Education & Training
Remodelers Struggle to Meet Lead Paint Rule Deadline Due to Lack of EPA Trainers
March 18, 2010 Posted by NAHB
WASHINGTON D.C. - March 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — A shortage of EPA-accredited trainers means that home owners planning a remodeling project this spring may not be able to find a qualified remodeler if a new regulation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) goes into effect as scheduled, according to the National Association of Home Builders
Register Today for MBA’s 2010 National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo
March 17, 2010 Posted by MBA
WASHINGTON D.C. - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — WHAT: Register today! MBA’s 2010 National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo will offer new and innovative technology solutions for the challenges facing the mortgage industry. Join industry technology professionals and learn about the most recent developments in:
NeighborWorks America Helps Communities ‘Go Green’ by Awarding 170 Training and Education Certificates
March 16, 2010 Posted by NeighborWorks
Washingon, DC - March 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — NeighborWorks America, the nation’s largest trainer of community development professionals, recently awarded 170 certificates of completion to nonprofit leaders from around the country. The certificates were awarded in a range of disciplines including how to improve the energy and environmental footprint of multifamily and single-family housing, and how to engage community residents on behalf of greener living. The classes, offered at the NeighborWorks Training Institute (NTI) four times each year, are part of NeighborWorks America’s broader Green Initiative for communities
NLIHC President Sheila Crowley to Discuss FY11 HUD Budget Issues at NHC Annual Budget Forum
March 12, 2010 Posted by NLIHC
The National Housing Conference (NHC) will host its annual forum to examine how rental housing, homelessness assistance, and other key housing programs fare in the Administration’s FY11 budget proposal
BPI Included in draft ‘HOME STAR Act of 2010′ legislation
March 4, 2010 Posted by Building Performance Institute
Malta, NY - March 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI), a nationally recognized standards development and contractor credentialing organization for residential energy efficiency retrofit work, is pleased to announce that its personnel certification and company accreditation credentials—along with many of its national technical standards—are cited in draft legislation for the ‘Home Star Act of 2010.’
Alliance to Save Energy Says Home Star Helps Homeowners and Job Seekers
March 3, 2010 Posted by ASE
Washington, D.C. - March 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The Alliance to Save Energy today praised President Obama for “calling out” the Home Star residential retrofits program as a lynchpin of the Administration’s economic recovery program. The President spoke of the benefits of the Home Star program at Savannah Technical College in Savannah, Ga., where workers are being trained in new skills for energy retrofit projects
Global Real Estate Franchise Announces Success and Innovations
March 2, 2010 Posted by RE/MAX
Orlando, FL - March 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Speaking before an enthusiastic gathering of three thousand RE/MAX Affiliates from 43 countries around the world, Dave Liniger, Chairman and Co-Founder, encouraged the audience to be prepared for another challenging year in 2010. His recommendation to real estate professionals is to pursue educational opportunities and be specifically trained to help families who are facing difficult economic situations.
EastGroup Properties Announces Presentation at Citi 2010 Global Property CEO Conference
February 25, 2010 Posted by RealEstateRama
Jackson, MS - February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — EastGroup Properties (NYSE-EGP) announced today that it is scheduled to present at the Citi 2010 Global Property CEO Conference. EastGroup’s presentation is scheduled for Monday, March 1, 2010 at 7:45 a.m., EST. The presentation will be broadcast live and is accessible by dialing (877) 211-0500 (passcode 4216413).
U.S. Human Rights Consultation in New York to Highlight Housing Rights Violations
February 25, 2010 Posted by RealEstateRama
NEW YORK, NY - February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — In preparation for its first-ever review under the new Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations Human Rights Council, the U.S. government will hold a consultation with residents and organizations in New York on Friday, February 26 at Columbia Law School.
RE/MAX University Exceeds 10,000 Registrants in 2009
February 22, 2010 Posted by RE/MAX
Denver, CO - February 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — With RE/MAX International, Inc. leading the industry in professional designations, it is no surprise that RE/MAX University surpassed 10,000 registrants for its award-winning training and educational courses in 2009. No other real estate franchise compares to the wide scope of designations and certification programs that RE/MAX offers to its membership.
