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COLUMBIA, MD - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Enterprise Community Loan Fund announced it has received a $5.5 million low-cost loan and operating grant from Bank of America to expand its energy efficiency and retrofit financing program for affordable rental properties in several locations which may include Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, N.C., Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, DC.

Las Vegas, NV - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mentorship to Success, a program developed by Richard & Lori Ballen, launched today in Las Vegas. The program helps people get their Nevada Real Estate License and in a real estate training pr...

December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Putnam County Superior Court judge has ruled that Roy Embry and Rhonda Tuttle, both of Eatonton, Georgia, violated Georgia’s Fair Housing Act (GFHA) by refusing to rent to an interracial couple.

Washington, D.C. - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In recent years, there has been a definitive shift away from large residential subdivisions towards smaller scale infill development projects with a greater emphasis on affordability, access to public transportation, commercial opportunities and job centers. Amid continued concerns about over housing affordability, home styles have become simpler with low maintenance, durable building materials.

Upper Marlboro, MD - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, as part of the EcoBuild Conference at the Washington Convention Center, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and its Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) will host a day-long symposium on High-Performance Light-Framed Walls. NAHB Research Center staff will moderate and participate in the panels for many of the sessions

WASHINGTON, DC - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary Sandra B. Henriquez announced today that HUD is joining forces with GreatSchools, a national non-profit educational resource for parents. The intent of this new partnership is to give parents living in public housing or who receive HUD Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance greater access to local school information that will help them make more informed decisions about where to send their children to school.

Concord, MA - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rhines writes on architectural history and interior design as well as real-estate issues. Her articles have appeared in Old-House Journal, Old-House Interiors, Wayside Magazine, Style 1900, Arts ...

“Continued Oversight of the Implementation of the Wall Street Reform Act” WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member...

WASHINGTON, DC - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Elderly Americans in Connecticut, Indiana, Minnesota, New York and Ohio will soon find themselves living in upgraded apartments equipped to meet their physical needs because of $23.7 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD today announced the grants to help convert existing multifamily projects into assisted living facility for the elderly. A detailed summary of each grant is attached to this release.

NEW YORK, NY - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Dec. 8, national and local affordable housing leaders will be recognized for their incredible commitment to affordable housing and for their support of economic growth, job creation and recovery....

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The number of improving housing markets continued to expand for a fourth consecutive month in December, rising from 30 to 41 on the latest National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), released today. The December list featured 20 new additions, including several major markets such as Washington, D.C.; San Jose, Calif.; and Toledo, Ohio. Meanwhile, nine smaller markets dropped off the list, primarily due to softer house prices.

Washington, D.C. - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- President Barack Obama and former President William J. Clinton along with representatives from more than 60 organizations as part of the Better Buildings Challenge today announced nearly $4 billion in combined federal and private sector energy upgrades to buildings over the next two years. This investment includes a $2 billion commitment, made through the issuance of a Presidential Memorandum, to energy upgrades of federal buildings using long-term energy savings to pay for up-front costs, at no cost to taxpayers. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) pushed for this action in its 2010 report that encourages using executive authority to achieve greener buildings.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment declined in 146 out of 337 metropolitan areas between October 2010 and October 2011, increased in 140 and stayed level in 51, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that many communities continue to lose construction jobs even as a federal program to invest in highway, transit and other infrastructure construction have been stalled in Congress for years.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Anyone interested in learning, and ultimately getting certified in, Lean Construction practices can now begin the first comprehensive education program created to train people in the practice of the ultra-efficient approach to construction, the Associated General Contractors of America announced today. The association developed the new education and credentialing program to help construction firms take advantage of “lean” management practices that are designed to improve the efficiency and productivity of construction firms and projects.

WASHINGTON, DC - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Immediately after a raging E-5 tornado destroyed thousands of homes in Joplin, Missouri last May, Matt Moran jumped into action. The executive director of the Housing Authority of Joplin immediately made certain residents were safe and worked quickly to provide housing for those forced from their homes.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment shrank for the second straight month in November as residential, nonresidential building and heavy construction segments remained in low gear, according to an analysis of new federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the employment drop reflects continued declines in public sector investments. They added that construction employment could benefit from increased transportation investments and other pro-growth measures designed to boost private sector demand.

Outer Banks, NC - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- There are so many upcoming events in Outer Banks NC. Especially now for the coming holiday season, there are countless wonderful event held almost every day for its residents, tourists and even f...

Washington, D.C. - December 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced its selection of the German Marshall Fund (GMF) partnership as the recipient of the $2.5 million award to manage the Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2) fellowship program for HUD. The partnership is comprised of the German Marshall Fund, Cleveland State University and Virginia Tech. The fellowship program is one of four capacity building strategies that are part of the White House-led, federal interagency SC2 initiative. SC2 is a pilot program focused on retooling and rebuilding the capacity of cities facing long-term economic challenges. Up to 30 fellows will be assigned to the six SC2 cities (Chester, PA; Detroit, MI; New Orleans, LA; Fresno, CA; Memphis, TN; and Cleveland, OH.

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.

WASHINGTON, DC - December 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State of New Jersey and provide support to homeowners and low-income re...