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Top Lenders Forecast Housing Market Gains Despite New Ability-to-Repay Rules

SAN FRANCISCO - November 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a rare gathering of CEOs and senior executives from the biggest names in mortgage lending, Realtors® were told to expect market growth in 2014 and to prepare their buyers for transactions with heavy documentation requirements

Obama Administration Releases October Housing Scorecard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the October edition of the Obama Administration's Housing Scorecard – a comprehensive report on the nation's housing market. The latest data show important progress across many key indicators—as home prices, purchases of new homes, and sales of existing homes continue to show strong annual gains—although officials caution that the overall recovery remains fragile. The full Housing Scorecard is available online at www.hud.gov/scorecard.

Legislature Approves Housing Bond Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This week, the House and Senate enacted the $1.4 billion housing bond bill. The bill, which is now before Governor Patrick for his signature, is the largest housing bond bill ever passed and is critical to ensuring that the state has the resources over the next five years to provide additional affordable housing opportunities for families, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

NAI Capital Represents Seller in $4.6 Mil Big Box Sale in San Bernardino

SAN BERNARDINO, CA - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Marc Piron, Senior Vice President with NAI Capital’s Riverside office and Lidia Talavera, Vice President with the Ontario office, represented the Seller, Jara Holdings Second, LLC, in the sale of a 35,640 sq. ft. office property located at 1094 South E Street in San Bernardino, CA to the Buyer, MTK SoCal Investments, LLC. The value of the sales transaction was $4.6 million.

CFPB Launches Tool to Help Consumers Find Housing Counselor

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched a tool to help consumers find local housing counseling agencies to answer their questions or address their concerns. The Bureau is releasing the tool in advance of the January 2014 effective dates for its mortgage rules. The Bureau also published guidance for lenders on how to provide mortgage applicants with a list of local homeownership counseling organizations

State Honored with National Award for Workforce Housing Initiatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Housing and Economic Development Secretary Greg Bialecki accepted a national award from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) on November 6 recognizing the Commonwealth’s leadership in pursuing a strategy to increase the supply of housing needed, and in the places needed, for its workforce. This award not only recognizes the Patrick Administration’s efforts to stimulate multi-family housing but also the work of the Legislature and the Commonwealth’s quasi-public agencies which support housing: MassHousing, MassDevelopment, the Massachusetts Housing Partnership, the Community Development Economic Assistance Corporation and the Massachusetts Housing Investment Corporation.

2013 NCHV Veterans Access to Housing Summit

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Nov. 20-21, the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV), in partnership with The Home Depot Foundation and Citi Salutes, is hosting the third annual Veterans Access to Housing Summit in Chicago, IL.

CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYERS ADD 11,000 JOBS IN OCTOBER AS SECTOR’S EMPLOYMENT HITS 50-MONTH HIGH FOLLOWING...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment hit a 50-month high as employers added 11,000 jobs in October, the fifth consecutive month of sector job gains, and the industry unemployment rate fell to 9 percent, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said that the new employment figures indicate there was little nationwide short-term impact from the federal government shutdown and cautioned that skilled worker shortages are likely to grow as the industry continues to expand.

CBRE COMPLETES SALE OF GROCERY-ANCHORED RETAIL CENTER IN DESTIN, FLORIDA

Jacksonville, FL - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- CBRE’s Capital Markets Group arranged the sale of Plantation Commons, a 121,402-square-foot Class A retail center located at 4495 Commons Drive West, Destin, Florida. Continental Realty Corporation of Baltimore, MD acquired the property for $13.325 million, or $109.76 per square foot. The property was 70.2% occupied at the time of sale. CBRE Senior Vice President Casey Rosen and Senior Vice President Cliff Taylor represented the seller.

CFPB Takes Action Against Castle & Cooke For Steering Consumers Into Costlier Mortgages

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced a proposed consent order in its enforcement action against Castle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC, for allegedly steering consumers into costlier mortgages. The Bureau has asked a federal district court to approve a consent order that would provide more than $9 million in restitution for consumers and obtain $4 million in civil money penalties against Castle & Cooke and two of its officers for allegedly paying loan officers illegal bonuses.

Nearly 60,000 Global LEED Green Building Projects Span 10.6 Billion Square Feet: New Report...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its second installment of the LEED in Motion report series: Places and Policies. The report states that there are nearly 60,000 LEED green building projects across the globe, spanning 10.6 billion square feet. Notably, Canada, India, China, the United Arab Emirates and Brazil lead the way for countries with the highest number of projects outside the U.S.

FACT SHEET: Modernizing and Investing in America’s Ports and Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On November 8th, President Obama will speak from the Port of New Orleans, one of the nation’s largest ports, where he will reiterate his call to invest in rebuilding America’s infrastructure, including strategic ports along the Mississippi River such as the Port of New Orleans, which support U.S. commerce and trade.

CAI Applauds Proposed Mortgage Financing Rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) --Community Associations Institute (CAI) is expressing support for proposed federal rules that accomplish two important CAI goals: helping more homebuyers obtain safe mortgage financing and stimulating a housing market that has struggled since home prices began falling in late 2006. Both will provide more stability to community associations across the country.

Realtors® Rise to New Heights to Tackle Real Estate Issues

SAN FRANCISCO - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Home prices are rising and foreclosures and short sales are falling, all signs that housing markets are on their way to recovery. However, uncertainties and market challenges remain for the nation’s residential and commercial real estate markets, and Realtors® are committed to addressing those challenges as they gather Nov. 8-11 in San Francisco for the

NAR Launches Priority Registration List for New .Realtor Top-Level Domain

SAN FRANCISCO - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the 2013 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in San Francisco today, the National Association of Realtors® launched a member awareness campaign and priority registration for the .Realtor top-level domain, as an alternative to the familiar and commonly used .com or .org domains.

JOHNSON STATEMENT ON THE NEED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS

WASHINGTON - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) held a hearing titled “Housing Finance Reform: Essential Elements to Provide Affordable Options for Housing.”

Realtors® Celebrate 100 Years of Professionalism in Real Estate

SAN FRANCISCO - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This year the National Association of Realtors® celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Realtors® Code of Ethics. The code spells out the professional responsibilities and expectations of NAR's 1 million Realtor® members to their clients, customers, fellow Realtors® and the general public.

A New Generation of Apartment Amenities: Car and Bike Sharing, Community Farms, and More

TYSONS, VA - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to Rohit Anand, AIA, NCARB and managing principal in the Tyson, Va. office of the award-winning national firm, KTGY Group, Inc., Architecture + Planning, from car and bike sharing services, to community kitchens and farms, the list of amenities that residents most desire has changed. "Understanding the wants and needs of your primary target market is critical to success. Going the extra mile to provide amenities that are unique to the marketplace will give you a real marketing advantage in the process," said Anand

iHomefinder Announces New WordPress IDX Client Donna Clement

Berkeley, CA - November 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- iHomefinder is pleased to announce that Donna Clement of the Clement Home Team has become a new WordPress IDX client. Donna represents buyers looking for pre-owned and new homes. She believes that buying and selling real estate is about meeting her clients' needs. Her real estate practice is focused on serving the North and North Central San Antonio, Comal County, Bulverde and Spring Branch areas. Donna’s commitment to meeting and exceeding client expectations led her to select WordPress IDX from iHomefinder.

#2 Latest Government and Public Real Estate News

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- I’ve been asked a lot lately about the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act which is due to expire December 31, 2013. This act provides homeowners with cancellation of debt, huge tax relief.

U.S. National


Senator Mike Rounds

Rounds, Smith Reintroduce Bipartisan Rural Housing Legislation

National
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today reintroduced their bipartisan legislation to improve federal rural housing programs and strengthen the supply of affordable

5 Integration Issues You Can Eliminate With Smart First Installs

National
In building and renovation, even the best ideas can stall when systems don’t line up. Power outlets end up in the wrong spot, HVAC blocks electrical runs, or network cables get rerouted last minute. These kinds of integration issues add stress, waste time, and frustrate teams trying to hit deadlines.

Carey Votes to Send Republican Reconciliation Bill to President Trump’s Desk

National
U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means and Budget Committees, voted to pass the budget reconciliation bill, legislation that will deliver historic tax relief to workers, families, seniors, small businesses, and farmers.

FFIEC Publishes 2024 Data on Mortgage Lending

National
The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) recently published data on 2024 mortgage lending transactions reported under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) by 4,908 U.S. financial institutions. The Snapshot National Loan-Level Dataset released contains the national HMDA datasets as of May 19, 2025.
MBA

MISMO Updates Fee Naming Guide

National
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today announced that it has added more than 40 new standardized fee names and definitions to its Fee Naming Guide. The additions to the Guide are intended to further
DOE

Energy Department Expands Commitment to Collaboration with Norway on Water Power Research and Development

National
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today extended a commitment to collaboration in water power research and
NAHB

NAHB Awards Program Now Accepting Applications

National
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced that its awards program is now open. The NAHB Awards Program highlights the best and brightest in the residential construction
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur

Kaptur Defends Ohio’s Working Families, Seniors, Veterans, Votes No On “One Big Bonanza for...

National
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) voted against H.R. 1, citing its severe impact on working families, seniors, veterans,
WSSC

WSSC Water Extends Temporary Water Bill Assistance Program with Enhanced Customer Benefits Including: PAY...

National
The popular Get Current temporary water bill assistance program has been extended and enhanced. Unanimously approved by the
NAR

NAR Secures Major Wins for Real Estate in Landmark Tax Reform Bill

National
The National Association of REALTORS® applauds the U.S. House of Representatives on final passage of the sweeping tax reform legislation that delivers significant victories for homeowners,
How Glass Garage Doors Change the Appearance of Your Home

Transparent Advantage: How Glass Garage Doors Change the Appearance of Your Home

National
Trends in home design often arrive quietly. A slight shift in materials, a subtle rethinking of the familiar, and suddenly something as utilitarian as a garage door transforms into a
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur

Kaptur, Murray Blast Energy Department’s Decision to Steer Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Away...

National
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water
Natural Resources

Promoting New Technologies to Fix Our Forests

National
The Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing examining new and existing technologies that could improve forest management. The need to leverage such technologies to combat and prevent future wildfires was supported through
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in May 2025

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 May 2025

Skip Tracing Explained: A Key Tool for Real Estate Wholesalers

National
Real estate wholesalers compete for speed. The best deals disappear fast. Wholesalers race to connect with motivated sellers before anyone else. But sellers who ignore mail or avoid attention require more than a drive-by or a stack of postcards. Wholesalers need better tools. They need better data. That’s where skip tracing makes the difference.
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin

Durbin Files Amendments To Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill To Protect Rural Hospitals And Medical Research

National
Ahead of an upcoming vote-a-rama, where Senate Democrats will expose the truth about Republicans’ harmful scheme to cut health

CIH welcomes government’s five point plan for social and affordable housing renewal

National
The establishment of a new Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which will succeed the current Affordable Homes Programme and prioritises the building of 60 per cent of homes for social rent. This programme will be the main way that the £39 billion announced for building of new social housing at the Spending Review will be delivered.

Hampton River Restoration Project Achieves Major Milestone with Deployment of Innovative Natrx Basalt Oyster...

National
The "Roots to Reef" initiative spearheaded by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) in the Hampton River reached a critical new milestone this week in its mission to bolster the city's climate resilience.
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur

Kaptur Applauds Over $1.4 Million in Federal Awards For Four Local Northwest Ohio Regional...

National
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced four federal aviation awards totaling $1,433,909 to support critical
FHFA

FHFA House Price Index® Down 0.4 Percent in April; Up 3.0 Percent from Last...

National
U.S. house prices fell 0.4 percent in April, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 3.0 percent from April

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.
Starbucks_Fresno

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
ABC National

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

Popular


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...

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.
Merri Jo Cowen - headshot

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

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Senator Mike Rounds

Rounds, Smith Reintroduce Bipartisan Rural Housing Legislation

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today reintroduced their bipartisan legislation to improve federal rural housing programs and strengthen the supply of affordable