MENLO PARK, CA - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- RW Zukin Corporation is pleased to announce that multifamily industry veterans Robert C. Talbott and Scott F. Mencaccy have acquired the 46-year-old Bay Area real estate services firm. RW Zukin specializes in property management, asset management and investment management, primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey County and Sacramento area, and currently manages nearly 2,000 units with a combined value in excess of $400 million. Prior to his partnership with Thompson | Dorfman Partners, LLC, Talbott was the former senior vice president of operations and property management for Essex Property Trust. Mencaccy was the former president of Pinnacle Realty Management Company's west region

Washington, D.C. - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) has released its first and second quarter data for state-licensed mortgage companies, branches, and individuals in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS)—a mortgage licensing system owned and operated by state regulators.

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COLUMBIA, MD - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. (Enterprise) and MetLife Foundation today announced the winners of the 2011 MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing, which laud best practices in green, service-enriched housing for low-income seniors. The four winners will each receive $50,000 in unrestricted grant funds to expand their exemplary work in affordable senior housing and will be recognized at various events around the country culminating with a final event at the LeadingAge conference in Washington, D.C. this fall.

Reston, VA - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In Freddie Mac v. Brooks, the U.S. District Court for Alabama’s Eastern Division dismissed with prejudice the borrowers’ counterclaim against Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications decreased 9.6 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending August 26, 2011.

EUGENE, OR - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. announces Realtor Laura Pearlman has become the latest real estate professional to adopt a customizable IDX solution for her professional website. Her customizable IDX solution now seamlessly integrates thousands of Palm Beach Regional MLS (RMLSFL) listings onto her search page, creating a thorough database of properties for her clients to explore online. By adding IDX Broker software to her website, Pearlman has revolutionized the way property listing are presented to her clients and other potential Pam Beach County, Florida buyers.

August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) warns county residents to be cautious when hiring contractors to repair damage caused by last week’s earthquake and the recent hurricane and advises co...

Woodland Hills, CA - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Colliers International, the second largest global real estate services organization, recently directed the sale of a 34,321-square-foot industrial building located at 6033 De Soto Ave., Woodland Hills, Calif. to Sky High Sports a unique trampoline fun center for kids of all ages. The sale was valued at approximately $5.35 million.

WASHINGTON, DC - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced it has awarded The Manhattan Strategies Group, LLC and its subcontractor the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) a $3.2 million contract to create a national Housing and Transportation Affordability Index. The groundbreaking index will provide potential homebuyers with a true estimate of both housing and transportation costs that can in turn help them make a more educated decision.

Washington, D.C. - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced a settlement with the former chief financial officer of Beazer Homes USA to recover his bonus compensation and stock sale profits from the period when the Atlanta-based homebuilder was committing accounting fraud.

Scottsdale, AZ - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kevin Helland, a Senior Vice President with GPE Commercial Advisors in Phoenix, was recently appointed to The Salvation Army Advisory Council of the Phoenix South Mountain Community Center.

BARNEGAT, N.J. - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Walters Group, a leading residential and commercial real estate developer will be opening a new sales and leasing center for Stafford Preserve on Monday, Sept. 12, and will be open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The luxury rental community is currently under construction in Manahawkin, located just off Exit 63 of the Garden State Parkway, on Stafford Park Blvd.

New York, NY - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Keller Williams NYC (www.kwnyc.com), the Manhattan franchise of leading real estate company Keller Williams Realty Inc., today announced the appointment of Ronnie Cohen as a licensed real estate salesperson

SECAUCUS/JERSEY CITY, N.J., August 30, 2011 – Working cooperatively with owner Hartz Mountain Industries, Cushman and Wakefield, Inc. has arranged two industrial leases with Samsung and Walong with a combined total of more than 360,000 square feet, with both transactions retaining New Jersey-based operations. Andrew Stypa and Daniel Badenhausen of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenants in both leases, and Hartz was represented in-house by Gus Milano and Ernest Cristoff.

Washington, DC - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency today reported that the National Average Contract Mortgage Rate for the Purchase of Previously Occupied Homes by Combined Lenders, used as an index in some ARM contracts, was 4.57 percent based on loans closed in July. This is a decrease of 0.05 percent from the previous month. This ontract Rate series can be found at http://www.fhfa.gov/Default.aspx?Page=251.

NEW YORK, NY - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Halstead Property Development Marketing and West 147th Associates LLC, the developers of PS90, today announced a new tuition incentive of $1,000 per unit for buyers who sign new contracts by September 30th.

WASHINGTON, DC - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Multi Housing Council today announced the formation of a new Emerging Leaders program to help cultivate future leaders in the apartment sector.

EUGENE, OR - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Larry Berry and IDX, Inc. announce the newly IDX-enabled website of Neighborhood Real Estate Group. Denver, Colorado home seekers can now experience a simple and effective online real estate sea...

EUGENE, OR - August 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. announces the latest addition to the growing network of agents and brokers utilizing the immensely dynamic IDX Broker software: RE/MAX real estate professional Larry Autrey. A member of the Ft. Lauderdale MLS, Autrey has synced thousands of area listings directly onto the IDX-enabled search page he hosts. Finding an Park Creek area home online has never been easier, thanks to IDX Broker software and the comprehensive online real estate resource Autrey has created with his customizable IDX solution.

NorthstarMLS today announced a strategic partnership with industry-owned technology alliance Broker Public Portal (BPP) to power a next-generation MLS consumer search platform designed to deliver a more transparent, accurate, and broker-connected home search experience.

Hunting for a home is, quite frankly, an emotional roller coaster. It’s a high-stakes game where the pressure to find "the one" often leads to overlooking things that matter most. Most people feel a bit lost when searching for house to buy, stuck between a beautiful aesthetic and the nagging fear that they’re about to sign away their life savings for a money pit.

A new report from the American Economic Liberties Project (AELP) examines how federal and state policy failures after the 2008 financial crisis handed Wall Street investors the keys to Atlanta’s housing market, sheds light on the rise and spread of investor-owned and built rental housing in Atlanta, and details what corporate homeownership means for tenants, homebuyers, and communities across the country.c

Atlanta has emerged as one of the most active real estate markets in the United States, driven by population growth, corporate relocation, and sustained demand for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. From multifamily housing projects to large-scale commercial investments, the city continues to attract developers, private investors, and institutional capital looking for long-term opportunities.

Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) led the House Appropriations Committee full committee markup for the Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government bill. Congressman Joyce is the primary author of this funding bill as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government

On Wednesday, April 16, the Governor signed into law legislation sponsored by Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast. The bill, LD 2225, “An Act to Support Municipal Enforcement of Residential Construction Laws, Codes and Regulations,” aims to help communities navigate the challenges of housing development more effectively, especially in smaller and rural towns.

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined local leaders in Parksley to recognize $750,000 in Community Project Funding (CPF) secured for the Town of Parksley’s Water Supply Storage Improvement Project.

A metal double garage has become an increasingly popular choice among homeowners in the United Kingdom who are looking for a practical, durable, and cost-efficient way to expand their storage space. As property prices continue to rise and space becomes more valuable, investing in a structure that combines functionality with longevity is more important than ever.

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