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Department of Finance Warns of Mortgage Modification Scam Targeting Spanish Speaking Idahoans
Boise, ID - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gavin Gee, director of the Idaho Department of Finance, today warned that a company calling itself Freedom Companies Marketing, Inc., Freedom Companies, Inc., Freedom Companies Lending, and Freedom Fina...
Florida Realtors® Recognizes 2011 Realtor® of Year
ORLANDO, FL - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida Realtors® recognized Wendell Davis, CRB, GRI and the 2010 president of the state Realtor association, as its 2011 Realtor of the Year. CRB and GRI are special designations awarded to Realtors who complete additional training; they stand for Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager and Graduate, Realtor Institute.The Realtor of the Year award was presented at the state association’s 95th annual Convention & Trade Expo at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla.
Coral Springs Realtor® Wins Commercial Realtor Achievement Award
ORLANDO, FL - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida Realtors® has honored Claudette Bruck, broker-owner of Multiple Choice Realty Investments Inc. and a 35-year member of the Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale (RAGFL), with its 2011 Commercial Realtor Achievement Award. The award was presented at the state association’s recent 95th annual Convention & Trade Expo at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla.The Commercial Realtor Achievement Award honors a Realtor’s lifetime of contributions to commercial activities at the local, state, national and community levels
Williams: Homeowners Should Use Caution when Hiring Contractors in Wake of Hurricane Irene
August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senate President Donald E. Williams, Jr. (D-Brooklyn) is urging homeowners who are grappling with property damage due to Hurricane Irene to use caution when hiring home contractors or arborists.
C.A.R. urges Gov. Brown to sign bill increasing accountability of licensees managing real estate...
LOS ANGELES, CA - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Under current law, the Department of Real Estate (DRE) cannot hold an office manager responsible for failing to supervise licensees within the office. Current law only allows the DRE to hold the principal broker responsible even in situations where that broker has delegated supervisorial responsibilities to an office manager.
Homeside Properties Announces AMS Designation
ALPHARETTA, GA - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeside Properties, Inc., an Associa company, is proud to announce Community Manager Sarah Magee recently received her Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation through Community Associations Institute (CAI). The AMS designation is the second level in the CAI career development track for community association managers
Lindsay Scott and IDX, Inc. make finding homes in prestigious Main Line, Philadelphia a...
EUGENE, OR - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Philadelphia real estate agent Lindsay Scott has teamed up with IDX, Inc. to enable her website with the revolutionary IDX Broker software. As a member of the Trend MLS, Scott has access to thousands o...
MBA Study Shows Second Quarter 2011 Improvements in Production Profits Among Independents and Subsidiaries,...
WASHINGTON, DC - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Independent mortgage banks and subsidiaries made an average profit of $575 on each loan they originated in the second quarter of 2011, up from $346 per loan in the first quarter of 2011, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Second Quarter 2011 Mortgage Bankers Performance Report released today.
HUD CHARGES IOWA LANDLORDS WITH DISCRIMINATING AGAINST CHILD WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND HER MOTHER
WASHINGTON, DC - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it is charging John and Nancy Meany, owners of an apartment building in Traer, Iowa, with violating the Fair Housin...
HUD MAKES $1.63 BILLION IN GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR HOMELESS PROGRAMS
WASHINGTON, DC - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced that HUD will award $1.63 billion for Fiscal Year 2011 to support nearly 7,000 existing homeless assistance programs currently operating and create additional new homeless assistance programs with the Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
Jones Lang LaSalle Report Shows Lower Manhattan Resurgence Sets Stage for Next Great Transformation
NEW YORK, NY - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jones Lang LaSalle data demonstrates the groundwork has been laid for Lower Manhattan’s next great transformation 10 years past the September 11 tragedy. Having weathered a volatile economy and ongoing cycles of recovery, rebuilding and consolidation, Lower Manhattan is poised to capture demand not witnessed since the beginning of the previous century. According to Jones Lang LaSalle’s report, “Lower Manhattan 10 Years Later,” although the historic district remains the home of Wall Street, local government, professional services, media and technology firms will occupy a greater share of Lower Manhattan office space going forward.
HUD CHARGES IOWA LANDLORDS WITH DISCRIMINATING AGAINST CHILD WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND HER MOTHER
WASHINGTON, DC - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it is charging John and Nancy Meany, owners of an apartment building in Traer, Iowa, with violating the Fair Housin...
HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR IOWA STORM VICTIMS
WASHINGTON, DC - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State of Iowa and provide support to homeowners and low-income renter...
HUD AWARDS FIRST-EVER CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS
WASHINGTON, DC - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced five cities will receive a combined $122 million to redevelop distressed housing and bring comprehensive neighborhood revitalization to blighted areas.
20 and 30 Enterprise at Summit Office Campus Reaches 94% Occupancy With Six Recent...
ALISO VIEJO, CA - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Summit’s 20 and 30 Enterprise are now at 94 percent occupied according to the development and management team of Parker Properties, and its partner, RREEF Alternative Investments. Over the last six months, there have been six leases signed totaling 140,596 square feet with Marvell Semiconductor, Inc., UST Global, Inc., AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Telogis, Inc., Johnny Rockets Group, Inc., and Benefits Resource, LLC.
“Good News In Luxury Travel Segment”
Phoenix, AZ - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Despite the current economic malaise in the job sector of the US economy, recent travel news indicates a concurrent reality of optimism
Valerie Rodriquez of Keystone Pacific Property Management Earns CCAM Designation
Torrance, CA - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Valerie Rodriquez of Keystone Pacific Property Management, a California-based community association management company, has earned the Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM®) designation through the California Association of Community Managers.
Colliers International Completes a 5,612-Square-Feet Office Building Sale Totaling $3 Million in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Colliers International, the second largest global real estate services organization, has completed the sale of an office building located at 1536 N. Highland Ave Los Angeles, Calif. The transaction is valued at $3,000,000.
Renters Warehouse Ranks No. 132 On The 2011 Inc. 500 With Three-Year Sales Growth...
Golden Valley, MN - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- From #983 in 2010 Inc. 5000 to # 132 in Inc. 500 in ranking for America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Renters Warehouse and CEO Brenton Hayden continue to grow at a remarkable rate. F...
C.W. Driver Enters its First SBA Mentor-Protégé Agreement
Ontario, CA - August 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of its initiative to support small businesses, premier builder C.W. Driver has entered into an SBA (Small Business Administration) mentor-protégé agreement with Hubzone, an Inland Empire-based contractor. It is the first such partnership for C.W. Driver, which will use the union to pursue projects in the federal/military sector while supporting Hubzone in areas such as marketing and management.
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EPA Begins Hazardous Waste Cleanup at Former Peninsular Gas Co. Site in Calumet, Michigan
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin cleaning up hazardous coal tar waste at the former Peninsular Gas Co. site at 55996 Lake Linden Ave. in Calumet, Michigan. Crews will
Chu, Torres, Sherman & Lofgren Lead CA Democratic Delegation in Demanding Disaster Aid for...
President Trump’s June 24, 2026, supplemental request included $67.1 billion for the Iran War, ignoring the $34 billion needed by CA and the billions more desperately needed by over 30 other States, Tribes, and Territories to rebuild their communities after natural disasters.
Matching Grant Program Supports Homebuyer Education and Counseling
Thanks to a collaboration between Wells Fargo and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), NeighborWorks Montana (NWMT) received $685,952 through the
Housing Night Returns to Ogren Park at Allegiance Field July 17
Homeword and Missoula Housing Authority are proud to bring back Housing Night, a community baseball game with the Missoula PaddleHeads on Friday, July 17, 2026, featuring $5 General Admission tickets, a paddleboard raffle, and a specialty jersey auction benefiting five local housing nonprofits.
How Real Estate Buyers Compare Neighborhoods Before Making an Offer
You park outside a house at 7:40 on a Tuesday morning, not because the viewing is scheduled then, but because you want to see the street before everyone has cleaned it up for buyers. A dog
Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Demand Trump-Vance Administration Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in a letter urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million in federal housing construction funds.
Fair Housing Organizations and Tenant Turner Reach Agreement to Strengthen Fair Housing Practices in...
National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™), Tenant Turner LLC, the Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania (FHRC), and the Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania (HECP) today announced a collaborative settlement agreement designed to enhance fair housing practices and promote equal access for individuals and families who rely on housing vouchers
MISMO Updates Mortgage Insurance Guidance to Utilize New Credit Models
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry’s standards organization, today announced the release of updated guidance for its Mortgage Insurance Implementation Guide. The guide
How to choose product design firms near me for designing for Fintech products
The strongest partner is not the closest studio on a map. It is the team that can connect product strategy, UX evidence, interface quality, and engineering constraints before launch. When founders search for product design firms near me, the better question is whether the partner can work inside complex trust, risk, and user decision flows.
NAHB Statement on President Trump Canceling Signing of Housing Bill
Bill Owens, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder and remodeler from Worthington, Ohio, issued the following statement after President Trump
Peters, Lawler Introduce Bill to Expand On-Base Homes for Servicemembers
Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Military Housing Innovation Act to address the shortage of safe, cost-efficient on-base housing for servicemembers. San Diego is home to more than 115,000 active-duty servicemembers who rely on both on-base and off-base housing.
Clock Is Ticking on Ability To Register for NAHMA’s NELLSExecutive Course
The July deadline to register for the National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA)’s executive-level leadership course is quickly approaching. The NAHMA Emerging Leaders
HUD Unveils “Made in America” Theme for Innovative Housing Showcase
Secretary Turner announced the “Made in America” theme for HUD’s sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, returning to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. September 22 - September
LiveBy and Renowned Partner to Power the Future of Local Expert Marketing
– LiveBy, the real estate industry’s most trusted source of hyperlocal intelligence, announced its collaboration with Renowned, formerly RateMyAgent, and the industry’s first fully
Luján Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and promptly release $750 million in federal housing construction funds.
Court Vacates Unlawful Funding Criteria for Solutions to Homelessness in Case Brought by Broad...
A federal court has struck down unlawful funding criteria imposed by the Trump-Vance administration that threatened to shift critical
FEMA Approves More Than $4.3 Million in Funding to Help Communities Recover from Recent...
FEMA announced the approval of more than $4.3 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in FEMA Region 8. These programs empower
Rep. Cleaver Secures Key Missouri Priorities in House Water Resources Bill
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) celebrates the inclusion of several Missouri priorities he championed in the House’s Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), bipartisan
NAA-NMHC Statement on the Bicameral 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
“The National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) commend Senators Scott (R-S.C.) and Warren (D-Mass.) and Representatives Hill (R-Ark.-2)
NAR Pending Home Sales Report Shows 3.8% Increase in May
Pending home sales in May increased by 3.8% month-over-month and 4.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Pending Home Sales report. The report provides the
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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









































