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AVID News & Press

AVID News:

Appearing at: Dumping the Trash: With many foreclosed homes falling into disrepair, demand for new homes that are trouble-free will increase dramatically once market conditions stabilize. - September 2011
Appearing at: Wired and Dangerous: With the click of a mouse, customers can bring your business to its knees. Are you prepared? - May 2011

Shake, rattle and roll: Appliance vibrations can ruin your house! - April 2011

The customer is always right, right?: How to find a builder that's truly customer centric - February 2011

Appearing at: Interactive Topo Table: Avidbuilder's "Best Of Show" At 2011 IBS - January 2011
Appearing at: Green Delights: Eco-friendly building does more than save energy, it “wows” home buyers in unexpected ways.- January 2011

Go for green: A new era in housing is afoot with energy savings on the brain - December 2010

Street cred: How to use word of mouth to find the right home builder - October 2010

Appearing at: MSN The retirement home of tomorrow: The current economy is forcing changes in thinking about retirement homes. - September 28, 2010

Service strength: Canada’s home builders are offering great customer service, compared to other industries - August 2010

Appearing at: Marketwatch The kitchen is still king: The 10 must-have feature in today's new homes - February 5, 2010
National Front Page Story on: Yahoo Finance The 10 Must-Have Features in Today's New Homes - February 1, 2010

Ruiz Homes Gets Big Award - November 18, 2009

AVID Award Winner – Taylor Morrison West Florida Division - November 2009

AVID Diamond Award Winner – Ruiz Homes - November 2009

AVID Award Winner – Gold Medallion Homes - November 2009

Tips from the Home Building Sales Pros - February 2009

Starts Head Farther South; Supply’s Finally Less than Demand - February 2009

Appearing at: Toronto Star Logo Sales may be down but buyers 'are more serious' - January 2009
Appearing at: Chicago Daily Herald Logo "Gerstad Builders Garners Customer Satisfaction Awards - January 2009

AVID Client - The Green Company, Sweet and Low: Boomers Go for Small Town Charm - December 2008

CEO Spotlight: Jeff Rutt - Keystone Custom Homes - December 10th, 2008

Mattamy Courts Larger Share of U.S. Housing Market - December 10th, 2008

Finalists Named for CHBA National SAM Awards - December 8th, 2008

AVID Client - Trilogy by Shea Homes Again Ranks Highest in Satisfaction for Active Adult Communities - September 10th, 2008

CEO Spotlight: Ed Horne - Wilshire Homes - April 10th, 2008

Satisfied Customers Key to Success in Down Market - March 24th, 2008

Researcher Offers 10 Survival Tips for the Housing Downturn - March 24th, 2008

Builders Get ‘Hands-On’ Software Knowledge at IBS - March 10th, 2008

Taylor Morrison: A Look at Taylor Morrison CEO Sheryl Palmer - February 1st, 2008

Veridian Homes: Professional Builder’s Builder of the Year 2008 - December 1st, 2007

AVID Press Releases

Jayman MasterBUILT™ Selects AVID Canada® to Provide Customer Satisfaction Research - October 17, 2011

2010 AVID AWARD WINNERS FEATURE SITTERLE HOMES – SAN ANTONIO, DESERT VIEW HOMES, AMERICAN VILLAGE BUILDERS - December 10, 2010

2010 AVID CANADA AWARD WINNERS FEATURE REIDS HERITAGE GROUP – SHERWOOD HOMES COLLINGWOOD, MATTAMY HOMES – CALGARY, MATTAMY HOMES – GTA, MOUNTAINVIEW HOMES, HAWTHORNE HOMES – CALGARY, LIFESTYLE HOMES - December 10, 2010

Solterra Group of Companies Among Latest to Join AVID for Ongoing Research Services - November 3, 2010

Advisory Group and AVID Establish Mutually Beneficial Alliance - October 5, 2010

Portrait Homes Joins AVID for the CHBA BC Customer Choice Georgie Awards® Powered By AVID™ - September 8, 2010

AVID Ratings CEO Pens Column for Builder Magazine - August 18, 2010

Emery Homes Expands Relationship with AVID - August 3, 2010

AVID Ratings Relocates Short Distance for Long-Term Growth - August 2, 2010

Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia Chooses AVID Ratings to Measure Customer Satisfaction - July 15, 2010

Branthaven Homes and AVID Team Up for Customer Loyalty Research - May 11, 2010

Great Gulf Homes Hires AVID for Customer Loyalty Management - March 4, 2010

Public Builder Meritage Homes Switches to AVID Ratings for Nationwide Customer Loyalty Management - February 12, 2010

Ideal Homes Selected as Professional Builder's 2010 Builder of the Year - Dec 11, 2009

Crescent Homes Selects AVID Ratings for Customer Research Services - October 19, 2009

Losani Homes Selects AVID Ratings for Customer Research Services - October 12, 2009

Heartland Homes – Calgary, Doug Tarry Homes, Starward Homes, and Mattamy Homes GTA Honored with 2009 AVID Canada Awards - October 7, 2009

Ruiz Homes, Taylor Morrison – West Florida, and Gold Medallion Honored with 2009 AVID Awards - October 7, 2009

Market Leader Adera Development Corporation Selects AVID Ratings for Customer Research and Consulting - July 28, 2009

AVID Ratings Acquires Onyx Networks, LLC - July 24, 2009

AVID Ratings Hires New Senior Editor, Bill Lurz - July 16, 2009

Rohit Communities Contracts with AVID Ratings for Research Services - June 18th, 2009

De Young Properties Awarded Key to City for Leading Construction on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Build - March 31th, 2009

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Ideal Homes Switches to AVID Ratings for Customer Loyalty Services - December 2nd, 2008

Lanterra Homes Contracts with AVID Ratings for Customer Loyalty Services - November 4th, 2008

2008 AVID Award Winners & Finalists Announced at the 2008 Professional Builder Benchmark and AVID Leadership Conference - October 24th, 2008

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2008 Professional Builder Benchmark and AVID Leadership Conference Draws Large Crowd Despite Tough Time for Economy - October 24th, 2008

Canadian Award Winning Builder, Doug Tarry Homes Joins Forces with AVID Ratings - October 1st, 2008

AVID Ratings and Professional Builder Ink Deal to Combine Annual Conferences - May 21st, 2008

Prestigious Management Award Presented To Touchstone Homes - March 11th, 2008

Davies Smith Developments and AVID Ratings Contract for Customer Loyalty Services - March 11th, 2008

Premiere Atlanta Builder, Brayson Homes Returns to AVID Ratings for Customer Loyalty Management - January 30th, 2008

AVID Ratings Asks Clients and Associates to Help Them Donate to Various Charities for 2007 Holiday Season - January 10th, 2008

AVID Ratings Receives Rave Reviews for 2007 Conference - November 12th, 2007

AVID Ratings Team celebrates Customer Service Week - October 9th, 2007

AVID Ratings Co. And Professional Builder Magazine Announce The 2007 United States AVID Award Winners & Finalists At Benchmark 2007 - September 27, 2007

Hall of Fame NFL Football Coach Mike Ditka to Present Keynote at AVID Leadership Conference - September 13, 2007

AVID Ratings Client, Faxon Gillis, named #1 Workplace by Professional Builder - September 13, 2007

Woodland Homes Receives Small Business Award For 2007 - August 30, 2007






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