TRENTON, N.J. - July 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As homeowners across New Jersey begin to rebuild after Sandy, specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are advising survivors to rebuild safer and stronger so homes and buildings in th...

NEW ORLEANS, LA - July 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- 365 Connect, the New Orleans-based, award-winning online technology platform provider for the multifamily housing industry, announced today that Proxus Management, a unique third-party fee management firm based in Lexington, KY, has selected 365 Connect to provide its online marketing, leasing and resident services platform across its managed portfolio. Proxus Management’s selection amplifies 365 Connect’s role as the leader in creating leading edge, web-based technology platforms for the multifamily industry.

TYSONS, VA - July 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Award-winning national firm KTGY Group, Inc., Architecture + Planning, is pleased to announce the recent opening of the KTGY-designed models at Potomac Crest in Woodbridge, Va. Built by Mid-Atlantic-based new homes developer Basheer & Edgemoore, Potomac Crest is a collection of 76 new townhome-style condominiums with 3 finished levels located within walking distance from Historic Occoquan’s charming downtown district and river, and near transit, which conveniently connects residents to major employers in the Virginia and Washington DC metro areas.

Berkeley, CA - July 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- iHomefinder is pleased to announce new client Hala Adra of Long and Foster Real Estate. Hala brings a business-minded, creative approach to her real estate practice. She is always looking for new ways to make a difference in her clients’ lives. She works with clients in the Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC real estate markets. Hala specializes in the areas of Arlington, Falls Church, McLean, Vienna, Dunn Loring, Fairfax, Reston, Great Falls, NW quadrant of Washington DC, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Cabin John, Potomac and Rockville. With iHomefinder's WordPress IDX on her website, Hala is providing her clients with exceptional home search resources.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF), an independent national nonprofit dedicated to helping distressed homeowners navigate financial challenges and avoid mortgage foreclosure through its HOPE™ Hotline at 888-995-HOPE™, announced today that the Bank of America Charitable Foundation awarded the organization a $250,000 grant.

LOS ANGELES, CA - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- California home sales pulled back in June as home prices continued to climb, with most regions posting healthy double-digit year-over-year gains and the statewide median price maintaining above the ...

Washington, DC - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Kay Hagan is introducing bipartisan legislation with eight of her Senate Banking Committee colleagues to modernize and reform the country's broken housing finance system. The Housing Fin...

Harrisburg - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pennsylvanians who open their mailboxes and find a letter from the State Treasury in coming weeks may have unclaimed property waiting for them, Treasurer Rob McCord announced today as his department issu...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In accordance with the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, HUD published a Notice in the July 12, 2013, Federal Register identifying Federal buildings and other real property HUD has reviewed for suitability for use to assist the homeless. The properties were reviewed using information provided to HUD by Federal landholding agencies or by GSA regarding their inventories of excess or surplus property. The list includes buildings and properties in Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, and Washington

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On July 11, Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, released a mortgage finance proposal that stands in sharp contrast to the bipartisan Corker-Warner proposal introduced last month in the Senate. This bill takes a much more partisan approach by focusing on private-label mortgage-backed securities while eliminating or ignoring critical pieces of housing finance that are essential to American families' access to affordable mortgages and rental housing. The National Housing Conference supports a bipartisan approach to mortgage finance reform and opposes many of the provisions of the House bill, as well as the rhetoric surrounding it.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose six points to 57 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for July, released today. This is the index’s third consecutive monthly gain and its strongest reading since January of 2006

WASHINGTON D.C. - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Billy Long (MO-7) and U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (MO-8) today announced the House Natural Resources Committee will conduct a field hearing in West Plains, Missouri, on Monday, July 29th, to lea...

Denver, CO - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing the Great Falls Development Authority (GFDA) with $300,000 in supplemental funding to expand local efforts to assess, cleanup and redevelop properties throughout the community of Great Falls, Mont. Today’s announcement is part of nearly $15 million in supplemental Brownfields Revolving Loan Funding (RLF) EPA is providing to more than 41 communities across the nation to help clean up contaminated properties. These projects will create jobs while protecting people’s health and the environment.

Atlanta, Georgia - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On July 15, 2013, an Order to Cease and Desist issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) to Senior Reverse Mortgage Advisors, LLC dba reverserewards.com dba reversemortgagechoice.com, located at 2632 W 237th Street, Suite 201 Torrance, California 90505, became final

Washington, D.C. - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Sires along with Congressman Donald Payne Jr. and (D-NJ) and Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) have announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will award a $2 million Su...

Trenton, NJ - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Christie Administration today announced that Sandy-impacted homeowners have until August 1, 2013 to apply for the Homeowner Resettlement and Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation ...

New York, N.Y. - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing a total of $1,465,000 to Nassau and Niagara counties and the city of Ogdensburg to clean up abandoned and contaminated properties. The funding is...

EUGENE, OR - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. brings its time-saving and easy-to-navigate search tools to Simone Koga with Paragon Real Estate Group website in San Francisco, California, enabling her to provide her clients with the most un...

EUGENE, OR - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. eagerly announces today the addition of the custom IDX Broker search tool application to the website of Wendy Rulnick Hinzman with Rulnick Realty Inc. in Miramar Beach, Florida. Cross has chose...

EUGENE, OR - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The IDX, Inc. team is excited to welcome today, their newest client addition of Corali Realty’s very own Cornell and Alice Monroe in Kingwood, Texas. The Monroe’s have incorporated a custom IDX solut...

April 15, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer announced new action to lower taxes and make life more affordable for Jersey families, small businesses, and communities. According to the Tax Foundation, New Jersey has an effective state and local tax rate of more than thirteen percent — the sixth highest in the nation. In Bergen County, the median annual property tax bill is $15,000.

For this week’s “Tuesday’s Tips,” the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is sharing tips to help New Yorkers identify and avoid rental scams. Rental scams are executed in a variety of different ways, but the goal is the same: bilk potential tenants out of as much money as possible or steal their personal information.

Asphalt production is a critical aspect of our built environment. It's the material we use to pave roads, construct driveways, lay airport runways, and create pathways in public parks. Manufacturing asphalt involves heating and combining aggregates, like sand or gravel, with binders, such as bitumen, to create a versatile and durable construction material.

The latest trends in bathroom remodeling showcase a deliberate blend of beauty and practicality. Homeowners are seeking spaces that cater to essential functions and provide a comfort level that befits the modern lifestyle. Spaces are designed to be zones of relaxation - a place to unwind after a long day or to energize and prepare for the day ahead

In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month this April, NJCDC’s Paterson Youth Council is hosting a Financial Literacy Day event at John F. Kennedy High School this Tuesday. Paterson Youth Council members will be joined by volunteers from local financial institutions to teach JFK students about different financial literacy topics.

On Saturday, April 13, more than 25,000 individuals flocked to events nationwide, marking the National Building Black Wealth Day as designated by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). In over 100 cities, seminars and one-on-one sessions delved into a wide range of topics, from homeownership and property investment to business startups and other wealth-building opportunities.

Discover the allure of estate lots and how they provide the perfect canvas for tailoring your dream home in a tranquil setting. Explore the benefits of owning an estate lot and learn how you can create your own slice of paradise amidst serene surroundings.

Investing in real estate is a smart way to grow your money, but it's not just about buying property and hoping for the best. Effective property management is key to maximizing your returns and ensuring your investment pays off. 

Spring brings fresh opportunities for property owners to attract seasonal and year-round tenants. This period is crucial for making your rental stand out in a crowded market. But how do you ensure your property catches the eye of potential renters?

On Earth Day 1993, I delivered the first major speech of my life. It was in New York City’s Bryant Park, kicking off a nationwide tour to rally opposition to the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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