NEW YORK, NY - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jones Lang LaSalle has completed a combined sublease and new direct lease transaction totaling 57,364 square feet of office space for Endurance Reinsurance Corporation of America with SL Green Realt...

NEW YORK, , NY - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jones Lang LaSalle has completed two transactions totaling 25,274 square feet of office space for SL Green Realty Corp. at 120 West 45th Street, also known as Tower 45. DeVry College of New York s...

Washington, DC - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman John Tierney and Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Elijah Cummings called on Committee Chairman Darrell Issa to subpoena documents that Federal Housing Fi...

Washington, D.C. - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Along with 15 partners, the U.S. Green Building Council today released a report that recommends nearly three dozen executive actions across 23 agency programs where the Obama Administration can drive the economic and environmental benefits of green building without new legislation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As federal regulators consider setting down-payment standards on new mortgages, a new study shows such rules could push 60 percent of creditworthy borrowers into high-cost loans or out of the market altogether.

WASHINGTON, DC - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it is launching a Section 3 Business Registry pilot program in Washington, D.C. that will expand job opportunities for low-income people and public housing residents by maintaining a registry of businesses that currently hire them. Additionally, HUD will implement the pilot program in New Orleans, Detroit, Los Angeles and Miami, to give contracting agencies and low-income residents a single source of information to find eligible Section 3 businesses and job opportunities.

West Hartford, Ct - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) - If you had one chance to ask the CT REIA Coaches any question about buying Connecticut real estate in today's market, what would that question be?

IRVINE, CA - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Keystone Pacific Property Management, a leading community association management company providing professional management services to community associations throughout Southern California, has been s...

Torrance, CA - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bob Maxwell, senior vice president of C.W. Driver, has been appointed to join the Board of Directors of Sharp HealthCare Foundation, a nonprofit, philanthropic organization that supports the San Die...

Fort Lauderdale, FL - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Deanna Lobinsky and Travis Herring of CBRE in Fort Lauderdale office have earned the titles of Senior Vice President and First Vice President, respectively. Broker titles at CBRE reflect quan...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The amount contractors pay for a range of key construction materials edged down 0.2 percent in December but climbed 5.3 percent from a year earlier, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Meanwhile, the amount contractors charge to construct projects remained largely flat for the month and is up only between 3.3 and 4.7 percent for the year, cutting into contractor earnings and adding to the challenges the hard-hit industry is facing, association officials said.

Washington, DC - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Since it opened in May 2009, the REALTORS® Federal Credit Union has become a significant benefit among National Association of Realtor® members, offering a diverse portfolio of services and products. Since then, REALTORS® FCU has experienced unprecedented growth in membership

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications increased 23.1 percent from one week earlier (last week’s results included an adjustment for New Years Day), according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 13, 2012.

New York, NY - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Keller Williams NYC (www.kwnyc.com), the Manhattan franchise of leading real estate firm Keller Williams Realty Inc., has announced the appointments of Jill Raff, Irene Sarri and Lisa Steinberg.

LANCASTER, CA - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Aliso Viejo, Calif.-based CT/KDF Community Development Partners, a joint venture between CT Realty Investors and KDF Communities, in concert with its investment partner, U.S. Bancorp Community Deve...

IRVINE, CA - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Award-winning KTGY Group, Inc., Architecture and Planning, is pleased to announce that three KTGY principals, Manny Gonzalez, AIA, LEED AP, Michael Ohara, AIA, and Rohit Anand, AIA, NCARB, have been invited to speak at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show (IBS) held February 8-11, 2012, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. KTGY principals are frequent guest speakers and panelists at the most prestigious national and regional industry events.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes continued to climb for a fourth consecutive month in January, rising four points to 25 on the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. This is the highest level the index has attained since June of 2007.

NEW YORK CITY, NY - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- AFE Consulting (AFE), an independent economic consulting and expert services firm, has leased a pre-built on the ninth floor of W&H Properties’ 250 West 57th Street, announces Anthony Ma...

Torrance, CA - January 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, one of the nation’s leading commercial real estate providers with regional expertise, has completed a 10-year lease for a 125,000-square-foot industrial space located at 169...

Torrance , CA - January 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, one of the nation’s leading commercial real estate providers with regional expertise, has closed a $7 million sales transaction for a 105,680-square-foot industrial propert...

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,000,000 in federal funding for three new mixed-income and mixed-use communities in St. Paul’s Redevelopment Project in Norfolk. Specifically, this funding is awarded to the Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority to redevelop two low-income housing communities in the Young Terrace and Calvert Square neighborhoods, as well as a parcel of land on East Freemason Street.

Outdoor lighting is no longer treated as a purely decorative afterthought. Retail centers, hospitality properties, office campuses, transportation hubs, industrial parks, and mixed-use developments increasingly rely on architectural lighting to support branding, safety, navigation, and customer experience.

Closing on a house in Charleston is a huge deal, so first off—congratulations! But honestly, once the notary packs up and those keys are finally in your hand, the real work actually begins. It’s not just about unpacking boxes and figuring out where the couch goes; it’s about making sure the place is actually safe, clean, and ready for you.

Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today sharply criticized President Trump’s decision to name Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte to also serve as Director of National Intelligence, warning that the appointment threatens the integrity and independence of the Intelligence Community.

The?National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™) filed suit in federal court to stop a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule that reverses 50 years of fair lending protections and opens the door to widespread discrimination against women, Black, Latino, Asian, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Native people, people with disabilities, and other underserved communities that have long been denied a fair chance to receive safe and affordable credit.

U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced $35 million for Kentucky projects passed a critical hurdle on Wednesday after being approved by the House Appropriations Committee in the fiscal year 2027 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill

As Washington Republicans push a $70 billion funding package for ICE and CBP through Congress, Senator Reverend Warnock is unveiling a new suite of ideas showing how $70 billion could be spent to lower costs and improve lives for Americans

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