WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications decreased 11.7 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 25, 2011. This week’s results include an adjustment to account for the Thanksgiving holiday

Washington, DC - November 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales rose strongly in October and remain above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Torrance, CA - November 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Arizona announced that metropolitan Phoenix broker David B. Roney has joined the company. Formerly the owner of Roney & Associates Realty, a full-servi...

Denver, CO - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Two of the most distinguished corporate training competitions have honored RE/MAX University for its high level of performance. Training magazine has named RE/MAX to its 12th annual Top 125 list of leading organizations in the field of corporate-sponsored training. In addition, RE/MAX has been recognized by the Brandon Hall Excellence Awards in the category of “Best Use of Blended Learning.”

SALT LAKE CITY - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regional Administrator Rick Garcia will visit Salt Lake City tomorrow, November 29 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the impact of HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilizati...

COLUMBIA, SC - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated today that Robert C. Sasser, age 32, of Lexington, was sentenced in federal court in Columbia for wire fraud, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1343. United Sta...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- With growing energy needs to run equipment and more complex HVAC and lighting systems in today's commercial buildings, architects and engineers can only go so far in delivering on energy efficiency. A new study by New Buildings Institute (NBI) summarizes the extent to which operations and occupant behavior impact a building's energy use compared to design characteristics.

IRVINE, CA - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- RealtyTrac®, the leading online marketplace for foreclosure properties, today announced that the company has obtained a substantial capital investment from Renovo Capital LLC through the private equity firm’s Renwood Opportunities Fund. Renovo’s investment in RealtyTrac provides the capital necessary to fund growth, nurture expansion into untapped areas of the market, and continue the company’s mission of dramatically improving the overall experience of transacting real estate

EUGENE, OR - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce the latest addition to the growing network of agents and brokers who have chosen to update their professional websites with an IDX solution: Broker Nima Ghaheri. As a...

EUGENE, OR - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes Leeza Morris to the ever-expanding networks of agents and brokers dedicated to transforming the online real estate search on their professional websites. As a member of the North T...

Washington, DC – November 29, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Waters (CA), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises, today led 15 of her colleagues in the House of Representati...

TUCSON , AZ - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The office of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will hold a workshop this week at which homeowners and business owners can learn about the latest developments in the rapidly growing and changing solar en...

Washington, D.C. - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today announceda marketing partnership agreement, designed to foster a greater understanding and exchange of ideas between architects and contractors in the construction community.

Miami, FL - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federated Companies, a leading national real estate investment and development firm, is pleased to announce that it has selected The Dartmouth Company and WRE Commercial Brokers as the exclusive retail leasing agents for Maritime Landing. Maritime Landing is The Federated Companies' one-million square foot, mixed-use development project in the Bayside neighborhood of Portland, Maine. Peter Considine of The Dartmouth Company and Jay Wise of WRE Commercial Brokers will market and lease the retail segment of Maritime Landing on behalf of The Federated Companies. The combination of WRE and The Dartmouth Company gives Maritime Landing a local as well as a national and regional perspective in the deal-making process.

ONTARIO, CA - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- CT Realty Investors Inc. (www.ctrinvestors.com) announced lease agreements today with Pacific Urethane LLC for 150,240 square feet and Precision Foam LLC for 43,492 square feet at 1671 Champagne Ave...

Washington, DC - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. house prices rose in the third quarter of 2011 according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency¡¦s (FHFA) seasonally adjusted purchase-only house price index (HPI). The HPI, calculated using home sales price information from Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-acquired mortgages, was 0.2 percent higher on a seasonally adjusted basis in the third quarter than in the second quarter. On an unadjusted basis, prices rose 0.7 percent during the quarter. Over the past year, seasonally adjusted home prices fell 3.7 percent from the third quarter of 2010 to the third quarter of 2011.

ATLANTA, GA - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sears Holdings/Kmart has signed a lease for 226,000 square feet at 5290 Old Dixie Highway in Forest Park, Ga. Sears/Kmart was represented in the renewal/expansion by Ray Stache, James Phillpott, and...

Washington, DC - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- NeighborWorks America, the nation’s largest provider of training to the community development industry today announced that it received a $3 million grant from Wells Fargo. The grant supports a range of NeighborWorks America training initiatives designed to strengthen the ability of non-profit community development professionals to help thousands of consumers understand the complex homeownership environment, and where necessary, potential options that can help consumers avoid foreclosure.

Orlando, FL - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- November 29, 2011 – CBRE announced today the 60,000-square-foot new lease acquisition by Hilldrup United Van Lines at Cypress Park East, Building 5 in Orlando. The established moving and storage ...

WASHINGTON, DC - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a commitment to insure a mortgage loan for Knox Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Ohio. The $37.1 million loan is mad...

Ensuring that every home system is installed and maintained according to best practices pays off with lower utility bills and a more comfortable environment year-round. Attention to detail during setup prevents inefficiencies and unnecessary repairs over time, maximizing the value of every energy dollar spent.

In his opening statement at a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the National Historic Preservation Act, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Committee’s Ranking Member, emphasized the importance of protecting America’s public lands by preserving opportunities for communities to have a voice in permitting decisions.

Homeownership is not out of reach with AmeriCU Credit Union and the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s Homebuyer Dream Program (HDP), Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus), and the New Homebuyer Dream Program Wealth Builder (HDP Wealth Builder).

NFHA applauds U.S. District Court Judge Susan Illston’s decision to temporarily block the Trump administration from conducting mass layoffs during the government shutdown. NFHA strongly condemns the Administration’s decision to issue reduction-in-force (RIF) notices to more than 400 employees on Friday, according to press reports and court documents.

Last night, the Senate voted to confirm a package of 107 nominees that included Craig Trainor to be Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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