San Francisco, CA - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Zephyr Real Estate, San Francisco’s largest independent real estate firm, is proud to announce the company’s top producing real estate agents for 2011. The Company Top 10, in order by hi...

TOPEKA, KS - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) is pleased to release its annual report for Fiscal Year 2011. The report, which covers the Corporation's achievements from July 1st, 2010 to June 30th, 201...

Irvine, CA - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Voit Real Estate Services’ Irvine office has successfully completed the $27.75 million sale of a 155,499 square-foot R&D facility in Irvine, Calif., which has been occupied by Mazda North Americ...

IRVINE, CA - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sperry Van Ness International, one of the fastest-growing commercial real estate brokerage franchisors in the nation, today announced the addition of two new franchises in California and Wisconsin. Th...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications increased 7.5 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 3, 2012.

Atlanta, GA - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today awarded David Roberts, CMB, President and COO of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, with the CREF Distinguished Service Award at the Association's 22nd Annual Commercial Real Estate Finance(CREF)/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo held in Atlanta, GA. The award was given to Roberts in recognition of his dedication and service to MBA and the real estate finance industry.

WASHINGTON, DC - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Urban Land Institute (ULI), a global research and education institute dedicated to responsible land use and building thriving, sustainable communities, will mark the conclusion of its 75th anniversary and the start of its next 75 years at the institute’s 2012 Fall Meeting, set for Denver’s Colorado Convention Center October 15-18. The theme for the meeting, “What’s Next,” will explore short-term and long-term challenges and opportunities facing real estate and land use in the 21st century.

WASHINGTON, DC - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced $404 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) allocations to nearly 300 tribes in 27 states.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will speak at the 2012 International Builders’ Show (IBS) on Friday, Feb. 10.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today commended Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) for introducing the Home Building Lending Improvement Act of 2012 (S. 2078), legislation to help restore the flow of credit for new housing production in order to create jobs, meet rising housing demand and bolster the economic expansion.

Torrance, CA - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jeff McGuire, a principal with Lee & Associates-LA North/Ventura, Inc., represented the buyer and seller in the sale of Wood Creek Apartments for $7.8 million. The 71-unit property, at 20311 Sh...

RIVER EDGE, NJ - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real Estate Mortgage Network, Inc. (REMN), one of the largest, privately held non-bank lenders in the US, is pleased to announce the addition of Kathryn Paige to the company’s River Edge location. Paige will join REMN in the role of Mortgage Loan Originator, with a focus on special projects. In this unique role, Paige will help implement some of the new initiatives that will further enhance REMN’s quality-centered, customer service driven, suite of mortgage products.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Seventeen home builders and remodelers, home builders’ associations and other members of the home building industry were recognized for their commitment to strong safety programs Tuesday at the sixth annual SAFE awards dinner during the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla.

EUGENE, OR - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes Roger Ewing of Calabasas, California and his professional real estate business and website are now synced with an IDX solution. The innovative IDX Broker software extracts raw listi...

EUGENE, OR - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Abel Macias has become the latest announced real estate agent to adopt the IDX, Inc. premier IDX Broker software for his real estate website. He can now display thousands of San Antonio MLS (SA...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Will Cooper Sr. has been honored as the recipient of the Robert J. Corletta Award for Affordable Housing by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The presentation was made Feb. 6 in Orlando, Fla., at the NAHB International Builders’ Show.

Albuquerque, NM - February 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Less than perfect credit is the norm for home buyers rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of the mortgage credit crisis, according to Albuquerque REALTOR® Joe Maez.

PELLA, IA - February 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- This year, builders and consumers looking to incorporate smart home features will be able to add convenient new technology designed to help save effort and energy.

EUGENE, OR - February 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ken Smith of Goldens Realty Inc. Real Estate has adopted an IDX solution for his professional website, syncing thousands of detailed Triangle MLS (TMLS) listings online. IDX Broker software makes it s...

EUGENE, OR - February 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. and Mary Genovese have joined forces to revolutionize the way Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home seekers search for properties online, by adding the innovative IDX Broker software to the websit...

Security deposits cause more landlord-tenant fights than almost anything else. In Texas, the rules are clear, the deadlines are short, and the penalties are real. One simple mistake can cost you far more than the deposit itself.

The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and InGenius announced a strategic partnership to identify and recognize leading…

When buyers walk through a property, they notice the kitchen finishes, the natural light, the neighborhood, and the school district. They rarely ask about the fire protection systems hidden above the ceiling.

When you are buying a home in Bloomington, Minnesota, managing the closing timeline takes careful coordination. Working closely with your real estate agent, lender, and title companies helps ensure every document is signed on time. Getting ready for moving day while waiting on final mortgage paperwork can feel overwhelming, but staying organized keeps the process much smoother for everyone involved

A roof protects more than the structure above a home. It helps control indoor temperatures, prevents water damage, supports property value, and shields occupants from Utah’s changing weather. For homeowners and property managers, choosing a roofing company is therefore a decision involving long-term cost, safety, and maintenance—not simply the lowest estimate.

Today's housing news includes two bills that would change tax and utility rules for borrowers and renters…

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced the completion of Knox Street Building 2 in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County. The project created 42 units of permanent supportive housing for individuals who have experienced homelessness.

Builder confidence in new single-family homes fell to its lowest reading since June 2012, according to NAHB.

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