Monthly Archives: August 2011

Washington, DC - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency today reported that the National Average Contract Mortgage Rate for the Purchase of Previously Occupied Homes by Combined Lenders, used as an index in some ARM contracts, was 4.57 percent based on loans closed in July. This is a decrease of 0.05 percent from the previous month. This ontract Rate series can be found at http://www.fhfa.gov/Default.aspx?Page=251.

NEW YORK, NY - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Halstead Property Development Marketing and West 147th Associates LLC, the developers of PS90, today announced a new tuition incentive of $1,000 per unit for buyers who sign new contracts by September 30th.

WASHINGTON, DC - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Multi Housing Council today announced the formation of a new Emerging Leaders program to help cultivate future leaders in the apartment sector.

EUGENE, OR - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Larry Berry and IDX, Inc. announce the newly IDX-enabled website of Neighborhood Real Estate Group. Denver, Colorado home seekers can now experience a simple and effective online real estate sea...

EUGENE, OR - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. announces the latest addition to the growing network of agents and brokers utilizing the immensely dynamic IDX Broker software: RE/MAX real estate professional Larry Autrey. A member of the Ft. Lauderdale MLS, Autrey has synced thousands of area listings directly onto the IDX-enabled search page he hosts. Finding an Park Creek area home online has never been easier, thanks to IDX Broker software and the comprehensive online real estate resource Autrey has created with his customizable IDX solution.

Washington, DC - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® don’t only help people realize their dreams of home ownership; they also volunteer their time and skills to help improve the communities in which they live. Ten such Realtors® were recognized today by the National Association of Realtors® as finalists for REALTOR® Magazine’s 2011 Good Neighbor Awards

Boston, MA - August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Boston Bar Foundation (BBF) today announced grants totaling $1.1 million to 25 Massachusetts community organizations providing a wide variety of core legal services -- from domestic violence and immigration to housing and homelessness. The $1.1 million represents an almost $50,000 increase in core legal services grants, compared with F.Y. '10.

BOSTON, MA - August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing has honored NE Moves Mortgage for being the Agency's top retail producer of first mortgages in 2010, an award the Waltham-based lender has won for the third consecutive year. NE Moves originated 150 MassHousing first mortgages for a total of $34.5 million in financing during calendar year 2010. In addition to being MassHousing's top retail producer in 2010, 2009 and 2008, NE Moves was MassHousing's top overall producer of first mortgages in 2006 and 2007.

BOSTON, MA - August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Continuing the Patrick-Murray Administration’s ongoing efforts to fight deceptive advertising practices, the Division of Banks today announced that cease activity directives had been issued to five entities for marketing reverse mortgages to Massachusetts consumers.The five companies, Eldervantage, LLC; Lender 411, LLC; Senior Reverse Mortgage Online; Reverse Mortgage Helpdesk; and Reversemortgesite, were not approved to sell reverse mortgages in Massachusetts. The actions follow similar enforcement actions the Division of Banks has taken over the past three years in the area of unfair and deceptive advertising practices.

August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Macomb Urban County Housing Rehabilitation Program, administered by the Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development, is accepting applications for deferred, no interest loans to help eligibl...

ST. LOUIS, MO - August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) announced today he has returned $265,000 and $117,000 in Unclaimed Property to two women in the St. Louis area, respectively. Since January, Treasurer Zwei...

Fresno, CA - August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today reacted favorably to press reports that the Obama Administration is considering new measures to slow down foreclosures and boost the economy by taking steps similar to S.170, the Helping Responsible Homeowners Act. This bipartisan bill will help up to two million Americans to refinance their mortgages at historically low interest rates, keeping them in their homes and boosting economic growth.

Nevada, NV - August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A recent report released by IMS Advanced Realty Data Services named The Myers Team the #1 Short Sale Real Estate Team in Nevada. Number one status was determined by actual short sale listings closed...

Golden Valley, MN - August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Coming off his recent acceptance into the MIT Sloan Executive Education Entrepreneurship Development Program, Mr. Hayden continues to expand his knowledge in ways to improve his company and c...

Phuket, Thailand: - August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- As Phuket Boat Lagoon continues to be almost always full to capacity, its owners have been looking across the water to Krabi to increase the number of yacht berths that they can offer.

Golden Valley, MN - August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Being selected for Professional of the Year in Real Estate 2011 is something Mr. Hayden is thrilled to be selected for. Owning a real estate company in buying and selling of real estate, flat ...

SACRAMENTO, CA - August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- California housing production fell sharply in July and posted the lowest monthly permit total since January of 2009, the California Building Industry Association announced today.

Minneapolis, MN - August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The 55 winning companies, determined by anonymous employee surveys compiled by Omaha, Neb.-based Quantum Workplace, will be ranked by their scores and featured in a special section of the Busine...

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hoosier confidence was running high during the month of July with strong year-over-year growth in home sales for Central Indiana. According to the latest housing market data compiled by RE/MAX...

MILFORD, CT - August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading mortgage lender, announced today that it has been named to the 2011 Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest Growing Companies. The company was ranked as number 2,059 on the Inc. 5000's annual list with a three year growth-rate of 123 percent as well as one of the top 100 fastest growing companies within the Financial Services category across the U.S. This was the second consecutive year that Total Mortgage was part of this prestigious list. In 2010 the company was ranked number 2,851