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HALSTEAD PROPERTY WELCOMES NEW AGENTS TO BROOKLYN
Hoboken, NJ - January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Halstead Property is pleased to announce that three new agents have joined the Boerum Hill office, one of three Halstead offices in Brooklyn. The agents are comprised of well-known veteran Park Slope...
SHOPPES AT SOUTHERN PALMS PURCHASED FOR $31.4 MILLION
Wellington, FL - January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- CBRE announced today the sale of Shoppes at Southern Palms, a 200,889-square-foot shopping center located on Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach County, Florida to New York-based Garrison Investment ...
Metro Commercial Lands The Tile Shop for King of Prussia, PA
King of Prussia, PA - January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Tile Shop is expanding the Philadelphia region, and Metro Commercial has completed a 25,522-square foot lease for the tile and floor covering store in King of Prussia, PA. The store will...
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD ARRANGES LEASE EXPANSION, EXTENSION FOR ENGINEERING FIRM
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. - January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Langan Engineering & Environmental Services has increased its presence and re-located within its current location at 989 Lenox Drive in Lawrenceville. In little more than one year, this r...
Phoenix Office Sector Recovery an Arduous Process
Phoenix, AZ - January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Valley’s office sector continued to pace along the bottom over the past year. As we enter 2012 a new attitude is taking hold. Though conditions remain weak, 2011 saw an increase in in-migrati...
Global Outlook for Real Estate Remains Unclear In 2012
Los Angeles, CA - January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Macro-economic and political landscape uncertainty suggests that a cautious outlook for commercial real estate is likely to persist into 2012 according to a new report from CBRE Global Research. The Global ViewPoint for 2012 notes that high quality real estate assets in prime locations should continue to perform well compared to secondary real estate and very competitive with regard to other asset classes.
HUD PROVIDES $400 MILLION TO HELP COMMUNITIES IN EIGHT STATES TO RECOVER FROM 2011...
WASHINGTON, DC - January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today allocated $400 million in emergency aid to help communities in eight states to recover from presidentially declared natural disasters in 2011. Provided through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, these grants will support long-term disaster recovery efforts in areas with the greatest extent of ‘unmet need.’
MWW GROUP PUBLIC RELATIONS SECURES METROPOLITAN CENTER SIGNAGE IN LEASE EXTENSION
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Metropolitan Center, the New Jersey Meadowlands landmark office tower, will soon be known as the MWW Public Relations building. The public relations agency, one of the top 15 agencies in th...
Matthew Cohen Joins Mesa West Capital As Principal in New York City Office
New York, NY - January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real estate finance veteran Matthew Cohen has joined Mesa West Capital as a Principal in the firm's New York office, announced co-founder Mark Zytko. Cohen comes to Mesa West after seven years at N...
The Boulder Group Arranges the Sale of a Single Tenant Pamida Property in Sisseton,...
Northbrook, IL - January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Pamida property located at 1712 Highway 10 in Sisseton, South Dakota for $2,009,000.
Colliers International Completes Six-Property Portfolio Sale in Tennessee
January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Colliers International, the third largest global real estate services organization, has completed six unit Burger King portfolio sale in Tennessee. The stores are located in Knoxville (2), Newport, Maryville, Gree...
FHA ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL STEPS TO LIMIT RISK AND STRENGTHEN FINANCES
WASHINGTON, DC - January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Acting Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner Carol J. Galante announced the latest in a series of steps to protect and strengthen the FHA’s Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund, while enabling the agency to continue to fulfill its mission to provide access to homeownership for qualified borrowers.
December Existing-Home Sales Show Uptrend
Washington, DC - January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales continued on an uptrend in December, rising for three consecutive months and remaining above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
Present Value Properties Negotiates Menchie’s Lease at Culver Plaza in Irvine
TUSTIN, CA - January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Present Value Properties, Inc., a full service retail real estate brokerage, and consulting firm headquartered in Tustin, Calif., announced today that a Menchie's franchisee signed a lease for 1,427 s...
Updated NAHB Publication Helps Builders Develop Powerful, Well-Organized Schedules
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A detailed, well-planned schedule is a builder’s best tool. Without one, a building project can end up in disarray and over budget. In Scheduling for Home Builders with Microsoft® Project, Third Edition, the latest release from BuilderBooks, the publishing arm of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), builders will benefit from expert advice on how to master this powerful scheduling program.
Georgia Department of Banking and Finance Enforces Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Requirement; Order to...
Atlanta, GA - January 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- an Order to Cease and Desist issued by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) to Anthony Ruffolo aka Ronnie Tony Ruffolo of Roswell, Georgia became final
Attorney General Biden, Legislators, Advocates Mark Launch of New Foreclosure Mediation Program
Wilmington, DE - January 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Beau Biden was joined by a bipartisan coalition of legislators and advocates today to mark the launch of Delaware’s mandatory foreclosure mediation program. The program, which b...
New Jersey online real estate search simplified with custom IDX solution of Victoria Carter
EUGENE, OR - January 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Short Hills, New Jersey real estate professional Victoria Carter has revolutionized her website with the dynamic IDX Broker software. She now hosts thousands of property listings directly on her websi...
Former Hells Angels President Sentenced to More Than Five Years in Prison in Multi-Million-Dollar...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - January 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Raymond Foakes, 48, of Rohnert Park, California, was sentenced yesterday to 70 months in prison and ordered to pay $1,085,000 in restitution for his role in a multi-million-dollar mortgage frau...
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Reveals Finalists for Highest Honors at the ‘Generation Blue Experience’...
Las Vegas, NV - January 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The annual award honors this previous Coldwell Banker brand leader and recognizes an outstanding individual or individuals who exemplify a can-do attitude and holds firmly to a business purpose thr...
U.S. National
Kaptur Defends Ohio’s Working Families, Seniors, Veterans, Votes No On “One Big Bonanza for...
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) voted against H.R. 1, citing its severe impact on working families, seniors, veterans,
WSSC Water Extends Temporary Water Bill Assistance Program with Enhanced Customer Benefits Including: PAY...
The popular Get Current temporary water bill assistance program has been extended and enhanced. Unanimously approved by the
NAR Secures Major Wins for Real Estate in Landmark Tax Reform Bill
The National Association of REALTORS® applauds the U.S. House of Representatives on final passage of the sweeping tax reform legislation that delivers significant victories for homeowners,
Transparent Advantage: How Glass Garage Doors Change the Appearance of Your Home
Trends in home design often arrive quietly. A slight shift in materials, a subtle rethinking of the familiar, and suddenly something as utilitarian as a garage door transforms into a
Kaptur, Murray Blast Energy Department’s Decision to Steer Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Away...
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water
Promoting New Technologies to Fix Our Forests
The Subcommittee on Federal Lands held an oversight hearing examining new and existing technologies that could improve forest management. The need to leverage such technologies to combat and prevent future wildfires was supported through
HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in May 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for May 2025
Skip Tracing Explained: A Key Tool for Real Estate Wholesalers
Real estate wholesalers compete for speed. The best deals disappear fast. Wholesalers race to connect with motivated sellers before anyone else. But sellers who ignore mail or avoid attention require more than a drive-by or a stack of postcards. Wholesalers need better tools. They need better data. That’s where skip tracing makes the difference.
Durbin Files Amendments To Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill To Protect Rural Hospitals And Medical Research
Ahead of an upcoming vote-a-rama, where Senate Democrats will expose the truth about Republicans’ harmful scheme to cut health
CIH welcomes government’s five point plan for social and affordable housing renewal
The establishment of a new Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which will succeed the current Affordable Homes Programme and prioritises the building of 60 per cent of homes for social rent. This programme will be the main way that the £39 billion announced for building of new social housing at the Spending Review will be delivered.
Hampton River Restoration Project Achieves Major Milestone with Deployment of Innovative Natrx Basalt Oyster...
The "Roots to Reef" initiative spearheaded by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) in the Hampton River reached a critical new milestone this week in its mission to bolster the city's climate resilience.
Kaptur Applauds Over $1.4 Million in Federal Awards For Four Local Northwest Ohio Regional...
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced four federal aviation awards totaling $1,433,909 to support critical
FHFA House Price Index® Down 0.4 Percent in April; Up 3.0 Percent from Last...
U.S. house prices fell 0.4 percent in April, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 3.0 percent from April
HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase “The American Home is the American Dream” Returns to the...
Secretary Scott Turner announced the return of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s Innovative Housing Showcase from September 6 – 10 to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Previously, the Innovative Housing Showcase was scheduled to take place May 30 – June 1
Congresswoman Torres Reintroduces Critical Asbestos Disclosure Bill During National Homeownership Month to Protect Renters...
During National Homeownership Month, Congresswoman Norma Torres, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on
Mortgage Application Payments Increase in May
Homebuyer affordability declined further in May, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,211 from $2,186 in April. This is according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Purchase Applications Payment Index
Buying a Home? Don’t Forget These 5 Things
Buying a home is a big step, and today’s market offers a wide mix of options. Each one brings its own quirks—some exciting, others potentially costly. Knowing what to watch for upfront can spare you from stressful surprises and help you move forward with confidence.
Cassidy Delivers Floor Speech on Lowering Flood Insurance Rates with Hurricane Season Underway
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor highlighting the need to end the Biden-era Risk
Deadline Approaching to Apply for FEMA Assistance for April Severe Weather and May Tornadoes
The deadlines are approaching for homeowners and renters to apply for FEMA assistance for damage and losses caused by
Elevated Rates, Challenging Affordability Conditions Put a Damper on New Home Sales
Elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty sent more home buyers to the sidelines in May as housing affordability conditions remain challenging. Sales of newly built single-family homes
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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