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Stiles Realty Closes $6.8 Million in Sales Of Two Former City Furniture Stores
Ft. Lauderdale, FL - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Stiles Realty has successfully concluded sales of two former City Furniture stores in Pompano Beach and Lantana for prices totaling more than $6.8 million. The realty firm, a division of Stile...
Mayor Thomas M. Menino Joins Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley to Celebrate Opening of Affordable...
Boston, MA - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Thomas M. Menino today joined Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston, the Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA), Pine Street Inn, and a number of state and local officials to cele...
U.S. Reps. McGovern, Markey, LaTourette, Larson, Welch Call For Immediate Release of Home Heating...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the Department of Energy (DOE) reporting an increase in the price for most heating fuels this winter, Congressmen Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), James P. McGovern (D-Mass.), Steven C. LaTouret...
Montgomery County Awards Commercial and Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Incentives; $1.7 Million in ARRA Funds...
October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced that 43 businesses, multi-family properties and faith-based organizations are in various stages of completing energy efficiency projects...
Fla.’s Existing Home and Condo Sales Up in September 2011
ORLANDO, FL - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida’s existing home and existing condo sales continued their upswing in September, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Existing home sales increased 10 percent ...
Homeless Population Database Measures and Tracks Trends and Indicators
ANCHORAGE, AK - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Of the 6,460 homeless people counted statewide by all the service providers this year, more than half lived in Anchorage, 11 percent have chronic substance abuse issues, and six percent are veteran...
Shelby: 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Needs Fact-Based Analysis
October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, ranking Republican on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, today made the following statement at a Committee hearing on the 30-year, fixed rate mortgage
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD BROKERS $7.65M INDUSTRIAL SALE IN TEMPE, ARIZ.
Tempe, AZ - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cushman & Wakefield, Inc.’s Phoenix-based industrial brokerage group has orchestrated the sale of Normal Junction, a two-building, 140,000-square-foot warehouse/distribution property in Tempe. Bl...
HALSTEAD PROPERTY WINS 2011 WEB MARKETING ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING WEBSITE
NEW YORK, NY - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Halstead Property is proud to announce that its newly re-launched website has won the Web Marketing Association’s 2011 WebAward for Outstanding Achievement in Web Development. Each year, the WebAw...
40 PARK’S UNIQUE LIFESTYLE OFFERING HAS WIDESPREAD APPEAL
MORRISTOWN, N.J - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- With fewer than 15 luxury condominium homes remaining, 40 Park in downtown Morristown has successfully attracted homebuyers looking for an upscale living experience in a dynamic downtown setting. Residents range from young professionals and newlyweds to local retirees and people relocating from out of state. They may have had different reasons for moving, but all of them share a common adoration for the unique lifestyle 40 Park offers.
International Chemical Logistics Company Renews and Expands at Malkin Properties’ Ten Bank Street in...
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- NRS Logistics Inc., an American branch of Japan-based NRS Corporation, which specializes in the transportation of pharmaceuticals and chemicals, has renewed its lease and expanded its office s...
NAHB Names the Prometheus Real Estate Group 2011 Property Management Company of the Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Prometheus Real Estate Group, based in San Mateo, Calif., took top honors as 2011 Property Management Company of the Year in the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Awards competition.
Texas listings displayed with ease on the IDX-enabled website of Realtor Bonnie Bauer
EUGENE, OR - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today IDX, Inc. is pleased to welcome Dallas, Texas agent Bonnie Bauer of Dave Perry Miller & Associates to the growing group of real estate professionals adopting a customizable IDX solution for...
RE/MAX Co-Founder Named To SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame
Edwardsville, IL - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- RE/MAX Vice Chairman of the Board and Co-Founder Gail Liniger has been inducted into the Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE) Alumni Hall of Fame, joining an exclusive group of accomplished graduates who have excelled in their professions. Liniger is one of 15 graduates in the 2011 Hall of Fame class that also includes a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and a Bronze Star veteran who served in Iraq.
iPhone-enabled online property search available in Virginia through IDX Broker and C Brown Pearson
EUGENE, OR - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. has integrated a customizable IDX solution onto the website of Midlothian, Virginia real estate agency C Brown Pearson. They can now display thousands of Central Virginia Regional MLS (CVRML...
iPhone enabled real estate search made simple with IDX Broker software on the website...
EUGENE, OR - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Broker Associate of The Janet Jones Company, Alan Whisenhunt, has synced an IDX solution to their website, bringing Little Rock, Arkansas property listings to the easy-to-use search page their clients...
California real estate group adopts innovative IDX Broker software to create dynamic online property...
EUGENE, OR - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- California property listings are now easier than ever to search for, with the addition of an IDX solution to the professional website of Realtor Omar Dulin. Thanks to IDX, Inc., IDX Broker software no...
U.S. Office Market Sees Absorption Rates Eclipse 2010 Levels by More Than 75 Percent
CHICAGO, IL - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. office market absorbed approximately 9.4 million square feet of space in the third quarter of 2011, bringing the year-to-date total to more than 24.5 million square feet, eclipsing 2010 levels by more than 75 percent. While vacancy levels continue to decline, the lack of job creation could spell a future slowdown in occupancy growth as average job gains have decreased to less than 40,000 jobs created per month since April 2011, according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s Third Quarter 2011 United States Office Outlook. Jones Lang LaSalle’s quarterly outlook tracks 43 U.S. markets and provides an overview of supply and demand, pricing conditions, a statistical analysis and an outlook on future performance.
E-Commerce Company Relocates from New York to Florida. Leases 100,000+ Sq. Ft. Warehouse in...
Miami, FL - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- ComReal Miami’s Industrial Team lead by Ed Redlich, SIOR, CCIM and Chris Spear, successfully relocated an e-commerce company, 1 Sale A Day, from the state of New York to Florida. The industrial prop...
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD: N.J. OFFICE ACTIVITY MIXED, INDUSTRIAL STRONG
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - October 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Third quarter 2011 research findings by commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. point to mixed performance in the office market and continued strong industrial ac...
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HUD Great Plains Regional Administrator Convenes Listening Sessions with Kansas City Metro Housing Leaders
Building upon HUD Secretary Turner’s promise to expand homeownership as part of the Golden Age of Homeownership
MRED Becomes First MLS to Lead National Relaunch of Broker Public Portal
Broker Public Portal (BPP), the industry-led initiative formed by brokerages and multiple listing services (MLSs) to deliver a transparent, accurate, and consumer-first home search experience,
Three out of Four Metro Areas Posted Home Price Increases in Second Quarter of...
Seventy-five percent of metro markets (170 out of 228) registered home price gains in the second quarter of 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS®' Metropolitan
EPA allocates $409.4 M to North Carolina to prepare local drinking water utilities for...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated $409.4 million to North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for public water systems to improve local drinking water
HANDS OFF UPSTATE NY’S JOB CORPS; STANDING IN ORLEANS COUNTY WITH FINGER LAKES STUDENTS,...
Orleans County’s Iroquois Job Corps Center Provides Residential Workforce Training In Healthcare, Construction, Tech, And Other
Deaf Awareness Month event focuses on communication, building trust with law enforcement
To highlight Deaf Awareness Month in September, the New Hanover County Office of Civic Engagement has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office to host a special community event titled, “Law Enforcement and Me”.
FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Releases Updated Program and Policy Guide (PPG) Version...
The FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has updated its Program and Policy Guide (PPG) to Version 2.0, a comprehensive document outlining the claims process and
Cassidy Secures Over $70.3 Million for Louisiana in Latest FY 2026 Appropriations Bills
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced he secured $70,286,000.00 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) in the latest Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Appropriations bills advanced by
MBA Statement on FHFA Announcement on GSE Financing Enhancements
MBA’s President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, released the following statement on the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) announcement of an increase in the cap of allowable
California Building Industry Association Responds to California Department of Insurance Completion of Innovative Forward-Looking...
The California Building Industry Association issued the following statement today in response to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s approval of a new wildfire catastrophe model aimed at paving way for insurers to close coverage gaps statewide.
NYHC Analysis: Congress Passes Budget Bills Rejecting President Trump’s Harmful Proposals
The House and Senate Appropriations Committees have each approved THUD budget bills that reject the deeply harmful cuts and policy changes proposed in the President’s Budget Request.
True Footage and Restb.ai cut hours from the appraisal process with AI-powered accuracy
True Footage, a technology-driven appraisal and valuation company transforming home valuation nationwide, and Restb.ai, the real estate industry’s leader in AI and computer vision
Why Custom Home Building Plans Should Start with Your Land
When embarking on the journey of creating your dream home, it's tempting to start by browsing beautiful floor plans or pinning interior design ideas. However, successful custom home building
Kelly Secures Major Arizona and Veteran Priorities in Senate MilCon-VA Funding Bill
First Senate funding package of the year includes Kelly-led provisions to expand veterans’ health care access, prevent suicide, and support military installations across Arizona
Resource Advisory: Understanding electricity generation capacity in the United States
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) publishes monthly data on operating, planned, and retired electricity generating capacity in the United States. All EIA resources that discuss electricity capacity rely on data that power plant builders
Multifamily Developer Confidence Increases in Second Quarter, Especially for Subsidized Affordable Housing
Confidence in the market for new multifamily housing increased year-over-year in the second quarter, according to the Multifamily
Warnock Secures Critical Bipartisan Funding for Defense Projects Benefiting Georgia’s Military Communities
U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) secured critical funding for defense projects benefiting Georgia’s servicemembers, military families, and base communities. The funding was secured in the military construction and veterans affairs appropriations bill, which is one of several legislative vehicles used to annually fund the federal government.
Westerman and Golden Introduce Bipartisan Permitting Reform Legislation
House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) introduced the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic
NAR Secures Win for Veterans as VA Home Loan Reform Act Becomes Law
President Trump signed H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Reform Act, into law, which aims to make permanent the VA's temporary policy allowing veterans to directly compensate their real estate
North York Pest Control by Just Bugs: Affordable & Effective Solutions (2025)
If you’re dealing with pests in North York—whether it’s cockroaches in your condo or mice in your basement—Just Bugs Pest Control offers fast, affordable, and professional service. With pest issues on the rise across the city, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted team on your side.
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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