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WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This morning Woodstock Institute released a report showing that completed foreclosures in the Chicago area increased nearly 75 percent in 2012, the largest single-year increase since the foreclosure crisis began.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The conference was hosted by John Brian Losh, Chairman/Publisher of LuxuryRealEstate.com (Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate) in partnership with Rimontgó Immobilaria. Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate is a membership-driven worldwide luxury brokerage assemblage. The network includes the most prominent global luxury brokers and meets three times each year, nationally and internationally, to discuss current real estate trends.

CHICAGO, IL - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pierce & Associates recently provided a $100,000 charitable donation to further the goals of Mercy Housing Lakefront’s ten-year Moving Forward Together campaign. With this new gift, Denis Pierce, Pierce & Associates, and the Pierce Family Foundation have contributed almost $1.4 million over three years to address the regional housing and foreclosure crisis.

Phoenix, AZ - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- GPE Commercial Advisors, a local industry cornerstone and leading third-party commercial real estate firm have...

Washington, DC - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, in reaction to this morning’s House Financial Services Committee hearing, “Examining the Proper Role of the Federal Housing Administration in our Mortgage Insurance Market”, NCRC President and CEO John Taylor made the following statement:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Vincent Gray promised in his address at the “Housing for All” rally to reveal more information about his plan to support affordable housing across the Continuum of Housing. While housing advocates approached the promise with a bit of skepticism, it appears Gray will follow through with significant dollars. In a full house gathered at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, a standing ovation ensued following Gray’s announcement of a one-time $100 million dollar investment directed to affordable housing for the creation and preservation of 10,000 units.

Washington, DC - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rebuilding Together, a Safe and Healthy Housing organization that believes Community Starts at Home, is teaming up with Lowe’s through its Community Partners program to provide free critical home repairs to four low-income homeowners and to support the Friendly House in the Central City neighborhood of Phoenix on February 20 and 21.

WASHINGTON, DC - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing on the proper role of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) in the nation's mortgage insurance market. Today's hearing is the first in a series of hearings the committee plans on the FHA.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The best housing markets in 2013 have been named by Money Journal , which provides expert financial insight on stocks, bonds, real estate and all sorts of investments.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today unveiled its new political advocacy action software application (app), ABC Action, which allows users to send letters directly to the offices of federal officials in Washington, D.C. on a mobile device.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Crescent Resources has selected Little, a diversified architectural consulting firm, to begin design and master planning for a signature property that Crescent has assembled at South Tryon and East Stonewall streets in Uptown Charlotte. Little has been asked to review a full range of options for the strategic location, which predominantly will feature office space but also may include a mix of uses including hospitality, retail and multi-family.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yesterday, an article was posted on Greater Greater Washington addressing Inclusionary Zoning policy, specifically as it pertains to ownership units (which have permanent resale and rental restrictions) and similarities with current Affordable Dwelling Units (ADU) in DC.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hill & Co. Real Estate announced today that Broker Associate Paula Pagano will be participating in next week’s 2013 Go Red Strut. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 12, at the Green Room at the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jennifer Norminton of Surterre Properties® recently facilitated the sale of an impressive Spanish estate in the upscale enclave of Cotton Point in San Clemente. She introduced the buying party to the home located at 4105 Calle Isabella in the highest recorded sale in San Clemente for 2012.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The "Castle in The Woods" is located on the most private & prestigious street in the Barton Creek neighborhood of Austin. The home was listed for $10,900,00. Situated on five lots, this estate overlooks the #6 green, and is truly one of Austin's finest residences. A masterpiece of architecture, workmanship and exquisite finishes, the castle includes a resort pool, multiple outdoor living areas, motor court, separate carriage house, guest quarters, wine room, catering kitchen, gym, elevator, and seven fireplaces. Barton Creek is a premiere country club community with excellent schools.

BOCA RATON, FL - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The deadline is fast approaching for the National Association of Real Estate Editors' 63rd Annual NAREE Journalism Competition for real estate and home and design writers and editors.The entry deadline is March 1, 2013, for work published or aired in 2012.

Denver, CO - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Fuller Sotheby’s International Realty, a leader in the sale and purchase of luxury residences throughout Colorado, is pleased to welcome Andrew Wasson and Barb Riley to the company as a broker associates. Andrew has more than eight years of experience, with an extensive portfolio of sales and purchases and Barb has more than 35 years of experience in the real estate industry, including vast knowledge as a homebuilder, broker, author, teacher and certified mentor.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced that it is seeking additional input from the public regarding the federal government’s use of third party green building certification systems. GSA published a notice in the Federal Register seeking public comments for the next 60 days on how the federal government can best use certification systems to measure the design and performance of the federal government’s construction and major modernization projects. Every five years, GSA is required to evaluate green building certification systems for the government’s use, and this review has been and will continue to be open to an extensive public process.

Greensboro, NC - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- United Way of Greater Greensboro (UWGG) announces the availability of the Facilitated Self-Assistance free tax preparation sites and online service at local non-profits. Households earning up to $57,000 annually can qualify to get free help preparing their tax return.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Future Fund at the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia will send three checks next week totalling $58,000 to local nonprofits that provide transitional housing programs for the homele...