WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nationwide housing production gained 2.6 percent from an upwardly revised pace in March to hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 717,000 units in April, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD. This modest gain was seen in both the single- and multifamily sectors, which registered growth of 2.3 percent and 3.2 percent, respectively.

May 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the macroeconomic background providing further substance to Arizona’s growth, the retail sector found positive momentum this quarter. As confidence builds nationwide the consumer confidence index leveled off ar...

NEW YORK, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - May 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jones Lang LaSalle today announced the firm has made two strategic hires to strengthen the firm’s Capital Markets research platform. Marisha Clinton has joined the firm as a Director ...

New York, NY - May 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- GFI Mortgage Bankers, a leading provider of residential mortgages in New York, announces the financing of 81 percent of the end units (that closed with a residential lender) at Kirkman Lofts. Ari Sorotz...

Chicago, IL - May 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- HomeFinder.com, a leading real estate search site and provider of digital marketing solutions for real estate agents, today kicks off its 2012 Agent Makeover Sweepstakes. The five winning real estate agents will be chosen at random to receive a comprehensive digital business and personal style makeover, including: an all-expense-paid, two-night trip to Chicago, business coaching, educational training on online marketing, a full style makeover and a professional photo shoot. All licensed real estate agents are eligible to enter the sweepstakes, which will run from May 15, 2012 through August 10, 2012.

WEST ORANGE, N.J. - May 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the Memorial Day weekend opening of Vizcaya’s luxury outdoor pool nearing, residents are rediscovering the joys of living in one of the most scenic, amenity-laden gated communities in New Je...

CHICAGO, IL - May 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- April home sales activity in the metropolitan Chicago real estate market was characterized by rising sales and firmer home prices, according to an analysis by RE/MAX. Combined sales of attached and detached homes in the seven-county metro market totaled 6,771 units in April, which compares to 6,501 units sold in the previous month and 5,713 in April 2011. These represent increases of 4.2 percent and 18.5 percent respectively.

DENVER, CO - May 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Among the national real estate franchises, RE/MAX agents continue to be the most productive. In both the 2012 REAL Trends 500 and the RIS Media Power Broker surveys, RE/MAX agents continue to be the clear leaders with respect to agent productivity. The two prestigious annual surveys, which rank performance in 2011, showed once again that RE/MAX leads all national franchises when it comes to helping U.S. homebuyers and sellers.

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI - May 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) today announced that it has acquired the southeast corner of Indian Avenue and S. Tamiami Trail and will ground lease the parcel to JPMorgan Chase. The Company and Chase have previously executed a twenty-year ground lease. Chase intends to construct a retail bank branch on the site.

May 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Steve Harney, a 20-year residential real estate veteran and nationally recognized speaker for his insights on both real estate and leadership, was the keynote speaker at a recent Gloria Nilson REALTORS®, Real Livingb...

WASHINGTON, Dc - May 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs is once again hosting a nationwide 2K “Walk and Roll” event at more than 130 VA facilities on May 16 to coincide with National Employee Health and Fitness Day. The event will also encourage employee and local community support of homeless Veterans.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a budget climate where state and local governments are challenged to do more with less, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $70 million in grants to help communities and non-profit organizations, improve their use of federal funds to revitalize neighborhoods, help the homeless and produce more affordable housing.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The income and business of Realtors® is growing after many years of decline, according to the 2012 National Association of Realtors® Member Profile.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Housing affordability conditions for all buyers reached a milestone in the first quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes gained five points in May from a downwardly revised reading in the previous month to reach a level of 29 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released today. This is the index’s strongest reading since May of 2007.

Torrance, CA - May 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Fred Pulve was recently inducted into the lower Verde Valley Hall of Fame for 2012 for his positive contributions to the central Arizona communities. A Fountain...

Dallas, TX - May 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bright Realty brokered the sale of one acre in Greenville for a free-standing Anytime Fitness. The 5,000 square foot facility will be built on Joe Ramsey Blvd. A franchisee purchased the land with Britton Lankford of Bright Realty representing the buyer and Ray Howell of Ray Howell & Associates representing the seller

NEW YORK, NY - May 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City multifamily sales remained strong in March, maintaining a healthy level of consistency from a very active February, according to Ariel Property Advisors’ Multifamily Month in Review: New...

NEW YORK, NY - May 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jones Lang LaSalle announced that Peter Riguardi, president of New York operations, will be honored by the New York AIR Society at its annual The Sky’s The Limit benefit on May 17

Phoenix, AZ - May 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) - David Cravath and Rob Downing negotiated the sale of a 60,402 SF multi-family property for the seller, Realty Partners Charter, LLC. The property is located at 1220 N. 44th Street in Phoenix. Linda Gerc...

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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