WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American dream of homeownership strengthens families, communities, and our nation as a whole. Housing is also a major contributor to the American economy. Before our nation’s economy can become strong again, our housing market must become robust.

Berkeley, CA - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- iHomefinder is pleased to announce new client Melissa Baker of White Lion Real Estate. With iHomefinder's WordPress IDX on her website, Melissa visitors the best available home search technology. Melissa will benefit from the powerful lead generation built into iHomefinder's WordPress IDX. For over fourteen years, iHomefinder has been an industry leader in secure MLS Property Search and compliant MLS data management. With Enhanced Property Details, Listing Pages and Widgets, and Branded Email Alerts, Melissa will provide her clients with top notch online service and stay connected with them throughout their search process

Albany, NY - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is deploying the Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) Mobile Command Center to Oneida and Herkimer Counties to help homeowners and businesses affected by recent heavy rains ...

New York, NY - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester is set to receive $1,063,900 in Veterans Affairs Supportive Services for Veteran Families program (SSVF) to s...

WASHINGTON - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nearly 2.9 million checks, totaling more than $2.5 billion, related to the Independent Foreclosure Review (IFR) Payment Agreement have been cashed or deposited through July 11, 2013.

WASHINGTON, DC - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the Deparment of Veterans Affairs announced a new grant initiative to help end veteran’s homelessness. Congressman Kerry Bentivolio released the following statement on the initiative

Dover, DE - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced last month that it will be taking the lead in a new outreach project designed to expand the relief options available to homeowners who are struggling with their mortgages. The Making Home Affordable Outreach and Intake Project aims to help homeowners avoid mortgage default by seeking resolutions through the Making Home Affordable (MHA) Program, the cornerstone of President Obama’s plan to offer lasting relief to homeowners in financial distress.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Banking Committee, released the following statement on reports of progress in the House Financial Services Committee to reform the system of...

HARRISBURG - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The board of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today approved $19.5 million in tax credits for the construction of affordable multifamily housing developments located in suburban and rural areas of...

Fairfax, VA - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- To keep the economy improving, so must the housing recovery improve. While conditions have been great for home buying, there are signs that the time to wait may be over. Appreciation is on the rise, but...

Redmond, OR - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Housing Works, the leading affordable housing provider serving the tri-county Central Oregon region, has secured an additional fifteen (15) federally-funded vouchers to aid homeless veterans obtain quality housing

Albany, NY - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation that will allow Breezy Point residents to expedite repairs to homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The new law will allow homeowners in Breezy Point to byp...

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) today announced that two community non-profit organizations in Albuquerque will receive $1,864,723 in grants that will help homeless and at-risk veterans and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following a recent state Supreme Court ruling which struck a blow to residents resisting state efforts to construct property protecting sand dunes along beachfront properties, Sen. Jim Holzapfel an...

Washington, DC - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Helping low income veterans in Central New Jersey who are at risk of losing their homes is the aim of a $2 million federal grant that has been awarded to the veterans organization Soldier On, announc...

NASHUA, N.H. - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that Harbor Homes will receive a $1 million grant to help keep hundreds of local veterans in their homes and off th...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Las Vegas mortgage agent has been convicted for his role in a “cash back at closing” mortgage fraud scheme that netted $1.43 million in fraudulent mortgage loans, announced Acting Assistant A...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray, Chairman of the Senate Housing Appropriations Subcommittee and senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, announced that nine state non-profit comm...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- 3. Kentucky Higher Education Student Loan Corporation (KHESLC) A Resolution of the State Property and Buildings Commission of the Commonwealth of Kentucky approving the issuance by the Kentucky Hi...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., today announced $5.9 million in grants to help homeless and at-risk veterans and their families. The funds are provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs S...

For this week’s Tuesday’s Tips, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing safety tips to follow when using gas or charcoal grills. This Memorial Day on May 27 will mark the beginning of summer for many New Yorkers, and with it, the start of the grilling season.

As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, the real estate market heats up along with the weather. Summer marks the peak season for moving, and for home buyers, it presents a unique opportunity to capitalize on various factors that make the process smoother and more rewarding.

In the realm of interior design, the kitchen holds a special place. It's not just a place for preparing meals; it's a space where functionality meets aesthetics. Among the various elements that contribute to the allure of a kitchen, the splashback stands out as both a practical and stylish addition.

Nonprofit affordable housing developer MHP has officially launched a bold new $20M campaign to double its impact by the end of the decade, activating a plan to expand and preserve more affordable housing in Montgomery County, MD and across the DMV. As of today, MHP has raised $15.8M, 79% of its goal.

PORTLAND, Maine: A Glenburn woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland to embezzling from an organization receiving federal funds and conspiring to alter money orders. According to court records, Kelly Ballinger, 57, was a former property manager for a Portland apartment complex with residences funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

A home's value is determined by several elements, and landscaping is important for improving a property's curb appeal and overall attractiveness. Well-designed landscaping, such as verdant gardens, tidy lawns, and eye-catching outdoor living areas, may dramatically raise a home's value.

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