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Husband-Wife Realtor Team use IDX Broker software to connect Charleston area buyers with their...
EUGENE, OR - August 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce Isle of Palms, South Carolina real estate team John Gillies and Gabrielle Gregorie-Gillies have adopted a customizable IDX solution for their professional websit...
New-Home Sales Virtually Unchanged in July
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sales of newly built, single-family homes held virtually unchanged in July with a 0.7 percent dip from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 298,000 units, according to newly released data from the U.S. Commerce Department."The fact that new-home sales fell by less than one percent in July is an indication of how little conditions have changed in the housing market," said Bob Nielsen, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a home builder from Reno, Nev. "While new-home inventories are exceptionally thin, home builders are still competing with large numbers of foreclosed and distressed homes on the market and a climate of uncertainty in which consumers are reluctant to go forward with a major purchase for fear of what economic news tomorrow might bring."
S&P Downgrade Shakes Confidence in Real Estate
Destin, FL - August 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Standard and Poor's U.S. credit downgrade seriously shakes the confidence that a recovery in the U.S. real estate market will develop, according to a new Housing Predictor poll
TMS Funding Launches New Jumbo Mortgage Product Into Wholesale Market
MILFORD, CT - August 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- TMS Funding, the wholesale residential lending channel of Total Mortgage Services, LLC, announced today it has launched a new flexible Jumbo Mortgage Product into the wholesale marketplace to provide Mortgage Brokers with an important solution for their clients in need of a jumbo mortgage for either a purchase or refinancing transaction.
Texas foreclosure specialist adopts IDX Broker software to integrate thousands of Austin listings onto...
EUGENE, OR - August 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. and John Cotten have joined forces to present Austin, Texas property listings and foreclosure services in one convenient and easy-to-use online real estate resource. Cotten has proven himself as a smarter broker by integrating an IDX solution onto his website; syncing his customizable search page to thousands of Austin MLS (ACTRIS) listings.
HUD AWARDS MORE THAN $28 MILLION IN GRANTS TO PROMOTE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC...
WASHINGTON, DC - August 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) --– The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded more than $28 million to 46 rural and tribal communities throughout the nation to address distressed housing conditions and concentrated poverty.
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD BROKERS 111,000-SQ.-FT. INDUSTRIAL LEASE
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA - August 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. has brokered a long-term, 111,000-square-foot industrial lease to MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. at 1499 Zeager Road in Elizabetht...
State Treasurer Clint Zweifel renews call for state’s housing commission to ratify funding to...
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - August 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) today renewed his call for the state’s housing commission to approve using 33 percent of its housing tax credits resources, or about $122 million i...
Free Workshop Planned to Help Residents Facing Foreclosure
August 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Montgomery County’s Department of Housing and Community Affairs, the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development and the City of Gaithersburg will co-host HomeFree-USA’s free workshop on Saturday, August 27, to assist persons faced with possible mortgage foreclosures. The workshop will take place at 610 East Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg.
Governor Jindal Issues Executive Order for Homeowner Protections in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
BATON ROUGE, LA - August 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Bobby Jindal issued an Executive Order today detailing homeowner protections for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Congresswoman Hirono Hosts First Foreclosure and Fraud Prevention Event
Kapolei, HI - August 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) today hosted the first of two free community events titled, “You’re Not Alone: Community Resources for Foreclosure and Fraud Prevention.”
Former Jacksonville Title Agency Owner Pleads Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
JACKSONVILLE, FL - August 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Attorney Robert E. O’Neill announces that Cynthia Darlene Strickland (age 45, Jacksonville) pleaded guilty on Thursday to bank fraud. Strickland was a licensed title agent and the owner of Premier Title Group, Inc., a title agency in Jacksonville. She faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison.
Tech consulting Company Leases Through Winoker Realty; Reflects Trend of Tech Companies Moving to...
NEW YORK CITY, NY - August 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jackobin Consulting Services, Inc., a consultancy firm that provides project management, staffing, and web services for technical companies, has leased 6,500 square feet at 1150 Avenue of the Americas, according to Corey Abdo, executive vice president and principal of Winoker Realty.
Former Oceana Restaurant Leased By Industry Vets In Deal Arranged By Sierra and CBRE
NEW YORK CITY, NY - August 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The former home of Oceana restaurant at 55 East 54th Street off Madison Avenue has been leased on a long-term basis to a partnership that – after a nearly two-year search – plans to turn the 8,300-square-foot space into a striking new four-level Mediterranean food destination. Sierra Realty Corp.’s Executive Vice President Peter Braus and Managing Director Brad Schwarz represented the landlord, and Gregory Tannor of CBRE represented the tenant
Property Management Business is Booming at Sierra Realty
NEW YORK CITY, NY - August 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sierra Realty Corp. has increased its focus on the property management segment of its business of late, and results have been fruitful in both Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs, according to Sierra President James Wacht.
The Ballen Group stops a Nevada Foreclosure. Another successfully closed Wachovia Short Sale in...
Las Vegas, NV - August 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ballen Group, Leading short sale agents in Las Vegas at Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas, have solved another short sale problem for a Nevada Homeowner facing foreclosure.
Robert Bushman of Solarsilicon Recycling to Receive Award
Santa Barbara, CA - August 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Robert Bushman, the CEO of Solarsilicon Recycling Services, was awarded the Pacific Coast Business Times Spirit of Small Business Award August 18, at its annual luncheon award ceremony.
Children’s Museum of the Arts Set to Open Expanded Facility in Lower Manhattan on...
NEW YORK, NY - August 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Children’s Museum of the Arts (CMA) will open its new, expanded space at 103 Charlton Street on Oct. 1, 2011. The 10,000-square-foot former loading dock, located in the Hudson Square neighborhood west of SoHo, will triple the museum’s size and enable it to dramatically expand its arts programming.
Real Estate Coaching Program In Connecticut
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Lee & Associates Transacts 85,000 Square Foot Industrial Lease in Camarillo, CA
CAMARILLO, CA - August 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates-LA North/Ventura Principals Grant Harris, Grant Fulkerson and Robert Shafer transacted an 85,000 square foot industrial lease to Perfect Promotional Products in Mission Oaks Business Park in Camarillo, CA after fielding several proposals on the building.
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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
Bipartisan Housing Package, with King Provisions, Passes Congress and Heads to President’s Desk
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is celebrating Congressional passage of bipartisan housing legislation. The 21st Century ROAD
Real Estate Trends In 2026
The real estate market in 2026 is navigating a period of significant transformation. After years of volatile interest rates, shifting remote work patterns, and...
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
Homebuyer affordability declined in May, with the national median payment applied for by purchase applicants increasing to $2,198 from $2,152 in April. This is according to the Mortgage Bankers
Package Management Is Now a Top Amenity for Multifamily Properties: Here Is What Owners...
Package management tops the multifamily amenity list. Discover what property owners need to know to meet rising demand.
Baumgartner introduces bill aiming to facilitate responsible development of AI data centers
The legislation aims to ensure that data centers and other large-load facilities pay the full cost of the power and water infrastructure needed to serve them. On Wednesday, Congressman Michael Baumgartner introduced the Power and Water for Families Act of 2026 (H.R.9419), which aims to ensure that AI data centers and other large-load facilities pay the full cost of the power and water infrastructure needed to serve them.
Latino Agents Continue to Thrive with $22.6 Billion in Transactions in 2025
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP®) has released its annual Top 250 Latino Agents Report today, recognizing 788 top-producing Latino real estate agents from all regions of the country. The 2026 rankings reveal that, while the overall number of transactions in the nation reached the lowest level in decades, Latino real estate agents recognized on the Top 250 list closed nearly 49,500 transactions, totaling $22.6 billion in sales volume.
CIH welcomes repeal of Vagrancy Act as a landmark moment for housing and homelessness
CIH has today welcomed the repeal of the Vagrancy Act 1824 in England and Wales, marking the end of a 200-year-old law that criminalised people for sleeping rough or begging. The repeal comes into effect alongside commencement of measures under the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which received Royal Assent in April.
Home Equity Loan vs. Cash-Out Refinance: Making the Right Choice
As a homeowner, you have a powerful financial resource at your disposal: your equity. Simply put, equity is the portion of your home you truly own. It's the difference between your property’s
Warner Celebrates Final Passage of Bipartisan Landmark Housing Legislation
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, applauds today’s final passage of the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, the largest legislative housing package in decades. This landmark legislation will build more homes, bring down home purchasing and renting costs, preserve affordable housing in rural areas, help reduce homelessness, and address the rising share of housing owned by large corporate investors.
DOE’s Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office Invests $3.6 Million to Modernize America’s Coal-Fired Power...
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) today announced $3.6 million
Affordability Concerns Push New Home Sales Lower in May
Elevated mortgage rates, rising inflation and economic uncertainty kept many buyers out of the market in May as consumers and builders continue to deal with challenging
Warnock Slams President Trump for Blocking Private-Equity Housing Ban
Senator Reverend Warnock slammed President Trump for refusing to sign the ROAD to Housing Act, which would have banned large corporations from mass purchasing single-family homes. Hours before the President was set to sign the legislation, he cancelled the signing ceremony, insisting that Congress pass his voter suppression legislation, the SAVE America Act
New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Shares Water Safety Tips
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with important water safety tips to support a fun, safe summer. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies drowning as the number one cause of death for children under four years old and the second leading cause of death among children ages five to fourteen, with over 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings every year.
HUD Slashes More Red Tape to Lower Costs, Improve Affordability
HUD is announcing fourteen policy changes to its Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Single Family mortgage insurance program that lower costs, reduce regulatory burdens, and improve
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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








































