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FHA EXTENDS WAIVER OF ANTI-FLIPPING REGULATIONS THROUGH 2012
WASHINGTON, DC - December 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In an effort to continue stabilizing home values and improve conditions in communities experiencing high foreclosure activity, Acting Federal Housing Administration Commissioner Carol J. Galante today extended a temporary waiver of FHA’s anti-flipping regulations through 2012. Read FHA’s anti-flipping waiver.
Christie Administration Announces $5.1 Million Municipal Investment in Special Needs Housing Initiative
TRENTON, N.J. - December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of its on-going commitment to create more community-living options for people with developmental disabilities, the Christie Administration today announced 12 municipal partners of the Spec...
New York State November 2011 home sales up slightly from November 2010
Albany, NY - December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York State November home sales increased nearly 3 percent from last November, while the median sales price dipped slightly compared to November 2010, according to preliminary singlefamily sales d...
NDHFA STATEMENT ON US BANK CONTRIBUTION TO HOUSING FUND
BISMARCK, ND - December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) issued the following statement in response to a $1.2 million contribution to the North Dakota Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) by U.S. Bank.
DELEGATION PRESSES U.S. HOUSING SECRETARY ON THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR MINOT
Washington, DC - December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senators Kent Conrad and John Hoeven and Congressman Rick Berg again today pressed U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan for additional Community Development Block Gran...
Norfolk to hold workshop on how to apply for World Changers home repair program
December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- World Changers Norfolk is a partnership between the City of Norfolk and a ministry of the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. The program provides exterior home repair opportunities t...
More than 7,000 Homes, Businesses Affected by Power Outage
SEATTLE - December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gusty winds are causing scattered outages across Seattle City Light’s service territory Christmas day. Outages are leaving more than 7,000 customers without power. Some of the largest outages are in t...
Press Conference to Recap Mobile Home De-Construction Project
December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The mobile home de-construction team assembled by Lt. Gov. Phil Scott and Secretary of Commerce and Community Development Lawrence Miller has finished their work in six mobile home parks around the state. The gro...
CT REIA Virtual Trade Show – Complete Guide To Self Storage Investing
West Hartford, CT - December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- CT REIA Virtual Trade Show: Step by Step System to Building Wealth through Self Storage Investing with Scott Meyers
New energy saving education program to be offered by LSCC to Lake County residents
December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lake-Sumter Community College (LSCC), in partnership with Lake County under the County’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) project, is offering a Community-Based Outreach Program for Lake C...
Rock Ventures Group Caps Year of Real Estate Investments in Downtown Detroit with Three...
DETROIT, MI - December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Detroit 2.0 movement took another step forward today as a group led by Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman Dan Gilbert announced that it has completed the acquisition of three additional properties in Downtown Detroit – the historic Wright-Kay brownstone, as well as the Lane Bryant and the Arts League of Michigan Buildings.
CT REIA Virtual Trade Show – Accumulating And Preserving Your Wealth
West Hartford, CT - December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- CT REIA Virtual Trade Show: Accumulate And Preserve Your Wealth with Lee Phillips
NEW JERSEY BUILDING CLEANERS ENTER LAST SCHEDULED CONTRACT TALKS TODAY
December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The union representing 7,000 office building cleaners around New Jersey is making a last attempt to reach a fair contract for the workers before union members begin preparations to strike. More than two months af...
Housing Predictor Issues Annual Forecasts
Destin, FL - December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Housing Predictor, the online real estate forecasting company, is releasing its annual housing market forecasts for 2012. The firm issues more than 230 local housing market forecasts in all 50 U.S. states, and updates them throughout the year as local market conditions warrant
Outer Banks Real Estate Shares the Annual Membership Run of the Outer Banks Running...
Outer Banks, NC - December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Outer Banks Real Estate headed by REALTOR Bill Holt reports about the coming Annual Membership Run of the Outer Banks Running Club. The event will be held on Kill Devil Hills Skateboard Park, of...
CT REIA Virtual Trade Show – Profit from Real Estate in Today’s Market
CT REIA Virtual Trade Show: How To Profit from Real Estate in Today's Market with Robert Shemin. West Hartford, CT - December 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- December 26, 2011 through January 3, 2012. The Free Online Webinar will air from 12:00pm to 1:3...
The Connecticut REIA Announces Free Virtual Trade Show For Real Estate Investors And Entrepreneurs
West Hartford, CT - December 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with Robert Shemin, Scott Meyers, and Lee Phillips is announcing a Free Virtual Trade Show For Real Estate Investo...
Robert Karp and IDX, Inc. make custom online home search available to Sierra Vista,...
EUGENE, OR - December 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. announces Sierra Vista, Arizona Realtor Robert Karp has become the latest real estate professional to adopt a customizable IDX solution. By adding the unique IDX Broker software to his Karp...
IDX Broker integrates thousands of Naples real estate listings onto search page of Arthur...
EUGENE, OR - December 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Southeast Florida MLS (SEFL) listings are now easier than ever to search online, thanks to IDX, Inc. and real estate professional Arthur Kulick of Miami, Florida. Kulick now hosts a dynamic IDX solut...
California website a one-stop real estate resource with IDX solution employed by Deanna L...
EUGENE, OR - December 27, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mammoth Lakes, California Realtor Deanna Lantieri has joined forces with IDX, Inc. to create a unique and comprehensive online real estate solution. As a member of the Mammoth Lakes MLS (MLBOR), Lant...
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NLIHC Report Sets Out Lessons From State and Local Fair Chance Housing Policies
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released "The State of Reentry Housing Policy: A Partnership for Just Housing Convening Report."
Daily Digest: State-by-State Housing and Real Estate News, November 12, 2026
Veterans housing and building-safety topics stood out across the states. In California, Rep. James Gallagher introduced a bill on building codes tied…
Daily Digest: U.S. Housing and Real Estate News, November 12, 2026
Today's housing news is led by VA's fiscal year 2026 count of homeless Veterans permanently housed.
VA Housed 48,968 Homeless Veterans in Fiscal Year 2026, Second-Highest Total on Record
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) permanently housed 48,968 homeless Veterans nationwide in fiscal year 2026, an average of more than 4…
Greentech Homes & the Growing Demand for Flexible Home Design
Home design is being influenced by a question that has little to do with current decorating trends: how will people use their homes several years from now? More homeowners are planning for longer stays in the same property.
NAA Names John Modlin of Legacy Apartment Staffing 2026 Advocate of the Year
The National Apartment Association (NAA) announced John Modlin, CEO of Legacy Apartment Staffing, as the 2026 Advocacy365 Malcolm N. Bennett Advocate of the Year.
ULI Foundation Gets $1 Million RWJF Grant to Launch Catalytic Leaders for Health
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Foundation received a $1 million grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to launch Catalytic Leaders…
National Housing Conference Adds Six Members to National Advisory Council
The National Housing Conference (NHC) announced on November 2, 2026, that it has added six new members to its National Advisory Council (NAC).
DOE Launches Building America Program Offering Builders Free Technical Support
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Building America New Construction Support program, which gives residential…
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.
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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
