WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- B. Reading of the Minutes of Commissioners’ Meeting dated September 13, 2012; October 15, 2012; November 1, 2012; November 8, 2012; and December 20, 2012 and amended February 22, 2012 minutes

NEW YORK, NY - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the creation of an initiative to assist homeowners who are struggling to maintain and repair their homes in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. In resp...

Washington, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged five former real estate executives who defrauded investors into believing they were funding the development of five-star destination resorts ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Applications are currently being accepted for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) 2013 Executive Energy Leadership Academy. NREL’s Executive Energy Leadership Academy, also known as Energy Execs, is a leadership program for non-technical decision-makers throughout the country to learn about renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, analytical tools and financing. Leaders in government, communities, non-profits and the private sector are eligible

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Chris Koster today said that Missourians who received mortgage relief, including principal reduction and short sales, for their primary residence may be able to consider the val...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today noted that the Michigan Department of Treasury is now processing Michigan Home Heating Credits (HHC) for the 2012 tax year. The credit assists...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs' (LARA) Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) today announced it will be replacing its existing PermitsPlus client-server technology with...

ANCHORAGE - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced today that an Anchorage man was sentenced in federal court in Anchorage for 12 counts of false statements to a credit union.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing’s Board of Directors recently approved a $750,000 loan so a residential building in Concord can be renovated to provide housing for people with disabilities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Looking ahead, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has committed to an aggressive regulatory agenda and is poised to take action in all program areas—taking up issues like stormwater runoff, fly ash reuse, and the disturbance of lead paint in buildings. The rulemaking pipeline is full, and the construction and real estate industries are positioned to feel the brunt over the next four years.

CHICAGO, IL - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today cautioned homeowners and potential homebuyers that bad neighbors can significantly reduce nearby property values.

PITTSBURGH - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- After deliberating for three hours, a federal jury of five men and seven women found Lewis Whoolery guilty of wire fraud conspiracy, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On January 28, 2013, the NJ State Supreme Court heard argument about whether or not Governor Christie could legally disband the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). The New York Times published...

Fairfax, VA - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Americans for Limited Government President Bill Wilson today issued the following statement in response to the latest report by the Bureau of Economic Analysis showing the economy shrank at an annualized rate of 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012:

New York, NY - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City’s Roasting Plant, a coffeehouse known for its innovative in-store roasting technology and wide selection of coffees brewed by the cup, announced it will open the doors of its first downtown Detroit store on Thursday, January 31. The unique coffee shop is located on the ground floor of the First National Building at 660 Woodward Avenue, steps from Campus Martius Park

WASHINGTON, DC - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to help Tribal communities across the country enhance their energy security and build a sustainable energy future, the Energy Department today announced the second round of the Strategic Technical Assistance Response Team (START) Program, which provides federally recognized Tribal governments with technical assistance to accelerate clean energy project deployment.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than half (52 percent) of foreign-born householders owned their homes in 2011. In contrast, about two-thirds (67 percent) of native-born householders owned their homes.

Reston, Virginia, January - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. today announced that a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit twice ruled this week in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) and other defendants, affirming lower court decisions that rejected Minnesota-based attorney William B. Butler’s arguments regarding the defendants’ right to foreclose

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications decreased 8.1 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 25, 2013. The results include an adjustment to account for the Martin Luther King holiday.

BOSTON, MA - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A New York man was sentenced today in connection with a scheme to defraud a Massachusetts man of his Hyannis waterfront property.

A home is one of the best things you can have. It gives everyone a feeling of warmth, comfort, and security. You are able to relax and unwind knowing that it is something just for you. There are many ways for you to acquire a home. You can buy a home and renovate it, by an already finished home, or you can build one yourself.

There is nothing as thriving as the real estate market industry. More real estate markets arising worldwide is the reason behind the intense competition experienced in terms of growth.  If you want to invest in the real estate, now would be a better time to start planning.  The proper investment ensures long-term growth and stable residual earnings from a property.

There are two kinds of pool cleaners if you are basing them off the shows that you see on tv. Either they are these really handsome young guys with six pack abs who wows everyone by the pool side or the beat up guy on a dirty car who cannot land a decent job even if he wanted to. While these assumptions do break our hearts sometimes when we are called to action, these are in no way accurate.

Buying a home can be done by hunting existing constructed houses, choosing a newly constructed home, or work with a trusted custom home builder. Among these methods, custom home building is the most ideal since it can bring the home you dream into reality.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Socorro Field Office is seeking public comment on the Resource Management Plan (RMP) amendment to establish disposal criteria for a 2.72 acre parcel of public land for the expansion of the San Jose Cemetery located 5 miles south of Socorro in Luis Lopez, N.M. The BLM is also seeking public comment on the conveyance of those lands

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

South Carolina REALTOR® (SCR) member, past president and Realtor® at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Columbia, was named the association’s 2019 REALTOR® of the Year at its annual conference at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston on September 11, 2019.

GCAAR is pleased to present its market information through a partnership with ShowingTime RealEstate Business Intelligence (RBI). Look to GCAAR as your source for comprehensive market data on the Washington, DC metro area market.

If you're in California, you need to visit Riverside. Here's why. The largest city in the area of California known as the 'Inland Empire,' Riverside is a popular destination for people looking to escape the big city life of Los Angeles. Some sixty miles east, Riverside features beautiful architecture, a vibrant downtown area, and stunning views from its many mountain hikes

FEMA has approved $2,202,339 for the State of Florida to help Lake County defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program. FEMA funds will reimburse the county for the collection, reduction, disposal and site management of debris within Lake County between Sept. 18

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