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RALEIGH, N.C. - June 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Federal Emergency Management Agency experts who can offer free rebuilding information and answer questions about how to strengthen property against future storm damage will be in Raleigh, Cary, Garner and Erwin for six days beginning Thursday, June 9.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- CHFA is currently accepting 2011 applications for the Housing Tax Credit Contribution (“HTCC”) Program.

SOUTH BEND — (May 25, 2011) — The Saint Joseph County housing market is showing significant improvement in one key measure over the first four months of 2011. According to the latest data compiled by RE/MAX of Indiana, average home sales prices in Saint Joseph County went up nearly 11 percent from January to April over the same period in 2010. But, that’s only part of the story.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 3, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Tuesday, June 7 at 1:30 p.m., the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will host a media teleconference to reveal the results of a national survey looking at the value voters place on homeownership. The survey of 2,000 likely voters in the 2012 presidential election finds that, despite the economic downturn and housing crisis, respondents still consider owning a home to be a solid financial investment. The survey examines attitudes on homeownership among current homeowners including those who currently owe more than their house is worth as well as renters, and asks about the biggest barriers to buying a home

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- As students across the country receive their final grades for the semester, the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty has released a report card grading the United States on its response to homelessness and its compliance with the human right to housing. "Simply Unacceptable": Homelessness and the Human Right to Housing in the U.S. issues failing grades in more than one category, according to international standards.

WEST ORANGE, N.J. - June 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Industrial and Office Real Estate Brokers Association of the New York Metropolitan Area (IOREBA) will present its inaugural Office and Brokers Awards at the 2011 Jeffrey Siegel Memorial 42nd Annual Golf & Tennis Outing on Monday, June 13. The IOREBA member winners will be announced at 7 p.m., during an awards dinner at the Essex County Country Club in West Orange.

L?HU'E, HI - June 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- – In an effort to prepare residents for home ownership and increase awareness about housing opportunities on the island, the County Housing Agency is partnering with the Kaua'i Board of Realtors on a ...

NASHVILLE, TN - June 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mitigation experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are at Home Depot and Lowe’s stores in Bradley and Hamilton counties this week. They will answer questions and offer home improvemen...

WASHINGTON, DC - June 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Vincent C. Gray today announced that the District will hold the 3rd Annual D.C. Housing Expo and Foreclosure Clinic on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The Expo includes resources for all District residents, including information for renters, homeowners, potential homeowners, landlords and those facing foreclosure.

DENVER, CO - May 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Andi Leahey and Deviree Vallejo, leading real estate professionals with Kentwood City Properties, are co-sponsoring an inaugural fundraising event to benefit Freedom Service Dogs. The “Ladies, Lads ...

May 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- WHATg>: Vermont will be recognized nationally for its outstanding work in producing affordable housing and creating sustainable living environments

NASHVILLE, Tenn.- May 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mitigation specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be in Memphis Lowe's and Home Depot stores this week. They will answer questions and offer home improvement tips and proven techniques to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters.

May 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- On May 25, NLIHC President and CEO Sheila Crowley will testify in support of the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) at a hearing of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) titled, “Transparency, Transition and Taxpayer Protection: More Steps to End the GSE Bailout.” The hearing will be at 2 pm in room 2128 of the Rayburn House office building.

Washington, DC - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman David Scott [GA-13], in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will host the powerful two-day “Help for Homeowners Community Events” on Friday, June 17, 11am-7:30pm and Saturday, June 18, 9am-3pm. These events will take place at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) WHEN: Thursday, May 26, 2011 2:00 p.m. EDT WHO: David Crowe, Chief Economist, National Association of Home Builders Kermit Baker, Director of the Remodeling Futures Program, Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies

New York, NY - May 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu will join New York real estate industry executives and union leaders on Monday to recognize New York City's first class of green building superintendents to graduate from the 32BJ-Thomas Shortman Green Supers training program. Green Supers is an ambitious labor-management green buildings program, launched just over a year ago with Mayor Bloomberg, to train superintendents and resident managers in the latest state-of-the-art energy efficiency measures.

NORWALK, CT - May 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Seller’s Extravaganza of the eight remaining condominium units at Lockwood Terrace in Norwalk will be held Saturday, May 21st from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the site at 130 Main Street, William Raveis Real Estates’ New Homes Division announced.

West Hartford, CT - May 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) CT REIA Business Entrepreneur Workshop June 13, 2011 - 6:30 to 9:00 PM Sheraton Four Points. 275 Research Parkway. Meriden, CT Admission for the general public is $49. Special price for CT REIA - Only $24

May 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) WHO: Lt. Governor Greg Bell, Gordon D. Walker, Director, Utah Division of Housing and Community Development, Matt Minkivitch, Executive Director, The Road Home

Seattle, WA - May 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- One year has passed since the City Council adopted legislation to allow backyard cottages in all single family zones. Join Councilmembers, architects, and backyard cottage owners as they discuss and review how many cottages have been built, what they look like, their scale, and where they're appearing.