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WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment rose in half the states and decreased in half in October and during the past year, closely matching the stable national employment picture, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data. The even split between gains and losses reflects the accelerating improvement in apartment and private nonresidential construction, offset by a declining public market and stalled single-family sector.

WASHINGTON, DC - November 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Justice Department today announced that Roger Harris, Hediger Enterprises Inc., Carroll Management Group, Forum Manor Associates L.P. and Forum Manor LLC have agreed to pay $295,000 in moneta...

Los Angeles, CA - November 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Home affordability is higher now than in the past. Potential homebuyers are encouraged to purchase their home during this holiday season. Reports indicate lower home prices and record low intere...

SOUTHINGTON, CT - November 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage and Insurance received three prestigious Home Building Industry Awards (HOBI) at the annual awards dinner November 15 at the Aqua Turf in Southington.

Deerfield Beach, FL - November 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- South Florida’s commercial real estate market is showing signs of life, and Florida real estate developer Stiles is seeing the benefits. Greater availability of project financing, growing ...

AUSTIN, TX - November 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- With colder weather and the holidays fast approaching, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging wildfire survivors living in temporary manufactured homes to stay safe while they stay warm.

Washington, DC - November 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency today reported that the National Average Contract Mortgage Rate for the Purchase of Previously Occupied Homes by Combined Lenders, used as an index in some ARM contracts, was 4.19 percent based on loans closed in October. This is a decrease of 0.19 percent from the previous month.

Seattle, WA - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Seattle is sending letters to the owners of 8,000 buildings this week informing them of its new building energy-efficiency program. The program aims to help building owners and managers ...

WASHINGTON, DC - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced the recipients of the 2011 Sustainable Communities Grants, totaling nearly $96 million. Twenty-seven communities and organizations will receive Community Challenge grants and 29 regional areas will receive Regional Planning grants. The goal of HUD's Sustainable Communities grants is to help communities and regions improve their economic competitiveness by connecting housing with good jobs, quality schools and transportation (see attached grant chart).

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Building Systems Councils (BSC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) honored Victor DePhillips for a lifetime of service and achievement in advancing the systems-built industry and contributing to the efforts of the BSC.

Boston, MA - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. multi-housing market vacancy rate is expected to hold steady at 5.5% in 2012, according to a new analysis from CBRE Econometric Advisors (CBRE-EA). CBRE-EA forecasts that the multi-housing vacancy will decline to 5.2% in 2013.

Las Vegas, NV - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- There was a significant decline in the number of mortgage default notices served on homeowners in the Las Vegas metro area and in Nevada in October, but not because of a sudden recovery in the hou...

Houston, TX - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) hosted a town hall meeting in Houston to inform the residents of the Ninth Congressional District about the new requirements established by the Texas Voter Identi...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Excitement is building for the National Association of Home Builders’ 2012 International Builders’ Show (IBS) Feb. 8-11 as planners report pre-registration figures up nearly a quarter over this time last year and dozens of exhibitors have snapped up remaining booths in the last two weeks.

Outer Banks, NC - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Outer Banks residents who are looking for a one of a kind, locally made presents for the Christmas season, Outer Banks have the perfect destination to visit. Residents who are also entertaining ...

DENVER, CO - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Award-winning KTGY Group, Inc., Architecture + Planning, is pleased to announce the construction of Bluff Lake Apartment Homes, a new high-quality, eco-friendly residential community for 92 families ...

LOS ANGELES, CA - November 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Congress late yesterday passed a “minibus” appropriations measure that will continue to fund the government and includes a provision to reinstate the Federal Housing Administration ...

ST.CROIX (U.S. Virgin Islands) - November 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S.Department of Housing &Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary Sandra B. Henriquez and U.S.Virgin Islands Governor John de Jongh Jr.today opened the new Louis E. Brown public housing development, replacing the aging development that suffered from multiple hurricanes over the years. The new Louis E. Brown Villas is the Virgin Islands Housing Authority’s first affordable housing development in 20 years.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on new energy labeling requirements for residential furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps, to help consumers and businesses install equipment appropriate for their location under the Department of Energy's new regional efficiency standards.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today applauded Congress for reinstating for another two years the higher conforming loan limits for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), noting that this is an important step to help mend the struggling housing market.