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HOUSING FUND RECEIVES CORPORATE AND GRASSROOTS SUPPORT
BISMARCK, ND - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) received more than $6.3 million during its initial fundraising campaign for the Housing Incentive Fund (HIF). The state program provides tax credits f...
GRANT DOLLARS AVAILABLE FOR PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT
BISMARCK, ND - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is soliciting pre-applications for $728,550 in funding through the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).
Menendez, Representatives Call on GAO To Report on Foreclosure Reviews
WASHINGTON, DC - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation and Community Development, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) along with Representatives Maxine Waters (D-CA), Brad Miller (D-NC) and ...
Lautenberg, Menendez Announce $34 Million for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program in New...
NEWARK, NJ - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released $34.2 million for the Low Income Home Energy Ass...
December & 2011 Year-End Market Report
MEMPHIS, TN - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Memphis-area home sales for December fell 10 percent from a year ago, with 898 total sales recorded in the Memphis Area Association of REALTORS® MAARdata property records database. Total sales for a...
San Jose Property Management Company Helps Accidental Landlords Become Intentional Investors
SAN JOSE, CA - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- While Jerry Garrity of Silicon Valley's First Statewide Realty works with a long list of properties for seasoned Bay Area investors who use his San Jose property management (http://www.firststatewid...
Learn How to Make Home Energy Efficiency Improvements; Receive up to $8,000 in Rebates...
January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Long Beach and LA County invites all residents to attend the Energy Upgrade CA Kick-Off Event on Thursday, January 26, from 6-8 pm at the Expo Art Gallery, 4321 Atlantic Ave., in Long Beach.
Montgomery County Announces 12th Annual Housing Fair and Financial Fitness Day; Sponsors and Exhibitors...
January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) invites housing providers, realtors, property managers, businesses, banks, credit unions, government agencies, community organizations and n...
Fourth Defendant in Mortgage Fraud Scheme Sentenced to Prison
January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announced that a fourth defendant connected to a mortgage fraud scheme was sentenced today by Senior U.S. District Court Judge Edwin M...
AG Settlement: Not Perfect, but Significant Reform of Mortgage Servicing
Washington, D.C. - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Based on what we've heard, the settlement between major banks and states’ Attorneys General (AGs), the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Justice would represent an important step forward in addressing foreclosure abuses. The settlement would include key reforms to clean up unfair mortgage servicing practices. It would also provide an important template for ways banks can use principal reduction to reduce unnecessary foreclosures and put the country back on a path to economic recovery.
The Dean Agency listings are displayed with ease on IDX synced website hosted by...
EUGENE, OR - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Outer Banks MLS (OBMLS) listings are now seamlessly integrated onto the website supported by IDX, Inc. and hosted by agent John Dean. Southern Shores, North Carolina area properties, combining real es...
William McKnight and IDX, Inc. bring innovative search capabilities to Horizon Realty Group online...
EUGENE, OR - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Finding a home online just became monumentally easier for Las Vegas, Nevada home seekers, thanks to the recent partnership between IDX, Inc. and Broker William McKnight. As a dedicated and seasoned re...
Houston’s Landmark Downtown Post Office Site Chosen for 2012 Urban Land Institute Gerald D....
WASHINGTON, DC - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Downtown Houston’s historic post office property has been selected as the site for the tenth annual Urban Land Institute (ULI) Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Competition. The ideas competition, open to graduate-level students, will provide multidisciplinary teams the opportunity to propose a long-term vision for creating a distinct identity for a new downtown Houston district.
U.S. Green Building Council Selected as American Architectural Foundation’s 2012 Keystone Laureate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Architectural Foundation (AAF) will present the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) with its 2012 Keystone Award at the 23rd annual Accent on Architecture Gala in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 9, 2012. AAF’s Board of Regents presents the Keystone Award annually to an individual or organization from outside the architectural discipline for exemplary design leadership that improves lives and transforms communities.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rick Foss sold a 34,768 SF industrial building at 78 E. Gray Road in Scottsdale for $3 million. Kyle Westfall of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Rick Foss represented the buyer.
Lucescu Realty Announces 2nd Part of the Sale of Scottsdale Promenade, Scottsdale, AZ to...
NEWPORT BEACH, CA - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mark Lucescu, President of Lucescu Realty, a market leading investment real estate services firm, announced today the sale of Promenade Corporate Center for $56 million. The transaction is the ...
IDX-enabled website of Realtor Kim Craford simplifies California online home search
EUGENE, OR - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes Kim Crawford and Village Properties to the growing network of real estate agents and brokers who have chosen to revolutionize their professional websites with the innovative IDX Bro...
California home search capabilities expanded by IDX Broker iPhone application and Fantastic Real Estate,...
EUGENE, OR - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Fantastic Real Estate Broker Ikenna Exeude has collaborated with IDX, Inc. to deliver potential buyers a dynamic and simplified real estate resource. Searching for a home has never been easier for Cal...
Custom IDX solution brings easy-to-use online home search to New Jersey website of Victoria...
EUGENE, OR - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- With thousands of properties being updated every day, real estate professional Victoria Carter of Coldwell Banker has integrated the revolutionary IDX Broker software onto her website, in an effort to...
Jamie Rigby enables IDX Broker on TruNet Real Estate LLC website to create dynamic...
EUGENE, OR - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce Midvale, Utah real estate broker Jamie Rigby as the latest realty professional to adopt a customizable IDX solution. His website now hosts a dynamic search page that s...
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Mortgage Application Payments Decrease in June
Homebuyer affordability improved in June, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants decreasing to $2,172 from $2,211 in May. This is according to the Mortgage
CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT INCHES UP BY 2,000 JOBS IN JULY, WHILE SPENDING DECLINES BY 0.4...
Year-over-Year Gains in Employment Slow Sharply from Previous 12 Months; Private Residential and Nonresidential Outlays Decline
How to Keep Your New Home Pest-Free After Buying a House
Moving into a new home is an exciting milestone—but it can quickly turn stressful if pests show up uninvited. Whether it’s ants in the kitchen, spiders in the basement, or mice in the walls, pest problems can make your dream home feel less than perfect. Luckily, with a little planning and maintenance, you can keep your new home pest-free from day one.
Shaping commercial spaces with light control: the rise of architectural window films
Walk into any modern office, stylish restaurant, or bustling retail store, and you’ll likely notice it — a subtle but transformative layer across the windows. Architectural window films have
‘A hidden threat’: San Mateo lawmaker warns of rising groundwater risks, seeks study funding
A Bay Area lawmaker is pushing for new federal legislation to study the threat rising groundwater poses — a hidden but growing environmental danger that experts say could worsen flooding, damage infrastructure, and contaminate drinking water.
Thrivent, Habitat for Humanity celebrate 20 years of transforming lives together
Thrivent and Habitat for Humanity International are celebrating their 20th year of partnership, which is grounded in helping families around the world access safe, affordable housing. Since
NAHB Commends Senate Banking Panel for Advancing Housing Legislation
Challenging affordability conditions, elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty continue to act as headwinds on the housing sector as many potential buyers continue to stay on the
Rounds Advances Major Housing Wins for South Dakota in Committee Markup
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today successfully advanced key housing priorities for South Dakota during a bipartisan markup in the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
NAREB DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY TRAINS 227 EMERGING DEVELOPERS TO BOLSTER HOUSING CONSTRUCTION
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) proudly graduates 227 emerging developers from the NAREB Developers Academy on Tuesday, as the organization of Black real estate developers, known as Realtists, seeks to increase production of much-needed housing in communities nationwide.
FEMA Announces Billions in Federal Funds to Empower States to Prepare for Disasters
Over the coming weeks, FEMA is marking billions of dollars in federal funding available for state, local, tribal and territorial partners. This includes seven Notices of Funding Opportunity that
Horsford Opening Statement at Field Hearing on the One, Big, Ugly Law
Thank you, Mr. Chairman – and welcome to my hometown, Las Vegas, Nevada. And before, I get into my remarks – Mr. Chairman, as you know, Senate Republicans unilaterally thrusted the gaming economy and its patrons into uncertainty with the unjust inclusion of the wagering loss
Urban Land Institute Launches California-Nevada Partnership to Advance Urban Resilience and Climate Leadership
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) today announced a new regional initiative in partnership with seven public agencies across
Second Century Ventures Announces 9 Companies for 2025 REACH Commercial Scale-Up Program
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the most active global real
Tuberville Introduces Huntsville’s Bill Roark During HELP Hearing
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)introduced Mr. Bill Roark of Huntsville, Alabama, as a witness appearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The hearing was about empowering workers by expanding employee ownership.
Housing Subcommittee Explores Modern Solutions to the Housing Shortage
The Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, led by Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), held a hearing exploring bipartisan solutions to the housing shortage, such as modernizing the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program which has not
HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in June 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 June 2025
Moving to La Cañada Flintridge: Newcomer Mistakes To Avoid
Relocating to a new city can be exciting and challenging, especially when moving to an upscale community like La Cañada Flintridge. Known for its excellent schools, serene neighborhoods,
Kelly, Gallego Reintroduce Bipartisan Canadian Snowbirds Act to Boost Arizona Economy, Tourism
This week, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego reintroduced the Canadian Snowbirds Act, bipartisan, bicameral
DOE Announces Site Selection for AI Data Center and Energy Infrastructure Development on Federal...
The forthcoming solicitations will drive innovation in reliable energy technologies, contribute to lower energy costs, and
MISMO Publishes Updated eVault Standards and SMART Doc® Validation Rules
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today published revisions to the eVault Standards and SMART Doc® Validation Rules. This standard increases
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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