are so good they've won awards.

China housing sales is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 18% during 2012-2015, says RNCOS in its latest research report.

New building technology created by ISS, is ready to help reduce India's housing shortage by being able to provide housing units with structural integrity in a matter of days from production. This will reduce the massive housing shortage in India

Backed by supportive government policies and rapid urbanization, residential spending will grow at a CAGR of about 6% during 2011-2013, says RNCOS in its latest research report.

The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with the Women Real Estate Investors Association, or WREIA, is announcing a new meeting and dinner on September 27, 2011. This meeting will take place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Fratelli’s Resteraunt, located at 950 Yale Ave in Wallingford, CT. The cost of this event is $25 for WREIA and CT REIA members, and $30 for not-yet-members. The cost of admission includes dinner.

Rich Van Tassel, president of Royal Oaks Building Group, LLC, has announced that Wayne E. Bell, Jr. has joined the company as purchasing coordinator, a role in which he is responsible for reviewing purchase requests and permit applications, issuing purchase orders and cost control. Having earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from the University of North Carolina Charlotte and an Associate of Applied Science in construction management technology from Wake Technical Community College, Bell has more than 14 years experience in the residential construction industry, and has served in various finance roles. He resides in Holly Springs with his wife and three children.

Fund management experts at Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) claim that some of the best prospects for real estate investors lie in Asia.

The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, is announcing the September 2011 meeting of the Fairfield County Real Estate Investors Association. This seminar will take place on Monday September 26, 2011 from 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm. The location of this seminar is the Westy’s Self Storage located at 2070 Kings Highway in Fairfield, CT.

Columbia air conditioning and heating company offers emergency air conditioning repair anytime day or night as well as regular air conditioning maintenance and installation.

Brookfield Homes’ Dan Ames is among the best customer service representatives in the San Diego building industry for 2011, one of three finalists in the BIA’s annual Icon Awards.

Answering the need for a consolidated list of the most experienced real estate agents and brokers in San Diego, WebSiteTrafficBuilders.com is announcing the release of its brand new website, sandiegorealestatelibrary.info.

Listen to CEO of TexasLending.com, Kevin Miller, and his co-hosts, discuss this week's rise in mortgage rates on his weekend radio show.

The International Association of Electrical Inspectors TN Chapter will meet in Chattanooga for the annual convention Oct. 9-12. IAEI CEU seminars are great for contractors, electrical inspectors, PE’s.

DHA Islamabad is one of the many development projects launched in the capital city. While properties in Islamabad are generally regarded as some of the highest valued real estate properties in Pakistan, Zameen reckons that DHA Islamabad properties might just as well become the highest value real estate properties in Pakistan.

Zameen, being the most trusted property portal of Pakistan, is committed to assist the sellers and buyers with all the required information. One such valuable section, which is updated on frequent basis by the keen team of Zameen, is the “Featured Agents” section.

According to a report in the Phuket Gazette, The Village, Coconut Island may face legal action for infringing Thai environmental and licensing laws.

Luxury housing sales are projected to grow at a CAGR of over 23% during 2012-2015, says RNCOS in its latest research report.

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations, a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the public relations agency of record for Welty Building Company, LLC, a commercial building firm providing traditional construction management, general contracting, development and energy assessments for the healthcare, education and not-for-profit industries. MMI will assist Welty Building Company in increasing local awareness and developing and implementing a public relations campaign, including media relations, strategic planning and community relations.

Alternative Asset Analysis has backed forecasts that Brazilian real estate sector is poised for further expansion, boosting the foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country.

Vera Wang the New York celebrity fashion designer has bought a Steve Hermann designed property in Coldwater Canyon, Beverley Hills, Los Angeles.

Listen to CEO of TexasLending.com, Kevin Miller, and his co-hosts, discuss the President's Jobs Plan and how that will impact mortgage rates on his weekend radio show.

Brad, a company that provides high-efficiency HVAC systems and comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities across North Carolina, announces today that Randy Katz, Raleigh-area general manager, has been selected to participate in the 2011-2012 Leadership Raleigh program presented by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce.

On September 14, 2011, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) is starting its 3 evening workshop for new real estate investors called “Find It, Fix It, Flip It, or Keep It”.

The housing demand in Brazil is projected to reach around 1.8 Million Units by the end of 2014, identified RNCOS in one of its latest research report.