MEMPHIS, Tenn., - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Memphis-area home sales for June increased 6.7 percent from a year ago, with 1,459 total...

Albany, NY - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), at the request of the State of New York, has approved a 30-day extension to the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program beginning on July 7th. This new extension allows eligible survivors from Superstorm Sandy who cannot return to their homes to stay in participating hotels or motels

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Kaptur joined fellow Reps. Marcia Fudge (OH-11) and David Joyce (OH-14) along with U.S. Sen. Rob Portman in support of the Ohio Housing Financing Agency's consideration of a proposal that would make $60 million available in federal funds for demolition of vacant and blighted homes in targeted areas of the state.

Reston, Virginia - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. today announced that Judge John J. McConnell, Jr., of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island recently ruled in favor of MERSCORP Holdings, Inc., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) and other member-bank defendants in a Rhode Island recording fee suit

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On July 20, 2013 Fannie Mae will enhance our at-issuance and on-going disclosures for Multifamily Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS). These enhancements will improve transparency for Multifamily MBS backed by adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) which employ the Actual/360 (A/360) day count convention for payment of interest. The following will be impacted by this enhancement.

Washington, D.C. - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Refinance volumes remained high in April as mortgage rates dipped slightly from March, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s April 2013 Refinance Report. More than 463,000 refinances took place in April. Of these, nearly 107,000 loans have been completed through the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP), bringing the total number of HARP refinances to more than 2.5 million since April 2009.

Jefferson City, MO - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Chris Koster today announced that Missouri borrowers who submitted a valid foreclosure payment claim through the National Mortgage Settlement will receive a payment this month for approximately $1,480.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A total of 255 metropolitan areas across 49 states and the District of Columbia qualified to be listed on the National Association of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) for July, released today. This is down slightly from the 263 metros that made the list in June, but is more than triple the number of metros that were on it in July of 2012.

West Hartford, CT - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with David Seymour, is announcing the CT REIA 10th anniversary celebration and meeting on July 15, 2013. This meeting will take place from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at the Four Points Sheraton, located at 275 Research Parkway in Meriden, CT.

San Francisco, CA - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On June 7, the 17th Annual Meritus College Fund awards were presented to 50 high school graduates for their pursuit of higher education. Zephyr Real Estate sponsored the awards ceremony, and agents from Zephyr provided a scholarship valued at $14,000 to Joshua Consul, one of those graduates. Joshua graduated from International Studies Academy and will attend San Francisco State University

SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- It all happened so fast. Toneka Lewis took a class for first-time homebuyers to see where she stood with her credit and whether she was a good candidate, at some point in the future, to become a homeowner

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Through the voluntary efforts of the city of Chardon and Chardon Property Development LLC (the volunteers), an industrial brownfield has been investigated and remediated under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP) and is ready for redevelopment.

New York, NY - July 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and the Nassau Industrial Development Agency (NCIDA) announced today the approval of an economic development compact that assists in paving the way for revitalization of downtown Westbury. The compact allows MPA Owners, LLC to demolish two rundown buildings located on Post Ave. in Westbury and construct a new 20,700 square-foot building with 10 one-bedroom rental apartments and four stores.

Berlin, NH - July 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) toured affordable housing communities today in Conway and Berlin and commended their investments in clean energy and energy efficiency measures that are helping reduce consumption and emissions. At Conway Pines and the Berlin Housing Authority, which showcase the benefits of energy efficiency and clean energy investments, Shaheen also discussed how her bipartisan energy efficiency plan would help communities, consumers and individuals lower their energy use, save money, and help create jobs

Wednesday, DC - July 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- LANSING, Mich. - Gov. Rick Snyder today signed a supplemental budget bill that includes $4 million for the State Forensics Laboratory Fund to conduct DNA testing on thousands of unprocessed rape kits from crimes committed in the city of Detroit.

EUGENE, OR - July 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is excited to welcome Patrick Nee with Boston Homes Real Estate in Boston, Massachusetts, 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

EUGENE, OR - July 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The IDX, Inc. team is happy to welcome their newest client addition of Meredith McCreight with Bend Premier Real Estate in Bend, Oregon to the rapidly expanding network of real estate agents and brokers choosing to give their websites an advantage over their competitors, by integrating a custom IDX solution. McCreight is an active member of the Central Oregon MLS (COMLS), therefore potential home buyers in Bend and its surrounding areas can now access an endless amount of the most up-to-date property listings, details and photo galleries, provided by the COMLS and its association with IDX Broker software. The innovative Internet Data Exchange (IDX) technology works by extracting raw data from the COMLS, and then transfers and formats the information to indistinguishably match McCreight’s already existing page preferences and specifications

EUGENE, OR - July 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is eager to include Beverly D’Amour with Metro Realty Connections in Hedgesville, West Virginia, among the growing amount real estate professionals who have chosen to incorporate their primary application, IDX Broker, into the search portion of their websites. The use of this custom IDX solution will enable potential homebuyers to search through the Metropolitan Regional Info System (MRIS) property listing data, with the simple click of a button. Easy access helps to maintain great client retention, as well as continue to increase lead generation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- At meetings in May and June, the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board committed $4.2 million in state and federal funding to conserve 2,100 acres of farmland on 19 farms in Franklin, Chittenden, Addison, Washington, Lamoille, Rutland, Grand Isle and Essex Counties. VHCB matched $1.5 million in state funds with $2.7 million in federal funding for farmland protection from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). In each case, the farmers will sell conservation easements, limiting any future development to the terms of the easement

EUGENE, OR - July 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The most recent real estate professional to team up with IDX, Inc., in efforts to simplify, improve and streamline the online property search feature on her website is Airika Waible with New Home Realty. Operating out of West Linn, Oregon. Waible is an active member of the Regional MLS (RMLS), and with this IDX Broker addition she is now able to give potential home buyers immediate and direct access to search a plethora of the most up-to-date property listings within the RMLS, and all from the convenience of her own personal site. This innovative and one of a kind Internet Data Exchange (IDX) software has the technology to extract raw listing data from the RMLS, and then formats and transfers the information to indistinguishably match Waible’s already existing page preferences and specifications

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