Torrance, CA - March 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Less than three years into her real estate career, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Erica Miller has been voted the North County Times 2011 Top Agent by local residents. While it has only bee...

WEST ORANGE, N.J. - March 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Vizcaya, the luxury gated community in West Orange, will introduce a new furnished model Townhome this May that demonstrates the full potential of the new floor plan designs.

Torrance, CA - March 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Fredric A. Sherman, FAIA, of HGA Architects and Engineers has been elected to The College of Fellows of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). He was recognized for his “notable contributions to the advancement of the profession of architecture.”

Indianapolis, IN - March 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- So much for the winter doldrums for some area realtors. According to the latest housing data compiled by RE/MAX of Indiana, the Northwest Indiana real estate market recorded modest growth for the ...

Indianapolis, IN - March 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- So much for the winter doldrums for area realtors. According to the latest housing data compiled by RE/MAX of Indiana, the Saint Joseph County real estate market recorded strong growth for the ear...

Indianapolis, IN - March 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Four real estate professionals from RE/MAX of Indiana recently took home awards from an annual gathering of more than 4,000 brokers and agents attending the RE/MAX R4 International convention in L...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to the New York City Quarterly Housing Update (Q4 2011) released by NYU's Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, home sales volume continued to decline in the fourth quarter of 2011, with the number of transactions citywide down 15 percent from the previous quarter and 11 percent from the fourth quarter of 2010.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications decreased 2.7 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 23, 2012.

Washington, D.C., March 27, 2012 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced its support for the International Green Construction Code (IgCC), a new model code expected to help conserve energy in both commercial buildings and residential structures while providing direction for safe and sustainable building design and construction. The International Code Council (ICC) will publish the IgCC tomorrow, March 28.

NEW YORK CITY, NY - March 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Steve Mosto has been appointed vice president of Energy Services for Donnelly Mechanical Corp., a leading provider of HVAC and energy services in New York City, announces Robert Ragozine, preside...

NEW YORK, NY - March 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today introduced a new interactive online tool providing mortgage delinquency and foreclosure information for each county in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

NEW YORK, NY - March 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced an agreement with Steven J. Baum P.C. (“Baum Firm”), Pillar Processing, LLC (“Pillar”), Steven J. Baum, and Brian Kumiega requiring them t...

Pittsburgh, PA - March 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As school districts across Pennsylvania face state funding cuts and budget deficits, Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord reminded public school officials to see if their districts may be owed unclaime...

HARRISBURG - March 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency held its annual homeownership program awards ceremony today at its headquarters to honor its leading lenders. These lenders assist homebuyers throughout the state...

NEW YORK, NY - March 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- RKF recently arranged a 19,200-square-foot long-term lease with Equinox’s affordable gym concept Blink Fitness at 163-02 Jamaica Ave., a former movie theater on the corner of Guy R. Brewer Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens. Scheduled to open this fall, Blink Fitness will occupy 1,200 square feet of ground floor space and 18,000 square feet on the second floor. This will be the fitness concept’s first location in Queens

WASHINGTON, DC - March 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Chris Murphy today announced that the Waterbury Housing Authority will receive $257,629 for 40 vouchers to help the region's homeless veteran population through the U.S. Department of Ho...

March 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Thomas M. Menino hosted hundreds of homeowners and potential homebuyers at the Boston Home Center’s Housing Expo at the Perkins Community Center where he launched the new $3M 3D Campaign. The 3D Campaign i...

BOSTON, MA - March 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing announced today that it has closed a $6.1 million loan for the acquisition, preservation and renovation of the 45-unit Lucerne Gardens in Dorchester.

Largo, MD - March 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler joined U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today for an informal roundtable discussion of the $25 billion National Mortgage Servicing S...

March 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA), in partnership with the Montgomery County Housing Fair Committee, will host the 12th Annual Montgomery County Housing Fair and Financial Fitn...

The National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™) today condemned the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). This is the latest escalation in a coordinated campaign to dismantle civil rights protections and silence the organizations that stand in the way of hate and discrimination.

Purchasing or selling any home in Sydney can be exciting, and sometimes the legality of it can be a real test. Prices fluctuate rapidly, there is heavy competition, and a single overlooked detail may cost a serious time or money. This is why it is important to grasp conveyancing issues prior to entering into any contract or paying any kind of deposit.

In Brentwood, many first-time buyers close on a home without paperwork that clearly states the roof’s age, last repair date, or warranty status. From the ground, a roof can look fine while shingles lose granules, flashing loosens at chimneys, and gutters start holding debris.

NorthstarMLS today announced a strategic partnership with industry-owned technology alliance Broker Public Portal (BPP) to power a next-generation MLS consumer search platform designed to deliver a more transparent, accurate, and broker-connected home search experience.

Hunting for a home is, quite frankly, an emotional roller coaster. It’s a high-stakes game where the pressure to find "the one" often leads to overlooking things that matter most. Most people feel a bit lost when searching for house to buy, stuck between a beautiful aesthetic and the nagging fear that they’re about to sign away their life savings for a money pit.

A new report from the American Economic Liberties Project (AELP) examines how federal and state policy failures after the 2008 financial crisis handed Wall Street investors the keys to Atlanta’s housing market, sheds light on the rise and spread of investor-owned and built rental housing in Atlanta, and details what corporate homeownership means for tenants, homebuyers, and communities across the country.c

Atlanta has emerged as one of the most active real estate markets in the United States, driven by population growth, corporate relocation, and sustained demand for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. From multifamily housing projects to large-scale commercial investments, the city continues to attract developers, private investors, and institutional capital looking for long-term opportunities.

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