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REALTORS® Offer Solutions for Workforce Housing Crisis

Washington, DC - December 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Public and private sector workers in the northwestern U.S. have limited access for affordable housing. In response, the National Association of Realtors®, in partnership with the National Housing Conference, will host a forum today in Portland, Ore., to address this crisis and encourage efforts to make housing more affordable to working class families.

Mary Peralta Named Program Manager of the USC Ross Minority Program in Real Estate

Torrance, CA - November 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The University of Southern California Ross Minority Program in Real Estate, a comprehensive continuing education program that trains real estate leaders in traditionally underserved communities, ha...

RE/MAX Receives Prestigious Training Awards

Denver, CO - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Two of the most distinguished corporate training competitions have honored RE/MAX University for its high level of performance. Training magazine has named RE/MAX to its 12th annual Top 125 list of leading organizations in the field of corporate-sponsored training. In addition, RE/MAX has been recognized by the Brandon Hall Excellence Awards in the category of “Best Use of Blended Learning.”

U.S. REP. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS’ OFFICE HOLDS 51st SOLAR POWER 101 EVENT THIS WEEK

TUCSON , AZ - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The office of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will hold a workshop this week at which homeowners and business owners can learn about the latest developments in the rapidly growing and changing solar en...

NeighborWorks America Receives $3 Million Grant from Wells Fargo Housing Foundation to Bolster Housing...

Washington, DC - November 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- NeighborWorks America, the nation’s largest provider of training to the community development industry today announced that it received a $3 million grant from Wells Fargo. The grant supports a range of NeighborWorks America training initiatives designed to strengthen the ability of non-profit community development professionals to help thousands of consumers understand the complex homeownership environment, and where necessary, potential options that can help consumers avoid foreclosure.

OHFA and OCCH to Co-Host the 13th Annual Ohio Housing Conference November 29 –...

COLUMBUS, OH - November 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) and Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) will host more than 1,400 affordable housing professionals at the 13th annual Ohio Housing Conference November...

SL Green Realty Corp. 2011 Annual Institutional Investor Conference on Monday, December 5, 2011

New York, NY - November 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG) announced today that it will host its Annual Institutional Investor Conference on Monday, December 5, 2011.

University of Missouri New Nursing Room Provides Safety Training Space for Students

Columbia, MO - November 25, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nursing is 1 of the 7 professions reported to have the many on-the-job injuries, as stated by the U.S. Department of Labor. Strains and sprains due to over work accounts for most of the injuries. T...

Ruppersberger to Host Foreclosure Prevention Workshop

Owings Mills, MD - November 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) will host a foreclosure prevention workshop in Owings Mills tomorrow, Saturday, November 18, 2011, to help keep Maryland families in their homes. The...

University of Missouri to Assess News Literacy Among High School Students

Columbia, MO - November 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- One of the important roles of journalism is informing the public about significant events & issues. However, that purpose requires an audience who critically thinks about what information they...

CT REIA Annual Holiday Dinner For Real Estate Investors

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) December 12, 2011 at 6:00 pm Crowne Plaza Hotel 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT Come Network with other Real Estate Investors and Professionals in the spirit of the holiday season.

Old American Golf Club Debuts on Golfweek’s 2012 ‘Best Residential Courses’

THE COLONY, TX - November 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Old American Golf Club – the highly acclaimed Tripp Davis, Justin Leonard design on the shores of Lake Lewisville – is ranked among the 100 “Best Residential Courses” in the U.S. by Golfweek.

Free Webinar: Ultimate Secrets To A Safe And Successful Retirement

West Hartford, CT - November 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Have you ever wondered how it would feel if you never again had to worry about running out of money in your lifetime?

Hong Kong Hosts US Properties Conference December 8-18

Hong Kong - November 15, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The annual US Property Conference launches next month in Hong Kong. The bi-annual conference provides a platform for investors throughout Asia to better understand the ownership opportunities available in the US markets and features experts in the fields of market analysis, taxation, legal, immigration and finance. The event is coordinated by the ONEILL Group Hong Kong a firm specializing in US properties for international investors.

REALTORS® Help Buyers Overcome Tight Mortgage Credit

Anaheim, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Home buyers face unprecedented hurdles in qualifying for a mortgage in today’s market, but getting a loan is possible for those who know how to overcome the obstacles, according to a presentation on Cracking the Credit Code at the 2011 Realtors® Conference & Expo.

U.S. Will Remain a Nation of Homeowners

ANAHEIM, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. will not become a nation of renters; there are just too many benefits, both financial and otherwise, to own versus rent. That’s according to the combined findings of several recent studies presented during the “Buyer or Renter Nation?” session today at the 2011 Realtors® Conference & Expo.

NAR Home Buyer and Seller Survey Reflects Tight Credit Conditions

Anaheim, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Recent home buyers are staying well within their means with notably higher incomes and modestly higher downpayments than buyers in the previous year due to the restrictive mortgage credit environment, despite historically favorable housing affordability conditions, according to a study released today at the 2011 Realtors® Conference & Expo.

NAR’s 2012 President Committed to Facing Challenges Ahead

Anaheim, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® will not waiver in its commitment to ensure access to homeownership, affordable housing, and commercial investment, according to Moe Veissi, 2012 NAR president. Veissi shared his perspective and insights into some of the key issues facing the real estate industry in the coming year during the 2011 Realtors® Conference & Expo today.

Pinellas County Short Sale Realtor Shares the Good News for Pinellas County Seniors

Crystal Beach, FL - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The funds from the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco / Pinellas Inc will be used to assist senior residents of Pinellas County (age 60 and older) who are having difficulties of paying their electr...

Chrysler Group LLC Puts Realtors® on the Road to Savings

Anaheim, CA - November 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the 2011 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in Anaheim today, the National Association of Realtors®...

Recent HUD Press Releases

HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in December 2025

The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for December 2025:

Random HUD in News

NPR

Thousands Face Threat Of Eviction After HUD Contracts Expire Due To...

With the partial government shutdown on the verge of becoming the longest in U.S. history, many housing advocates fear thousands of low-income Americans are at risk of being evicted.