WASHINGTON, DC - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced the recipients of the 2011 Sustainable Communities Grants, totaling nearly $96 million. Twenty-seven communities and organizations will receive Community Challenge grants and 29 regional areas will receive Regional Planning grants. The goal of HUD's Sustainable Communities grants is to help communities and regions improve their economic competitiveness by connecting housing with good jobs, quality schools and transportation (see attached grant chart).

ORLANDO, FL - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida’s existing home and existing condo sales continued to show gains in October, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Existing home sales increased 13 percent l...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Building Systems Councils (BSC) of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) honored Victor DePhillips for a lifetime of service and achievement in advancing the systems-built industry and contributing to the efforts of the BSC.

West Palm Beach, FL - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- CBRE is pleased to have facilitated the $2.6 million acquisition of 9835-9847 Okeechobee Boulevard on behalf of the buyer, Okeechobee 9847 LLC. The purchase includes a long-term ground lease...

Reston, VA - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Calkain Companies, a national real estate investment brokerage firm, recently completed the sale of an investment property ground leased to Chili’s on a long-term, NNN basis. The purchaser was a private investor seeking a passive, incoming-producing asset. The property is located at The Peterson Companies’ Virginia Gateway Center in Gainesville, VA.

Boston, MA - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. multi-housing market vacancy rate is expected to hold steady at 5.5% in 2012, according to a new analysis from CBRE Econometric Advisors (CBRE-EA). CBRE-EA forecasts that the multi-housing vacancy will decline to 5.2% in 2013.

Las Vegas, NV - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- There was a significant decline in the number of mortgage default notices served on homeowners in the Las Vegas metro area and in Nevada in October, but not because of a sudden recovery in the hou...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Boulder Group, a national single tenant net lease investment brokerage firm, has been named the exclusive advisor for the sale of an CVS property at 5422 Bellaire Boulevard in Bellaire, Texas.

Houston, TX - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) hosted a town hall meeting in Houston to inform the residents of the Ninth Congressional District about the new requirements established by the Texas Voter Identi...

Orlando, FL - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Financing of multifamily properties through Freddie Mac’s Capital Markets Execution (CME) loan program remains strong throughout the U.S. as reflected by the recent transactions from CBRE’s Orla...

New York, NY - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Halstead Property Development Marketing today announced that 75% of the units are sold at 88 Morningside. Closings are currently underway and immediate occupancy is available.

NEW YORK CITY, NY - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- BAM Architecture Studio has added two professionals to its growing staff, an architect and an interior designer, says Ross Adam Cole, principal of BAM Architecture Studio.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Excitement is building for the National Association of Home Builders’ 2012 International Builders’ Show (IBS) Feb. 8-11 as planners report pre-registration figures up nearly a quarter over this time last year and dozens of exhibitors have snapped up remaining booths in the last two weeks.

New York, NY - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Keller Williams NYC (www.kwnyc.com), the Manhattan franchise of leading real estate firm Keller Williams Realty Inc., has appointed Jacqui Howard as Vice President.

Outer Banks, NC - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Outer Banks residents who are looking for a one of a kind, locally made presents for the Christmas season, Outer Banks have the perfect destination to visit. Residents who are also entertaining ...

WEST ORANGE, N.J. - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Industrial and Office Real Estate Brokers Association of the New York Metropolitan Area Inc. (IOREBA) will host its annual holiday party on Monday, Dec. 5, at Highlawn Pavilion, located at...

DENVER, CO - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Award-winning KTGY Group, Inc., Architecture + Planning, is pleased to announce the construction of Bluff Lake Apartment Homes, a new high-quality, eco-friendly residential community for 92 families ...

Washington, DC - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales improved in October while the number of homes on the market continued to decline, according to the National Association of Realtors

Phoenix, AZ - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a move that combines some of the area’s top real estate agents, the RE/MAX Southwest Region has announced that, following the recent passing of RE/MAX Achievers Broker/Owner Tim Hatlestad, the ...

NEW YORK CITY, NY - November 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Robert A. Silver, executive managing director of Newmark Knight Frank (NKF), has joined his colleague Jonathan Fanuzzi and the leasing teams at 1333 and 1359 Broadway as part of his NKF role, ...

You’re about to list your home for sale. Is your home ready for what’s coming? If you haven’t crossed these six items off your to-do list yet, the answer is a resounding “no.” Here’s what you need to do, roughly in order, to make sure your place is in the best possible shape to show to buyers. 

Exposure to air pollution leads to approximately 7 million premature deaths annually and deprives millions of healthy years of life. The heightened battle against climate change and environmental degradation has once again taken centre stage, with an urgent appeal from the World Health Organization (WHO) for countries to slash air pollution limits to save millions of lives.

For this week’s “Tuesday’s Tips,” the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is sharing tips to help New Yorkers identify and avoid rental scams. Rental scams are executed in a variety of different ways, but the goal is the same: bilk potential tenants out of as much money as possible or steal their personal information.

Asphalt production is a critical aspect of our built environment. It's the material we use to pave roads, construct driveways, lay airport runways, and create pathways in public parks. Manufacturing asphalt involves heating and combining aggregates, like sand or gravel, with binders, such as bitumen, to create a versatile and durable construction material.

The latest trends in bathroom remodeling showcase a deliberate blend of beauty and practicality. Homeowners are seeking spaces that cater to essential functions and provide a comfort level that befits the modern lifestyle. Spaces are designed to be zones of relaxation - a place to unwind after a long day or to energize and prepare for the day ahead

In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month this April, NJCDC’s Paterson Youth Council is hosting a Financial Literacy Day event at John F. Kennedy High School this Tuesday. Paterson Youth Council members will be joined by volunteers from local financial institutions to teach JFK students about different financial literacy topics.

On Saturday, April 13, more than 25,000 individuals flocked to events nationwide, marking the National Building Black Wealth Day as designated by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB). In over 100 cities, seminars and one-on-one sessions delved into a wide range of topics, from homeownership and property investment to business startups and other wealth-building 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