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The retirement dream is still alive and well for many, as long as you are willing to look in other parts of the world. The country of Ecuador, with its quiet little towns and budget stretching lifestyles, makes a tremendous case for living the expatriate dream. See the following article from International...

The launch of a new office in Sao Paolo by ADIT Brasil, aims to break down barriers to foreign investment in Brazil's real estate and tourism segments. In its efforts to accurately showcase projects, the new Investment Agency will hit the road this Fall to present planned developments. See the following...

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) announced the recipients of its 2010 SCUP Excellence in Planning, SCUP Excellence in Landscape Architecture and SCUP/AIA-CAE Excellence in Architecture program. Nearly 200 entries were receiv

DUBAI, UAE, September 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- - According to the Latest Globe of Natural Hazards Report Released in August by Global Reinsurance Company Munich Re, the UAE has the Potential to Produce "Very Strong" Earthquakes of up to 5.9 in Magnitude. Earthquakes at This Intensity can Ser

CHEROKEE, N.C., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel unveils the Labor Day 2010 Weekend opening of its spectacular 3,000-plus seat Event Center making it the leading concert, events and entertainment venue in the region. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100903/NY5

ATLANTA, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Millard Fuller Legacy Build is bringing together hundreds of volunteers across America to use Labor Day as a day of service. Instead of grilling or heading to the beach this Labor Day weekend, more than 1,000 volunteers will be traveling with their too

HARRISON, Ohio, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- When the National Weather Service predicted an "active to extremely active" hurricane season, they were right on target, as Hurricane Earl will move up the Atlantic Coast this holiday weekend and others are expected to form in the weeks ahead.  WAYNE Pump

TULSA, Okla., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX) will announce results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year, ended June 30, 2010, on Monday, September 13, 2010 prior to the opening of the market.  In conjunction with the earnings release, Matrix Service will

CROFTON, Md., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Caruso Homes today announced construction is under way on three homes that will be available for Fall delivery at two Caruso Homes communities in Prince George's County, according to Jeff Caruso, president of Caruso Homes. The Emory II at Caruso Homes' Rose Cree

BURKE, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Remodeling Magazine, in its annual "Remodeling 550 Ranking," has named Sun Design the nation's 30th largest full-service residential remodeling company -- and the second largest in Virginia -- based on 2009 revenue. The Remodeling 550 is a list of the nation's la

ELKHART, Ind., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- As housing trends move toward smaller, lower priced homes, All American Homes® responds by adding seven additional floor plans to its Simple Living Collection™ to meet those needs. The Simple Living Collection gives cost conscious home buyers value f

Silver has always taken a back seat to the more precious gold, however, with all of the attention on gold these last couple years, it may be time to give silver another look. While it is easy to buy, there are some unique aspects of silver that should be considered when purchasing the metal. See the...

Early sales are not enough for start-up tech companies to achieve long-term success, according to Lea Strickland, the founder of Technovation Entrepreneur. Tech start-ups must bridge the gap between early adopters of their technology and mainstream players, who typically desire ease of adoption, lower...

As the total number of permanent mortgage modifications reaches new heights, private programs are far outpacing HAMP in terms of overall effectiveness in stemming the tide of foreclosures. These efforts, however, are seeing mixed results, as foreclosure starts continue to rise, while delinquencies...

With the majority of its gross domestic product comprised of financial services and tourism, the British Virgin Islands has just begun to recover from the effects of the global recession. Tourism is up and there has been continued development of luxury resorts and properties as well, leading analysts...

HOUSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Construction will start soon on a new luxury student housing development in Nacogdoches, but unlike most new development projects, this one is preserving and incorporating a piece of history into its plans. Legends will bring to life the vision of Domus Developm

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Blu Homes, Inc. today announced that its Blu and mkDesigns homes are designed to withstand wind loads of up to 120 mph. The company has now released an extended upgrade option that will withstand 180 mph winds with its specialized reinforced steel structures.

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Concern Worldwide US, the international humanitarian agency, today launched a campaign to build 1,200 homes for families left homeless by the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti last January. Constructed with high-quality building materials—fe

PHOENIX, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas-based TDIndustries has acquired JBS Mechanical in Phoenix, Arizona as part of the firm's overall growth strategy in the state.  The $2.2 million acquisition is the result of an extensive search conducted by TDIndustries over the past year. According to E

East Harlem Project will be Union Built and Financed NEW YORK, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust (HIT) announced today that it has committed $9.8 million to help build housing for faculty and graduate students at the new campus of the City University of New York