LANSING, MI - August 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR) announced today that it has released radio public service announcements (PSAs) aimed at helping Michigan consumers shop around for more affordable automobile and homeowners insurance rates. The PSAs, which can be heard on radio stations throughout the state, advise Michigan drivers and homeowners to use OFIR resources to help them stretch their insurance dollar.

NEW YORK, NY - August 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jones Lang LaSalle has completed a lease renewal and expansion for ABN AMRO Holdings USA LLC with SL Green Realty Corp. at 100 Park Avenue. The bank signed an 11-year lease for a total of 32,259 square feet at the 825,815-square-foot, Class A office building.

EUGENE, OR - August 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Francine Mendoza has become the latest real estate agent to integrate a customized IDX solution onto her website, thanks to IDX, Inc. and the extraordinary IDX Broker software. Mendoza hosts a dynamic s...

Ft. Lauderdale, FL - August 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) arranged the sale disposition of a 27-acre Georgetown Community site for $800,000 to Arch, LLC. The bank-owned asset comprised six fee-simple completed units and 118 finished fee-simple lots with entitlements and infrastructure. The site is situated on the southern part of the 320-unit Georgetown Community partially developed by Centerline Homes in 2005.

Washington, D.C. - August 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The NAIOP Research Foundation today released the Industrial Space Demand Forecast, the third forecast from a model that analyzes important economic factors and net absorption data to predict future demand for industrial real estate.

BOSTON, MA - August 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing announced a loan closing today of $7.1 million to preserve affordability for senior citizens at the 80-apartment Lamplighter Village in Canton.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- New home sales and marketing professionals are encouraged to submit entries for the 2012 National Sales and Marketing Awards, sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) National Sales and Marketing Council. The Awards, better known as “The NationalsSM,” pay tribute to superior sales and marketing achievements by individual sales and marketing professionals, home builders and associates.Now in its 31st year, The Nationals is considered the nation's largest and most prestigious competition for sales and marketing professionals and communities. Entries can be submitted in nearly 50 awards categories, and include recognition for professional excellence in design, architecture, advertising, marketing, merchandising and sales achievement.

BOSTON, MA - August 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown, along with Representatives Edward Markey, Jim McGovern, John Tierney, Stephen F. Lynch, and Niki Tsongas announced that 18 Massachusetts cities and towns will receive more than $63.4 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support economic development projects, increase affordable housing opportunities, improve area homeless shelters, and expand support services for low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families.

LANSING, MI - August 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder today appointed Lauren Eisbrenner to the Michigan Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons.

August 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kentwood Real Estate held its annual company-wide picnic on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at City Park Pavilions. More than 250 guests enjoyed the summer picnic featuring lawn games, Frisbees, croquet, lawn darts, and mu...

- August 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Harry Norman, Realtors® is pleased to announce the addition of several new agents to branch offices.

Torrance, CA - August 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The West Los Angeles office of Lee & Associates, the nation’s largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firm, represented both the buyer and seller of the Google building, an iconic, 45,000-square-foot structure in Santa Monica, Calif., currently occupied by the Internet search engine giant. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- David H. Stevens, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today announced the appointment of Brian Hartman as Associate Vice President of Marketing. In this role, he will help develop, execute and manage MBA’s direct marketing programs. He will work in close partnership with other departments in MBA’s Communications, Marketing and Education Group to maximize marketing impact. He will also serve as a strategic partner to other MBA business units in an effort to maintain and improve the customer’s and member’s “return on investment.”

CHICAGO, IL - August 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Luxury Portfolio International™, the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, is honored to report a successful second quarter of recruiting with the announcement of several prestigious domestic and international members to the program. These new members are top firms, both in terms of sales volume and number of agents in their select markets.

CHICAGO, IL - August 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), the world's largest network of leading independent real estate brokers, achieved continued progress in its quality-focused membership growth strategy in recent months, welcoming several highly regarded independent brokerages to the network.

Princeton Junction, NJ - August 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Franklin Group, including Sally Franklin, Samuel Franklin and Peter Franklin, sales associates with Gloria Nilson, Realtors, Real Living in Princeton Junction are currently marketing Cross Creekat Chesterfield, 318 extraordinary homes in 7 neo traditional designs with community parks and tot lots, as well as The Estates at Cross Creek, an intimate enclave of only 23 homes located on a quiet cul-de-sac street.

Atlanta, GA - August 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today NeighborWorks America, the nation’s leading training of community development professionals, kicked off what is expected to be the second largest NeighborWorks Training Institute in the NeighborWorks history. More than 2,000 community development practitioners are expected to attend this week’s Training Institute in Atlanta, August 8-12, 2011.

BIRMINGHAM, AL - August 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Residents who want to make their homes and businesses more storm resistant can get advice from FEMA staff at local building supply and retail stores from Aug. 9 to Aug. 13 in Birmingham, Gadsden and...

Washington, D.C. - August 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Efforts to increase access to affordable lending products got a boost recently when 19 members of the NeighborWorks network received over $16.9 million as part of grants made by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) program. Combined with grants from NeighborWorks America, local governments, foundations and the private sector, these small- and medium-sized nonprofit businesses continue to lend in their local communities, and provide access to affordable loan products and services to low- and moderate-income borrowers.

STAMFORD, CT - August 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The former General Reinsurance Corporation headquarters at 695 East Main Street in Stamford, currently being marketed by Cushman & Wakefield's Metropolitan Area Capital Markets Group (CMG), has generated considerable interest since the offering was announced recently. Recognized as the premier office asset in Connecticut, the 560,000-square-foot property offers frontage and high visibility from I-95.

The public has the right to attend the meeting at any of the locations. Alternatively, the public may attend the live meeting remotely: The Board assists the NYS Department of Labor and the Commissioner of Labor with regulations, compliance and licensing covering elevators, motorized lifts and walkways, chair lifts and other similar equipment.

When it comes to the exterior of your home, the entryway sets the tone for what lies beyond. A wood gate is the perfect addition to create a warm and inviting welcome for your guests. Its natural beauty and timeless appeal can instantly enhance the curb appeal of your property, making a lasting impression.

Be Aware of Deceptive Business Practices That Can Cost Thousands of Dollars for Services Not Provided While Moving to a New Home. Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for “Tuesday’s Tips” – Practical Tips to Educate and Empower New York Consumers on a Variety of Topics

In Waukegan, Illinois, about 40 miles north of Chicago, Dulce Ortiz is celebrating with her children. Ortiz is a cofounder of the local environmental justice organization Clean Power Lake County. She has been organizing for years to get coal ash waste cleaned up from the site of the retired coal power plant in her town.

In recent years, the interplay between high-speed rail (HSR) systems and land markets has emerged as a topic of significant interest. Despite the growing attention, the specific effects and underlying mechanisms of HSR on land prices have not been extensively studied. Our research aims to bridge this gap by analyzing China's land transaction data.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.”

“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

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

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