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Madeline Schaider Real Estate group integrates IDX solution onto dynamic property search page
EUGENE, OR - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- With new clients added daily, IDX, Inc. announces the latest real estate professional to adopt the customizable IDX Broker software: Corte Madera, California Realtor Alan Blumenthal. Agents and broker...
Premier Realty Group resource utilizes IDX Broker to simplify property search for potential Florida...
EUGENE, OR - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce Russell Abbott has become the latest real estate professional to join the growing network of agents and brokers who have employed the dynamic IDX Broker software. Abbo...
Walk for Warmth raises funds to heat homes
February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Baby it’s c-c-c-o-l-d outside!! That’s why Macomb County Community Services Agency is seeking walkers and donations for the 22nd annual Walk for Warmth on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Funds raised will help el...
California Homebuilding Foundation to Induct Six Industry Leaders into Hall of Fame
SACRAMENTO, CA - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Six homebuilding leaders will be honored at the California homebuilding industry’s most prestigious event, the California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame Celebration.
DHS and State Housing Authority Team Up to Provide Additional Rent or Mortgage Assistance
Lansing, MI - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Beginning today, families affected by cash benefit lifetime limits could qualify for a total of six months housing assistance through a Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and Michig...
Builders Learn to Increase Home Sales through Internet Marketing in New Book from NAHB
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Times have changed and the role of technology continues to alter the home sales landscape. BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released, Internet Marketing: The Key to Increased Home Sales a book that shows housing professionals how to use Internet marketing to sell more homes and increase revenues. Written to help readers understand the ins and outs of Internet marketing, this new resource teaches readers ways to improve visibility on the Internet, increase Internet commerce, and offers practical ways builders can engage consumers, follow up on leads and convert prospects into buyers.
Apartment Industry Continues Recovery, Survey Says
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Market conditions continued to improve for the multifamily industry across all areas, according to the latest National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) Quarterly Survey of Apartment Market Conditions. For the seventh time in the last eight quarters, all four indexes reflecting Market Tightness, Sales Volume, Equity Financing and Debt Financing were at or above 50 – indicating growth from the previous quarter.
‘IBS Live’ is Lively New Addition to IBS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A new, must-see venue at the 2012 National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show adds a little spice to the Show floor: IBS Live is a bright addition to the annual education sessions, displays and special events that will attract more than 50,000 members of the home building industry to Orlando, Fla., Feb. 8-11.
VOIT REPORTS POSITIVE NET ABSORPTION FOR THE TENTH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER IN INLAND EMPIRE INDUSTRIAL...
Inland Empire, CA - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In the fourth quarter of 2011, the Inland Empire industrial market displayed positive net absorption for the tenth consecutive quarter, posting 1.8 million square feet, for a total of 13.6 million square feet in all of 2011, according to the Fourth Quarter Market Report from Voit Real Estate Services. The market demonstrated steady activity in Q4 2011, as vacancy dropped 22 percent below its 2010 rate and construction began on a number of large industrial properties, according to Walt Chenoweth, Executive Vice President of Voit’s Inland Empire office.
KELLER WILLIAMS NYC NAMES MICHAEL SHAPOT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
New York, NY - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Keller Williams NYC (www.kwnyc.com), the Manhattan franchise of leading real estate firm Keller Williams Realty Inc., has appointed Michael Shapot as Senior Vice President, Associate Broker and Prod...
NAHB to Honor Designee of the Year Award Winners at 2012 International Builders’ Show
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will honor 11 housing professionals for their outstanding service in elevating the image of NAHB designations. The 2011 Designee of the Year award winners will be recognized at the 2012 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Fla.
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD SELECTED TO MARKET ONE PEPSI WAY FOR SALE
SOMERS, N.Y. - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cushman & Wakefield, Inc’s Metropolitan Area Capital Markets Group has been retained to market One Pepsi Way in Somers for sale. The 206-acre campus and its 540,000-square-foot, Class A office...
LAKEFRONT I AND II OFFICE PARK SOLD TO BROOKWOOD
Orlando, FL - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Brookwood Lakefront Investors, LLC acquired Lakefront I and II, a four-building, ±192,654-square-foot suburban office/warehouse property located within Orlando Central Park. CBRE Executive Vice Pres...
RKF BRINGS SEPHORA AND CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL TO MALIBU VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER
Malibu, CA - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- RKF, the country’s leading independent real estate firm specializing in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting services, has arranged two new leases on behalf of Sephora and Chipotle Mexica...
Statement from NAHB Chairman Bob Nielsen on President Obama’s Housing Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bob Nielsen, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Reno, Nev., today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s proposals to seek refinancing aid for home owners and mend the housing market:
CT REIA Announces February 2012 Real Estate Investing Workshop With Business Coach Paul Finck
West Hartford, CT - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with Paul Finck is announcing a weekend workshop for real estate investors. This event will take place on February ...
Lee & Associates Transacts 7,000-SF Office Lease on Behalf of Weitbrecht Communications
SANTA MONICA, CA - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Larry Twomey, a principal with Lee & Associates-LA North/Ventura, Inc., transacted a 7,000-square-foot office building lease for the West Coast expansion of Weitbrecht Communications, Inc. ...
How To Dominate Your Real Estate Investing Market In 2012 & Beyond
West Hartford, CT - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- When my financial advisor told me to not even worry about saving for my 6 kid’s college education because I would never be able to save enough, I knew I had to do something different.
MBA Statement on President Obama’s Housing Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- David H. Stevens, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today issued the following statement reacting to the housing plan outlined by President Obama in a speech in Virginia today.
PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR AN EARTHQUAKE
PEARL - February 1, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and local emergency management offices encourage residents to check for potential hazards in their homes in case of an earthquake.
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Congresswoman Torres Reintroduces Critical Asbestos Disclosure Bill During National Homeownership Month to Protect Renters...
During National Homeownership Month, Congresswoman Norma Torres, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on
Mortgage Application Payments Increase in May
Homebuyer affordability declined further in May, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,211 from $2,186 in April. This is according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Purchase Applications Payment Index
Buying a Home? Don’t Forget These 5 Things
Buying a home is a big step, and today’s market offers a wide mix of options. Each one brings its own quirks—some exciting, others potentially costly. Knowing what to watch for upfront can spare you from stressful surprises and help you move forward with confidence.
Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech on Lowering Flood Insurance Rates with Hurricane Season Underway
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor highlighting the need to end the Biden-era Risk
Deadline Approaching to Apply for FEMA Assistance for April Severe Weather and May Tornadoes
The deadlines are approaching for homeowners and renters to apply for FEMA assistance for damage and losses caused by
Elevated Rates, Challenging Affordability Conditions Put a Damper on New Home Sales
Elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty sent more home buyers to the sidelines in May as housing affordability conditions remain challenging. Sales of newly built single-family homes
Stefanik Delivers Millions in Funding for Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Upstate and...
House Republican Chairwoman Elise Stefanik announced the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) awarded over $4.2 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country.
G7 Summit falls short on aid and housing: New research underscores urgent need for...
As the 2025 G7 Summit concludes in Kananaskis, Canada, Habitat for Humanity is deeply concerned by the omission of housing from the Summit’s agenda and the continued erosion of Official
NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 0.8% Increase in May
Existing-home sales rose in May, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales elevated in the Northeast, Midwest and South, but retreated in the West. Year-over-year,
Congresswoman Maxine Waters Joins Watts Empowerment Center at Imperial Courts Groundbreaking
On January 21, 2025, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, joined the Watts Empowerment Center for the groundbreaking of the Watts Empowerment Film and Music Studio at Imperial Courts public housing development in Watts.
We Are Going To Dig Into The Challenges With Building Housing In Rural America
The House Financial Services Committee is holding a Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), to examine how rural communities can better leverage private-sector investment and community-led solutions to meet their unique housing needs
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 33 STATES AND D.C. FROM MAY 2024 TO MAY 2025;...
Texas and New Mexico Have Highest 12-Month Gains, While California and Washington Have the Worst Yearly Losses;
HUD, Ginnie Mae, and Korea Housing Finance Corporation Sign Agreement to Advance Affordable Housing...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), and the
Warner, Kaine, Scott Urge EPA to Reinstate Funding for Cancelled Community Resilience Grants
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner, Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the agency to reverse its decision to terminate two major Community Change Grants in Virginia
Mayor Adams Announces Agreement to Create Over 620 new Affordable Homes in Lower Manhattan,...
Agreement Between Adams Administration and Councilmember Marte Will Create Over. Five Times More Affordable Housing Than Originally Planned for Elizabeth Street Garden. Agreement Will Make Local Garden Publicly Accessible Between 8 AM and 8 PM, Enforceable by City of New York, Following Strong Advocacy From Community Members. Agreement Continues to Show Adams Administration’s Record as Most Pro-Housing Administration in New York City History
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased in First-Quarter 2025
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding increased by $46.8 billion (1.0 percent) in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA)
EFC Accepting Applications for $325M in Grants
New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation President & CEO Maureen A. Coleman today announced the application period is open for $325 million in State grants for critical water infrastructure projects. The next round of the Water Infrastructure Improvement and Intermunicipal Water Infrastructure Grant programs delivers on Governor Kathy Hochul’s clean water funding commitments.
Smear Campaigns in Real Estate: How Zillow, 72SOLD, and Opendoor Were Targeted
The real estate world isn’t just about listings, leads, and commissions anymore. In today’s environment, digital reputation can be as valuable—and as vulnerable—as property itself. Over the past few years, some of the biggest names in the industry have faced coordinated online smear campaigns that rely on misinformation, SEO manipulation, and viral repetition.
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $12+ MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PROJECTS ACROSS UPSTATE NEW YORK...
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $12,349,291 in federal funding for 14 projects
Housing leaders, advocates, and officials unite in Detroit to advance Black homeownership
The Black Homeownership Collaborative, a coalition of more than 100 organizations and individuals committed to creating 3 million net new Black homeowners by the end of 2030, brought together
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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