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Sensenbrenner Bill Passes House Judiciary Committee with Bipartisan Support

Washington, DC - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today Congressman Sensenbrenner’s legislation, H.R. 1433 the Private Property Rights Protection Act passed the House Judiciary Committee with broad bipartisan support by a vote of 23-5.

Phoenix Retail Absorption Rises Dramatically

Phoenix, AZ - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Phoenix retail sector seems to have broken through the holding pattern that has consumed it for most of 2010 and 2011. In the final quarter of this year, absorption numbers were the highest in so...

Mortgage Applications Fall by 5 percent in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications decreased 5.0 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 20, 2012. The results include an adjustment to account for the Martin Luther King holiday.

National Multi Housing Council Elects New Officers

BOCA RATON, FL - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) elected Thomas S. Bozzuto, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Bozzuto Group, to serve a two-year term as the Council’s Chairman. The event took place at the NMHC Annual Meeting on January 18 in Boca Raton, FL

TMS Funding Names Domenic Melillo Wholesale Vice President

MILFORD, CT - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- TMS Funding, the wholesale residential lending channel of Total Mortgage Services, LLC, announced today the hiring of Domenic Melillo as Vice President of Wholesale Lending. Mr. Melillo joins TMS Funding with over 30 years of success in mortgage sales management, operations, strategic development, marketing, risk management, and secondary marketing management. In this new role at TMS Funding, Mr. Melillo will be focused on increasing both wholesale production and TMS Funding’s team of Account Executives throughout the United States.

Apartment Industry Response To State Of The Union Address

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Statement from the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) and National Apartment Association (NAA) by Cindy Chetti, NMHC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs:

Hanna Announces Sale of Cambridge Industrial Park Facility

Cambridge, MD - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Henry H. Hanna, CCIM, SIOR, National Director of Industrial Property, with Sperry Van Ness-Miller Commercial Real Estate in Salisbury, MD is pleased to announce the sale of 828 Fieldcrest Drive, Ca...

Pending Home Sales Decline in December, Remain Above a Year Ago

Washington, DC - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- After reaching a 19-month high, pending home sales eased in December but stayed above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD TAPPED TO MARKET NATIONAL AMUSEMENTS SITES

NEWARK and SAYREVILLE, N.J. - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- National Amusements, Inc., the motion picture exhibition industry leader, has retained commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. to market surplus properties ...

Colliers International Completes $8.775 Million Sale of The Claremont Business Park in Claremont, Calif.

Claremont, CA - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Colliers International, the third largest global real estate services organization, has completed the sale of, The Claremont Business Park, located at 240-260 S. York Place, 700 W. Wharton Drive, a...

AMERICA’S GATEWAY INDUSTRIAL PORTFOLIO SOLD FOR $19 MILLION

Miami, FL - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- TA Associates acquired the America’s Gateway portfolio, a four-building distribution warehouse portfolio in Miami, for just over $19 million. CBRE Capital Markets professionals Chris Riley, Christian...

Homeownership Matters to State of the Union

Washington, DC - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Moe Veissi:

Builders Commend White House Focus on Helping Home Owners, Seek Additional Steps to Spur...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) commends President Obama for offering proposals in last night’s State of the Union address to help families stay in their homes and stanch foreclosures, and is urging policymakers to take additional actions to mend the housing market and boost the economy.

CoreNet Global NYC Kicks Off the New Year At Top of the Rock Holiday...

NEW YORK CITY, NY - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The weather outside was cold, but inside, the atmosphere was heating up festively at CoreNet Global NYC’s annual holiday party. Over 235 commercial real estate executives and service provider...

SALES OPEN WITH A BANG AT THE GROVE AT NEW WINDSOR

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homebuyers seeking proof the Orange County, N.Y real estate market is once again on the rise can look no further than The Grove at New Windsor.

Central Indiana Housing Market Remained Flat in 2011

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to the latest housing data compiled by RE/MAX of Indiana, the Central Indiana real estate market remained flat throughout 2011 compared to 2010. The nine-county area reported a 0.99-...

Lila Delman Real Estate Attends Exclusive Christie’s International Real Estate Conference

New York, NY - February 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lila Delman Real Estate, the Christie’s International Real Estate Affiliate in Rhode Island, is proud to announce that John Repoza, Paul Tobak, Kristin Parella, Tara Demyan, and Alyce Wright, were among a select group of sales associates who attended a one-day conference at Christie’s North American Headquarters at Rockefeller Center last week. Also in attendance, Geer Messinger, Director of Business Management. The by-invitation-only meeting provided special training for agents with records of success in marketing upper tier properties.

CBRE CAPITAL MARKETS ARRANGES $8 MILLION REFINANCE FOR STUDENT HOUSING PORTFOLIO

Tallahassee, FL - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- CBRE Capital Markets arranged an $8-million bridge loan refinance on behalf of TREO Partners LLC for a two-property student housing portfolio in Tallahassee, Florida. Terms of the loan include an...

OHFA Announces Changes to the State’s Foreclosure Prevention Program

COLUMBUS, OH - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In an effort to assist more Ohioans at risk of mortgage loan default or foreclosure, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) recently announced new changes to the state's foreclosure prevention progr...

OHFA Board Approves More Than $3.5 Million for Affordable Housing Communities in Ohio

COLUMBUS, OH - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved funding for several initiatives yesterday. The Board approved $1.9 million through the Housing Development Assistance Program (HDAP) to provide ...

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Ranking Member Maxine Waters, Congressman Mark Takano Lead Over 120 House Democrats to Demand...

National
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, and Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Takano (D-CA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner signed by over 120 House Democrats urging the immediate withdrawal of HUD’s proposed rule, “Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions,”
FEMA

FEMA Assistance Continues

National
Additional FEMA help may be available from the April storms and flooding in 19 designated counties in Wisconsin and the Oneida Nation. If you received initial rental assistance from FEMA because your home was not safe to live in, and you are still
What Real Estate Professionals Should Look For

Vetting a Cost Segregation Provider: What Real Estate Professionals Should Look For

National
For real estate professionals, knowing how to vet cost segregation providers is vital. It's not just enough to know that a cost segregation study can create meaningful tax opportunities.

Rep. Crane Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Investment in Colorado River Drought Relief

National
On Friday, July 17, 2026, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) signed onto a bipartisan letter led by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) urging House leadership to include emergency funding for the Colorado River Basin in the upcoming supplemental appropriations package.
ULI

Nine Transformative Projects Honored in ULI’s 2026 Americas Awards for Excellence

National
From transit-oriented development to reclaimed waterfronts, this year’s winners redefine community-centered design and resilience across the Americas.
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in June 2026

National
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for June 2026

BREAKDOWN: Warnock Housing Provisions Lead ROAD to Housing Act

National
As a leader on the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Senator Reverend Warnock secured the defining provisions of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest housing package in a generation
NAR

Foreign Buyers Purchased $45.3 Billion Worth of U.S. Homes from April ‘25 to March...

National
The number of properties purchased fell 14% to second-lowest level on record as high prices and tight inventory outweighed a favorable exchange rate
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Realsy launches AI-powered property evaluation platform through partnership with Restb.ai

National
Realsy today announced the launch of its AI-powered property evaluation platform through a partnership with Restb.ai, the leader in AI-powered computer vision for real estate. Realsy is a

New Data: Virginia Families Have Had to Spend $2,900+ More Under President Trump

National
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are highlighting a new congressional report showing that Virginia families have had to spend more than $2,900 extra on a wide range of goods, including everyday essentials, since President Trump took office last year. This new data details the rising costs facing families across the Commonwealth, including higher prices for housing, groceries, gas, electricity, and health care.
NHC

NHC hails the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becoming law, turns focus to...

National
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), released the following statement after the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law: “Today marks a
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Hive MLS named Top Real Estate Innovation Award Finalist

National
Hive MLS has been named a finalist for a 2026 Inman Innovator Award, considered one of real estate’s most prized honors. Hive MLS joins several of the industry’s largest and most respected

New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust Selects Progressive Design-Build Team for Modernization of...

National
Following the Trust Board approval on June 10, a contract has now been executed with Technico Construction Services to plan the renovation of 209 apartments at the Bushwick development/ Contract execution represents first use of the progressive design-build project delivery method at a NYCHA property and is a key step forward in delivering much-needed renovations to the fourth NYCHA development to vote for the Trust
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

After Committee Passage of Bill to Make the Most Consequential Reduction in D.C. Home...

National
The Committee on Oversight & Government Reform marked up and passed a bill that would be the most consequential reduction in D.C.’s authority to govern itself in the modern history of D.C.
NAHB

Multifamily Gains Lift Overall Starts Despite Single-Family Decline

National
Strong multifamily growth pushed overall housing starts higher in June, while single-family production remained sluggish as elevated mortgage rates, rising construction costs and persistent
Congressman Joaquin Castro

Castro Statement on New Housing Planned for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston

National
Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement: “My office has been informed of the Department of Defense’s plans to replace five barracks at Joint Base San
MBA

June New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 2.4 Percent

National
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for June 2026 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 2.4 percent from a year ago.
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Home Interior Design Trends That Can Redefine Modern Living Spaces

National
The design world is shifting in recent days. You can see layered, expressive interiors rather than sterile minimalist spaces with a balance of comfort, functionality and appeal. Every home is
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly

Kelly-Shaped Bill to Secure Arizona’s Water Future Clears Committee

National
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously advanced the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA), legislation shaped by Arizona
Habitat

Lowe’s renews partnership with Habitat for Humanity to support home repair projects across the...

National
Habitat for Humanity International announced today that Lowe’s has renewed its longstanding national partnership to support

U.S. States


FEMA

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Texas

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

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Numbers Fire

California
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.
Start An LLC In Texas

How Much Does It Cost To Start An LLC In Texas?

National
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
Registered Agent In Texas

5 Benefits Of Using A Registered Agent In Texas

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

New York
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.
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Brand-New Single-Tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru Trades in Fresno, Calif. for $1,345 PSF

California
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
FEMA

Rosenberg family home for the holidays – and prepared for future hurricanes

Texas
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...

Florida
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

New York
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
SCR

Charleston South Carolina expected to outpace national real estate market averages through 2025

National
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
Peter Evering

WHAT IS THE EVICTION PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA?

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

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores

Texas
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
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Florida Tops ABC’s Annual Merit Shop Scorecard State Ranking for Second Year in a...

Florida
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

Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home in the US

National
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.
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Ribbon Cutting Celebrating New Affordable Apartments in the Bronx for Low-Income Families and Domestic...

New York
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 - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD AWARDS $1.5 MILLION TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT...

National
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

California
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
USDOJ

California Real Estate Developer Convicted of Making Conduit Contributions in Two U.S. Congressional Campaigns

California
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

New York
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

National
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...

National
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
NAHB

New Home Sales Decline in May

National
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.
DOI

$17+ Million in Grants Will Help States, Local Communities Keep Waters Clean, Economies Thriving

National
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.
FEMA

Port Aransas ready for return of summer tourism

Texas
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 - Eight Major Awards

OJO Labs: Five Months, Eight Major Awards

National
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
Property on Airbnb

Should I Rent Out my Property on Airbnb?

National
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.
Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $5.5 Million Opportunity Zone Community Capacity Building Initiative for Select...

National
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
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Eden Housing and City of Fremont Celebrate Grand Opening of KTGY-Designed Affordable Senior Housing...

National
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

VA’s Home Loan Guaranty program notifies Veterans of potential loan fee waivers

National
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.
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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
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS TO CO-HOST HUD INNOVATIVE HOUSING SHOWCASE

National
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

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Ranking Member Maxine Waters, Congressman Mark Takano Lead Over 120 House...

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, and Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Takano (D-CA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner signed by over 120 House Democrats urging the immediate withdrawal of HUD’s proposed rule, “Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions,”
FEMA

FEMA Assistance Continues