News

WASHINGTON, DC - September 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In an effort to end discriminatory treatment African Americans and other people of color often experience, HUD and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) today announced a new partnership to work together to promote fair housing in minority communities. In Fiscal Year 2010, 27.8% (2,820) of the 10, 157 fair housing complaints HUD and its fair housing partner agencies received alleged race discrimination against blacks. At the same time, a recent HUD report showed that the nation’s “worst case housing needs” increased by 3.2 percentage points among African American families

Upper Marlboro, MD - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of the development of the 2012 edition of the National Green Building Standard and in accordance with the ANSI consensus process, the NAHB Research Center will commence a 45-day public comment period for the Draft Standard on September 23, 2011. The NAHB Research Center, an ANSI Accredited Developer, is serving as secretariat, or administrator, of the standard development process.A PDF version of the Draft Standard, which includes all changes that were approved by the Consensus Committee, will be available for download from www.nahbrc.com/NGBS. Instructions for submitting comments, including the scope of the public comment period, will be provided on the web-based submittal form, which will also available at www.nahbrc.com/NGBS. The deadline for submitting comments is November 7, 2011.

September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Whatever your heating needs this fall, going into winter -- from furnace cleaning -- to repair or replacement, make sure you hire a certified professional from a reputable company to do the job. Michigan Depa...

BOISE, ID - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Home Partnership Foundation (HPF), brought to you by Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA), is asking North Central Idaho community members to raise at least $2,000 in donations to help pr...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Wednesday, September 21, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor William Spriggs will deliver the keynote address at an event honoring Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA), the U.S. Human Rights Fund, DLA Piper, and Rob Robinson for their extraordinary work to end homelessness. The 13th Annual McKinney-Vento Awards, hosted by the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty (NLCHP), will be held at the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel ballroom in Washington, DC. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. The program will begin at 7:20 p.m.

Washington, DC - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Countries around the world are kicking off World Green Building Week, and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is doing its part by helping move the green economy debate forward, locally and globally, through its participation in a series of events this fall. As a whole, the events support USGBC’s efforts to make green cities and buildings pillars of sustainable economic development in all regions of the world

WESTFIELD, MA - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans are not limited to just business owners. They are also a main source of aid for individuals and families with damage and lo...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications increased 0.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 16, 2011.

Kaneohe, HI - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Last week was the Hawaii Real Estate State Convention which took place this year in Waikiki. Like most trade conventions, the Realtor convention included vendor exhibits, break-out sessions and a...

WASHINGTON, DC - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded nearly $9 million to projects in seven cities and states that will offer permanent and transitional housing and support services to more than 200 households with families and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Provided through HUD’s Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program, these projects will also develop new cross program approaches in HIV care by creating an Integrated HIV/AIDS Housing Plan in their communities.

WASHINGTON, DC - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Deptartment of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $18 million in grants to local projects in eleven states to conduct a wide range of activities intended to protect children and families from health and safety hazards in their homes. The grants will support efforts to control asthma and allergy triggers such as mold, moisture, mitigate safety hazards in homes, and improve energy efficiency. Grants will also support research to advance methods for hazard reduction.

Washington, DC - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales increased in August, even with ongoing tight credit and appraisal problems, along with regional disruptions created by Hurricane Irene, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Monthly gains were seen in all regions.

Washington, DC - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Increased lending to creditworthy home buyers and more loan modifications and short sales are necessary to reduce the rising inventory of foreclosed homes and help stabilize and revitalize the housing industry and economy, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

WASHINGTON, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is proud to announce its sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011, an award-winning program that challenges collegiate teams to design, build and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient and attractive. This year's Solar Decathlon will take place on the National Mall's West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C., from Sept. 23 through Oct. 2, 2011.

Washington, D.C. - September 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) today urged the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to expedite its efforts to help millions of responsible homeowners refinan...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is premiering a new course on Universal Design/Build at the Remodeling Show in Chicago. With its focus on integrating universal design principles into all types of residential construction projects, the two-day training brings cutting-edge design solutions to building and design professionals.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today urged the Administration and Congress to take a balanced approach in disposing of the large inventory of real estate owned (REO) properties held by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration to avoid further disruptions to pricing and markets and to limit further losses to the two government sponsored enterprises and the FHA.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nationwide housing starts declined 5.0 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 571,000 units in August, according to figures released by the U.S. Commerce Department today. The decline was primarily on the more volatile multifamily side, with single-family housing production edging down just 1.4 percent. Meanwhile, permits for new construction posted modest gains in both sectors.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 50+ Housing Council is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Best of 50+ Housing Awards, which honor excellence in building, design and marketing of housing for boomers and beyond. This year, the program has added more than a dozen new categories, including "Best Integration of Technology," "Best 'Green' Community," "Best Streetscape or Neighborhood," "Best Fitness and Wellness Program" and "Best Universal Designed Home," among others."The Best of 50+ Housing Awards are this industry's most influential national awards" said 50+ Housing Council Chair, Ken Simons, a developer from Bedminster, N.J. "The awards not only recognize the best of the country's top builders and developers in the 50+ housing sector, but also show the public the newest and most innovative housing trends for mature buyers and renters."

WASHINGTON, DC - September 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded more than $8.3 million in grants to tribal communities in nine states to improve or create housing and economic development opportunities for low- to moderate-income families. The competitive grants are provided through HUD’s Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program to support a wide variety of community development and affordable housing activities.