TALLAHASSEE, FL - July 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater announced today that he is expanding the availability of Spanish-speaking staff to the Department of Financial Services’ Unclaimed Property Helpline.

BIRMINGHAM, AL - July 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Tornado survivors can get answers on how to plan and accomplish their permanent housing goals at the Housing and Recovery Expo in Walker County Saturday, July 9

LOS ANGELES, CA - July 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Charles Dunn Company, one of the largest full-service regional real estate firms in the Western United States, has completed a five-year, 21,062 square foot lease valued at over $2 million with Asian Pacific AIDS Intervention Team. APAIT positively affects the quality of life for Asian and Pacific Islanders living with or at-risk for HIV/AIDS by providing a continuum of prevention, health and social services, community leadership and advocacy to the Southern California region. The property is located at 1730 W. Olympic Blvd. near the major cross street of Union Avenue, adjacent to Downtown Los Angeles.

BIRMINGHAM, AL - July 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Tornado survivors can get answers on how to plan and accomplish their permanent housing goals at the Housing and Recovery Expo in Walker County Saturday, July 9. Many Alabamians are still recoverin...

Washington, DC - July 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The long-term viability of America’s housing finance market requires comprehensive reform of the secondary mortgage market. Toward that end, the National Association of Realtors® supports H.R. 2413, the “Secondary Market Facility for Residential Mortgage Act of 2011.”

CHICAGO, IL - July 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. office market absorbed more space in the second quarter of 2011 than it had in the previous four quarters, which illustrates a clear sign that the U.S. office market is in a full recovery. In the second quarter of 2011, the U.S. office market achieved the greatest amount of quarterly absorption since the fourth quarter of 2007 with nearly 11 million square feet absorbed during the three months and nearly 14 million square feet absorbed in the first half of 2011, according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s Second 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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgages servicers should be required to give every mortgage holder “a good-faith review of foreclosure alternatives” before taking steps to take his or her home, CRL president Michael Calhoun told Congress today.

NEW YORK, NY - July 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jones Lang LaSalle announced that overall average asking rental rates increased and overall vacancy rates decreased in every building class and every submarket of Manhattan's office market in the second quarter of 2011. Class A buildings in Midtown and Midtown South posted gains in rents while Class B product in both submarkets saw rates fall slightly.

New York, NY - July 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- 184 Kent, the luxury residential rental that opened on Williamsburg’s waterfront one year ago, has recently secured a tenant for 8,000 square feet of ground floor retail space. The space was leased by The River School, a childcare and educational facility that will open at 184 Kent in 2012.

EUGENE, OR - July 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The ever-expanding network of agents and brokers has grown larger once again, through the partnership of IDX, Inc. and Sevak Khatchadourian. IDX Broker software is now seamlessly integrated onto the website Khatchadourian hosts, creating a dynamic and thorough IDX enabled search page for the clients of Khatchadourian. California Real Estate Technology Services (CARETS) listings have never been easier to search through, thanks to the innovative IDX solution Khatchadourian has synced to his page. Thousands of detailed Beverly Hills, California listings are updated minute-by-minute to ensure that home seekers experience only the best possible online property search.

Northbrook, IL - July 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Boulder Group’s Research Department has released a new research report providing comprehensive numbers and analysis of the 2nd quarter activity in the National Net Lease Market

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) On Tuesday, July 5, 2011, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) submitted the attached comment letter to Elizabeth Warren, Assistant to the President and Special Advisor to the Treasury Secretary urging the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to meet with key stakeholders as soon as possible on the second set of prototypes integrating Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act (RESPA) and Truth in Lending Act (TILA) disclosures released by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) on June 27, 2011

July 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gloria Nilson, REALTORS®, Real Living, the preeminent high-end real estate brokerage in central New Jersey, announced today the appointment of Casey Jones as director of its Elegant Homes International division. With more than 35 years of real estate sales growth and brand marketing experience, Jones joins Gloria Nilson’s executive team where he will assist its real estate agents with the day-to-day efforts of servicing existing clients and generating new business for all associates. An expert in sales positioning and market presence, Jones’ ambition is to increase the firm’s presence and build a successful, customer service-driven real estate boutique office in the Princeton marketplace.

WASHINGTON, DC - July 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeowners living in Cameron, Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard Parishes may be eligible for additional compensation under the Louisiana’s Road Home Program under the terms of a settlement agree...

Mooresville, NC - July 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Langtree Real Estate Group announces brokerage operation in Mooresville. "We are very enthusiastic about launching this new venture" says Brad Howard, Langtree Real Estate Group's President & Principal. "Our focus is to offer the region increased value and services. The key difference in our approach compared to other real estate companies is our vested interest in the area. Our extensive work in land development gives us a unique understanding of this region. We are confident there is no one better positioned to provide such services to the Lake Norman Region as Langtree Real Estate Group."

July 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Federal tax credits and other financing awarded last week to build affordable apartments is expected to support 6,900 jobs statewide. More than $300 million in development will result from the federal tax credit...

Albany, NY - July 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today traveled to Monroe County to sign New York's first property tax cap.. The tax cap, a hallmark of Governor Cuomo's campaign and a priority of his administration's first year, will finally deliver relief to millions of homeowners and business owners across the state who for too long have been burdened by out-of-control property taxes.

MEMPHIS, TN - July 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In its June Board of Directors Meeting, the Memphis Area Association of REALTORS® voted to give a $7,500 donation to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation. The action comes in response to a stormy spring in ...

NEW YORK, N.Y. - July 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Halstead Property Development Marketing today announced that the first phase of a two-building development, Windows on 123 Apartments, a premier luxury condominium development in Harlem, is sold out and that the launch of sales has begun at Windows on 123 Lofts, the development’s nearby sister property.

28th District of Texas, TX - July 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program announced assistance for homeowners in Texas who have experienced a substantial loss of income (a reduction of at least 15 percent) due to unemployment, underemployment or a medical condition that has caused people to fall behind on payments.

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