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CHICAGO, IL - June 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers announced its support today for federal legislation that would improve the mortgage underwriting process by ensuring appraisers are provided relevant property information relating to green and energy-efficient features

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A coalition that includes the U.S. federal government and over 200 major commercial building sector partners has issued a simple challenge to U.S. manufacturers: if you can build wireless sub-meters that cost less than $100 apiece and enable us to identify opportunities to save money by saving energy, we will buy them. A group of at least 18 manufacturers has already agreed to take up the challenge, pledging to produce devices that will meet the specifications outlined by the U.S. Department of Energy and its private sector partners that have signed letters of intent to purchase the wireless sub-meters.

Washington, D.C. - June 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Constructors (AIC) has become the 39th member of ConsensusDocs, a unique coalition that produces best practice contracts for the design and construction industry

ST. LOUIS - June 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- First quarter 2013 house prices were higher across most of the seven states that comprise the Federal Reserve's Eighth District compared with this time last year, according to the St. Louis Fed’s latest Housing Market Conditions

Tampa, FL - June 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Less than one week into the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season the first named storm – Andrea – is bringing tropical weather conditions to the Tampa Bay area on a track toward the eastern United States. With the “A” storm under our belt, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is reminding Tampa Bay residents to take action to prepare their homes or businesses for what is expected to be an active storm season.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hill & Co. Real Estate, San Francisco's premier brokerage for residential real estate, today announced some significant additions to its roster of REALTORS®. Agents Joan Gordon, her business partner and son, David Cohen, and Julie Ray have joined the company in recent weeks. Agent Courtney Cooper, who assists Joan and David, also joined the company.

CHICAGO, IL - June 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- RELO Direct®, Inc. President/CEO Bob Portale, SCRP, SGMS-T, has completed the first-ever offering of Worldwide ERC®’s GMS-T: Strategic Talent Mobility course. Portale was only one of eight mobility leaders invited to take the course as part of a pilot program during Worldwide ERC’s National Relocation Conference in May.

Reston, Virginia - June 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- We view today's opinions from the Oregon State Supreme Court as consistent with Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.'s (MERS) role and authority to act on behalf of lenders in Oregon. Ruling in Brandrup v. Recontrust Company, N.A and Niday v. GMAC Mortgage, LLC., the Court said, "if it can be shown that the original lenders and their successors conferred sufficient authority on MERS, to act on their behalves in the necessary respects, MERS may have the authority, as the true beneficiary's agent, to hold and transfer interests in the trust deed." We are confident that we have and can prove such authority

Washington, D.C. - June 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Monday, June 17, 2013, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) will host a public forum to call upon Congress and the administration to reform our nation’s housing finance system

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is releasing $187.4 million to states to help low-income homeowners and renters meet rising home energy costs.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Through the voluntary efforts of a Cleveland property owner, another area brownfield has been investigated and remediated under Ohio EPA's Voluntary Action Program (VAP), and is ready for redevelopm...

ROCKY HILL, CT - June 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- June is National Homeownership Month and while families today face numerous challenges when it comes to obtaining their first home, a recent survey conducted for the Connecticut Housing Finance Author...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Fannie Mae’s Economic & Strategic Research Group today released a new research study that investigates the impact of consumer attitudes toward renting and homeownership on the future of housing in America. Data from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey provides insights into whether current renters, particularly younger Americans, aspire to become homeowners and when they expect to achieve the goal of homeownership. Findings show

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki today announced the formation of a new Multi-Family Advisory Committee, which will advise the Department of Housing and Community Development on how to build broader support for multi-family housing. This announcement continues the Patrick Administration’s work in building a coalition of leaders committed to creating more housing in Massachusetts.

Northbrook, IL - June 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm specializing in single tenant assets, has completed the sale of a single tenant Sonic ground lease located at 3290 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio for $975,000.

CHICAGO - June 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Interest rate risk, health care demand, and energy and technology changes are among the top issues currently impacting real estate according to The Counselors of Real Estate® organization, which today released its list of The Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate 2013. The list is adjusted annually in response to global economic conditions and domestic priorities

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTC) introduced a new tool to help real estate professionals successfully close short sales. Listing agents are now asked to register accepted short sale offers with Fannie Mae to provide greater transparency into the process and allow Fannie Mae to proactively work with the mortgage servicer to finalize the sale. This process is the next step in Fannie Mae’s effort to work more collaboratively with real estate agents on short sales

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) today released its assessment of leading utility green power programs. Under these voluntary programs, residential and commercial consumers can choose to help support additional electricity production from renewable resources – such as wind and solar – that diversify our nation’s energy portfolio and protect our air and water

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon and the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) are advising property owners to review their homeowners’ policies and assess their flood insurance needs this hur...

MOONACHIE, NJ - June 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rebuilding Together Bergen County, NJ, an affiliate of national nonprofit Rebuilding Together, a Safe and Healthy Housing organization that believes Community Starts at Home, has partnered with Popular Mechanics magazine to renovate a home flooded by Hurricane Sandy last fall. Located in Moonachie, NJ, the home belongs to Jim, a 77-year old resident who spent his early childhood there.