Property, Rentals, Transactions
NAR Calls for Affordable, Comprehensive, Proactive Disaster Insurance Policy
March 11, 2010 Posted by NAR
Washington, DC - March 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. policy toward natural catastrophe risk is largely reactive and a comprehensive, forward-looking national natural disaster policy is needed, the National Association of Realtors® said in testimony to two House panels today.
RE-INSIDER UNCOVERS FREDDIE MAC SUPPORTING OFF-SHORING OF AMERICAN JOBS
March 8, 2010 Posted by Serena Ehrlich
Los Angeles, CA - March 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — RE-INSIDER.com, the site dedicated to tracking abuses in the California real estate industry, has determined that new activities by tax-payer supported, Freddie Mac, are not aligned with President Obama’s current US jobs program as declared in his January 2010 State of the Union Address, to help keep the American worker employed
EastGroup Properties Announces Presentation at Citi 2010 Global Property CEO Conference
February 25, 2010 Posted by RealEstateRama
Jackson, MS - February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — EastGroup Properties (NYSE-EGP) announced today that it is scheduled to present at the Citi 2010 Global Property CEO Conference. EastGroup’s presentation is scheduled for Monday, March 1, 2010 at 7:45 a.m., EST. The presentation will be broadcast live and is accessible by dialing (877) 211-0500 (passcode 4216413).
MacArthur Awards $6 Million to Support Research on How Housing Matters to Children, Families, and Communities; Competition Seeks New Research Proposals
February 24, 2010 Posted by MacArthur Foundation
February 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced today competitive research grants totaling nearly $6 million to 13 institutions to explore how housing matters to children, families, and communities. The grants will be used to produce a base of empirical evidence to show how housing affects children’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development and how housing choices shape the economic, physical, and emotional well-being of adults.
No Meaningful Recovery in Commercial Real Estate Before 2011
February 23, 2010 Posted by NAR
Washington, DC - February 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Although the economy has been growing lately, fallout from the recent recession continued to negatively impact commercial real estate sectors in the fourth quarter, but there is hope for some improvement next year, according to the National Association of Realtors
Statement from NLIHC President Sheila Crowley on President Obama’s New Foreclosure Rescue Program
February 22, 2010 Posted by NLIHC
February 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — President Obama announced a plan to provide five states hit hardest by the continuing housing crisis with funds to assist distressed homeowners. Nevada, Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan will share $1.5 billion based on a formula to be created by the Treasury Department. According to the White House announcement, the funds would be able to be used for a variety of activities, including assisting homeowners who have lost their jobs with their mortgage payment, and assisting homeowners in refinancing underwater mortgages.
MERIT Property Management Raised More than $182,000 in 2009 United Way Philanthropic Campaign
February 19, 2010 Posted by MERIT
Aliso Viejo, CA - February 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — MERIT Property Management, a leading provider of professional community association and rental management services, announced today that it raised more than $182,000 during its 2009 United Way campaign. All of MERIT’s eleven regional offices participated and donated contributions. Pledges were distributed to each region’s local United Way chapter.
NAR’s HouseLogic: The Logical Source for Today’s Homeowners
February 16, 2010 Posted by NAR
Washington, DC - February 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today the National Association of Realtors® launched HouseLogic, a new, comprehensive consumer Web site about all aspects of homeownership. HouseLogic helps homeowners make smart decisions and take responsible actions to maintain, protect and increase the value of their homes.
RE/MAX Urges Lenders to Release Properties
February 11, 2010 Posted by RE/MAX
Denver, CO, - February 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Dave Liniger, RE/MAX International Chairman and Co-Founder, urged government and economic leaders to push lenders to release foreclosures to help speed the housing recovery. Liniger made his comments as a featured speaker at the Five Star Government Forum in Washington D.C. The Forum brought government and industry leaders together to share ideas for building stability in the nation’s housing market.
Froehlich leads efforts to expand brand as assistant vice president of marketing
February 11, 2010 Posted by RealEstateRama
NORFOLK, VA - February 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — For Rent Media SolutionsTM, a leading apartment resource for searching apartments nationwide, and a division of Dominion Enterprises, announces the promotion of Wendy Froehlich to assistant vice president of marketing
