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Former Chief Executive of Mortgage Servicing Company Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud for Scheme...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The former president and chief executive officer of U.S. Mortgage, a loan servicing company in Nevada, pleaded guilty today for his role in a scheme to defraud Wells Fargo Bank out of more than $8 million.

NEW JERSEY RECOVERS FROM SUPERSTORM SANDY: BY THE NUMBERS

TRENTON, N.J. - June 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Disaster assistance to New Jersey survivors of Superstorm Sandy by the numbers as of June 10

John Sekely integrates IDX solution onto real estate website, simplifying the online property search

EUGENE, OR - June 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, IDX, Inc. announces John Sekely as the latest real estate professional to join the growing network of agents and brokers who have chosen to update their websites with IDX Broker software. Sekely, ...

IDX solution brings North Carolina listings to the fingertips and iPhones of online home...

EUGENE, OR - June 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. has upgraded the professional website of real estate agent Diane Wright, by integrating an IDX solution onto her search page. Wright can now display thousands of North Carolina Mountains MLS (W...

NeighborWorks America CEO Recommends Stronger Ties Between Credit Unions and Community Development Nonprofits

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- NeighborWorks America CEO Eileen Fitzgerald recently called for credit unions and nonprofit community development organizations to increase their work together as partners and help to expand the availability of financial capability coaching, the availability of lower cost unsecured personal loans, and improve access to housing counseling and education services

More Home Sales, Increased Demand for New Products Lead to Bigger, Better Trade Show

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gearing up for the return of a healthy home building and remodeling market, manufacturers and suppliers have stepped up plans for exhibit spaces for the new Design and Construction Week, when the International Builders’ Show (IBS) and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) join forces for a mega-exhibit in Las Vegas Feb. 4-6, 2014

Lee & Associates-San Diego County Negotiates $12.2M Sale of LA Fitness

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ryan Barr and Ryan Bennett of Lee & Associates-North San Diego County have completed the investment sale of a 45,000-square-foot LA Fitness facility in Irving, Texas. The LA Fitness had approximately eight years remaining on the NNN lease. The buyer, a public REIT, purchased the property for $12.2 million which equated to a 7.5 percent capitalization rate.

BH Properties Acquires Tres Puentes Distribution Center for $8.6 Million

Torrance, CA - June 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- BH Properties, LLC, a Los Angeles-based commercial real estate investment firm, has purchased the 313,120-square-foot Tres Puentes Distribution Center at 1501 International Blvd. for $8.6 million

SOUTH BEACH REDEVELOPMENT WAVE CONTINUES WITH SALE OF COLLINS AVENUE FASHION DISTRICT PROPERTY

Miami, FL - June 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The CBRE Private Capital Group (PCG) arranged the sale of a 7,310-square-foot redevelopment property in the heart of the Collins Avenue Shopping District in Miami Beach, FL. The two-story, multi-family bu...

Westwood Financial Corp. Leases Retail Space in Texas

Torrance, CA - June 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Westwood Financial Corp., a national owner-operator of shopping centers, has leased 6,000 square feet of retail space of a former Blockbuster video store to First Choice ER, the nation’s leading freestanding emergency room system, at Beach Western Commons in Fort Worth

Southland May Home Sales Highest in 7 Years; Median Price Hits 5-Year High

La Jolla, CA - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Southern California home sales held at a seven-year high last month thanks to a stronger economy, pent-up demand, low mortgage rates and the widening perception that a home is a good investment. Prices continued to regain lost territory as buyers competed for a thin supply of homes for sale and poured a record amount of cash into the housing market, a real estate information service reported

CDFI Fund Creates New Capacity Building Initiative Training for CDFI Minority Depository Institutions

Washington, DC - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) is proud to announce a Capacity Building Initiative training series designed to support Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that are also Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), and MDIs working toward becoming certified as CDFIs. Deloitte Financial Advisory Services will provide the Preserving and Expanding CDFI Minority Depository Institutions training series with the support of relevant industry subject matter experts

Office of Consumer Affairs and DHCD to Hold June 14 Twitter Town Hall on...

Boston, MA - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development invite homeowners, industry leaders, advocates, and the general ...

Using Eminent Domain to Address Underwater Mortgage Debt

NEW YORK, NY - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- With more than 11 million homes still “underwater,” the mortgage debt overhang caused by the housing bubble remains an impediment to economic growth and a burden on communities across the country. ...

Senate Approves Bills to Cut Red Tape That Hurts Job Creation

New York, NY - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State Senate passed 14 regulatory reform bills today as the first part of a major initiative, that includes statewide public forums, to identify and eliminate thousands of costly and unnec...

NJBA to Host Financing the Sandy Rebuild Seminar

Hamilton, NJ - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA), the voice of New Jersey’s building industry, is pleased to announce that it is hosting a seminar entitled “Financing the Sandy Rebuild” on Tuesday, Jun...

DeCroce-Webber Bill Exempting Local Government from Highlands Act Released by Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A bill sponsored by Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce and Assemblyman Jay Webber, both R-Morris, Essex and Passaic, that would provide an exemption to local governments from certain provisions of the ...

Conservation and Historic Preservation Go Hand in Hand at New Turner Hill WMA

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO), and the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development are celebrating th...

Homeowners association workshop slated for June 28

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- OLYMPIA...The Office of Secretary of State’s Corporations & Charities Division is sponsoring a homeowners association workshop in Tumwater on June 28.

WCDA Announces the 2013 Mortgage Lender Award Recipients

Casper - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) presented awards to 18 mortgage lenders at the Wyoming Mortgage Lenders Association’s Annual Conference in Casper May 16 – 17. The awards went to indivi...

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Support Ukrainian Refugees

GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to Support Ukrainian Refugees

National
GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.
Congressman Jared Huffman

HUFFMAN, THOMPSON HOST PRESS CONFERENCE ADDRESSING CALIFORNIA INSURANCE CRISIS

National
Reps. Jared Huffman (CA-02) and Mike Thompson (CA-04) were joined by realtors, home builders, agriculture leaders, insurance
Energy and Natural Resources Committee

As Wildfires Increase, Manchin, Barrasso Urge GAO to Review Federal Land and Wildfire Management...

National
Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and
NAHB

New Nationwide Codes Mandate a Major Blow to Housing Affordability

National
Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., today issued the following statement after the Biden administration
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres

Congresswoman Torres Calls for House Leadership to Request Boeing President and Chief Executive Officer...

National
Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) – A senior member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing
Habitat

Habitat for Humanity International and AbbVie celebrate successes of five-year partnership in Puerto Rico

National
Habitat for Humanity International and AbbVie, a research-based global biopharmaceutical company, announced today the
NAR

Pending Home Sales Ascended 3.4% in March

National
Pending home sales in March climbed 3.4%, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Northeast, South and West posted monthly gains in transactions while the Midwest recorded a loss. Year-over-year, the Northeast and South

Forcing Polluters to Clean Up Their Mess Means New Hope for Communities

National
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.

The Impact of High Speed Rail on Real Estate in China

National
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 Do's and Don'ts of First-Time Homeownership

The Do’s and Don’ts of First-Time Homeownership

National
Buying a home is an exciting but often overwhelming experience, especially for first-timers. It’s a nuanced process that involves navigating through many important decisions, paperwork, and
Congressman John Larson

Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Governor Lamont Announce $62.5 Million for Solar Projects Benefitting Low-Income...

National
Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont announced $62.5 million grant under the Environmental
USDOJ

Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Clean Energy and Domestic Biofuels to Strengthen American Farms and...

National
Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Energy Costs and Expand Access to Cleaner Fueling
FEMA

FEMA commits $384 million to rebuild educational facilities on St. Croix and St. Thomas

National
A commitment of $384.8 million to demolish and replace three elementary schools on St. Croix, one on St. Thomas and repair a
Congressman Ruben Gallego

REP. GALLEGO TOURS HOUSING SHELTER FOR WHICH HE SECURED NEARLY $2 MILLION IN FUNDING

National
Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) toured UMOM New Day Center’s Family Shelter Expansion and Remodel Project and
MBA

Total Commercial Real Estate Borrowing and Lending Declined 47 Percent in 2023

National
Total commercial real estate (CRE) mortgage borrowing and lending is estimated to have totaled $429 billion in 2023, a 47 percent decrease from the $816 billion in 2022, and a 52 percent

How to Choose the Right Moving Company for Your Next Relocation

National
Moving can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life, but choosing the right company can make the process much smoother. Whether you’re relocating across town or the country, the importance of finding a reliable mover cannot be overstated.
AGC

CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION RELEASES FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND DECARBONIZATION PLAYBOOK TO HELP FIRMS ASSESS, TRACK & REDUCE GREENHOUSE...

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New Associated General Contractors of America Resource, Which
5 Home Renovations That Will Boost Property Value

5 Home Renovations That Will Boost Property Value

National
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, homeowners often find themselves pondering ways to increase the value of their properties. Whether you're planning to sell shortly or simply want

Getting Your House Ready to Sell — 6 “To Do’s” That Can’t Wait

National
You’re about to list your home for sale. Is your home ready for what’s coming? If you haven’t crossed these six items off your to-do list yet, the answer is a resounding “no.” Here’s what you need to do, roughly in order, to make sure your place is in the best possible shape to show to buyers. 
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur

Kaptur Leads Letter to President Biden Urging Further Consideration of Proposed Power Plant Emission...

National
Rural, low-income, and underserved communities’ access to reliable and affordable electricity must be preserved while

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FEMA

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Texas

Texas
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Hanna from July 25, 2020, and continuing
FEMA

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Numbers Fire

California
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Numbers Fire burning in Douglas County.
Start An LLC In Texas

How Much Does It Cost To Start An LLC In Texas?

National
In the process of setting up your Texas LLC, you'll be faced with quite a few expenses. Some of these are required by legislation, and others are just recommended. We'll cover the costs of setting up an LLC in Texas and also provide you with the informatio
Registered Agent In Texas

5 Benefits Of Using A Registered Agent In Texas

Texas
The services of a registration agent began as part of due process in the US Constitution. A lawsuit includes the legal right to be notified of claims or other legal matters. Here are some brief things that will help explain what a Registered Agent Service In Texas 

Avoid TV Tip-Over Incidents During Super Bowl LIV with Safety Tips

New York
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.
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Brand-New Single-Tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru Trades in Fresno, Calif. for $1,345 PSF

California
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that the firm has completed the sale of a brand-new, single-tenant Starbucks
FEMA

Rosenberg family home for the holidays – and prepared for future hurricanes

Texas
A Houston-area mom is sharing her Hurricane Harvey recovery story this holiday season, along with the importance of always being prepared for flood events.

5 Cities in Florida: Which One Makes for the Best Real Estate Investment Opportunity...

Florida
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.

WALTER J. MAHONEY STATE OFFICE BUILDING TO BE SOLD

New York
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
SCR

Charleston South Carolina expected to outpace national real estate market averages through 2025

National
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently identified 10 markets expected to outperform over the next three to five years. In alphabetical order, the markets are
Peter Evering

WHAT IS THE EVICTION PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA?

California
Eviction is a dirty word for both tenants and the landlords that believe the time has come to remove one or more parties from an apartment. The process anywhere can lead to a strained relationship at best and a bitter acrimonious fight that ends up in the judicial system.
FEMA

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores

Texas
Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda, can visit local home improvement stores in Katy, Houston and Spring from Monday, Dec. 9, to Saturday
ABC National

Florida Tops ABC’s Annual Merit Shop Scorecard State Ranking for Second Year in a...

Florida
Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2019 Merit Shop Scorecard today, an annual ranking based on state policies and programs that encourage workforce development, career and technical education
Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home

Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home in the US

National
There are about 7.4 million homes owned as a second home in the United States. For many people, their second home is a vacation home. This gives them a chance to get away and break routine while also having all of the comforts of being in their own home.
Carol Corden cuts the ribbon

Ribbon Cutting Celebrating New Affordable Apartments in the Bronx for Low-Income Families and Domestic...

New York
New Destiny was joined by supporters and colleagues to celebrate the opening of its newly constructed service-enriched affordable housing project - The Jennings - located in the Crotona Park East
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD AWARDS $1.5 MILLION TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT...

National
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today awarded $1.5 million to nearly a dozen housing authorities to assist young people aging out

BLM NAMES VETERAN LAND MANAGER TO LEAD CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE

California
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
USDOJ

California Real Estate Developer Convicted of Making Conduit Contributions in Two U.S. Congressional Campaigns

California
Today, a federal jury found an Oakland-area real estate developer guilty for funneling tens of thousands of dollars through straw donors into two consecutive congressional campaigns

NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW RECOVERY CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY

New York
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.

Robust U.S economy not a boost for black homeownership

National
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

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AGC

SIXTY PERCENT OF FIRMS WORKING ON HIGHWAY UPGRADES EXPERIENCED CARS CRASHING INTO THEIR WORK...

National
Annual Survey by HCSS and Associated General Contractors of America Finds Drivers and Passengers are at Greater Risk of Injury and Death in Work Zone Crashes As Officials Urge Drivers
NAHB

New Home Sales Decline in May

National
Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 7.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 626,000 units in May, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
DOI

$17+ Million in Grants Will Help States, Local Communities Keep Waters Clean, Economies Thriving

National
Water-loving outdoor recreationists and local communities in 27 states will have additional resources to help boaters keep America’s waters clean, thanks to more than $17 million in Clean Vessel Act program grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
FEMA

Port Aransas ready for return of summer tourism

Texas
Texas SandFest drew a record 35,000 people April 26-28, encouraging business owners that Port Aransas is on its way to recovery. With nearly all the city’s retailers and restaurants re-opened, residents are beginning to feel like things are getting back to normal.
OJO Labs - Eight Major Awards

OJO Labs: Five Months, Eight Major Awards

National
OJO Labs, a leading-edge technology company on a mission to empower consumer decision-making through its conversational AI assistant, OJO, won the highly coveted 2019 A-List Award among mid-sized companies from the Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SXSW
Property on Airbnb

Should I Rent Out my Property on Airbnb?

National
Listing property on Airbnb has become a popular way to make extra money, meet new people, and provide some freedom, but there are a few key things to think about when you are considering listing your property. It is key to know what you’re getting yourself into.
Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $5.5 Million Opportunity Zone Community Capacity Building Initiative for Select...

National
The Rockefeller Foundation today announced an initiative to help U.S. cities attract responsible private investment in economically-distressed communities through Opportunity Zones created in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This effort will help ensure new investment delivers sustainable benefits for more than 30 million low-income Americans living in Opportunity Zones
PaulineWeaver

Eden Housing and City of Fremont Celebrate Grand Opening of KTGY-Designed Affordable Senior Housing...

National
Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments is located in the Warms Springs area of Alameda County and features 90 apartment homes for very low and extremely low-income seniors, near I-880 freeway, BART, shopping, services and other amenities.
VA

VA’s Home Loan Guaranty program notifies Veterans of potential loan fee waivers

National
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced May 13 that Veterans who qualify for a VA Home Loan funding fee waiver are now being notified in their home loan eligibility certificate and disability compensation award letter.
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A Stellar Idea: My Florida Regional MLS Reimagines the Multiple Listing Service

The nation's third-largest Multiple Listing Service, My Florida Regional MLS, will become Stellar MLS on June 4, 2019, in a move that totally reimagines the MLS. Currently serving 58,000 customers
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS TO CO-HOST HUD INNOVATIVE HOUSING SHOWCASE

National
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will co-host the Department's inaugural "Innovative Housing Showcase." The Innovative Housing Showcase will be held on the National Mall June 1-5, 2019

Department of the Interior: Yakima Water Plan Is a “Model” and “Holistic”

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.”

Energy Costs to Cook Thanksgiving Meal Up to 25% Lower in 2015

“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

Agencies Issue Final Rule to Exempt Subset of Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans from Appraisal Requirements

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

Department Enters into Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC and its owners Eduardo Gutierrez...

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

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Support Ukrainian Refugees

GFP Real Estate and Its Tenants Raise More Than $200,000 to...

GFP Real Estate is pleased to announce that its "Support Ukraine in Crisis" campaign raised more than $200,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Ukraine.

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