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PHFA exceeds EHLP foreclosure prevention allocation and receives additional funding to help all homeowners...

HARRISBURG, PA - October 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today announced that it exceeded its $105 million allocation from the federal government through the Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program by approximately $...

Remodeling Activity Reaches Record Levels According to BuildFax Remodeling Index for August

Austin, TX - October 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- As summer sizzled across the U.S., remodeling activity continued to be red hot. Today, BuildFax unveiled its BuildFax Remodeling Index (BFRI) for August 2011 which showed that remodeling activity reached a record high during the month. BuildFax also released data today showing, based on its national footprint of permit data, an estimate of over 3.3 million residential remodeling projects will be permitted in 2011. This figure is up from the estimated 3.1 million residential remodeling projects that were permitted in 2010, an almost 9.5 percent increase.

The Ballen Group introduces, The Ballen Method, A Process for Las Vegas Short Sales

Las Vegas, NV - October 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ballen Group, a top team of Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists under the brokerage Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas has put together a comprehensive Las Vegas Short sale system for sellers. Homeo...

Home Builder Confidence Rises Four Points in October

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose four points to 18 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for October, which was released today. This is the largest one-month gain the index has seen since the home buyer tax credit program helped spur the market in April of 2010.

Sanders to CFTC: Get Serious About Oil Speculators: Regulators Must Check Skyrocketing Home Heating...

WASHINGTON, DC - October 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said the Commodity Futures Trading Commission should adopt a rule with real teeth to limit oil speculators, not a watered-down measure set for a vote on Tuesday.

Nursing Home Caregivers to Protest Outside of LPC Hearing for Daniel Straus’ Proposed UES...

New York, NY - October 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Tuesday, October 18th, nursing home caregivers and theater performers will conduct a satirical street theater performance outside of One Centre Street to humorously draw attention to the exploitative practices of the Care One and HealthBridge nursing home corporations. The Landmark Preservation Committee has a hearing at One Centre Street in which they are considering a Certificate of Appropriateness for a high-priced development project brought forth by Daniel Straus’ company JZS Madison. Straus’ company recently bought six brownstones from the Whitney Museum for $95 million and plans to convert them to luxury condominiums.

FREE Community Event Provides ‘Life-line’ Solutions to Drowning Southern Nevada Homeowners

Las Vegas, NV - October 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Wednesday, October 19, 6-7pm, real estate professionals will gather to provide answers and offer possible solutions to struggling Southern Nevada homeowners. Coldwell Banker Premier Realty (CBPR...

2012 International Builders’ Show Provides Unique Benefits for Attendees and Exhibitors

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- With pre-registration almost 25 percent higher than it was at this time last year and exhibit space sales going strong, the 2012 International Builders’ Show (IBS) is shaping up to be an outstanding event for both attendees and exhibitors.

Maintaining Dominant Market Position

Winter Springs, FL - October 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real estate marketing has shifted from newspapers, classifieds, and brochures to websites, online classifieds, and videos. Nearly 90% of homebuyers begin their home search online, so there is ...

Philadelphia’s Ascension Manor Celebrates Grand Reopening

Marlton, NJ - October 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ukrainian Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, along with its development partner, The Michaels Organization, today hosted a grand reopening and dedication ceremony of the newly revitalized Asce...

BUILDING SERVICE WORKERS EXTEND TALKS 3 DAYS, CHANCE OF STRIKE REMAINS

Philadelphia, PA - October 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a concerted effort to reach a fair agreement and avoid a strike that would inconvenience the city of Philadelphia the property service workers union, 32BJ and the Building Owners Labor Relations, Inc. (BOLR), are extending contract negotiations for 3 more days.

Western Community Housing President Graham P. Espley-Jones Named BIA/SC 55+ Housing Council SAGE “Person...

COSTA MESA, CA - October 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Western Community Housing, Inc., a leading owner and developer of quality affordable multifamily residential communities in California, is pleased to announce that Graham P. Espley-Jones, Presiden...

Hodgdon Group Retained as Developer & Design-Build Contractor for Major Renovation / Expansion of...

LAGUNA HILLS, CA - October 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Hodgdon Group, a full-service real estate brokerage, development and construction firm, announced that the firm has completed the entitlements and has commenced construction on the renovation and expansion of the former Circuit City building located at 24001 El Toro Road in Laguna Hills, California. The former Circuit City will be expanded to make way for a fully-remodeled 51,000-square-foot retail building to include a 33,000-square-foot Ashley Furniture HomeStore, and a 4,000-square-foot Chick-fil-A restaurant with drive-thru on an outparcel. Hodgdon Group is serving as the fee developer, contractor and master leasing broker for the redevelopment project. Hodgdon Group also negotiated the site acquisition. This project represents one of the larger retail redevelopment projects in Orange County and is expected to be completed in March 2012.

FOR THOSE HEADING SOUTH FOR THE WINTER, OWNING A HOME AT VIZCAYA OFFERS CONVENIENCE...

WEST ORANGE, N.J. - October 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- For people who are lucky enough to travel to warmer climates for a few months during the cold New Jersey winters, the one thing that often mars an otherwise pleasant getaway is the feeling that their home is unattended and unprotected. Even for people who hire an expensive security firm to monitor their home, it’s not easy to shake the feeling that while they are laying on a beach in Florida, something could be wrong with their home in the Garden State.

A FULL MENU OF UPGRADES IS AVAILABLE AT THE POINTE AT TURNBURY

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J. - October 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Active adult home buyers agree that one of the reasons the homes at The Pointe at Turnbury are such a good value is that the interior spaces are superbly appointed, with many luxury features that would be considered upgrades elsewhere included in the standard purchase price. But for those who do choose to customize their home, The Pointe at Turnbury offers a comprehensive menu of unique upgrades that many residents choose to take advantage of.

Barbara Lee, California Democratic Congressional Delegation Call on President Obama to Act on Housing

>Washington, D.C. - October 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) and Members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation sent a letter to President Obama urging him to act immediately to address our coun...

Mayor Villaraigosa, The Clinton Climate Initiative and C40 Announce First-of-its-Kind-Program in the Country to...

Los Angeles, CA - October 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today Mayor Villaraigosa launched the LA Commercial Building Performance Partnership, an innovative, Recovery Act-funded program which will help owners of commercial properties make their buildings more energy and water efficient, while saving tenants money and stimulating the local economy. Through the LA Commercial Building Performance Partnership, building owners can access free energy assessments, as well as financing at competitive rates to cover up to 100 percent of the cost of their energy upgrades.

Hantman joins Continental Home Loans Inc. in southern NJ

WOODBURY, N.J. - October 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nicole Hantman of Marlton, New Jersey has recently joined Continental Home Loans, Inc as its new Relationship Manager for the New Jersey market. With more than 20 years experience in the real esta...

Los Angeles Welcomes Green Affordable Senior Housing; Grand Opening of KTGY-designed Dana Strand Senior...

LOS ANGELES, CA - October 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Los Angeles celebrated the grand opening of Dana Strand Senior Apartments, a development by ROEM Corporation and La Cienega LOMOD, Inc., in collaboration with the Housing Authority of the City of...

RE/MAX Named Top Franchisor for Real Estate

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - October 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the third year in a row, RE/MAX was ranked as the number one real estate franchisor by Franchise Times® magazine. Results from the 2011 Franchise Times Top 200 Survey identify RE/MAX in the...

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Support Ukrainian Refugees

GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to...

GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases