BATON ROUGE, LA - April 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the reappointment of Jerry Carlisle to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors.

DENVER, CO - April 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Denver area businessman Peter Niederman has purchased the Boulder.com domain name. The Boulder.com website provides comprehensive information about the diverse city and its people, including details ...

DENVER, CO - April 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- It’s an extremely rare property located in one of Denver’s most vibrant areas. Alyssa Jahns, a leading Broker Associate with Kentwood City Properties, has listed a free-standing historic building at...

ANCHORAGE, AK - April 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded $59,632 to two new homeless programs in Alaska.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - April 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced nearly $1.5 million in funding to the Housing Authority of New Orleans, aiding in the construction of public housing units at the new Gu...

SOUTH BEND, IN - April 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The St. Joseph County housing market is experiencing a slight increase in average home sales prices, which might be the reason buyers are taking more time to purchase. Sellers can be ahead of the game and increase the odds of a faster closing if they have inspections and repairs completed prior to the listing, says Marsha Lambright, broker/owner of RE/MAX 100 in Mishawaka.

Bangkok, Thailand - April 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Leading Thai property developer Sansiri Group PLC has announced that over the next few years the company will focus on overseas property development. The group said they would be concentrating on London and New York where supply is low and demand for property is high.

Washington, D.C. - April 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced that the AIA’s Center for Communities by Design, in accordance with the AIA’s long-standing commitment to public service, will conduct a pro-bono design assistance project on the Elysian Fields Avenue Corridor in downtown New Orleans.The effort, known in the architecture world as a charrette, will take place May 8 through 11, just before the AIA’s annual convention in New Orleans convenes May 12-14. It culminates in a final presentation to the community on May 11 at Dillard University at 6:30 p.m

West Hartford, CT - April 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) Wealth Building Conference with Dave Lindahl June 4-5, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Comfort Inn. 900 East Main Street. Meriden, CT

April 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Earlier today in federal court in Minneapolis, a former loan officer for Wells Fargo Bank pleaded guilty to participating in a $4.3 million mortgage fraud scheme. Larry Gene Hillard, age 56, of Maple Grove, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Hillard, who was charged on March 10, 2011, entered his plea before United States District Court Judge Ann D. Montgomery.

April 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Kentucky Housing Corporation Finance Committee of the Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 8:30 a.m., Eastern time, 1231 Louisville Road, Frankfort, Kentucky. A copy of the agenda for the meeting accompanies this notice.

San Francisco, CA - April 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Glen Park News, a quarterly publication distributed in the Glen Park neighborhood, has added a new real estate column to its regular format. Bill Berry, a real estate agent with Zephyr Real Estate in San Francisco will write the column, sharing his expertise and insights on the real estate market in San Francisco

WASHINGTON, DC - April 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded more than $216 million to nearly 700 new homeless programs across the country. The grants announced today are $26 million more than last year’s grants and, combined with renewal funding announced earlier this year, represents the most homelessness assistance ever awarded by HUD. HUD is also continuing to confront rural homelessness by targeting a record $16.4 million to 87 never-before-funded programs in less populated areas of the country (see attached list of the local programs awarded grants today or visit HUD’s website).

EUGENE, OR - April 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes Brad Minear of Columbia City, Indiana and his professional real estate business and website are now synced with an IDX solution. The innovative IDX Broker software extracts raw listing data from the Ft. Wayne Area MLS (FWAMLS) and seamlessly integrates it onto the website Minear hosts, making thousands of listings instantly available for Indiana home seekers. Never before has such a revolutionary online real estate solution been so easily accessible by potential buyers, thanks to IDX Broker software.

IRVINE, CA - April 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Award-winning KTGY Group, Inc., Architecture and Planning, is pleased to announce that Craig T. Chinn, Studio Director for KTGY's Retail and Commercial Studio, has been invited to participate as a roundtable facilitator at the International Council of Shopping Centers’ (ICSC) annual RECON, The Global Retail Real Estate Convention held from May 22-25, 2011, in Las Vegas, NV. Chinn's breakfast roundtable discussion, which will be held on Monday, May 23, at 7:00 a.m., will focus on repositioning retail and commercial centers.

Washington, D.C. - April 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Housing and Custom Residential Knowledge Community, in conjunction with the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), recognized three recipients of the 2011 AIA/HUD Secretary Awards. The categories of the program include (1) Excellence in Affordable Housing Design (2) Creating Community Connection Award (3) Community-Informed Design Award (no recipient selected this year) (4) Housing Accessibility - Alan J. Rothman Award. These awards demonstrate that design matters, and the recipient projects offer examples of important developments in the housing industry.

St. Paul, MN / Washington DC - April 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Fannie Mae and the Minnesota Home Ownership Center today announced a partnership to accelerate the response time for struggling Minnesota families with loans that are owned by Fannie Mae.

West Hartford, CT - April 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, is announcing its 1st annual Business and Entrepreneur Summit. This event will take place on Saturday May 21, 2011, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Rocky Hill Marriott, 100 Capitol Boulevard in Rocky Hill, CT. Pricing for this event varies and is dependent on which ticket option is chosen. For ticket options, please visit bizsummit.info.

Washington, DC - April 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- March saw another increase in pending home sales, with contract activity rising unevenly in six of the past nine months, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI), the remodeling market is heading into recovery with an increase to 46.5 in the first quarter of 2011 from 41.5 in the fourth quarter of 2010. This marks the highest level for the RMI since the fourth quarter of 2006. An RMI below 50, however, indicates that still more remodelers report market activity is lower (compared to the prior quarter) than report it is higher.

Peters Secured Funding to Strengthen Michigan’s Transportation Infrastructure, Improve Roadway and Airport Safety, and Expand Access to Affordable Housing

Selling your home represents one of the most significant financial transactions you'll make in your lifetime. Whether you're upgrading to a larger property, downsizing, or relocating for work, getting the best possible price while minimizing time on market requires careful planning and strategic execution.

Embarking on a landscaping project can feel like stepping into the unknown. It's a big decision, and you want to ensure you're making the right choices. Before you sign on the dotted line, it's crucial to ask the right questions to ensure a smooth and successful transformation of your outdoor space.

Hackney has built a reputation as one of London’s most dynamic and desirable boroughs. Its mix of period homes, modern developments, green spaces, and cultural appeal continues to attract buyers from across the capital and beyond. On the surface, property transactions here can appear straightforward, driven by strong demand and long-term popularity.

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