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REEF PLAZA SOLD FOR $11.2 MILLION
Fort Lauderdale, FL - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- CBRE announced today the sale of Reef Plaza, a 112,500-square-foot shopping center, to Dacar Management, LLC for $11.2 million. CBRE represented Kimco Realty Corp., a real estate investment ...
Grijalva Holding Foreclosure Education and Prevention Workshop March 10 in Tucson to Ensure Arizonans...
Tucson, AZ - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva will hold a foreclosure prevention workshop March 10 in Tucson from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Desert View High School at 4101 E. Valencia Road. The event, which is free and ope...
Shelby Calls on Committee to Move Commonsense Housing Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, ranking Republican on the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, today made the following statement at a hearing to examine the state of the housing market.
Vitter Says Reforms to FHA, Not a Bailout, Needed to Revive Housing Market
Washington, D.C. - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Sen. David Vitter today offered the following statement after a hearing in the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on the state of the housing market.
REALTOR® Magazine Seeking Nominations for Annual Good Neighbor Awards
Washington, DC - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® work hard to help people buy and sell homes, while also dedicating their time and efforts to improve the quality of life in communities across the country. The National Association of Realtors® recognizes these Realtors® who devote themselves to volunteer service through REALTOR® Magazine’s Good Neighbor Awards, which is currently accepting applications.
Federal Housing Finance Agency Reports Mortgage Interest Rates
Washington, DC - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today reported that the National Average Contract Mortgage Rate for the Purchase of Previously Occupied Homes by Combined Lenders, used as an index in some ARM contracts, was 4.25 percent based on loans closed in January. This is an increase of 0.10 percent from the previous month
HGA Hires Jaime Mora As Associate Vice President in Sacramento Office
Torrance, CA - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- HGA Architects and Engineers (HGA) has hired Jaime Mora, AIA, LEED AP, as associate vice president and healthcare principal in the firm’s Sacramento office. He will focus on client relations and ...
Stiles Realty Closes Its Largest 2012 Deal To Date: $10.8 Million Office Building Sale...
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a transaction pointing to rising demand for single-user, Class A space in Broward County’s Cypress Creek office market, Stiles Realty has closed the $10.8 million sale of a four-story b...
Ariel Property Advisorys Retained to Sell Washington Heights Development Site
NEW YORK, NY - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ariel Property Advisors has been retained to sell a Washington Heights development site at 605 W. 161st Street near Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. The asking price is $3.15 million.
Lee & Associates Brokers $25 Million Sale of Mariner’s Mile Marine Center
Torrance, CA - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates Investment Services Group, representing the seller, VMA Mariner’s Mile, LLC, has brokered the $25 million sale of the iconic Mariner’s Mile Marine Center in Newport Beach,...
DCP INTERNATIONAL SELECTED TO CREATE NEW RESIDENCE CLUB IN LA PAZ, MEXICO
Chicago, IL - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- CostaBaja, the highly acclaimed beachfront resort community in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico (www.CostaBaja.com) announced today it has retained DCP International (DCP), pioneers of the reside...
Georgia home search simplified with online IDX solution, displaying thousands of property listings instantly.
EUGENE, OR - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. and Carol Bitner have joined forces to produce and display a comprehensive online real estate search page, directly onto the website Bitner hosts. Bitner can conveniently sync thousands of ...
Broker Helena Nordstrom makes finding Florida homes a breeze for his clients with custom...
EUGENE, OR - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Broker Helena Nordstrom and IDX, Inc. have teamed up to revolutionize the way Signature Sotheby’s Realty home seekers search for homes online with a custom IDX solution. IDX Broker software is sync...
Perry Pilgrim and Associates join with IDX Broker to present innovative online property search
EUGENE, OR - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to welcome the real estate expertise of Perry Pilgrim & Associates of Abbit Realty Company LLC to the growing network of realty professionals dedicated to serving the needs ...
GEORGE SMITH PARTNERS ARRANGES $25 MILLION IN FINANCING FOR CARRIAGE SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER...
LOS ANGELES, CA - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Commercial real estate investment banking firm George Smith Partners has successfully arranged two loans, totaling $25 million in financing for Upside Investments, LP., for its Carriage Square S...
RAINTREE PARTNERS ACQUIRES TWO LUXURY CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS IN LOS ANGELES FOR $24 MILLION
LOS ANGELES, CA - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Raintree Partners, a Laguna Niguel, Calif.-based real estate investment and development company, has completed the acquisition of two luxury vacant condominium projects, Vista Paradiso and Villa...
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION GROUP TO RENOVATE FACILITY OF HONOLULU CHARITY THAT SUPPORTS FAMILIES WITH SERIOUSLY...
February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction charity organization AGC Charities, Inc. announced today that it will renovate the facility of a Honolulu-based charity group that supports families with seriously ill children as part of its annual Operation Opening Doors event in March. As part of that effort, contractors will donate their time, expertise and money to make a series of improvements to the headquarters of HUGS: Help, Understanding & Group Support for Hawaii's seriously ill children and their families
Mark Von der Burg integrates dynamic IDX, Inc. map search onto Coldwell Banker Bain...
EUGENE, OR - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. and Broker Mark Von der Burg have joined forces to present Bellevue, Washington home seekers with a unique and informative online real estate search page and website. Von der Burg has adopt...
Carol Olson sells California homes with remarkable IDX Broker-enabled website
EUGENE, OR - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. and Carol Olson have joined forces to revolutionize the way Pine Grove, California home seekers search for properties online, by adding the innovative IDX Broker software to the website Ol...
FHA TAKES ADDITIONAL STEPS TO BOLSTER CAPITAL RESERVES
WASHINGTON, DC - February 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of ongoing efforts to encourage the return of private capital in the residential mortgage market and strengthen the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund, Acting FHA Commissioner Carol Galante today announced a new premium structure for FHA-insured single family mortgage loans. FHA will increase its annual mortgage insurance premium (MIP) by 0.10 percent for loans under $625,500 and by 0.35 percent for loans above that amount. Upfront premiums (UFMIP) will also increase by 0.75 percent.
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Mitchell Kennedy’s Insights on Sustainable Design In Affordable Housing Communities
Sustainable design in affordable housing has emerged as a practical and necessary approach in addressing environmental concerns. By integrating energy-efficient systems, smart resource
Jayapal Helps Secure $4.4 Million for Recycling Program for the City of Shoreline
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is announcing $4,448,848 in grant funding for the City of Shoreline’s establishment of the Shoreline Reuse Center, through the
Energy Department Announces $11 Million in Awards to Develop HALEU Transportation Packages
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $11 million in awards to five U.S. companies to develop and license
HUD Launches Fair Housing Investigation into Boston’s Race-Based Housing Plan
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) notified the City of Boston that it has initiated an investigation into the City’s
Stephen Straz’s Tips for Custom Residential Construction
As Stephen Straz highlights, building a custom home offers unparalleled freedom in design, layout, and function. Unlike traditional houses that follow a set blueprint, custom homes allow
2026 RESO Board of Directors Announced
Nine open seats on the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) 2026 Board of Directors have been filled after an election by RESO’s membership. Director appointments and the board’s Executive Committee have also been selected for the next year.
Senators Collins, King Announce More Than $6.5 Million for Economic Development Projects Across Maine
U.S. Senators Susan Collins—Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee—and Angus King announced that 10 Maine
NAHREP at AVANCE Global Conference Speaker Lineup and Innovative Sessions Update
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals® (NAHREP®) will convene the nation’s top Latino real estate professionals, entrepreneurs, and cultural influencers September 18–21, 2025, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. Sponsored by Wells Fargo, this landmark event celebrates NAHREP’s 25th anniversary and introduces an array of inspiring speakers, transformative sessions, and innovative programming.
First-of-Its-Kind Playbook Aims to Protect Commercial Real Estate from Escalating Climate Risk
Challenging the long-held belief that sustainability must come at a premium, a coalition convened by The Resiliency Company
Essential Planning Strategies for Successful Self-Storage Development Projects
The self-storage business is growing quickly because of our changing population, cities getting bigger, and the way people use things. Site planning is the difference between a successful
Pressley Urges Investments in Affordability, Accessibility, Sustainability of Public Transportation, Including Fare-Free Transit
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the Future of Transportation Caucus, led 14 colleagues in sending a letter to
New York Department of State Announces Opening of $8 Million Local Government Efficiency Program
Competitive Grant Opportunity Incentivizes Municipalities Aiming to Reduce Costs and Lower Tax Burden Efficiency Grant Will Help Enhance Productivity for Local Governments Facing Capacity Constraints. Municipalities Across the State Can Now Apply for Funding Through this Program
The Benefits of Moving to Las Vegas
People often arrive in Las Vegas with a specific picture already in mind. They imagine nonstop noise, fast weekends, and neon everywhere. What they usually don’t expect is how normal the city feels once you step into the neighborhoods where people actually live. The everyday version of Las Vegas looks nothing like the Strip.
New Dems Urge the President to Immediately Address the Housing Crisis
52 New Dems led by Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35) and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) penned a letter to President Trump urging the Administration to take immediate steps to help make housing more affordable and accessible for more Americans.
Unleashing Water Resources in California’s Central Valley
The Bureau of Reclamation signed a Record of Decision modifying the long-term operations of California’s Central Valley Project. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following
FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Help with Rent
Missouri residents in Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cooper, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Vernon,
Kelly, Gallego Announce Approval of Internet for All Plan, Urge Trump Administration to Preserve...
Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Active Acres Properties Sells 2.5-Acre Build-Ready Lot on Sunset Drive in Summerville, Georgia
Active Acres Properties LLC has added another successful project to its growing portfolio with the sale of a 2.5-acre ready-to-build
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Delinquency Rates Mixed in Third-Quarter 2025
Commercial mortgage delinquencies were mixed in the third quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest Commercial Delinquency Report. “Commercial
Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Urban Canals
Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the Urban Canal Modernization Act alongside Reps. Mike Simpson (R-ID), Adam Gray (D-CA), and Russ Fulcher (R-ID) to help the Bureau of
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President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for 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 Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Numbers Fire
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.
How Much Does It Cost To Start An LLC In Texas?
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
5 Benefits Of Using A Registered Agent In 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
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.
Brand-New Single-Tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru Trades in Fresno, Calif. for $1,345 PSF
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
Rosenberg family home for the holidays – and prepared for future hurricanes
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...
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
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
Charleston South Carolina expected to outpace national real estate market averages through 2025
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
WHAT IS THE EVICTION PROCESS IN 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 Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores
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
Florida Tops ABC’s Annual Merit Shop Scorecard State Ranking for Second Year in a...
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 in the US
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.
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating New Affordable Apartments in the Bronx for Low-Income Families and Domestic...
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 AWARDS $1.5 MILLION TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT...
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
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
California Real Estate Developer Convicted of Making Conduit Contributions in Two U.S. Congressional Campaigns
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
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
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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SIXTY PERCENT OF FIRMS WORKING ON HIGHWAY UPGRADES EXPERIENCED CARS CRASHING INTO THEIR WORK...
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
New Home Sales Decline in May
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.
$17+ Million in Grants Will Help States, Local Communities Keep Waters Clean, Economies Thriving
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.
Port Aransas ready for return of summer tourism
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: Five Months, Eight Major Awards
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
Should I Rent Out my Property on Airbnb?
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.
The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $5.5 Million Opportunity Zone Community Capacity Building Initiative for Select...
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
Eden Housing and City of Fremont Celebrate Grand Opening of KTGY-Designed Affordable Senior Housing...
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’s Home Loan Guaranty program notifies Veterans of potential loan fee waivers
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.
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
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS TO CO-HOST HUD INNOVATIVE HOUSING SHOWCASE
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
