WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications decreased 5.0 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 20, 2012. The results include an adjustment to account for the Martin Luther King holiday.

BOCA RATON, FL - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) elected Thomas S. Bozzuto, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Bozzuto Group, to serve a two-year term as the Council’s Chairman. The event took place at the NMHC Annual Meeting on January 18 in Boca Raton, FL

MILFORD, CT - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- TMS Funding, the wholesale residential lending channel of Total Mortgage Services, LLC, announced today the hiring of Domenic Melillo as Vice President of Wholesale Lending. Mr. Melillo joins TMS Funding with over 30 years of success in mortgage sales management, operations, strategic development, marketing, risk management, and secondary marketing management. In this new role at TMS Funding, Mr. Melillo will be focused on increasing both wholesale production and TMS Funding’s team of Account Executives throughout the United States.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Statement from the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) and National Apartment Association (NAA) by Cindy Chetti, NMHC Senior Vice President of Government Affairs:

Cambridge, MD - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Henry H. Hanna, CCIM, SIOR, National Director of Industrial Property, with Sperry Van Ness-Miller Commercial Real Estate in Salisbury, MD is pleased to announce the sale of 828 Fieldcrest Drive, Ca...

Washington, DC - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- After reaching a 19-month high, pending home sales eased in December but stayed above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

NEWARK and SAYREVILLE, N.J. - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- National Amusements, Inc., the motion picture exhibition industry leader, has retained commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. to market surplus properties ...

Claremont, CA - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Colliers International, the third largest global real estate services organization, has completed the sale of, The Claremont Business Park, located at 240-260 S. York Place, 700 W. Wharton Drive, a...

Miami, FL - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- TA Associates acquired the America’s Gateway portfolio, a four-building distribution warehouse portfolio in Miami, for just over $19 million. CBRE Capital Markets professionals Chris Riley, Christian...

Washington, DC - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Moe Veissi:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) commends President Obama for offering proposals in last night’s State of the Union address to help families stay in their homes and stanch foreclosures, and is urging policymakers to take additional actions to mend the housing market and boost the economy.

NEW YORK CITY, NY - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The weather outside was cold, but inside, the atmosphere was heating up festively at CoreNet Global NYC’s annual holiday party. Over 235 commercial real estate executives and service provider...

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homebuyers seeking proof the Orange County, N.Y real estate market is once again on the rise can look no further than The Grove at New Windsor.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - January 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to the latest housing data compiled by RE/MAX of Indiana, the Central Indiana real estate market remained flat throughout 2011 compared to 2010. The nine-county area reported a 0.99-...

New York, NY - February 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lila Delman Real Estate, the Christie’s International Real Estate Affiliate in Rhode Island, is proud to announce that John Repoza, Paul Tobak, Kristin Parella, Tara Demyan, and Alyce Wright, were among a select group of sales associates who attended a one-day conference at Christie’s North American Headquarters at Rockefeller Center last week. Also in attendance, Geer Messinger, Director of Business Management. The by-invitation-only meeting provided special training for agents with records of success in marketing upper tier properties.

Tallahassee, FL - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- CBRE Capital Markets arranged an $8-million bridge loan refinance on behalf of TREO Partners LLC for a two-property student housing portfolio in Tallahassee, Florida. Terms of the loan include an...

COLUMBUS, OH - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In an effort to assist more Ohioans at risk of mortgage loan default or foreclosure, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) recently announced new changes to the state's foreclosure prevention progr...

COLUMBUS, OH - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved funding for several initiatives yesterday. The Board approved $1.9 million through the Housing Development Assistance Program (HDAP) to provide ...

Washington, D.C. - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) announced today that the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through the Water and Waste Disposal Program awarded a $3,111,500 grant and a $500,000 loan to ...

New York, NY - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- I am very encouraged that the Governor has again proposed a budget that closes the deficit by reducing spending and without increasing taxes or fees, and includes plans for job creation, property ta...

Nonprofit affordable housing developer MHP has officially launched a bold new $20M campaign to double its impact by the end of the decade, activating a plan to expand and preserve more affordable housing in Montgomery County, MD and across the DMV. As of today, MHP has raised $15.8M, 79% of its goal.

PORTLAND, Maine: A Glenburn woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to embezzling from an organization receiving federal funds and conspiring to alter money orders. According to court records, Kelly Ballinger, 57, was a former property manager for a Portland apartment complex with residences funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

A home's value is determined by several elements, and landscaping is important for improving a property's curb appeal and overall attractiveness. Well-designed landscaping, such as verdant gardens, tidy lawns, and eye-catching outdoor living areas, may dramatically raise a home's value.

Dallas lawns face a unique set of challenges. The hot Texas summers, coupled with compacted soil from regular foot traffic and heavy clay content in some areas, can lead to compacted soil, hindering air, water, and nutrient penetration to the grassroots. This results in a stressed lawn that's more susceptible to disease, pests, and poor growth.

The public has the right to attend the meeting at any of the locations. Alternatively, the public may attend the live meeting remotely: The Board assists the NYS Department of Labor and the Commissioner of Labor with regulations, compliance and licensing covering elevators, motorized lifts and walkways, chair lifts and other similar equipment.

When it comes to the exterior of your home, the entryway sets the tone for what lies beyond. A wood gate is the perfect addition to create a warm and inviting welcome for your guests. Its natural beauty and timeless appeal can instantly enhance the curb appeal of your property, making a lasting impression.

Be Aware of Deceptive Business Practices That Can Cost Thousands of Dollars for Services Not Provided While Moving to a New Home. Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for “Tuesday’s Tips” – Practical Tips to Educate and Empower New York Consumers on a Variety of Topics

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about the dangers of television (TV) tip-over hazards. Millions of New Yorkers will watch the Super Bowl this Sunday either on TVs at home or at parties with friends. DCP is taking this TV-focused occasion to remind consumers of critical TV safety tips.

Fast-growing Florida has been a favorite of real estate investors for many years. With so much interest having been focused on the state, though, investors need to take care to seek the best available opportunities.

Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the Senator Walter J. Mahoney State Office Building located at 65 Court Street in Buffalo will be sold at auction in 2020. A work group formed earlier this year made up of City, County, and State officials working with professional real estate consultants CBRE, determined that in the current competitive and robust Buffalo real estate market

The Bureau of Land Management today announced that Karen Mouritsen has been named the new California State Director—a key leadership position based in Sacramento. As State Director, Mouritsen will direct a team that manages lands encompassing 15% of the Golden State’s total land mass

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the opening of the new JLC Recovery and Wellness Center in New York City. JLC is operated by Exponents Inc. and provides free help and support services for people affected by addiction and for their families.

In spite of a robust U.S. economy, a strong employment rate, and steadily increasing 401(k) plan earnings, Black homeownership rates continue to drop. Drawing from the 2019 release of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, asked the Department of the Interior about its commitment to the Yakima River Basin during a hearing on the president’s FY 2017 budget request. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor agreed with Sen. Cantwell that the Yakima River Basin plan “is a model for the rest of the nation in water management.”

“Consumers Energy is thankful to be a part of holiday celebrations across the state as warm Thanksgiving memories are being made, and we are committed to providing many more generations of Michigan families with reliable, affordable energy in all seasons,” said Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy’s vice president and chief customer officer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Six federal financial regulatory agencies today issued a final rule that creates exemptions from certain appraisal requirements for a subset of higher-priced mortgage loans. The exemptions are intended to save borrowers time and money while still ensuring that the loans are financially sound

Atlanta, Georgia - November 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) entered into a Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC, License Number 23300, located at 1150 Hammond Dr., Building E, Suite 650, Atlanta, Georgia 30328, to resolve allegations pertaining to violations of the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act