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By MIKE BONTS REAL ESTATE WIRE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former Middleburg practitioner Parveen Khanna MD has opened a new office in Herlong Commons. She is the Medical Director and Owner of Pain Medicine Physicians of Jacksonville. Dr. Khanna formerly practiced Pain Management at Coastal Spine and Pain Center, Middleburg and Institute of Pain Management, Jacksonville, Fla. Pain Medicine Physicians of Jacksonville offers comprehensive, World Class clinical expertise to provide patient-centered care using innovative leading edge and minimally invasive solutions for those who suffer from debilitating chronic pain from conditions like sciatica, herniated disc, neck pain, low back pain, headaches, joint pain, arthritis and RSD pain.  She has 14 plus years of experience in Anesthesiology Interventional Pain Management and Pain Medicine. Dr. Khanna is Board certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Interventional Pain Management by the American Board of Anesthesiology and Amer...

By MIKE BONTS REAL ESTATE WIRE JACKSONVILLE ,  Fla ., Nov. 20, 2014  –  Transformation is one step closer to reality for one of Downtown Jacksonville’s most iconic buildings.  The Bostwick Building has been a signature part of Downtown for 110 years, but now sits vacant. “Restoration of the historic Bostwick Building will be another major step forward in the revitalization of Downtown Jacksonville,” said Mayor Alvin Brown.  “This building stands at a well-traveled gateway to Downtown.  Preserving its historic character and returning it to productive use will add real value to Downtown.” The Mayor’s Office took steps this year to make revitalizing the building a top priority.  Through a partnership with the City’s Office of Economic Development and the Downtown Investment Authority, renovations are moving forward to convert the space into the Cowford Chophouse, located on the corner of Bay and Ocean Streets.   On Wednesda...

REAL ESTATE WIRE   Washington, D.C. - (Nov. 20, 2014) – Hanley Wood and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) have announced the results of the 2014 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, held Oct. 22-24, at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Attendance at the event totaled 17,507, with 552 exhibiting companies participating in 142,000 sf of exhibit and display space on the trade show floor.   Greenbuild featured more than 240 sessions, tours, summits and workshops in the robust education program and throughout the week, with many sold out sessions. Throughout the course of the week an impressive 37,250 hours of continuing education credits were earned at Greenbuild. Several high-level speakers proved to be a huge draw within the education lineup, including: Dr. Deepak Chopra, a pioneer and global leader in the mind-body medicine field Rear Admiral  Boris Lushniak, Acting U.S. Surgeon General  New Orleans Mayor Mitchell La...

REAL ESTATE WIRE Single-family housing production in October reached its highest level since November 2013 while the more volatile multifamily sector brought combined nationwide starts activity down 2.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.009 million units, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau. “The rise in single-family starts is more proof that the economy is firming and consumer confidence is growing,” said Kevin Kelly, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del. “We expect continued upward momentum into next year.” “The increase in single-family starts shows that the housing market continues to recover at a steady, gradual pace,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “On the multifamily side, production is stabilizing above historic levels as demand for rental housing increases.” The 2.8 percent decline in...

By MIKE BONTS REAL ESTATE WIRE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --  Rita Williams’ firm, Merchandising Plus, teamed up with their outstanding builders to win three prestigious AURORA Awards and Florida EXCEL Award during the 2014 Southeast Building Conference in Orlando. Merchandising Plus was included in an elite group of housing industry professionals from our 12 state region that received the esteemed AURORA Awards for new home construction and design excellence throughout the USA during an industry gala. The nationally recognized AURORA Awards honor builders, designers, architects and other home building industry professionals from Texas to Virginia with projects and homes as far as California, Arizona, Chicago and Minnesota. The AURORA Winners: • ICI Homes Siena Model Show home at Tamaya in Jacksonville, Fla., was honored for interior merchandising ($300,000 - $500,000) • DR Horton’s Magnolia Model Showhome at Forest Hammock in Orange Park was honored for interior merchandisi...

By MIKE BONTS REAL ESTATE WIRE PALM BEACH, Fla. -  The Florida Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art (ICAA) has announced the annual Addison Mizner Medal Awards for excellence in classical and traditional architecture and allied arts. “We are pleased to honor these great architects, emerging classists and projects that exemplify ICAA culture and excellence in their fine work,” said Troy Beasley, president of ICAA Florida and principal with Beasley and Henley Interior Design. Those honored by ICAA Florida included: Residential Under 5,000 Sq. Ft. Riad Zasha - Boult Residence in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Khoury & Vogt Architects, Alys Beach, Fla. Residential Over 5,000 Sq. Ft. Baker Residence in Jacksonville, Fla. Richard Skinner & Associates Architects, Jacksonville, Fla. Residential Renovation Hope Hill Residence, Lyford Cay, New Providence, The Bahamas de la Guardia Victoria Architects & Urbanists, Coral Springs,...

By MIKE BONTS REAL ESTATE WIRE The ICSC New York National Deal Making Conference is beginning to rival RECon in its importance to the retail real estate industry. About 8,000 attendees are expected at this year’s conference, which will be held at New York City’s Javits Center Dec. 8-9. The meeting is almost double the size it was last year, with 433 companies exhibiting. The meeting will play a key role in the expansion plans of many retailers and real estate providers, particularly on the East Coast, says ICSC Chairman Robert F. Welanetz, CRX, CSM, who is global retail real estate advisor to The Blackstone Group. “People are starting to think about strategies for next year and beyond, and it’s a good time to come together.” Rite Aid is one of nearly 50 retailers grouped together on and around Retailer Row, a destination for attendees hoping to meet retailers. “Retailer Row is brand-new to the New York National Deal Making event,” said Eddie Emeric, ICSC’s trade expositions...

REAL ESTATE WIRE ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The personal builders at Generation Homes continue to set the standard for meeting the desires and expectations of today’s new homeowner and has announced its recent move into new corporate offices in St. Augustine. “This relocation more than doubles the square footage occupied by the company in anticipation of planned growth. We are extremely happy with our relocation to St. Augustine," said Cora Johnston, president and founder of Generation Homes. “This reaffirms our commitment as the personal builder for a coastal lifestyle.” The move to the new facility provides a perfect base of operations for Generation Homes’ current staff and satisfies growth requirements, keeping pace with the company’s commitment to guide and serve homeowners at every stage of the constriction process. The space has an open flow design, with few traditional offices, to enable the free-exchange of ideas and information. “We have seen our growth accelerate...

ATLANTA--Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE: CUZ) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per common share, payable December 19, 2014, to common stockholders of record on Dec, 5, 2014. The $0.075 per share quarterly dividend equates to $0.30 on an annualized basis. Cousins Properties Incorporated is a leading diversified real estate company with extensive experience in development, acquisition, financing, management and leasing. Based in Atlanta, the Company actively invests in top-tier urban office assets and opportunistic mixed-use developments in Sunbelt markets. Since its founding in 1958, Cousins has developed 20 million square feet of office space, 20 million square feet of retail space, more than 3,500 multi-family units and more than 60 single-family neighborhoods. The Company is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust (REIT) and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CUZ. For more ...

REAL ESTATE WIRE SALT LAKE CITY-- Real Property Management, the nation’s leading full-service property management franchise, was recently named one of the top 100 franchises for veterans by research firm Franchise Business Review for the second consecutive year. “We are thankful for their service and are proud to offer them a fulfilling and profitable business opportunity.” The list was revealed in The Veterans & Franchising 2014 special report, which highlights the best franchise opportunities for veterans based on veteran franchisee satisfaction. Franchise Business Review surveyed more than 3,500 veterans who are franchisees from more than 350 leading franchise brands to compile the list. The findings are based on franchisee input on training and support, financial opportunity, brand leadership, operations and product development, core values, general satisfaction, and franchise system community. “We are honored to once again be recognized by our veteran franchise partner...

CONSTRUCTION WIRE BOSTON--Berkshire Group, WS Development and Boston Global Investors today announced the groundbreaking of One Seaport Square, a three-acre mixed-use development located within the 23-acre Seaport Square, the largest master planned project in the City of Boston. Upon completion, expected in 2017, the development is planned to include two residential towers, constructed above 250,000 square feet of retail space across the towers’ first three floors. Named The Benjamin and VIA, each residential tower will have a distinct personality providing a wide range of living options. Calling one of Boston’s newest neighborhoods home, The Benjamin and VIA will both offer views of the city’s skyline and harbor, extensive indoor and outdoor amenities, and modern interiors and technology. Berkshire Group has partnered with Boston Global Investors (BGI) to own and develop the residential component of Seaport Square. WS Development will develop, own and manage the retail compon...