Housing & Development

Anaheim, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The struggling housing market needs to be a priority on the nation’s public policy agenda, because housing and homeownership issues affect all Americans. That was the message from speakers at the Legislative and Political Forum yesterday at the 2011 Realtors® Conference & Expo here.

BEDFORD, N.H. - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority’s Board of Directors committed to financingthree major projects in three New Hampshire communities at their recent board meetings; the projects ar

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the November 23, 2011 legal deadline looming, the Congressional Super Committee focused on deficit reduction may be inching a little closer to an agreement. The Republicans and Democrats on the Super Committee recently presented alternative proposals which appear to have been more for public consumption and political advantage than for true deal making.

Albany, NY - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced three new initiatives to help veterans obtain affordable housing upon their return to New York State. The Governor is committing $25 million to housing assist...

Anaheim, CA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Although the housing market struggled to maintain an even footing in 2011, gradual improvement is expected in 2012 and beyond, according to projections at a residential forum here at the 2011 Realtors® Conference & Expo.

Outer Banks, NC - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Outer Banks Real Estate by Bill Holt reports about the anticipated events by every Outer Banks residents for the month of November. This month, locals can look forward of sports, holiday season ...

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.

LOS ANGELES, CA - November 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lower home prices and record-low interest rates in the third quarter of 2011 contributed to an improvement in housing affordability for California home buyers, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REAL...

November 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement today in response to the Senate vote (by a margin of 95 to 0 with one Senator voting present) to repeal the 3 percent tax withholding mandate:

WASHINGTON, DC - November 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is marking the occasion by focusing particular attention on the nearly 1.7 mi...

WASHINGTON, DC - November 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it is launching a Section 3 Business Registry pilot program in Washington, DC, New Orleans, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Miami that will expand job opportunities for low-income people and public housing residents by registering businesses that currently hire them.

Washington, DC - November 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) was recognized yesterday by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) for his commitment to environmental leadership and stewardship. The Olmsted Medal honors those with a commitment to safeguarding our natural heritage, embodying ASLA's commitment to stewardship of the land and quality of life.

East Bay, CA - November 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Merit Property Management, a FirstService Residential Management company, announced today that Rick Barnard, CCAM, has been promoted to Business Unit Leader for the East Bay region. As Merit’s ...

WASHINGTON, DC - November 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs has entered agreements to provide more than 3,000 units of permanent and transitional housing for Veterans at 25 VA medical center campuses nationwide. Additionally, agreements are pending on an additional 1,000 units, which we anticipate completing in the coming weeks. Proposed opportunities include housing for homeless Veterans, senior Veterans, disabled Veterans, other at-risk Veteran populations, and their families.

AUSTIN, TX - November 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program is drawing to a close in Texas, but FEMA and the state are working closely with wildfire survivors in the pr...

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - November 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than 1,500 homes pended in October, with all but four Central Indiana counties reporting increased sales compared to the same time period last year, according to statistics compiled by F.C...

Washington, D.C. - November 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- After more than a decade of ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, many returning veterans and their families have difficulty readjusting to community life, with many experiencing a tough time finding jobs or adequate housing, or suffering from mental, physical and substance use disorders. Today, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), the National Guard Bureau and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) announced a unique new program called VetCorps to help returning veterans and their families access the critical services and support they need – ranging from social, mental and physical health services to housing and employment assistance.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market for single-family homes fell three points to 12 compared to the same period a year ago, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 55+ Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.

BOISE, ID - November 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A total of 308 Idaho homeowners at risk of foreclosure will keep their homes thanks to Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA). As the administrator of the Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program (E...

HARRISBURG, PA - November 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The FEMA Hazard Mitigation Outreach teams currently providing storm-damage repair and rebuilding advice in Lancaster, Philadelphia, and Montgomery counties will continue doing so for another week.