WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Justice today filed its largest residential fair lending settlement in history to resolve allegations that Countrywide Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries engaged in a widespread pattern or practice of discrimination against qualified African-American and Hispanic borrowers in their mortgage lending from 2004 through 2008.<

LOS ANGELES, CA - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is distributing a public service announcement (PSA) to television and radio stations across California to warn consumers that they are at risk f...

ROCHESTER, NY - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Attorney Anastasios “Taso” Kolokouris, 28, of Avon, N.Y., has been arrested and charged by Criminal Complaint with violating the Clean Air Act asbestos work practice standards involving a...

San Francisco, CA - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) --Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced that the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded San Francisco $18.9 million in HUD’s Continuum of Care grants to fund a wide variety of progra...

BOLTON, MS - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded FY 2011 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance awards ...

WASHINGTON, DC - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded $1.47 billion to renew funding to more than 7,100 local homeless programs operating across the country. The funding announced today will ensure these housing and service programs remain operating in 2012 and are a critical part of the Obama Administration’s strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness.

Des Moines, IA - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors recently approved a $50,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, Inc. to assist in the construction of an affordable home for a family in ...

Norwalk, CT - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) have announced they will host a series of public roundtable meetings—including one in the United States—to discuss their proposals to improve and converge financial reporting by setting forth consistent criteria for determining whether an entity is an investment company. The U.S. roundtable will also include a discussion about the FASB’s proposed Accounting Standards Update, Real Estate—Investment Property Entities (Topic 973), which develops accounting guidance for entities focused on investing in real estate properties. The roundtables are designed to provide interested stakeholders the opportunity to engage in dialogue with FASB and IASB members and staff about the proposals.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications decreased 2.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 16, 2011.

Washington, DC - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Friday, September 24th, NCRC will testify before Federal Reserve Board on making critical improvements to HMDA data, so that lenders can be held accountable for the types of loans they are issuing to communities.

Hialeah, FL - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- CBRE Capital Markets in Miami secured $5 million in fixed financing on behalf of The Green Companies, a family-owned real estate development firm based in Miami. The terms of the loan, for the Green...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Haven mayor will join building cleaners rallying for fair wages at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the corner of Church and Elm streets downtown. The rally comes as the December 31st contract expiration date ticks closer for the more than 2,000 building cleaners in New Haven and Hartford represented by 32BJ. Building cleaners began their contract talks with employers in mid-November. But with the two sides still far apart, the building cleaners voted last week to authorize their bargaining committee to call a strike if a fair agreement cannot be reached.

Torrance, CA - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, the nation’s largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firm, has completed a 15-year, $9.7 million lease of the Expressway Corporate Center in Egg Harbor, New Jersey.

AMHERST, NH - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Praxius Technology, a leading real estate marketing technology company based in New Hampshire, is launching extensive real estate social media marketing training for agents and loan officers who collaborate using the company's Lender Agent Collaborative (http://praxiustechnology.com/services/lac)

INLAND EMPIRE, CA - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Voit Real Estate Services’ San Diego office has successfully directed the $8.5 million acquisition of Margarita Center, a 60,390 square-foot retail property located at 39520-40 Murrieta Ho...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Robert Menendez; State Senators Ray Lesniak (D-Union) and Ron Rice (D-Essex); and Assemblywoman Annette Quijano (D-Union) will join a rally of New Jersey building cleaners in Newark today to call for employers to agree to a fair contract for the 7,000 men and women who keep New Jersey office buildings clean, safe and sanitary. The brief rally will be held outside the Hilton at Gateway Center in Newark during a break in contract talks going on inside the building. Elected officials are taking a public stand six days after 2,000 building cleaners from around the state marched through downtown Newark and voted to authorize their union's bargaining committee to call a strike if a fair agreement is not reached before the union contract expires at 12:01 a.m. on January 1st.

WASHINGTON, DC - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Urban Land Institute (ULI), a global research and education organization dedicated to responsible land use, celebrated 75 years of leadership in community building last week with a series of events in communities throughout the United States – including meetings with the mayors of Washington D.C. and Philadelphia -- that highlight the institute’s legacy of shaping and enhancing the built environment.

Washington, DC - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales rose again in November and remain above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Also released today were periodic benchmark revisions with downward adjustments to sales and inventory data since 2007, led by a decline in for-sale-by-owners.

Miami, FL - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In one of the largest industrial land transactions in Miami-Dade County since before the recession, Liberty Property Trust (NYSE:LRY) has acquired 126 acres for the development of Miami International ...

Torrance, CA - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, the nation’s largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firm, has closed a $6.2 million sale of an industrial building at 4200 Mission Blvd. in Ontario, Calif.

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Humans Over Private Equity (HOPE) for Homeownership Act, legislation to kick hedge funds out of the housing market and lower housing costs for New Mexico families.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), alongside Congresswomen Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) held theCongressional Progressive Caucus’ (CPC) Lowering Costs Taskforce’s first shadow hearing, titled “Building the New American Dream: Lowering Housing Costs for All.”

Tackling a home that needs repairs can present a unique set of challenges—and opportunities. Whether you’re considering purchasing a fixer-upper or looking to update your own property, it’s crucial to start with a thorough assessment.

Tree failures in Seattle rarely occur without warning. Wind exposure, nearby construction, compacted soil, and limited rooting space place stress on trunks, roots, and canopies. Common early warning signs include trunk cracks, exposed roots, heavy extended limbs, pest damage, and internal decay, allowing risks to be addressed before conditions escalate.

Your family room should be the heart of your home—a place where everyone gathers to relax, laugh, and create memories together. But creating that warm, inviting atmosphere doesn't mean you need to spend a fortune on a complete makeover. With some strategic planning and creative thinking, you can transform your space into a cozy haven that feels like a million bucks without the hefty price tag.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.”

“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

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

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