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Naples, Florida real estate market made simple with the IDX solution hosted by Fay...

EUGENE, OR – January 17, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Naples, Florida real estate agent Fay Mlinarich has become the latest professional to integrate the dynamic IDX Broker software onto her professional website, creating a helpful and s...

Green Street Realty Celebrates Milestone and Hosts Grand Opening Celebration of New Facility

Phoenix, AZ - January 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Since the company’s inception and first closing two years ago, Green Street Realty has continued an upward trend of great significance. In just those two short years, Green Street Realty has surpas...

Commercial Real Estate’s Positive Economic Contributions Despite Spending Decline

Study: Commercial Real Estate Development and Construction annually contribute $231 billion to GDP; down from 2007 contribution of $549 billion, January 17, 2012 Washington, D.C....

Record Year of Leasing at W&H Properties

NEW YORK CITY, NY - January 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- W&H Properties enjoyed its third consecutive record year of leasing in 2011, with more than 1.7 million square feet of transactions completed, announces Anthony Malkin, president of Malkin...

KTGY Principal and Thought-Leader Rohit Anand, AIA to Speak on “Apartment of the Future”...

IRVINE, CA - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Award-winning KTGY Group, Inc., Architecture and Planning, is pleased to announce that KTGY Principal and thought-leader, Rohit Anand, AIA, NCARB, will take an active role in shaping future multifamil...

Mountain Real Estate Capital Closes 2011 with Two Significant Bank Note Acquisitions

Torrance, CA - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mountain Real Estate Capital (MREC) announces the closing of two notable acquisitions: one for a loan portfolio with residential assets located throughout South Carolina and a separate note purchase...

NEW YORK CITY TOURISM INDUSTRY BOOSTS NEWARK HOTEL MARKET

Newark, N.J. - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Newark, N.J., hotel industry is thriving heading into 2012. While the continued evolution of the city’s entertainment, cultural and corporate draws can be credited in part for the strong perfo...

HORNROCK PROPERTIES ANNOUNCES PLAN TO ACQUIRE $125 MILLION WORTH OF REAL ESTATE OVER NEXT...

PARAMUS, N.J. - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- While many real estate development companies are sitting on the sidelines waiting for the full recovery of the housing market, HornRock Properties, a rising development company just a few years old, sees opportunity and is using the foresight and vision of its two young-but-seasoned principals to take advantage of current conditions and gain a strong foothold in the mid-Atlantic region.

Intero Franchise Services, Inc. further expands presence internationally

Cupertino, CA - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Intero Franchise Services, Inc. announced its continued expansion with the opening of a new international location in San Jose del Cabo within the municipality of Los Cabos, Mexico. This office will be in the center of town, located next door to the local Starbucks, at Local 7 in the plaza mega commercial.

Georgia Department of Banking and Finance’s Order to Cease and Desist Issued to Real...

Atlanta, GA - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- On January 12, 2012, an Order to Cease and Desist issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) to Real Estate Acquisition & Development, LLC located at 130 Lakeview...

Georgia Department of Banking and Finance Revokes Annual License of Citizens First Mortgage Solutions,...

Atlanta, GA - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- On January 6, 2012, the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance’s (“Department’s”) Notice of Intent to Revoke Annual License of Citizens First Mortgage Solutions, Inc., located at 2330 Scen...

Leggett Takes Clarksburg Property Owners “Off the Hook’; Pledges Support for Completion of Needed...

January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- County Executive Ike Leggett today announced that Montgomery County has forged an agreement with the Clarksburg Development Team of David Flanagan, Bernard Rafferty and Donald Knutson, that will allow Clarksburg t...

MSU Extension offers free “Home Ownership” series

January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- MSU Extension is offering the 3-part workshop Home Ownership on three Tuesday evenings in January and February 2012.

C.A.R. adds new affinity partner

LOS ANGELES, CA - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today announced it has entered into an affinity partnership with Guardly, a leading provider of mobile personal safety applications, to provide a...

Veterans Howard Rosen and John Cannon Join Lee NYC

Torrance, CA - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a move that will have a major impact to its office brokerage presence, Lee & Associates NYC has hired two of New York’s highly respected industry veterans Howard Rosen and John Cannon. The...

CT REIA Announces January 2012 Real Estate Mastermind Group And Connecticut Apartment Owners Meeting

West Hartford, CT - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, is announcing the quarterly meeting of the Real Estate Mastermind Group and Apartment Owners Association of Connecticut on January...

2011 GARDEN STATE OFFICE MARKET PERFORMANCE POINTS TO RECOVERY

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Performance within the Garden State’s office markets during 2011 indicates that the commercial real estate industry is on the rebound, according to Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.’s New J...

VOIT DIRECTS THE LARGEST INDUSTRIAL SALE OF 2011 IN ORANGE COUNTY

Irvine, CA - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Trent Walker and Sam Olmstead of Voit Real Estate Services’ Irvine office directed the industrial sale with the largest consideration of 2011 in Orange County, according to CoStar data. Walker repre...

The Boulder Group Publishes 4th Quarter Net Lease Market Research Report

Northbrook, IL - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Boulder Group’s Research Department has released a new research report providing comprehensive numbers and analysis of the 4th quarter activity in the National Net Lease Market.

GPE Commercial Advisors Hires Amy Dattilo as Associate Vice President

Phoenix, AZ - January 13, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- GPE Commercial Advisors is pleased to announce that Amy Dattilo has joined their Brokerage Division as Associate Vice President specializing in office sales & leasing as well as tenant & la...

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Support Ukrainian Refugees

GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to Support Ukrainian Refugees

National
GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.
Congressman Eric Swalwell

SWALWELL, HAYES & HEINRICH INTRODUCE BILL TO MAKE HOUSING MORE AFFORDABLE FOR TEACHERS

National
U.S. Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Jahana Hayes (D-CT) today introduced the Educator Down Payment Assistance Act
NHC

National Housing Conference applauds FHFA’s new rule enhancing fairness in the housing finance sector

National
The National Housing Conference’s (NHC) President and CEO David M. Dworkin released the following statement in response to
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Announces Co-Presenters for the 2024 Innovative Housing Showcase

National
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the International Code Council (ICC), the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), the National Multifamily

Elevate Your Cooking Experience: Benefits of Glass Splashbacks

National
In the realm of interior design, the kitchen holds a special place. It's not just a place for preparing meals; it's a space where functionality meets aesthetics. Among the various elements that contribute to the allure of a kitchen, the splashback stands out as both a practical and stylish addition.

MHP Launches Bold Campaign to Double Affordable Housing

National
Nonprofit affordable housing developer MHP has officially launched a bold new $20M campaign to double its impact by the end of the decade, activating a plan to expand and preserve more affordable housing in Montgomery County, MD and across the DMV. As of today, MHP has raised $15.8M, 79% of its goal.

Kelly Ballinger wrote her name on rent payments, altered renters’ incomes to steal funds

National
PORTLAND, Maine: A Glenburn woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to embezzling from an organization receiving federal funds and conspiring to alter money orders. According to court records, Kelly Ballinger, 57, was a former property manager for a Portland apartment complex with residences funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
NAHB

NAHB Announces a 10-Point Plan to Tame Shelter Inflation, Ease the Housing Affordability Crisis

National
With a nationwide shortage of roughly 1.5 million housing units that is making it increasingly difficult for American families to
USDOJ

USGBC Joins Group Celebrating Updated Energy Efficiency Rules for New U.S.-Backed Homes

National
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED green building program, joined advocates and industry groups today in
NAR

More Than 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Home Price Increases in First Quarter of...

National
More than 90% of metro markets (205 out of 221, or 93%) posted home price gains in the first quarter of 2024, as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.60% to 6.94%, according
Mansoor Bahramand - CTO Revive

Revive CTO Mansoor Bahramand Named 2024 “Future Leader in Real Estate”

National
Revive, the leading provider of pre-sale home renovation solutions, announced that Mansoor Bahramand, its Chief Technology Officer, has been named a 2024 “Future Leader in

How Great Landscaping Can Help Boost Home Property Value

National
A home's value is determined by several elements, and landscaping is important for improving a property's curb appeal and overall attractiveness. Well-designed landscaping, such as verdant gardens, tidy lawns, and eye-catching outdoor living areas, may dramatically raise a home's value.

Breathing Life Back into Your Lawn: A Guide to Lawn Care Aeration

National
Dallas lawns face a unique set of challenges. The hot Texas summers, coupled with compacted soil from regular foot traffic and heavy clay content in some areas, can lead to compacted soil, hindering air, water, and nutrient penetration to the grassroots. This results in a stressed lawn that's more susceptible to disease, pests, and poor growth.
MBA

Statement of Jeffrey Weidell, CEO of Northmarq and MBA 2024 COMBOG Chair, on Commercial...

National
Jeffrey Weidell, CEO of Northmarq and 2024 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) COMBOG Chair, testified today at a hearing titled, "Health of the Commercial Real Estate Markets and
FHFA

FHFA House Price Index Up 1.2 Percent in February; Up 7.0 Percent from Last...

National
U.S. house prices rose in February, up 1.2 percent from January, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (HPI®). House

MEDIA ADVISORY: ELEVATOR SAFETY AND STANDARDS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

National
The public has the right to attend the meeting at any of the locations. Alternatively, the public may attend the live meeting remotely: The Board assists the NYS Department of Labor and the Commissioner of Labor with regulations, compliance and licensing covering elevators, motorized lifts and walkways, chair lifts and other similar equipment.
Why Roofing Materials Matter When Fixing Up Your Home For Resale

Why Roofing Materials Matter When Fixing Up Your Home For Resale

National
When preparing your home for resale, attention to detail is key to maximizing its value and appeal to potential buyers. While many aspects of home improvement are important, the choice of
AGC

CONSTRUCTION SPENDING DIPS 0.2 PERCENT IN MARCH AS DECREASES IN PRIVATE NONRESIDENTIAL AND RESIDENTIAL...

National
Total construction spending dipped from February to March with declines in private nonresidential and residential projects that
Congresswoman Linda Sánchez

Sánchez delivers $850,000 to Santa Fe Springs for Slauson Avenue improvement

National
On Saturday, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, a package of six domestic funding bills focused on lowering costs for families and creating good

Wood Gate: The Perfect Entryway to Your Outdoor Oasis

National
When it comes to the exterior of your home, the entryway sets the tone for what lies beyond. A wood gate is the perfect addition to create a warm and inviting welcome for your guests. Its natural beauty and timeless appeal can instantly enhance the curb appeal of your property, making a lasting impression.

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FEMA

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Texas

Texas
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Hanna from July 25, 2020, and continuing
FEMA

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Numbers Fire

California
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Numbers Fire burning in Douglas County.
Start An LLC In Texas

How Much Does It Cost To Start An LLC In Texas?

National
In the process of setting up your Texas LLC, you'll be faced with quite a few expenses. Some of these are required by legislation, and others are just recommended. We'll cover the costs of setting up an LLC in Texas and also provide you with the informatio
Registered Agent In Texas

5 Benefits Of Using A Registered Agent In Texas

Texas
The services of a registration agent began as part of due process in the US Constitution. A lawsuit includes the legal right to be notified of claims or other legal matters. Here are some brief things that will help explain what a Registered Agent Service In Texas 

Avoid TV Tip-Over Incidents During Super Bowl LIV with Safety Tips

New York
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about the dangers of television (TV) tip-over hazards. Millions of New Yorkers will watch the Super Bowl this Sunday either on TVs at home or at parties with friends. DCP is taking this TV-focused occasion to remind consumers of critical TV safety tips.
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Brand-New Single-Tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru Trades in Fresno, Calif. for $1,345 PSF

California
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that the firm has completed the sale of a brand-new, single-tenant Starbucks
FEMA

Rosenberg family home for the holidays – and prepared for future hurricanes

Texas
A Houston-area mom is sharing her Hurricane Harvey recovery story this holiday season, along with the importance of always being prepared for flood events.

5 Cities in Florida: Which One Makes for the Best Real Estate Investment Opportunity...

Florida
Fast-growing Florida has been a favorite of real estate investors for many years. With so much interest having been focused on the state, though, investors need to take care to seek the best available opportunities.

WALTER J. MAHONEY STATE OFFICE BUILDING TO BE SOLD

New York
Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the Senator Walter J. Mahoney State Office Building located at 65 Court Street in Buffalo will be sold at auction in 2020. A work group formed earlier this year made up of City, County, and State officials working with professional real estate consultants CBRE, determined that in the current competitive and robust Buffalo real estate market
SCR

Charleston South Carolina expected to outpace national real estate market averages through 2025

National
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently identified 10 markets expected to outperform over the next three to five years. In alphabetical order, the markets are
Peter Evering

WHAT IS THE EVICTION PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA?

California
Eviction is a dirty word for both tenants and the landlords that believe the time has come to remove one or more parties from an apartment. The process anywhere can lead to a strained relationship at best and a bitter acrimonious fight that ends up in the judicial system.
FEMA

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores

Texas
Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda, can visit local home improvement stores in Katy, Houston and Spring from Monday, Dec. 9, to Saturday
ABC National

Florida Tops ABC’s Annual Merit Shop Scorecard State Ranking for Second Year in a...

Florida
Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2019 Merit Shop Scorecard today, an annual ranking based on state policies and programs that encourage workforce development, career and technical education
Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home

Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home in the US

National
There are about 7.4 million homes owned as a second home in the United States. For many people, their second home is a vacation home. This gives them a chance to get away and break routine while also having all of the comforts of being in their own home.
Carol Corden cuts the ribbon

Ribbon Cutting Celebrating New Affordable Apartments in the Bronx for Low-Income Families and Domestic...

New York
New Destiny was joined by supporters and colleagues to celebrate the opening of its newly constructed service-enriched affordable housing project - The Jennings - located in the Crotona Park East
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD AWARDS $1.5 MILLION TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT...

National
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today awarded $1.5 million to nearly a dozen housing authorities to assist young people aging out

BLM NAMES VETERAN LAND MANAGER TO LEAD CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE

California
The Bureau of Land Management today announced that Karen Mouritsen has been named the new California State Director—a key leadership position based in Sacramento. As State Director, Mouritsen will direct a team that manages lands encompassing 15% of the Golden State’s total land mass
USDOJ

California Real Estate Developer Convicted of Making Conduit Contributions in Two U.S. Congressional Campaigns

California
Today, a federal jury found an Oakland-area real estate developer guilty for funneling tens of thousands of dollars through straw donors into two consecutive congressional campaigns

NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW RECOVERY CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY

New York
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the opening of the new JLC Recovery and Wellness Center in New York City. JLC is operated by Exponents Inc. and provides free help and support services for people affected by addiction and for their families.

Robust U.S economy not a boost for black homeownership

National
In spite of a robust U.S. economy, a strong employment rate, and steadily increasing 401(k) plan earnings, Black homeownership rates continue to drop. Drawing from the 2019 release of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers

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AGC

SIXTY PERCENT OF FIRMS WORKING ON HIGHWAY UPGRADES EXPERIENCED CARS CRASHING INTO THEIR WORK...

National
Annual Survey by HCSS and Associated General Contractors of America Finds Drivers and Passengers are at Greater Risk of Injury and Death in Work Zone Crashes As Officials Urge Drivers
NAHB

New Home Sales Decline in May

National
Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 7.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 626,000 units in May, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
DOI

$17+ Million in Grants Will Help States, Local Communities Keep Waters Clean, Economies Thriving

National
Water-loving outdoor recreationists and local communities in 27 states will have additional resources to help boaters keep America’s waters clean, thanks to more than $17 million in Clean Vessel Act program grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
FEMA

Port Aransas ready for return of summer tourism

Texas
Texas SandFest drew a record 35,000 people April 26-28, encouraging business owners that Port Aransas is on its way to recovery. With nearly all the city’s retailers and restaurants re-opened, residents are beginning to feel like things are getting back to normal.
OJO Labs - Eight Major Awards

OJO Labs: Five Months, Eight Major Awards

National
OJO Labs, a leading-edge technology company on a mission to empower consumer decision-making through its conversational AI assistant, OJO, won the highly coveted 2019 A-List Award among mid-sized companies from the Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SXSW
Property on Airbnb

Should I Rent Out my Property on Airbnb?

National
Listing property on Airbnb has become a popular way to make extra money, meet new people, and provide some freedom, but there are a few key things to think about when you are considering listing your property. It is key to know what you’re getting yourself into.
Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $5.5 Million Opportunity Zone Community Capacity Building Initiative for Select...

National
The Rockefeller Foundation today announced an initiative to help U.S. cities attract responsible private investment in economically-distressed communities through Opportunity Zones created in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This effort will help ensure new investment delivers sustainable benefits for more than 30 million low-income Americans living in Opportunity Zones
PaulineWeaver

Eden Housing and City of Fremont Celebrate Grand Opening of KTGY-Designed Affordable Senior Housing...

National
Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments is located in the Warms Springs area of Alameda County and features 90 apartment homes for very low and extremely low-income seniors, near I-880 freeway, BART, shopping, services and other amenities.
VA

VA’s Home Loan Guaranty program notifies Veterans of potential loan fee waivers

National
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced May 13 that Veterans who qualify for a VA Home Loan funding fee waiver are now being notified in their home loan eligibility certificate and disability compensation award letter.
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A Stellar Idea: My Florida Regional MLS Reimagines the Multiple Listing Service

The nation's third-largest Multiple Listing Service, My Florida Regional MLS, will become Stellar MLS on June 4, 2019, in a move that totally reimagines the MLS. Currently serving 58,000 customers
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS TO CO-HOST HUD INNOVATIVE HOUSING SHOWCASE

National
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will co-host the Department's inaugural "Innovative Housing Showcase." The Innovative Housing Showcase will be held on the National Mall June 1-5, 2019

Department of the Interior: Yakima Water Plan Is a “Model” and “Holistic”

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, asked the Department of the Interior about its commitment to the Yakima River Basin during a hearing on the president’s FY 2017 budget request. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor agreed with Sen. Cantwell that the Yakima River Basin plan “is a model for the rest of the nation in water management.”

Energy Costs to Cook Thanksgiving Meal Up to 25% Lower in 2015

“Consumers Energy is thankful to be a part of holiday celebrations across the state as warm Thanksgiving memories are being made, and we are committed to providing many more generations of Michigan families with reliable, affordable energy in all seasons,” said Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy’s vice president and chief customer officer

Agencies Issue Final Rule to Exempt Subset of Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans from Appraisal Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Six federal financial regulatory agencies today issued a final rule that creates exemptions from certain appraisal requirements for a subset of higher-priced mortgage loans. The exemptions are intended to save borrowers time and money while still ensuring that the loans are financially sound

Department Enters into Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC and its owners Eduardo Gutierrez...

Atlanta, Georgia - November 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) entered into a Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC, License Number 23300, located at 1150 Hammond Dr., Building E, Suite 650, Atlanta, Georgia 30328, to resolve allegations pertaining to violations of the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Support Ukrainian Refugees

GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to...

GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases