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HUD CHARGES MASSACHUSETTS LANDLORD WITH DISCRIMINATING AGAINST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN

WASHINGTON, DC - September 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is charging Craig Robbins, a Springfield, Massachusetts landlord, with violating the Fair Housing Act for alleg...

Northwest online property search just got simpler, with joining of IDX Broker and Kevin...

EUGENE, OR - September 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to welcome Kevin Wirth of Castelli Real Estate to the growing group of real estate professionals updating their websites with IDX Broker software. This revolutionary technology ...

REALTORS® Bring Workforce Housing Concerns to Nation’s Capital

Washington, DC - September 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® strive to preserve and expand housing opportunities for all Americans, and that’s particularly important for public and private sector workers. To address a nationwide shortage of workforce housing, the National Association of Realtors®, in partnership with the National Housing Conference, will host a forum today in Washington, D.C.

EXIT Hawaii Dream Realty Welcomes Kacey Shreve

Kaneohe, HI - September 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- EXIT Hawaii Dream Realty in Kaneohe, Hawaii, welcomes Kacey Shreve to our EXIT ohana. Kacey is a Realtor Associate joining us from Hawaii Realty Experts of Kaneohe. Kacey was attracted to EXIT beca...

IDX solution eliminates online real estate search hassles on the revolutionary website of Piere...

EUGENE, OR - September 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, IDX, Inc. welcomes Piere Pirnejad of First Team Estates Realty. As a leading force in the Irvine, California real estate market, Pascal should support a professional website that reflects the...

Northwest homes available online through dynamic IDX enabled Washington search page and agent Dan...

EUGENE, OR - September 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Puyallup, Washington real estate agent Dan Olague has partnered with IDX, Inc. to bring a revolutionary real estate website to home seekers around Washington. Now, IDX Broker syncs with the website ...

Mortgage Applications Increase in Latest MBA Weekly Survey

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications increased 9.3 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 23, 2011.

Industry veterans adopt IDX solution to transform and upgrade professional real estate website and...

EUGENE, OR - September 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce Cathy Champion, of Bolton-Johnston Associates, has become the latest real estate professional to enable IDX Broker software onto her website. With the dynamic Intern...

Second Quarter Mortgage Loan Fraud Suspicious Activity Persists Debt Elimination, False Statement among Leading...

VIENNA, VA - September 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today reported in its Second Quarter 2011 Analysis of mortgage loan fraud suspicious activity reports (MLF SARs) that financial institutions filed 29,558 MLF SARs in the second quarter of 2011 up from 15,727 MLF SARs reported in the same quarter of 2010.

Easy-to-use IDX solution revolutionizes Knoxville, Tennessee online property search

EUGENE, OR - September 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Tennessee home search just got easier, thanks to the partnership between IDX, Inc. and Cathy Glass. The transformation of Realty Executives Associates website Glass hosts is possible with the dy...

CBRE SELECTED TO LEASE CORPORATE PARK AT INVERRARY

Lauderhill, FL - September 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- CDM Property Investments (CDM) has appointed CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) as exclusive leasing advisor for Corporate Park at Inverrary, a 122,000-square-foot office property. Deborah Fink, a Vice Pre...

Joint Initiative Seeks Public Comment on Alternative Mortgage Servicing Compensation; Releases Discussion Paper

Washington, DC - September 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced that the Joint Initiative on Mortgage Servicing Compensation is seeking public comment on two alternative mortgage servicing compensation structures detailed in a discussion paper.

ENCELIUM TECHNOLOGIES’ GARY MESHBERG TO SPEAK AT IESNYC’S CONTROLTHIS! 2011

TEANECK, N.J./NEW YORK, N.Y. - September 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Encelium Technologies' Gary Meshberg, LEED-AP, LC, director of sales, has been named a guest speaker at the Illuminating Engineering Society-New York Chapter’s (IESNYC) ControlTh...

Leggett Urges Homeowners to Attend One-on-One Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Event; County and City of...

September 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- County Executive Isiah Leggett today joined Richard Nelson, director of the County’s Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and local homeowners to urge residents who are falling behind in their mortgage...

Florida Realtors® Announces New Chief Economist

ORLANDO, Fla. - September 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Dr. John Tuccillo, former chief economist for the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and a highly respected business and planning consultant, has joined Florida Realtors® as chief economis...

C.A.R. August Pending Home Sales Index

LOS ANGELES, CA - September 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- California pending home sales climbed in August from both the previous month and year, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today. The year-to-year increase was the highes...

Coldwell Banker Military Specialists Help Vet Buy Back Parents’ Foreclosed Home

Phoenix, AZ - September 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real estate veterans G-II Varrato and Lori Klindera have seen it all in their 25 years in the real estate industry – until recently. The husband-wife duo, both military specialists with Coldwell ...

IDX Broker software revolutionizes online property search for the Virginia real estate website of...

EUGENE, OR - September 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes Will Carder, the latest real estate agent or broker to adopt IDX Broker software for their professional website. Carder can easily maintain his website and customize the search ca...

Colorado commercial real estate search made simple with IDX solution integrated onto website of...

EUGENE, OR - September 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Commercial properties can now be searched for quickly and easily on the new website of Shauna Naftel and made possible through the contribution of the amazing IDX, Inc. technology: IDX Broker softwa...

Efficient and effective IDX Broker software simplifies online property search for Florida buyers

EUGENE, OR - September 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Alexander Tukh has become the latest real estate agent to adopt a customized IDX solution from IDX, Inc., the leading force in transforming professional real estate websites. As a Hallandale, Florid...

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USDOJ

USGBC Joins Group Celebrating Updated Energy Efficiency Rules for New U.S.-Backed Homes

National
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED green building program, joined advocates and industry groups today in welcoming newly adopted energy codes for federally supported homes across the U.S.
Support Ukrainian Refugees

GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to Support Ukrainian Refugees

National
GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.
NAR

More Than 90% of Metro Areas Recorded Home Price Increases in First Quarter of...

National
More than 90% of metro markets (205 out of 221, or 93%) posted home price gains in the first quarter of 2024, as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.60% to 6.94%, according
Mansoor Bahramand - CTO Revive

Revive CTO Mansoor Bahramand Named 2024 “Future Leader in Real Estate”

National
Revive, the leading provider of pre-sale home renovation solutions, announced that Mansoor Bahramand, its Chief Technology Officer, has been named a 2024 “Future Leader in

How Great Landscaping Can Help Boost Home Property Value

National
A home's value is determined by several elements, and landscaping is important for improving a property's curb appeal and overall attractiveness. Well-designed landscaping, such as verdant gardens, tidy lawns, and eye-catching outdoor living areas, may dramatically raise a home's value.

Breathing Life Back into Your Lawn: A Guide to Lawn Care Aeration

National
Dallas lawns face a unique set of challenges. The hot Texas summers, coupled with compacted soil from regular foot traffic and heavy clay content in some areas, can lead to compacted soil, hindering air, water, and nutrient penetration to the grassroots. This results in a stressed lawn that's more susceptible to disease, pests, and poor growth.
MBA

Statement of Jeffrey Weidell, CEO of Northmarq and MBA 2024 COMBOG Chair, on Commercial...

National
Jeffrey Weidell, CEO of Northmarq and 2024 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) COMBOG Chair, testified today at a hearing titled, "Health of the Commercial Real Estate Markets and
FHFA

FHFA House Price Index Up 1.2 Percent in February; Up 7.0 Percent from Last...

National
U.S. house prices rose in February, up 1.2 percent from January, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (HPI®). House

MEDIA ADVISORY: ELEVATOR SAFETY AND STANDARDS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

National
The public has the right to attend the meeting at any of the locations. Alternatively, the public may attend the live meeting remotely: The Board assists the NYS Department of Labor and the Commissioner of Labor with regulations, compliance and licensing covering elevators, motorized lifts and walkways, chair lifts and other similar equipment.
Why Roofing Materials Matter When Fixing Up Your Home For Resale

Why Roofing Materials Matter When Fixing Up Your Home For Resale

National
When preparing your home for resale, attention to detail is key to maximizing its value and appeal to potential buyers. While many aspects of home improvement are important, the choice of
AGC

CONSTRUCTION SPENDING DIPS 0.2 PERCENT IN MARCH AS DECREASES IN PRIVATE NONRESIDENTIAL AND RESIDENTIAL...

National
Total construction spending dipped from February to March with declines in private nonresidential and residential projects that
Congresswoman Linda Sánchez

Sánchez delivers $850,000 to Santa Fe Springs for Slauson Avenue improvement

National
On Saturday, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, a package of six domestic funding bills focused on lowering costs for families and creating good

Wood Gate: The Perfect Entryway to Your Outdoor Oasis

National
When it comes to the exterior of your home, the entryway sets the tone for what lies beyond. A wood gate is the perfect addition to create a warm and inviting welcome for your guests. Its natural beauty and timeless appeal can instantly enhance the curb appeal of your property, making a lasting impression.

CONSUMER ALERT: NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION RELEASES TIPS TO...

National
Be Aware of Deceptive Business Practices That Can Cost Thousands of Dollars for Services Not Provided While Moving to a New Home. Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for “Tuesday’s Tips” – Practical Tips to Educate and Empower New York Consumers on a Variety of Topics
AGC

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 234 OF 358 METRO AREAS FROM MARCH 2023 TO MARCH...

National
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif., Baton Rouge, La. and Fairbanks, Alaska Top Lists of Year-over-Year Rise in Industry
Congressman Jared Huffman

HUFFMAN, THOMPSON HOST PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSING CALIFORNIA INSURANCE CRISIS

National
Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Mike Thompson (CA-04) were joined by realtors, home builders, agriculture leaders, insurance
Energy and Natural Resources Committee

As Wildfires Increase, Manchin, Barrasso Urge GAO to Review Federal Land and Wildfire Management...

National
Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and
NAHB

New Nationwide Codes Mandate a Major Blow to Housing Affordability

National
Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., today issued the following statement after the Biden administration
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres

Congresswoman Torres Calls for House Leadership to Request Boeing President and Chief Executive Officer...

National
Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) – A senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing
Habitat

Habitat for Humanity International and AbbVie celebrate successes of five-year partnership in Puerto Rico

National
Habitat for Humanity International and AbbVie, a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, announced today the

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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.
Carol Corden cuts the ribbon

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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AGC

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
PaulineWeaver

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

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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

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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

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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

Support Ukrainian Refugees

GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to...

GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

USDOJ

USGBC Joins Group Celebrating Updated Energy Efficiency Rules for New U.S.-Backed...

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the leading authority on green building and the global developer of the LEED green building program, joined advocates and industry groups today in welcoming newly adopted energy codes for federally supported homes across the U.S.