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Attorney General Kamala D. Harris and Holly Petraeus Meet with Troops, Discuss California Homeowner...
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE - May 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Kamala D. Harris and Holly Petraeus, Director of the Office of Service Member Affairs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), today met with Airmen and their famili...
MassHousing Awards $350,000 for Affordable Sober Housing
BOSTON - May 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing has awarded $350,000 in financing to help create 47 new units of affordable sober housing in Boston, Chelmsford, Somerville and Westford
scoda Receives $125,000 for Homeowner Rehabilitation
Lansing, MI - May 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Executive Director Gary Heidel recently announced funding for $125,000 for rental rehabilitation to units in Oscoda. The funding for this project is a...
House Approves Yarmuth Amendment to Expand Foreclosure Protection for Troops and Their Families
WASHINGTON, DC - May 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment sponsored by Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) that expands foreclosure protections for members of the military and their families. The amendment to...
Credit Union Merger Expands Benefits for Realtors®
WASHINGTON, DC - May 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Realtors® Federal Credit Union members now have access to expanded financial and banking resources as a result of a merger with Northwest Federal Credit Union.
LUCESCU REALTY Announces Sale of Lake Pleasant Pavilion Shopping Center in Phoenix Metro for...
NEWPORT BEACH, CA - May 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mark Lucescu, President of LUCESCU REALTY, a market leading investment real estate services firm, announced today the sale of Lake Pleasant Pavilion Shopping Center in the City of Peoria in the Pho...
IDX, Inc. integrates online real estate search onto Gaithersburg, Maryland website of Broker Rick...
EUGENE, OR - May 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. has revolutionized the online real estate solution of Gaithersburg, Maryland Broker Rick Reed of RE/MAX Realty Services. Reed has enabled IDX Broker software onto his professional website, synci...
IDX solution syncs detailed North Carolina listings to website of foreclosure specialist Nicole Hayden
EUGENE, OR - May 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. has updated the latest real estate website to adopt a customizable IDX solution. Nicole Hayden now hosts a dynamic online property search function simply and conveniently on her Exit Realty Plat...
Specialized IDX solution makes finding a New Jersey home incredibly simple on website of...
EUGENE, OR - May 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. has enabled IDX Broker software on the real estate website of yet another professional Broker/Realtor, that of Princeton, New Jersey broker Valerie Smith. The unique technology her IDX solution ...
IDX, Inc. and agent Maria Center bring comprehensive online property search to Ohio
EUGENE, OR - May 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, IDX, Inc. announces the latest addition to the growing network of real estate agents and brokers to adopt IDX Broker software: Middletown, Ohio agent Maria Center and Aero City Realty. By enabling ...
Future of U.S. Housing Markets Depends Largely on Echo Boomers
WASHINGTON, DC - May 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The next two decades in housing markets depends largely on the Echo Boomers. That's according to panelists at the "Shifting Demographics and Housing Choice: A Whole New World?" session today during the
New Student-Built Affordable Housing Completed in Davis County
May 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The ECHO program (Educationally Constructed Housing Opportunities) was created by Utah Housing to provide financing to build affordable homes and prepare students for jobs in the construction industry by using a stu...
Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® Names ReadyChat as Preferred Provider
CHICAGO, IL - May 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® has named ReadyChat a preferred service provider, presenting the company’s website chat services to its global network of over 500 top real estate firms through LeadingRE’s Solutions Group program.
International Trade Administration and The American Institute Of Architects to Lead Trade Mission to...
Washington, D.C. - May 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The International Trade Administration and The American Institute of Architects are organizing an Architecture Services Trade Mission to India from October 14 to 19, 2012. The mission will introduce U.S. firms to India’s rapidly expanding market for architectural services, and help U.S. companies in their pursuit of new Indian partners.
Building Trust and Sharing Expertise: The Urban Land Institute Selects Recipient of 2012 ULI...
WASHINGTON, DC - May 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In recognizing excellence in the practice of sharing knowledge and expertise within the land use and real estate industry, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) has announced the winner of the 2012 ULI Apgar Urban Land Award.
RE/MAX Commercial Named to Two Prestigious National Surveys
CHICAGO, IL - May 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Recently, National Real Estate Investor magazine and the Lipsey Company both gave RE/MAX high rankings for the performance of its commercial real estate division in 2011.
Colliers International Completes $2.1 Million Sale of a U.S. Post Office Property in Inglewood,...
Los Angeles, CA - May 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Colliers International, the third largest global real estate services organization, has completed the $2.1 million sale of a 12,221-square-foot U.S. Post Office facility located at 811 N. La Brea in ...
Real Estate Investment, Development Potential of China’s Inland Cities Is On the Rise: ULI’s...
BEIJING - May 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- China’s emerging inland cities such as Chengdu, Wuhan, Xi’an, and Changsha are gaining attention for real estate investment and development opportunities, a trend that suggests a pullback from some of China’s mature coastal markets that are perceived as overbuilt, according to a new report released today from the Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Auction.com to Auction One of Brighton Beach’s Last Remaining Origional Residences
Torrance, CA - May 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Auction.com (www.auction.com), the nation’s leading online real estate marketplace, will auction an oceanfront estate on the Newport Beach coastline. Online bidding opens Monday, May 21 and closes the...
SEC Charges New Jersey Man in Real Estate Investment Scam
Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged a New Jersey man with operating a Ponzi-like scheme involving a series of investment vehicles formed for the purported purpose of purchasing and managing rental apartment buildings in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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Gooden Seeks Transparency in Kaufman County Housing Policies
Congressman Lance Gooden sent a letter to the Dallas Housing Authority requesting answers and greater transparency regarding housing placement trends and neighborhood concentration concerns in Kaufman County. The letter responds to concerns raised by homeowners in the Gateway Parks subdivision in Forney about Housing Choice Vouchers and federal housing policies contributing to increased institutional investor ownership and neighborhood instability
NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF NEARLY $20 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY...
The New York State Department of State (DOS) today announced the availability of nearly $20 million in funding through the 2026 Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative for three signature community planning and development programs—Local Waterfront Revitalization Program; Smart Growth Community Planning Program; and Brownfield Opportunity Area Program.
New Home Sales Down in April on Affordability Concerns
Elevated mortgage rates, higher inflation and economic uncertainty kept more buyers on the sidelines in April as ongoing affordability challenges continue. Sales of newly built single-
Carey, Panetta Introduce the Affordable Housing Credit Carryback Act
Last week, U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-OH-15) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) introduced H.R. 9012, the Affordable Housing Credit Carryback Act to strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). This legislation will change the LIHTC carryback period from one year to five years, which will increase the uptake of these important credits and spur more investment in affordable housing production.
ALTA, New England Land Title Association and AARP Applaud Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy...
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the New England Land Title Association (NELTA) and AARP today commended
VA issues RFP to build housing for 220 Veterans at West L.A. campus
The Department of Veterans Affairs on May 21 issued a request for proposals to build approximately 220 temporary units to house Veterans at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center north
Congresswoman Torres Warns FY27 Transportation and Housing Funding Bill Falls Short for Inland Empire’s...
This week, Congresswoman Norma Torres criticized proposed Republican cuts in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing
EIA updates forecast amid continued Mideast disruption; will publish new energy security datasets
The U.S. Energy Information Administration published its May Short-Term Energy Outlook, reflecting a continued disruption to
HUD Overhauls Federal Homelessness Assistance
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $4.04 billion to better serve America’s vulnerable populations through
Habitat for Humanity International and UN-Habitat strengthen collaboration to advance inclusive housing solutions worldwide
Habitat for Humanity International and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) today signed a Letter of
Norton Secures Victories for D.C. In Surface Transportation Bill, Defeats Perry Amendment to Eliminate...
After the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (T&I) marked up and passed the surface transportation reauthorization bill, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said she was
Second Century Ventures Announces 6 Technology Companies for 2026 REACH Scale-Up Program
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of REALTORS® and the most active global
DeLauro Votes to Pass 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) voted to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan package of bills to build more affordable housing nationwide. The bill passed the
Nearly 30 New York Credit Unions Urge Albany to Pass the Stop Taking Our...
On Wednesday, 29 credit unions from across New York State delivered a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, State Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Luis R. Sepúlveda and State Assembly Banks Chair Clyde Vanel, urging lawmakers to crack down on predatory payday loan apps by passing the Stop Taking Our Pay Act (STOP) Act (S8939–Brouk, Rochester/A9644–Raga, Queens).
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in April
Homebuyer affordability declined in April, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,152 from $2,131 in March. This is according to the Mortgage
Bipartisan bill would tackle rental housing shortage, lower costs for families
Ways and Means Committee members Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.), Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) and Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) today introduced the Rental Housing Investment
House Passes Transformational Housing Affordability Legislation to Help Restore American Dream for Working Families
Speaker Johnson released the following statement after an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House voted to pass H. Res. 1299, an amended version of the Senate-passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
FEMA Approves More Than $28 Million in Funding to Help Communities Recover from Recent...
FEMA announced the approval of more than $28 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant
Housing Bill PASSED
In many Iowa communities, the biggest barrier to growth isn’t a lack of jobs or schools — it’s housing. Too often, the beautiful Victorian on Main Street that should welcome a new family is sitting empty and deteriorating because federal programs designed to help restore and finance rural housing are outdated and buried in red tape.
U.S. House Prices Rise 1.7 Percent Year over Year; Up 0.5 percent Quarter over...
U.S. house prices rose 1.7 percent between the first quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices for
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President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Texas
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Hanna from July 25, 2020, and continuing
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Numbers Fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Numbers Fire burning in Douglas County.
How Much Does It Cost To Start An LLC In Texas?
In the process of setting up your Texas LLC, you'll be faced with quite a few expenses. Some of these are required by legislation, and others are just recommended. We'll cover the costs of setting up an LLC in Texas and also provide you with the informatio
5 Benefits Of Using A Registered Agent In Texas
The services of a registration agent began as part of due process in the US Constitution. A lawsuit includes the legal right to be notified of claims or other legal matters. Here are some brief things that will help explain what a Registered Agent Service In Texas
Avoid TV Tip-Over Incidents During Super Bowl LIV with Safety Tips
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.
Brand-New Single-Tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru Trades in Fresno, Calif. for $1,345 PSF
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that the firm has completed the sale of a brand-new, single-tenant Starbucks
Rosenberg family home for the holidays – and prepared for future hurricanes
A Houston-area mom is sharing her Hurricane Harvey recovery story this holiday season, along with the importance of always being prepared for flood events.
5 Cities in Florida: Which One Makes for the Best Real Estate Investment Opportunity...
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.
WALTER J. MAHONEY STATE OFFICE BUILDING TO BE SOLD
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
Charleston South Carolina expected to outpace national real estate market averages through 2025
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently identified 10 markets expected to outperform over the next three to five years. In alphabetical order, the markets are
WHAT IS THE EVICTION PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA?
Eviction is a dirty word for both tenants and the landlords that believe the time has come to remove one or more parties from an apartment. The process anywhere can lead to a strained relationship at best and a bitter acrimonious fight that ends up in the judicial system.
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores
Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda, can visit local home improvement stores in Katy, Houston and Spring from Monday, Dec. 9, to Saturday
Florida Tops ABC’s Annual Merit Shop Scorecard State Ranking for Second Year in a...
Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2019 Merit Shop Scorecard today, an annual ranking based on state policies and programs that encourage workforce development, career and technical education
Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home in the US
There are about 7.4 million homes owned as a second home in the United States. For many people, their second home is a vacation home. This gives them a chance to get away and break routine while also having all of the comforts of being in their own home.
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating New Affordable Apartments in the Bronx for Low-Income Families and Domestic...
New Destiny was joined by supporters and colleagues to celebrate the opening of its newly constructed service-enriched affordable housing project - The Jennings - located in the Crotona Park East
HUD AWARDS $1.5 MILLION TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT...
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today awarded $1.5 million to nearly a dozen housing authorities to assist young people aging out
BLM NAMES VETERAN LAND MANAGER TO LEAD CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE
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
California Real Estate Developer Convicted of Making Conduit Contributions in Two U.S. Congressional Campaigns
Today, a federal jury found an Oakland-area real estate developer guilty for funneling tens of thousands of dollars through straw donors into two consecutive congressional campaigns
NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW RECOVERY CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY
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.
Robust U.S economy not a boost for black homeownership
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
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SIXTY PERCENT OF FIRMS WORKING ON HIGHWAY UPGRADES EXPERIENCED CARS CRASHING INTO THEIR WORK...
Annual Survey by HCSS and Associated General Contractors of America Finds Drivers and Passengers are at Greater Risk of Injury and Death in Work Zone Crashes As Officials Urge Drivers
New Home Sales Decline in May
Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 7.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 626,000 units in May, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
$17+ Million in Grants Will Help States, Local Communities Keep Waters Clean, Economies Thriving
Water-loving outdoor recreationists and local communities in 27 states will have additional resources to help boaters keep America’s waters clean, thanks to more than $17 million in Clean Vessel Act program grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Port Aransas ready for return of summer tourism
Texas SandFest drew a record 35,000 people April 26-28, encouraging business owners that Port Aransas is on its way to recovery. With nearly all the city’s retailers and restaurants re-opened, residents are beginning to feel like things are getting back to normal.
OJO Labs: Five Months, Eight Major Awards
OJO Labs, a leading-edge technology company on a mission to empower consumer decision-making through its conversational AI assistant, OJO, won the highly coveted 2019 A-List Award among mid-sized companies from the Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SXSW
Should I Rent Out my Property on Airbnb?
Listing property on Airbnb has become a popular way to make extra money, meet new people, and provide some freedom, but there are a few key things to think about when you are considering listing your property. It is key to know what you’re getting yourself into.
The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $5.5 Million Opportunity Zone Community Capacity Building Initiative for Select...
The Rockefeller Foundation today announced an initiative to help U.S. cities attract responsible private investment in economically-distressed communities through Opportunity Zones created in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This effort will help ensure new investment delivers sustainable benefits for more than 30 million low-income Americans living in Opportunity Zones
Eden Housing and City of Fremont Celebrate Grand Opening of KTGY-Designed Affordable Senior Housing...
Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments is located in the Warms Springs area of Alameda County and features 90 apartment homes for very low and extremely low-income seniors, near I-880 freeway, BART, shopping, services and other amenities.
VA’s Home Loan Guaranty program notifies Veterans of potential loan fee waivers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced May 13 that Veterans who qualify for a VA Home Loan funding fee waiver are now being notified in their home loan eligibility certificate and disability compensation award letter.
A Stellar Idea: My Florida Regional MLS Reimagines the Multiple Listing Service
The nation's third-largest Multiple Listing Service, My Florida Regional MLS, will become Stellar MLS on June 4, 2019, in a move that totally reimagines the MLS. Currently serving 58,000 customers
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS TO CO-HOST HUD INNOVATIVE HOUSING SHOWCASE
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will co-host the Department's inaugural "Innovative Housing Showcase." The Innovative Housing Showcase will be held on the National Mall June 1-5, 2019
Department of the Interior: Yakima Water Plan Is a “Model” and “Holistic”
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.”
Energy Costs to Cook Thanksgiving Meal Up to 25% Lower in 2015
“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
Agencies Issue Final Rule to Exempt Subset of Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans from Appraisal Requirements
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
Department Enters into Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC and its owners Eduardo Gutierrez...
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
