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HUD AWARDS $20 MILLION IN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES STABILIZE NEIGHBORHOODS HARD-HIT...
WASHINGTON, DC - January 31, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $20 million in technical assistance funding to 12 organizations that will, in turn, help local communities across this country stabilize neighborhoods hard-hit by foreclosure through HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
Markey, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Obama to Increase Home Energy Assistance Funding...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), longtime Congressional champion of providing assistance to low-income families to heat and cool their homes and dean of the Massachusetts Congressional de...
Rock Ventures to Finalize Purchase of Detroit’s Historic Federal Reserve Building
DETROIT - January 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rock Ventures LLC, the umbrella entity providing operational coordination and integration of Dan Gilbert’s portfolio of companies, investments and real estate, today announced it will close on the purchase of downtown Detroit’s historic Federal Reserve Building, a 176,000 square-foot building that has sat vacant since 2004.
Two Defendants Indicted for Home Equity Loan Fraud
SACRAMENTO, CA - January 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that a federal grand jury returned an indictment yesterday charging two defendants with mail fraud and money laundering in connection with a mor...
HARLEM DEVELOPMENT, PS90, IS NOW SOLD OUT
NEW YORK, NY - January 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Halstead Property Development Marketing and West 147th Street Associates LLC, an affiliate of L+M Development Partners, Inc., today announced that all units at PS90, a premier residential developmen...
The Ballen Group has JUST CLOSED A Summerlin Short Sale in Nevada with CHASE
Las Vegas, NV - January 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ballen Group, A Las Vegas Short Sale Specialist Team, known for their Las Vegas Real Estate experience in Short Sales, has just closed another Short Sale in Nevada. Using their comprehensive Sh...
Administrative Office of the Court signs lease-to-purchase contract on Home Depot property in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, KY - January 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Administrative Office of the Courts will move its facilities to a new location in Frankfort under a lease-to-purchase contract signed last week with Home Depot. The agreement will allow the AOC...
Lee & Associates Transacts $4.8 Million Sale of Retail Office Building From Lowe’s
Torrance, CA - January 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Lee & Associates-LA North/Ventura team of Jay Martinez, Stephanie Skrbin and Mike Tingus executed the sale of a 38,788-square-foot mixed-use building that had been owned by Lowe’s Compani...
GPE Closes 95,037 Square Feet for $9.6M in December 2011
January 27, 2012 (Phoenix, Arizona) - GPE Commercial Advisors (gpe1.com) reported closing 25 commercial transactions in the amount of $9.6M for 95,037 square feet in December 2011. • $4.7M in commercial sales (54,212 SF) • $3.1M in commercial lease...
Hanna selected to represent Choptank Electric Cooperative
Pocomoke, MD - January 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Henry H. Hanna, CCIM, SIOR, National Director of Industrial Property, with Sperry Van Ness-Miller Commercial real estate has been selected by Choptank Electric Cooperative to market their Pocomoke f...
CT REIA Announces February 2012 All-Day Workshop With Bank-Owned Foreclosure Expert Andy Heller
West Hartford, CT - January 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with Andy Heller is announcing a weekend workshop for real estate investors on bank-owned foreclosures and lease op...
VOIT REAL ESTATE SERVICES EXPANDS ITS PRESENCE WITH NEW SATELLITE OFFICE IN RENO
Reno, NV - January 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Voit Real Estate Services has announced that the company is expanding its presence with the addition of a new satellite office in Reno, Nev. to meet growing demand for brokerage and asset services in th...
Lee & Associates Negotiates 33,000 SF Office Space Expansion and Lease Extension
Torrance, CA - January 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, one of the largest commercial real estate brokerage firms in the country, has completed a lease extension and space expansion for the U.S. headquarters of Matheson Tri-Gas. Th...
Most Likely Housing Markets to Recover Announced
Destin, FL - January 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The five most likely U.S. metropolitan housing markets forecast to recover in 2012 are being announced by Housing Predictor, which forecasts more than 230 cities housing markets. The pack is lead by Miami, Florida and has a handful of what might appear to be polar opposites.
NEW YORK CITY OFFICE CLEANERS RATIFY NEW CONTRACT PROVIDING WAGE INCREASES, MAINTAINING FAMILY...
New York, NY - January 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City office cleaners ratified a four-year agreement with the Realty Advisory Board (RAB) on Tuesday that provides a 5.6% wage increase over the life of the contract and bonuses totaling $1,...
CBRE TAPS FOUR INDUSTRY VETERANS TO FURTHER EXPAND OFFICE LEASING PLATFORM IN SOUTH FLORIDA
Miami/Boca Raton, FL - January 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- CBRE announced this week the addition of four new leasing professionals to the firm’s South Florida operations. Maggie Guajardo Kurtz and Diana Parker join CBRE to provide office landlord ...
THE ECONOMY IS MOVING FORWARD, BUT JOB DEFICITS REMAIN NATIONALLY AND STATEWIDE
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - January 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Is economic recovery truly underway? Will industrial real estate keep its momentum? Is New Jersey winning the war for jobs? How are retail trends impacting other industry sectors, notably i...
LOCAL RADIO SHOW TO HOST RE/MAX ASSOCIATE
Phoenix, AZ - January 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rex Parry, host of Business to Business Network Show, will host RE/MAX Generations’ Erik Johnson on 1100AM KFNX News-Talk Radio on Saturday, January 28th at 7 p.m. to discuss real estate and techno...
Calkain Companies Hires Florida Net Lease Specialist
Reston, VA - January 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michael Zimmerman, Vice President of Calkain Realty Advisors, is the newest addition to Calkain Companies’ growing team of experienced net lease investment advisors. Zimmerman is a veteran net lease...
Outer Banks Real Estate Owners Go All Out for the 27th Annual Feast
Outer Banks, NC - January 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- It’s that time of the year again for Outer Bank real estate owners. With the 11th of February – the designated date for the 27th Annual Oyster Feast in Outer Banks, North Carolina – fast ap...
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DOE Opens $237 Million Funding Opportunity for Grid Equipment Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $237 million funding opportunity to boost American manufacturing and strengthen supply chains for critical electric grid components.
Remodeling Spending Flat in Second Quarter, Falling in 26 States, NAHB Reports
Remodeling activity was flat in the second quarter amid a broader housing slowdown, according to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) State Projections of Remodeling (SPR).
Deadbolt Locks Options for Buyers, Sellers and Landlords: What Property Owners Should Weigh
Locks rarely make the headline in a property conversation, yet they are among the first things a new owner, tenant, or inspector touches. A...
Habitat for Humanity and Kenya Green Building Society Sign Partnership on Climate-Smart Housing
Habitat for Humanity, through its Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter, has formalized a partnership with the Kenya Green
Daily Digest: State-by-State Housing and Real Estate News, November 4, 2026
Water, flood and wildfire infrastructure and risk dominated the day. A $54.83 million flood project check in California and a $4.5 million rural water…
Daily Digest: U.S. Housing and Real Estate News, November 4, 2026
Today's housing news is led by MBA's September data on homebuyer mortgage payments. HUD launched a public housing authority dashboard…
FEMA Approves More Than $1 Billion in Recovery and Resilience Funding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said it has approved over $1 billion in Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Individual Assistance funding over the last
HUD Launches Public Housing Authority Accountability Dashboard
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) launched the Public Housing Authority (PHA) Accountability Dashboard, a public tool that combines PHA performance and
Median Homebuyer Mortgage Payment Rises to $2,215 in September, MBA Index Shows
The national median monthly payment applied for by purchase applicants rose to $2,215 in September 2026 from $2,162 in August, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA)
Daily Digest: U.S. Housing and Real Estate News, November 3, 2026
Today's stories center on federal infrastructure awards for roads, ports and rail in California, Illinois, New York and Washington state…
New York HEAP Advisory Council to Hold Open Online Meeting on November 5
The New York State Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Block Grant Advisory Council will hold an open meeting online on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 1 p.m. The meeting will use WebEx software.
Renovating to Sell or Rent? Why Surface Material Choice Quietly Decides Your Return
When property owners plan a renovation, the budget conversation usually centres on the big-ticket items: layout changes, appliances, flooring, and the kitchen. Surface materials, meaning the worktops, cabinet fronts, wall panels
ULI and PwC Report: Dallas-Fort Worth Named Top Market to Watch for Third Straight...
PwC and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) released Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2027, the 48th edition of their annual industry outlook, on October 27…
Texas Security Deposit Law: A Landlord’s Guide to Deductions, Deadlines & Compliance
Security deposits cause more landlord-tenant fights than almost anything else. In Texas, the rules are clear, the deadlines are short, and the penalties are real. One simple mistake can cost you far more than the deposit itself.
Daily Digest: U.S. Housing and Real Estate News, October 29, 2026
Today's housing news includes HUD Secretary Scott Turner's visits to Arizona, a House bill that would add tenant citizenship rules to the Low-Income…
Finding A Home Gets Simpler in Mid-Michigan as REALTORS® Launch Plain-Language Smart Search
Home shoppers in Mid-Michigan can now find homes by describing what they want in their own words. The Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS® (GLAR) today introduced Smart Search on lansing-realestate.com, a feature that turns a plain-language request into matching listings from the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
NAR Names Five 2026 Good Neighbor Award Winners, Each Receiving a $10,000 Grant
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced the five winners of its 2026 Good Neighbor Awards, now in their 27th year.
NAHREP and InGenius Partner on Data to Recognize Top Latino Real Estate Professionals
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and InGenius announced a strategic partnership to identify and recognize leading…
Delta Media Group introduces Intelligent Websites, powered by new Delta Connected Intelligence technology
– Delta Media Group, America’s largest family-owned real estate technology provider for brokerages, today announced the
New Home Sales Slip 0.6% in September to 676,000 Annual Rate, NAHB Reports
Sales of newly built single-family homes decreased 0.6% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676,000, following a downwardly revised August estimate, according to
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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
