NORTH SPRINGFIELD, VT - December 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- JELD-WEN, Inc. has signed a long-term lease renewal for 212,340 square feet of industrial space at 36 Precision Drive in North Springfield, Vt., announced Cushman & Wakefield. A globa...

STAMFORD, CT - December 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the second straight year, Metro Center, Malkin Properties’ trophy office building in Stamford, Conn., has earned the nationally recognized Energy Star designation from the U.S. Environmental ...

WASHINGTON, DC - December 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development today announced that a new national report shows that homelessness among Veterans has been reduced by nearly 12 percent between January 2010 and January 2011. The 12 percent decline keeps the Obama Administration on track to meet the goal of ending Veteran homelessness in 2015.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bob Nielsen, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Reno, Nev., today issued the following statement on a congressional plan to raise fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and use them to help pay for an extension of this year’s payroll tax cut through 2012:

Las Vegas, NV - December 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ballen Group, a local team of short sale agents in Nevada, who have been specializing in Nevada Short Sales for several years now, have obtained a very difficult Short Sale Approval Letter fro...

December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the Seattle Planning Commission released Housing Seattle, a report that analyzes housing information from the Census, American Community Survey as well as market data.

COLUMBUS, OH - December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced an agreement with American Home Mortgage Servicing Inc. (AHMSI) to settle a 2009 lawsuit filed in Franklin County Common Pleas Court that alleged A...

December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) makes it possible for hungry families to purchase food that is essential to their well-being. Formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, SNAP is cost-effective ...

December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announced that a third defendant connected to a mortgage fraud scheme was sentenced today by Senior U.S. District Court Judge Edwin M...

Swope Lees Commercial Real Estate - December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bank of America Merrill Lynch, in conjunction with Swope Lees Commercial Real Estate, LLC, and SeedCo PA, an arm of the Chester County Economic Development Agency, and the developer, Lincoln Park Partners, L.P., announce, with pleasure, the newly formed Preferred Lender Program to streamline the delivery of the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Loan Program

NEW YORK CITY, NY - December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Architects Georgina Lalli and Shi (Lydia) Guo have joined BAM Architecture Studio’s professional team, says Ross Adam Cole, principal of BAM Architecture Studio, which is known for its work ...

New York, NY - December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real estate industry expert Hugh Kelly will present key economic and industry indicators showing the New York City’s commercial real estate industry to be one of the strongest in the country, if ...

Torrance, CA - December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following a joint venture established just under a year ago, San Diego-based general contractors Straub Construction and C.W. Driver have been awarded a $46.5 million contract for the design and co...

Torrance, CA - December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s The Harwood Group which operates out of its own office in the Village of Rancho Santa Fe has yet another accolade to stack onto its already impressive trop...

WASHINGTON, DC - December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Urban Land Institute (ULI), a global research and education organization dedicated to responsible land use, is celebrating 75 years of leadership in community building this week with a series of events in communities throughout the United States and abroad that highlight the institute’s legacy of shaping and enhancing the built environment.

December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kay Jean Axel, 56, of Erie, Michigan, pleaded guilty today to stealing more than $32,000 from the Luna Pier Housing Commission (LPHC) while she was employed as its Executive Director, announced United State Attor...

Aliso Viejo, CA - December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Point Center Financial, Inc., retained Dale A. Martin as In-House Corporate Counsel. In his current role, Mr. Martin will serve as counsel to Point Center Financial and its executive management team on all legal matters including commercial real estate finance, corporate, litigation, and general risk management relative to the company’s operations and duties. In addition, he will monitor changes in the law to proactively define and develop corporate strategies, policies, procedures and programs.

STAMFORD, CT - December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. (JLL), a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate services and investment management, has extended its lease and expanded its space at ...

Atlanta, GA - December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- On December 7, 2011, an Order to Cease and Desist issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) to Fortune Mortgage Company, Inc. dba Fortune Mortgage Corp. dba Fortune ...

Atlanta, GA - December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- On December 7, 2011, an Order to Cease and Desist issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) to Homeowners Assistance Corporation dba myloanmod.biz located at 2920 Ma...

State Rep. Cam Cavitt today announced a new legislative plan to add additional layers of flexibility for governance rules that apply to local parks and recreation boards. The legislation would allow counties with populations under 100,000 to reduce the size of their parks and recreation boards from 10 members to 7, saving potentially thousands of dollars in overhead costs each year.

Purchasing a property is one of the most significant investments you will make in your life, and it comes with a mix of excitement and stress. While the prospect of owning a new home is thrilling, the process itself can be complex, involving numerous legal, financial, and regulatory considerations.

Bathroom renovations are one of the most popular home improvement projects in Australia. They promise to enhance the appearance of your home, improve functionality, and in many cases, increase property value. Yet, many homeowners ask the same question before committing to a remodel: are bathroom renovations really worth the investment?

The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) and a coalition of 33 civil rights organizations are urging the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to reaffirm important civil rights protections as it shapes the nation’s approach to artificial intelligence

On Wednesday, November 19, New Hanover County’s Blue Clay Business Park officially welcomed its first occupants to the complex. Coastal Millwork Supply Co. and its sister company, Risley Padula Construction Inc., held an open house at the companies’ newly finished 68,000-square-foot facility.

U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a group of Republican colleagues inintroducing legislation to eliminate expensive Biden-era Green New Deal housing mandates. The HOUSE Act would repeal the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Final Determination on energy efficiency standards for new construction of HUD-and-USDA-financed housing.

The National Apartment Association (NAA) Board of Directors approved the establishment of a charter for the New York Apartment Association (NYAA). A local leader for housing solutions in the nation’s largest city and across the fourth largest state, NYAA joins NAA’s nationwide federation of 140 affiliate partners that represent more than 13 million apartment homes globally.

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, announced that the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs (VA), Legislative Branch, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills passed into law include $207.5 million Heinrich secured for New Mexico, including Congressionally Directed Spending for 19 local projects.

The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC), in collaboration with over 25 partners, has successfully completed a five-year Mid-Atlantic Electrification Project (MAEP) awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The multi-million initiative aimed to establish a comprehensive regional electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem across the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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