Washington, D.C. - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- ICBA Mortgage Corp., the mortgage lending subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), and QBE FIRST today announced an exclusive one-year, preferred vendor agreement that will provide ICBA members with tax tracking, tax insourcing and escrow administration services.

Seattle, WA - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and City Councilmembers Nick Licata and Mike O'Brien today announced two new steps in the City's efforts to better support those living without permanent shelter in Seattle:

Providence, RI - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced today his appointment of Anne M. Nolan of Cumberland to the Rhode Island Parole Board. Nolan is President and CEO of Crossroads Rhode Island, the state’s lead...

New Orleans, LA - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced that AIA Document D503™-2011, Guide for Sustainable Projects, including Agreement Amendments and Supplementary Conditions (“Guide”), is now available.

SEATTLE, WA - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- City Council's Committee on the Built Environment today reviews a report on backyard cottage development in Seattle over the past 18 months. In November 2009, Council adopted legislation allowing construction of backyard cottages on eligible lots in single-family zones throughout the City. Fifty-seven units have been permitted since.

Los Angeles, CA - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- CB Richard Ellis Inc. (CBRE) has been named the world’s fastest-growing retail property and leasing manager by Chain Store Age for the second time in three years. The retail industry publication’s April/May 2011 issue reported that CBRE added 114.8 million sq. ft. of new global retail property management assignments in 2010, noting that ?CB Richard Ellis surely redefined growth in third-party portfolio management.

Mt. Laurel, NJ - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- MAMCO Property Management, an Associa company, proudly announces the relocation of its corporate offices.

Jackson, MS - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Mississippi Home Corporation (MHC) today announced its Home Saver program to help unemployed Mississippians bring their mortgages current and make monthly mortgage payments for up to 12 months while they look for work. The program’s Education Option assists homeowners for up to 12 additional months if they enroll in a certificate or degree-seeking program to improve their job skills and employability.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Olympia Snowe (R-ME) today introduced the “Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act” to help homeowners stay in their homes by making the rules for mortgage servicers more fair and transparent.

Richmond, VA - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Community Group, an Associa company, is proud to announce it has been awarded the management contract for Pemberton Homeowners Association.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell and the Division of Housing and Community Development released the results of a snapshot survey showing Utah’s homeless population during a press conference on W...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Contractors were only able to partially pass on the costs of rising petroleum and metals prices in April, according to an analysis of producer price index figures released today by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). Association officials said the resulting cost squeeze—a result of sluggish demand for construction—will push more construction employees and firms out of work unless public officials act promptly to encourage public and private investment.

Washington, DC - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A proposed rule to define qualified residential mortgages (QRM) under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Dodd-Frank Act) would unnecessarily restrict access to home ownership. Realtors® at the Real Estate Services Forum – The Impact of Dodd-Frank on Real Estate session today during the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo gained insights into the implications of a narrowly defined QRM.

L?HU'E, HI - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In response to the high volume of requests for changes and clarification, county officials have extended the deadline to May 31 for property owners to make changes to their residential refuse collection ...

WASHINGTON, DC - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Home sales are expected to stay on an uptrend through 2012, although the performance will be uneven with mortgage constraints weighing on the market, according to experts at a residential real estate forum today at the Realtors® Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo here.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Three affordable housing developments are the recipients of the HUD Secretary's Housing and Community Design Award for excellence in residential housing design.

NEW YORK, NY - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- ING Clarion Partners, a leading real estate investment management organization, has acquired 44 Berry Street in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn for $27 million, it was announced today. The property, a 54,000 square foot, six-story, 42-loft unit apartment building includes six retail businesses on the ground floor and is fully leased.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Shelby, and Members of the Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to provide an update on the Treasury Department’s implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A new rule from the Federal Trade Commission that aims to protect home owners from mortgage relief scams may impact real estate professionals who represent clients involved in short sale transactions. Several hundred Realtors® learned more about the new rule and its impact on their business at the “Risk Management and License Law Forum” during the Realtors® 2011 Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo in Washington, D.C. today.

EUGENE, OR - May 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Triangle MLS (TMLS) listings are now easier than ever to search through for Raleigh, North Carolina properties, thanks in large part to IDX, Inc. and Victoria Riddell. By choosing to upgrade her website with the innovative IDX Broker software she now hosts, Riddell has made finding a Raleigh area home monumentally simpler. The TMLS database of detailed listings makes it so easy for clients of Riddell to find their dream home online. The IDX enabled website of Riddell has forever changed the way Raleigh home seekers experience the online real estate market, thanks to the dynamic search tools Riddell now hosts.

Nonprofit developer Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) announced today it was selected to receive $1 million for Amherst Affordable Housing Redevelopment through Fiscal Year 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS). The funding, secured by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks

A meeting of the STATE FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING CODE COUNCIL will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 via videoconference call (WebEx) at the following locations: 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, in Conference Rooms 505

When a home goes on the market, sellers focus most of their preparation energy on kitchens, bathrooms, and paint colors. The garage door, which covers the largest opening on the front of most homes and operates as a mechanical system with direct safety implications, often receives less attention than it deserves.

Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating faster than most industry observers predicted even five years ago. As EV ownership spreads across income levels and vehicle segments, the infrastructure that supports those vehicles is becoming a meaningful factor in real estate decisions. Home EV charging is no longer a niche amenity for early adopters.

Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) hosted House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) for a roundtable discussion and a tour of the I-94 Gap Construction location in Monticello.

The Osceola County Association of REALTORS®, in partnership with Osceola County  Commissioner Cheryl Grieb, Valencia Advanced Manufacturing Program and Zenith Accelerated Learning  Academy hosted a contest for local art students to create and present their design for a bicycle rack for the Association’s new building.

Recently, the Senate passed the?21st?Century ROAD to Housing Act?by a vote of 89-10. The bipartisan housing package includes Senator Reverend Warnock’s provision to ban large corporations from mass purchasing single-family homes. Georgia’s housing market is suffocated by private equity,

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