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WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will implement new FHA single-family loan limits on January 1, 2014, as specified by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA). Read FHA’s mortgagee letter detailing the agency’s new loan limits.

Denver, CO - December 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the third consecutive year, RE/MAX University (RU) has been recognized as one of the best among corporate-sponsored training programs, capturing a place on Training magazine’s Top 125 list. The 14th annual survey ranked excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs tied to corporate strategic goals and measurable results

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- With dreams of ditching her rodent-infested Murray Hill apartment of 11 years and living without a roommate, artist Jen Maler has been playing the city's lottery — the #housing #lottery, that is

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Note: Kansas may not be the first state you think of for solar training, but Derek Reilley, Renewable/Sustainable Energy Program Director at Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas, may make you think differently. Colby Community College is a partnering training organization working with Salt Lake Community College in the Rocky Mountain RTP. Derek is the project lead for CCC’s solar training program. Here’s his update. eds.

Arlington, Va. - November 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today announced a collaboration with Synergis Engineering Design Solutions, a Platinum provider of Autodesk products, to bring Building Information Modeling (BIM) training to ABC contractor members to make them more productive, efficient and profitable. The training is part of a larger effort known as Project Virtual

Washington, D.C. - November 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yesterday, nine USGBC Students and Emerging Professionals from across the U.S. joined the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) on an eight day bike tour to USGBC’s annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Philadelphia.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hearings to finalize the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) wrapped up in Atlantic City last week with big wins for higher efficiency requirements in existing buildings, controls for lighting and daylighting hardware and HVAC equipment specifications. New Buildings Institute (NBI) and its partners put forward some two dozen proposals addressing a diverse set of building technologies and design specifications that would improve commercial building energy performance. The IECC is reviewed and updated every three years and serves as the model energy code for states and local jurisdictions across the country.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Since the credit collapse of 2008, securing a mortgage – even for a first home – has become more difficult, even for extremely well qualified buyers. The most important thing to consider is whether or not your second home is an investment property or truly a “second home.”

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 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® have always been invested in helping military service professionals find housing solutions that best meet their needs and allow them to take full advantage of their military benefits. Now Realtors® can enhance the services they provide for those who have served our country through the National Association of Realtors

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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 9:45 a.m., the Bicameral Task Force on Climate Change will host a press availability with agriculture and renewable energy leaders. This event will follow a closed-door discussion on climate change and agriculture, where participants will be discussing the threats and costs that climate change poses to agricultural production; what these impacts mean for food supplies and prices, rural economies, and trade; and how agriculture can contribute to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Before now, building professionals experienced building science education offered by the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in separate venues and events. Beginning next month, industry professionals will have access to top education opportunities from both organizationsin one location during the Excellence in Building Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) today announced the award of 22 grants, totaling more than $5 million, to provide about 1,900 homeless female veterans and veterans with families with job training to help them succeed in civilian careers. The grants are being awarded under the department’s Homeless Female Veterans and Veterans with Families Program.

DENVER, CO - July 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- RE/MAX agents sell more homes in the U.S. and Canada than any competitor, according to a recent study of buyers and sellers in both countries.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA - July 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New business practices instituted in the wake of nationwide reforms appear to be contributing to the increase in overall customer satisfaction with primary mortgage servicers, according to the J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Primary Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study

Albany, NY - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is today deploying the Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) Mobile Command Center to Herkimer County to help homeowners and businesses affected by recent heavy rains and devastating flood damage in the Mohawk Valley region. Governor Cuomo also outlined resources and advice for victims who are dealing with their insurance company to help them get the relief to which they are entitled as quickly as possible, including the availability of a DFS Disaster Hotline at 1-800-339-1759.

West Hartford, CT - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with David Seymour, is announcing the CT REIA 10th anniversary celebration and meeting on July 15, 2013. This meeting will take place from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at the Four Points Sheraton, located at 275 Research Parkway in Meriden, CT.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- National Property Management Association (NPMA) will hold its National Education Seminar on from July 29 through August 1, 2013, in Orlando, FL. The theme for this conference is "Asset Management Strategies in a Changing World."

Washington, D.C. - June 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today issued the following response in reaction to President Barack Obama’s speech on climate change earlier today.