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Pat Harriman uses custom IDX Broker tools to connect his clients with local real...
EUGENE, OR - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pat Harriman of Harriman Real Estate LLC is now part of the growing network of agents and brokers who have chosen to integrate the dynamic IDX Broker software onto their real estate websites. The innova...
Florida real estate professional employs IDX Broker software on his website, integrating thousands of...
EUGENE, OR - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Dane Eagle and IDX, Inc. announce the newly IDX enabled website of Eagle and Eagle Realty of Southwest Florida, Inc. Cape Coral, Florida home seekers can now experience a simple and effective onl...
OFFICE LEASES BRING WASHINGTON PLAZA TO 92 PERCENT OCCUPANCY
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Four new office leases at Washington Plaza in Piscataway have brought the 200,000-square-foot corporate property to 92 percent occupancy. Commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefie...
HARLEM DEVELOPMENT WINDOWS ON 123 LOFTS REACHES 50% SOLD
NEW YORK, NY, - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Halstead Property Development Marketing today announced that Windows on 123 Lofts, the second phase of a premier, two-building development in Harlem, has reached 50% sold.
Lee & Associates Transacts Sale of 10.4-Acre Multifamily Development Site
Torrance, CA - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Houston, Texas-based developer The Dinerstein Companies has acquired a 10.4-acre site entitled for 707 apartment units in the Warner Center area of Woodland Hills, Calif., according to John Battle, SI...
Lee & Associates Palm Desert Taps Four Prominent Industry Experts
Torrance, CA - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the Coachella Valley market, Lee & Associates, one of the largest national commercial real estate providers with regional expertise, has brought ...
RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon to Visit Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary on April 18
CHICAGO, IL - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon will visit Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School, 522 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, Ill., on April 18 when the balloon crew will present an interactive educational program developed and sponsored by the RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network.
Loan Modification a Gamble For Las Vegas Homeowners
Las Vegas, NV - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- We’ve all heard the same story over and over. It’s the story of a family who gets behind on their mortgage payment, and applies for a loan modification to save their home. After waiting many mont...
Home Prices Rising in Hardest Hit Cities
Destin, FL - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Driven by near record low mortgage rates and lower prices, home values are finally rising in the hardest hit cities in the U.S. housing mess, according to a new Housing Predictor report.
Stiles Partnership’s Focus on 800 Brickell Boosts Tenant Roster, Yields 2012 Building of the...
Deerfield Beach, FL - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In Downtown Miami’s fiercely competitive office market, a Stiles partnership has found a sweet spot that’s turning its $1 million investment in “green” enhancements and building upgrade...
Marc Krebs Named to Arizona Relocation Alliance Board of Directors
Torrance, CA - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Marc Krebs, relocation manager for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Phoenix, Ariz., was recently named to the 2012 board of directors for the Arizona Relocation Alliance (ARA). Krebs will serv...
MBA Statement on CFPB Announcement on Servicing Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- David H. Stevens, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today issued the following statement after the announcement by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that it intends to propose rules for residential mortgage servicers this summer.
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCREASES IN 171 OUT OF 337 METRO AREAS BETWEEN FEBRUARY 2011 &...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment increased in 171 out of 337 metropolitan areas between February 2011 and February 2012, decreased in 119 and stayed level in 47, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said employment was growing in many metro areas thanks in large part to increasing private sector demand for construction
Buyers Attracted to Online Auction of a Unique, Bank-Owned Land Parcel near Columbus CBD
Newport Beach, CA - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- This real estate auction, featuring a development site of approximately 43 acres, sits on the westerly side of Grove City, which is considered one of the faster growing suburbs of the City of Columbus. About 8 miles southwest of the Columbus Central Business District, this development site is located directly across from the Central Crossing School Complex (Central Crossing High School and Holt Crossing Intermediate School) and South-Western Career Academy near the intersection of Holt Road and Big Run South Road.
Joan Frei Appointed to Southern California ICSC State Program Chair
Torrance, CA - April 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Joan Frei, senior vice president and director of business development for Nadel Architects, has been promoted to state program chairperson for the Southern California chapter of the International Coun...
Auction.com Successfully Auctions Newport Beach Property
Torrance, CA - April 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Auction.com (www.auction.com), the nation’s leading online real estate marketplace, attracted more than 70 registered bidders to a successful three-day online luxury auction, which featured 411 Edgew...
Lake County Completes Retrofit Pilot Program
TAVARES, CA - April 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sometimes the best way to lead is by example, and that’s what the Lake County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) hopes residents and commercial business owners will see in the energy savings from the...
C.A.R. applauds CA Congressional members’ letter to FHFA
LOS ANGELES, CA - April 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- California Congressman Gary Miller (R-Brea), along with 18 other members of California’s congressional delegation, issued a letter last week to Edward J. DeMarco, acting director of the Federal Ho...
Bright Realty Brokers Carrollton Land Sale
Dallas, TX - April 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kyle E. Robertson, CCIM, senior vice president of investment services with Bright Realty, brokered the sale of 7.5 acres at 2020 Hebron Road in Carrollton. Robertson represented the seller, Hebron Community Church, and buyer Stroud Development represented itself in the transaction. Stroud purchased the property for a development to serve 64 assisted living and 48 Alzheimer’s and dementia care residents. Stroud will break ground May 2012 and the facility is scheduled to open in 2013.
Max Spann Real Estate and Auction Co. to auction Oldwick estate
TEWKSBURY - April 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A 10.7-acre dream estate homesite located in the quaint village of Oldwick will hit the auction block in late April.
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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
NAHB Publication Offers Remodelers Sneak Peek into Industry Financials
BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released a new edition of its Remodelers’ Cost of Doing Business Study, 2026 Edition, a national study of
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $5 Million in Federal Funding to Modernize 4 Virginia...
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $5,693,508 in federal grant funding for infrastructure upgrades to four Virginia airports. This funding is awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for FY26, which is made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that the senators helped negotiate and pass.
Urban Land Institute Panel Recommends Future Vision for Denver Pavilions and Adjacent Surface Parking...
Experts from the Urban Land Institute (ULI), in partnership with ULI Colorado, presented initial recommendations today on the
EPA Provides $944,000 to Mid-Atlantic States to Monitor Water Quality at Beaches and Protect...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $944,000 in grant funding that Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia will use to monitor water quality at beaches and to
Following Padilla Push, Bureau of Reclamation Announces $52 Million To Protect Hoover Dam Hydropower...
Following pressure from U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee,
IBHS’s FORTIFIED Program Surpasses 100,000 Designations
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today announced its FORTIFIED® program has surpassed 100,000 designations nationwide, marking a major milestone in reducing storm losses and strengthening community resilience. The achievement underscores growing adoption of IBHS’s science?based construction and re-roofing standard as states, insurers, manufacturers, and communities align around proven strategies to break the cycle of disaster losses.
HUD Announces Regulatory Best Practices to Unleash Building and Increase Homeownership Across America
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the State and Local Best Practices for Home
Wagner Supports Transformative Housing Legislation to Lower Costs
Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets, released the following statement on the bipartisan amendment to the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act:
Top Performing Latino Mortgage Professionals Defy Expectations
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®) has released its annual Top 250 Latino Mortgage Originator Awards, recognizing the nation’s top-performing Latino loan originators. Despite a challenging housing market, production among the honorees reached an all-time high, with award recipients collectively closing more than 68,900 transactions and $25.6 billion in funded loan volume.
NAR Statement on HUD Best Practices to Unleash Building and Increase Homeownership Across America
Shannon McGahn, executive vice president and chief advocacy officer of the National Association of REALTORS®, issued the
Young Op-Ed: Americans need to be protected from cargo theft
In the fall of 2024, PFL Logistics — a third-party logistics company in Evansville, Ind. — lost a $60,000 shipment that was stolen after a trusted carrier was compromised. As PFL worked to figure out what happened during the delivery process, it was forced to cover the costs of the missing shipment, a massive blow to this Hoosier company.
Coalition Statement on House Passage of the Amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The undersigned housing groups representing thousands of housing providers and tens of millions of residents commend the House of Representatives for its bipartisan passage of the recently
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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






































