Technology
Gables Residential Launches First Mobile-Friendly Apartment Website with Instant Pre-Qualification and Video Capabilities
March 19, 2010 Posted by RealEstateRama
Apartment Hunters Using Mobile Devices Can Now Watch Video Tours, View Availability and Reserve Specific Apartments at Gables Communities. Atlanta, GA - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Gables Residential recently launched their mobile website that gives apartment hunters access to community information presented in a mobile-friendly format. Prospective renters can easily locate a community and see all desired information including photos, videos, floor plans, current pricing and available apartments. The mobile version of the website also provides the renter with the same leasing capabilities of the desktop version including the ability to pre-qualify and reserve a specific apartment instantly from their smartphone.”Gables recognizes the extraordinary growth of the mobile web and our customers’ desire to conduct many aspects of their lives on their smartphones, including finding and renting an apartment,” said Executive Vice President, COO of Gables, Susan Ansel. “Providing a mobile specific experience for Gables’ communities continues our commitment of taking care of the way people live.”
EPA Recognizes Leaders in Energy Efficiency: Winners save energy and money through Energy Star program
March 18, 2010 Posted by EPA
WASHINGTON, DC - March 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring a select group of manufacturers, retailers, public schools, hospitals, real estate companies, home builders and other organizations as 2010 Energy Star award winners. These organizations are being recognized for their long-term commitment to fighting climate change through greater energy efficiency. Sears Holdings Corporation, PepsiCo, JC Penney, Food Lion, Whirlpool and Ford Motor Company are among the 110 award winners chosen from more than 17,000 partners in the Energy Star program.
The ForRent.com mobile site increases reach to potential renters by 53 percent in February
March 18, 2010 Posted by RealEstateRama
NORFOLK, VA - March 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — In February, the ForRent.com mobile Web site saw a 53 percent increase in unique visitor traffic compared to the previous month. This significant increase in unique visitor traffic jumps even higher to 380 percent when comparing year over year data.
ICBA Mortgage is Developing a New Fulfillment Platform
March 17, 2010 Posted by ICBA
Washington, D.C. - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — ICBA Mortgage is developing a new mortgage fulfillment platform that will serve the needs of ICBA Member Banks.
Jones Lang LaSalle Appoints Industry-Leading Trio to Lead Americas Real Estate Investment Banking Platform
March 17, 2010 Posted by RealEstateRama
Tom Melody, Tom Fish and Mike Melody hired to assume executive leadership roles for Americas Capital Markets. MIPIM, Cannes, 17th March, 2010 — Jones Lang LaSalle today announced the firm has bolstered its global capital markets platform with the hiring of three long-standing industry experts to lead its Americas Real Estate Investment Banking (REIB) business and assume executive leadership roles for the firm’s Americas Capital Markets business. Thomas O. Fish, Michael J. Melody and Thomas J. Melody will steer the firm’s Americas REIB business as Executive Managing Directors. The trio will partner with Americas Capital Markets President Jay Koster and the Capital Markets leadership team to help drive the expansion of the firm’s overall Americas Capital Markets business.
Register Today for MBA’s 2010 National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo
March 17, 2010 Posted by MBA
WASHINGTON D.C. - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — WHAT: Register today! MBA’s 2010 National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference & Expo will offer new and innovative technology solutions for the challenges facing the mortgage industry. Join industry technology professionals and learn about the most recent developments in:
FEDERAL AGENCIES LAUNCH WEBSITE TO HIGHLIGHT U.S. PARTICIPATION IN THE WORLD URBAN FORUM
March 11, 2010 Posted by HUD
WASHINGTON, DC - March 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Four federal agencies are launching a new website today to highlight the increased role the U.S. is playing in addressing 21st century urbanization, housing and sustainability issues facing the nations of the world. The White House Office of Urban Affairs, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched the interagency website featuring World Urban Forum (WUF) roundtable discussions, web chats, presentation
NAR and DocuSign Unveil Exclusive Realtor Electronic Signature Edition
March 9, 2010 Posted by NAR
Washington, DC - March 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Realtors® announced today the release of the DocuSign REALTOR® Edition, an exclusive online eSignature service designed specifically for Realtors®. NAR and DocuSign formed a business alliance late last year through the REALTOR Benefits® Program.
Alliance to Save Energy Supports Obama’s Call for ‘Clean Energy Jobs’ to Unleash Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency
March 8, 2010 Posted by ASE
Washington, D.C. - March 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The Alliance to Save Energy today seconded President Obama’s call for creation of homegrown “clean energy jobs” to produce products that will help consumers lower their home energy bills while protecting the environment. The Alliance said federal support for such jobs would also help ensure America’s place as a global manufacturing leader in the 21st century.
Countdown To Buy Enters Into New Pilot Program To Offer Foreclosed Properties Through Efficient and Transparent Online Marketplace
March 3, 2010 Posted by Countdown To Buy
Foreclosed properties in Dallas to be listed for sale the first week of March 2010. BETHEL, CT - March 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Countdown To Buy, a next generation online real estate marketplace that offers a fair and effective way to buy and sell properties, announced today that it has entered into a new pilot program with a leading banking institution to offer a sampling of foreclosed properties in Texas.
