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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...