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Washington, D.C. - September 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Thursday, September 26, the Center for American Progress will host a panel of advocates, researchers, and practitioners to discuss the issues faced by LGBT homeless youth, as well as policy and practical approaches to ending LGBT youth homelessness. The panel will be preceded by introductory remarks from U.S. Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI)

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTC) priced its eighth Multifamily DUS® REMIC in 2013 totaling $1.09 billion under its Fannie Mae Guaranteed Multifamily Structures (Fannie Mae GeMS™) program on September 13, 2013.

Washington, D.C. - September 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In testimony today before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Pelican Chapter President Alvin Bargas discussed the importance of career and technical education (CTE) programs to the construction industry.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Legislation to be introduced by Senator Dawn Marie Addiego and Assemblyman Chris Brown acknowledges the sacrifices of the surviving spouses of certain 100 percent disabled Veterans by extending to them the realty transfer fee exemption

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - September 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than 1,200 households in Winston-Salem are getting an energy makeover, courtesy of Duke Energy Carolinas.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) held a hearing titled “Essential Elements of Housing Finance Reform.

WASHINGTON - September 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced an enforcement action against JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Columbus, Ohio, JPMorgan Bank and Trust Company, N.A., San Francisco, California, and Chase Bank USA, N.A., Wilmington, Delaware (collectively, the bank), for unsafe or unsound practices in connection with the bank’s non-home loan debt collection litigation practices and the bank’s non-home loan compliance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).

ATLANTA - September 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Carter, a leading real estate investment, development and advisory firm, is proud to announce that two prestigious marketing and media associations – the New Media Institute and the Web Marketing Association – have named the Carter website a Standard of Excellence winner in the real estate category. Carter received the Standard of Excellence Award from the New Media Institute and the Real Estate Standard of Excellence Award from the Web Marketing Association

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Census Bureau reported today that the Atlanta metro area's median household income and poverty rate were not statistically different from the year before, while the uninsured rate decreased

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched an online tool to provide consumers with easy access to public mortgage information collected under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). The tool enables greater transparency by helping inform people of trends in their local mortgage markets

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the availability of data on mortgage lending transactions at 7,400 U.S. financial institutions covered by the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). Covered institutions include banks, savings associations, credit unions, and mortgage companies. The HMDA data made available today cover 2012 lending activity — applications, originations, purchases and sales of loans, denials, and other actions related to applications

Daytona Beach, Fl - September 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- NASCAR and Nationwide Insurance have finalized a new agreement to extend Nationwide’s position as the official auto, home, life and business insurance partner of NASCAR through 2017. As part of the new contract, Nationwide Insurance also will become the presenting sponsor of the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award.

Washington, D.C. - September 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today announced it will host its first Industrial Users Summit, Oct. 22-23, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. The event will bring together industrial construction users and merit shop contractors to discuss common issues that affect the way projects are planned and delivered

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, has selected six young professionals to receive its coveted 2013 Developing Leaders Award. The award is given to up-and-coming professionals under the age of 35 who have distinguished themselves among their colleagues and show great promise as future industry leaders and will be presented on October 9, 2013, at Development ’13: The Annual Meeting for Commercial Real Estate in San Diego, Calif.

DENVER - September 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kelly Smith, an accomplished real estate professional, has joined the Henderson Team at Kentwood City Properties in downtown Denver as a Broker Associate. Smith brings more than 14 years of residential property management expertise and comprehensive marketing skills to the Henderson Team.

CHICAGO - September 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The fall edition of the Luxury Portfolio International® Magazine is now available online and will be on newsstands in the coming weeks in 60+ countries/regions around the globe. Produced biannually by the real estate network Luxury Portfolio International®, the publication highlights extraordinary homes from around the world and shares insights on luxury lifestyle and housing trends.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) released the following statement today about President Obama’s speech and the Administration report marking the fifth anniversary of the financial crisis:

New York, NY - September 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realestaterama have long been serving the general public and businesses alike with the latest government and real estate news. We appeal to our audience by providing an individual and tailored service. Now we are set to become even more up-to-date, relevant and informative, bringing to the table something that has, for a long time, been much desired. We believe that our new partnership can pave the way for future productivity, efficiency and positivity. We are proud to announce

ELLICOTT CITY, MD - September 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Howard County Housing will host its 2nd annual “Housing Matters” Mini-Fair on Saturday, September 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Howard County Public School Conference Center at the Ascend One Building, 8930 Stanford Boulevard in Columbia.

San Francisco, CA - September 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Zephyr Real Estate has announced the launch of its updated brand. From website to signage, from letterhead to logo, Zephyr Real Estate is proud to present its new look to San Francisco