WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced today two grants totaling $2,499,960 to the City of Bridgeport to remove lead-based paint and other hazards from 110 housing units. The funding, which includes...

EUGENE, OR - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Solana Beach, California area properties are now conveniently displayed on one easy-to-use website, thanks to the partnership between IDX, Inc. and Richardson Griswold of Red House Property. San Diego Reg...

EUGENE, OR - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, IDX, Inc. welcomes Aurora, Colorado Realtor Frank Gillen to the team of agents and brokers utilizing the amazing IDX Broker software for their professional websites. Now, Metrolist-Denver MLS (MTOM...

EUGENE, OR - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The innovative technology of IDX Broker software is now easily accessible on the professional real estate website of broker Richard Harris, thanks to his partnership with IDX, Inc. Now, Massachusetts MLS ...

EUGENE, OR - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce the network of real estate agents and brokers who have chosen to upgrade their professional websites is growing yet again, with the addition of an IDX solution to the webs...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Deirdre M. Daly, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DANIEL MONTEIRO, 34, of Wolcott, waived his right to indictment and pleaded guilty today before United States Magistrate Judge Donna F. Martinez in Hartford to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering stemming from a mortgage fraud scheme.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Buildings Institute (NBI) today announced that Ralph DiNola has been named the organization's new executive director. The nonprofit NBI acts as a technical resource working to improve energy performance in commercial buildings, including promoting advanced design practices and technologies as well as development of public policies and program strategies that reduce energy use

CORONA DEL MAR, - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Auction.com (www.auction.com), the nation’s leading online real estate marketplace, announced Thursday the final sale of a luxury beach front estate in Corona del Mar

WASHINGTON, DC - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that applications are being accepted from lenders for loan guarantees to finance rural rental housing. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) remains focused on carrying out its mission, despite a time of significant budget uncertainty. Today's announcement is one part of the Department's efforts to strengthen the rural economy.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sales of new single-family houses in April 2013 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 454,000, according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

TORRANCE, CA - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sheri Messerlian, Senior Vice President with NAI Capital’s South Bay office represented the Buyer, Beverly Hills Ferrari Maserati, in the purchase of a 28,500 sq. ft. commercial parcel of land located...

SOUTH PASADENA, CA - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firms in the country, has closed a $4.45 million multifamily sale at 601 Meridian Avenue.

Torrance, CA - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, one of the largest broker-owned commercial real estate firms in the country, has closed the $10 million sale of a 10.67-acre land site for the construction of a 232,000-square-foo...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Themed “A Celebration of Collaboration. Innovation. Transformation,” the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developer’s (HAND) 22nd Annual Meeting & Expo will host more than 1,000 affordable housing experts and over 75 exhibitors from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. This SOLD OUT event is a recognized platform for federal and local housing finance agencies, banking, government, public policy and community development professionals to open the dialogue on the latest issues and hot topics needed to increase the affordable housing supply in the metropolitan region

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $98.3 million in grants to 38 local projects to protect children and families from the hazards of lead-based paint and from other home health and safety hazards (see chart below)

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 2.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 454,000 units in April, according to newly released figures from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. The gain builds on a strong upward revision to sales numbers reported for the previous month

SALISBURY, MD - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) recently awarded Evolution Craft Brewing Company Public House with a 2013 Economic Development Project Award for their restaurant and brewery at 200 Elmwood Street, the former Ice Plant in Salisbury, MD. The MEDA Awards recognize outstanding efforts to attract new businesses, assist existing businesses, redevelop business districts, and support workforce development, tourism and agriculture.

HARRISBURG - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced today the settlement of a case against Hilltop Mobile Home Park in State College, PA. Under the terms of the deal, the owners of the park will pay $26,700 to th...

MADISON - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that Wisconsin borrowers received $23.5 million in mortgage loan-related relief in the first quarter of 2013 under the National Mortgage Settlement. Adding to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- While Congress considers legislation that would enable FHA to swiftly implement reforms to help stabilize the HECM program, members of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee voiced concerns during a hearing last week about the projected losses attributed to HECM and whether FHA should continue playing a role in the reverse mortgage 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