WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following Super Storm Sandy’s devastation along the East Coast of the United States, the City of New York called upon the Urban Green Council to convene a NYC Building Resiliency Task Force –a group of real estate owners, property managers, architects, engineers, contractors, city officials, code consultants, and attorneys – with a mission to make recommendations to improve building resiliency and maximize preparedness for future weather emergencies, as well as re-evaluate sections of the New York City Building Code

Washington, DC - July 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Weather Forecasting Improvement Act (H.R. 2413), sponsored by Oklahoma 1st District Congressman Jim Bridenstine, advanced from subcommittee on Tuesday with no substantive changes. The legislatio...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health on his Safe Housing for Homeless Veterans Act (H.R. 2065).

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is holding a conference, Housing Seniors & Veterans in Rural America: Preservation, Development & Services, Aug. 28-29, 2013, at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, IA.

IRVINE, CA - July 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, one of the most dominant retail investment groups in the western United States and a market leader in the sale of retail properties, announced today that Edw...

DALLAS, TX - July 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- CBRE announces the sale of Thanksgiving Tower to a partnership led by Dallas based Woods Capital Management, LLC. A well-known office tower located at the heart of Dallas’ revitalized central business ...

Torrance, CA - July 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Partner Engineering and Science Inc. (Partner), a national environmental and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Torrance, Calif., has brought William Marcus on board as a new national client manager. Marcus, an environmental professional, has more than 26 years of industry experience in environmental due diligence, site assessment, remediation and regulatory compliance. Marcus will in part focus on furthering Partner’s already expanding business in Florida, while working remotely from Jacksonville.

Torrance, CA - July 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Designed by Nadel Architects to highlight the neighborhood’s contemporary character, the $53 million mixed-use complex is now open for rent at 1111 Wilshire Blvd. in Downtown Los Angeles. Located jus...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Census Bureau housing experts will be available for phone interviews during the morning drive time window to discuss new statistics in 29 metro areas from the American Housing Survey. The survey provides the most detailed look at housing, including cost of owning or renting, vacancy units, air condition/heating systems and other physical condition characteristics

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today Mayor Mike McGinn announced the High-Performance Buildings Pilot Project, a new smart buildings partnership between the City of Seattle, Microsoft and the Seattle 2030 District aimed at reducing power consumption through real-time data analysis of Seattle buildings. This pilot program will use information technology to analyze the performance of buildings in real-time, allowing building owners to drive energy efficiency into existing buildings, without costly retrofits and without disrupting tenants.

IRVINE, CA - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- RealtyTrac (www.realtytrac.com) announced today that it has selected Laffey Fine Homes International, one of New York’s fastest growing real estate companiesas a member of the RealtyTrac Network (RTN), a licensed network available to leading independent and franchised brokerage companies across the nation.

Miami, FL - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- CBRE has been appointed by USAA Real Estate Company (“Realco”), one of the largest owners of Class A office space in Coral Gables, as the exclusive leasing agent for “The Alhambra,” a landmark, Mediterranean-style office complex located at the eastern gateway to Coral Gables in Miami, Florida. CBRE’s Maggie Kurtz, Senior Vice President, and Diana Parker, Senior Vice President, are the leasing agents.

HARRISBURG - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today launched its Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program, which provides a limited tax credit for eligible homebuyers. A mortgage credit certificate lets qualified homebuyers claim a tax credit that reduces, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, their federal income tax liability, if any, for the life of the loan. The mortgage credit certificate provides this benefit as long as the home remains the homeowners’ primary residence.

WASHINGTON, DC - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Millennials are more confident than any other age group that their recent home purchase was a good financial investment, according to a new study released today. The inaugural 2013 National Association of Realtors® Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends evaluated the generational differences of recent home buyers and sellers and found that while eight out of 10 recent buyers considered their home purchase a good financial investment, the number was even higher, 85 percent, for younger buyers under the age of 32.

Washington, DC - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) voted yesterday for the “FOR VETS ACT of 2013”, a bill that simply allows organizations comprised mostly of veterans to receive surplus federal property donations such as office supplies and construction equipment.

Washington, D.C. - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Saturday, July 13th, Congressman Runyan will host his 2nd annual Burlington County housing expo at the Kennedy Center in Willingboro, New Jersey from 9a.m. until 4p.m. Representatives from several federal, state, and local agencies will be in attendance, along with loan servicers and housing counseling agencies.

EUGENE, OR - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is excited to welcome Andre Brown with Eagle Eye Real Estate and Brokerage in Margate, Florida, to the daily expanding network of real estate agents and brokers choosing to incorporate custom IDX search tools into their websites, simplifying the property search for potential home buyers, and ultimately increasing sales. This IDX Broker software is unique in its ability to format raw data that is extracted from Brown’s local Multiple Listing Service (MLS), the Fort Lauderdale MLS (RAGFL), into a custom search function displayed as a seamlessly integrated part of his site. The RAGFL listing data is then updated automatically, on a daily basis, saving Brown time, in which he can use to provide each individual home seeker with a much more personalized online real estate search experience

New York, NY - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- “The first of two bills before me today is Introductory Number 906-A, sponsored at the request of our Administration by Council Members Recchia and Palma. This legislation moves the deadline to file annual Real Property Income and Expense statements from September 1st to June 1st.

Washington, DC - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Beto O’Rourke (TX-16) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1171, the FOR VETS Act of 2013, legislation that would amend federal law to allow veterans service organizations (VSO’s) to receive donations from the Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program free of charge. Congressman O’Rourke helped introduce the legislation and was one of three original co-sponsors

Arlington, VA - July 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today announced it has signed a strategic partnership with Maxwell Systems, a leading provider of construction management software solutions, expert services and best practices that empower contractors to eliminate waste and run a more efficient and profitable business.

When it comes to the exterior of your home, the entryway sets the tone for what lies beyond. A wood gate is the perfect addition to create a warm and inviting welcome for your guests. Its natural beauty and timeless appeal can instantly enhance the curb appeal of your property, making a lasting impression.

Be Aware of Deceptive Business Practices That Can Cost Thousands of Dollars for Services Not Provided While Moving to a New Home. Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for “Tuesday’s Tips” – Practical Tips to Educate and Empower New York Consumers on a Variety of Topics

In Waukegan, Illinois, about 40 miles north of Chicago, Dulce Ortiz is celebrating with her children. Ortiz is a cofounder of the local environmental justice organization Clean Power Lake County. She has been organizing for years to get coal ash waste cleaned up from the site of the retired coal power plant in her town.

In recent years, the interplay between high-speed rail (HSR) systems and land markets has emerged as a topic of significant interest. Despite the growing attention, the specific effects and underlying mechanisms of HSR on land prices have not been extensively studied. Our research aims to bridge this gap by analyzing China's land transaction data.

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