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Washington, DC - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Chairman Jeb Hensarling announced today that the Financial Services Committee will hold a series of hearings throughout the year that focus on the financially troubled Federal Housing Administration, the FHA’s outsized role in the nation’s housing finance system, and the need to create a sustainable mortgage finance system

Washington, D.C.- January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Former U.S. Senator Byron L. Dorgan, former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, retired General James L. Jones, and former EPA Administrator William K. Reilly will address the National Press Club on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, on a bipartisan set of policy recommendations that they, together with the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Energy Project Board, have crafted as a guide for policymakers in 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Applications are currently being accepted for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) 2013 Executive Energy Leadership Academy. NREL’s Executive Energy Leadership Academy, also known as Energy Execs, is a leadership program for non-technical decision-makers throughout the country to learn about renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, analytical tools and financing. Leaders in government, communities, non-profits and the private sector are eligible

CHICAGO, IL - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today cautioned homeowners and potential homebuyers that bad neighbors can significantly reduce nearby property values.

Fairfax, VA - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Americans for Limited Government President Bill Wilson today issued the following statement in response to the latest report by the Bureau of Economic Analysis showing the economy shrank at an annualized rate of 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012:

New York, NY - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City’s Roasting Plant, a coffeehouse known for its innovative in-store roasting technology and wide selection of coffees brewed by the cup, announced it will open the doors of its first downtown Detroit store on Thursday, January 31. The unique coffee shop is located on the ground floor of the First National Building at 660 Woodward Avenue, steps from Campus Martius Park

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than half (52 percent) of foreign-born householders owned their homes in 2011. In contrast, about two-thirds (67 percent) of native-born householders owned their homes.

Reston, Virginia, January - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. today announced that a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit twice ruled this week in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) and other defendants, affirming lower court decisions that rejected Minnesota-based attorney William B. Butler’s arguments regarding the defendants’ right to foreclose

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to a new report, drug overdose is the leading cause of death among homeless adults. This finding was drawn from a 5 year study of homeless recipients of treatment from the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) by a group of researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and BHCHP. While the study – Mortality Among Homeless Adults in Boston - was only conducted on the homeless population in Boston, the authors of the report indicate that the results are indicative of a nationwide trend.

New York, NY - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Global Green USA (www.globalgreen.org), a national environmental organization, held its 13th annual Sustainable Design Awards last night at Three Sixty in New York City. Established in 1999 to recognize specific advancements in industry, building, media, organizations, and public policy, the Sustainable Design Awards honor those who are “tearing down the walls” that stand in the way of a sustainable and secure world through their innovative design. This year the organization honored Eve Ensler, William Rudin, and Greif for groundbreaking work in sustainability.

Quincy, MA - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As exclusive advisor to Hancock Adams Associates, Cushman & Wakefield’s Equity Debt and Structured Finance group has arranged a $55.8 million equity investment for the development of Merchants Row, the first component of the over 3.5 million square foot New Quincy Center re-development, located in Quincy, Massachusetts. LaSalle Investment Management is joining Street-Works Development LLC and The Beal Companies, LLC, the co-master developers of New Quincy Center, in providing the equity for Merchants Row.

Cupertino, CA - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Intero Franchise Services Inc., a company affiliated with Intero Real Estate, Inc. (“Intero”), voted best real estate company in Silicon Valley for 2011 and 2012 by readers of the San Jose Mercury News, announced today the opening of two new offices in Nevada County. Both owned by John and Edith Miller, the offices will have their official grand opening in April

Orlando, FL - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Private Trade Winds, Inc., when launched in 2007, set out to match luxury vacation homeowners with travelers searching for a significantly enhanced vacation experience. The goal was twofold; to maximize the homeowner’s vacation asset through various marketing channels, and to provide travelers with a private luxurious accommodation while enjoying the service and amenities one would expect to find in a Five Star Resort.

Eastchester, NY - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Westchester Real Estate, Inc’s executive director, Gail Fattizzi, proudly announced on January 15, 2013 that Platinum Drive Realty of Scarsdale is the latest firm to join their prestigious organization. Westchester Real Estate, Inc., celebrating its 10th anniversary, is a consortium of many of the most successful and respected real estate brokerage firms in the marketplace

Cornelius, NC - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a sign that the LakeNorman real estate market is making a recovery from a lingering slow down and national recession, a local realtor has been selected as the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce’s Business Person of the Year. Abigail Jennings, president of Lake Norman Realty, Inc received the prestigious Robert T. Cashion Award at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet Thursday, January 24th.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On January 16, 2013, Lake Norman Realty associates and executives gathered at River Run Country Club for the company’s annual Awards Breakfast and Annual Report delivered by company president, Abigail Jennings. Jennings began the festivities by officially ringing in Lake Norman Realty’s 35th anniversary year.

Washington D.C. - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New homebuyers are likely to play an important role in a sustained housing recovery, provided they can get access to good mortgages. High down payment requirements are a known barrier to homeownership for households who do not have extensive assets but are otherwise creditworthy. Mortgages with down payments of less than 20 percent down, when structured right, have provided a safe bridge to homeownership and the middle class for many decades.

Cornelius, NC WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a sign that the Lake Norman real estate market is making a recovery from a lingering slow down and national recession, a local realtor has been selected as the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce’s Business Person of the Year. Abigail Jennings, president of Lake Norman Realty, Inc received the prestigious Robert T. Cashion Award at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet Thursday, January 24th

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- About 775 people packed the Marin Center Exhibit Hall on Thursday to celebrate local nonprofits and their volunteers. The event is organized each year by the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership, which has supported volunteerism in the county for 50 years.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As America emerges from one of the worst housing crises, John C. Weicher, former assistant secretary for housing at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), analyzes the results of past and current federal low-income housing programs. He finds that federal housing efforts are still flawed, despite an American housing policy that has been in place since the New Deal and six major housing assistance programs spanning the course of 75 years.