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

EUGENE, OR - June 11, 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...

IDX Broker software simplifies Florida real estate search for online property seekers

EUGENE, OR - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today IDX, Inc. and John Pelling are pleased to announce the integration of IDX Broker software onto the website of Pelling, giving potential Naples, Florida buyers a completely new resource for finding ...

Realtor simplifies New York property search for agents and buyers alike with online IDX...

EUGENE, OR - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Warwick, New York property listings are now synced automatically to the website built by Linda Czubak and affiliated with the IDX, Inc. revolutionary IDX Broker software. As a member of the Greater Hudso...

GOVERNOR PATRICK ANNOUNCES MASSACHUSETTS HOME OWNERSHIP COMPACT

DORCHESTER - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Deval Patrick today kicked-off Commonwealth Housing Week by announcing a new compact that creates a goal of providing 10,000 mortgage loans to first-time homebuyers over the next five years. The...

Van Hollen Announces Over $70,000 in Grants to Help Firefighters in Carroll County

Mount Airy, MD - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen announced a grant of $70,659 to the Union Bridge Fire Company in Union Bridge, MD. This grant, awarded through the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS...

FHLBank Pittsburgh Board Member Patrick A. Bond Becomes NACD Fellow

PITTSBURGH - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) is pleased to announce that Board member Patrick A. Bond of Charleston, W.Va., is the first West Virginian to become a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Fellow, the highest level of credentialing for corporate directors and corporate governance professionals.

JOHN MCCLELLAN, CCIM FACILITATES SALE OF FORMER AMERICAN ORIGINAL PLANT

BRIDGEVILLE, DE - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- After being vacant for more than 5 years a Sussex County Industrial Facility has received new life. John McClellan, CCIM, Senior Advisor with Sperry Van Ness – Miller Commercial Real Estate in Salisbury, MD is pleased to announce the sale of the former American Original Plant to Stephens Rentals, LLC. The plant is located in Route 18 in Cannon, DE, about 1 mile West of Route 13 and just South of Bridgeville, DE. The property was most recently home to Godiva Chocolates and includes 70,000 SF on 10 acres

Dave Lindahl’s All Day Event with Multi-Family Investing Secrets

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) - June 15, 2013. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Courtyard Marriott 4 Sabethe Drive, Cromwell, CT This is Just Some of What We'll Cover In Our Day Together..

Construction is Complete on Nadel Architects-Designed Press-Telegram Building

Torrance, CA - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction is complete on the Nadel Architects-designed adaptive reuse project for the Long Beach Press-Telegram Building. The $12.5-million building renovation is the first project designed according to the new Long Beach Downtown Specific Plan Guidelines, which encourage pedestrian-friendly outdoor areas, visually appealing exteriors, sustainability and efforts to preserve Long Beach history

RODNEY JOYNER AND BILL LUCKS ATTEND THE REALTORS MIDYEAR MEETING IN WASHINGTON, DC

WASHINGTON, DC - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rodney Joyner and Bill Lucks, both advisors with Sperry Van Ness – Miller Commercial Real Estate recently attended the National Association of Realtors Midyear Meeting & Trade Expo in Washingt...

HPD, NYCHA, & HHC Announce New Initiative to Help Keep City’s Promise to Double...

New York, NY - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Mathew M. Wambua attended the 13th Annual New York State Supportive Housing Conference today where he announced that later this...

Gillibrand Urges SBA to Expedite Disaster Loans for Nearly One Thousand Small Biz and...

New York, NY - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- With nearly one thousand New Yorkers facing delays on securing Sandy-related federal loans and hundreds more still waiting on a final decision on their disaster loan applications, U.S. Senator Kirsten ...

MassHousing Announces Major Change to the “Get the Lead Out” Lead Paint Removal Loan...

BOSTON - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing announced a major change today in the "Get the Lead Out" lead paint removal loan program that will now allow all qualified households with children under age six to obtain zero-percent financing ...

MassHousing Announces Loan Closing of $1.9 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing for Seniors in...

BOSTON - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing announced a loan closing today of $1.9 million to preserve affordability for senior citizens at the 30-unit St. Mathieu's Apartments in Fall River.

Schuette Announces Michigan Residents to Receive $107.2 Million Through National Mortgage Settlement

LANSING - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today announced checks will go out this week to Michigan borrowers who submitted a valid foreclosure payment claim through the National Mortgage Settlement. Eligible ...

High Park Fire Anniversary a Reminder of the Work Homeowners, Congress Must Do to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mark Udall, who serves on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, urged Coloradans following the one-year anniversary of the High Park Fire — the second most destructive wildfire ...

Stiles Realty Leases 15,315 SF of Class ‘A’ Office Space on Las Olas Blvd....

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Stiles Realty Director Norm Adams today announced that two national firms have signed new leases for premium office space fronting Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The companies have leased a total of 17,200 square feet of both headquarters and ground floor office space at two Class ‘A’ mixed-use buildings within this well-known business corridor

Partner Engineering and Science Inc. Hires Telecom Expert as Part of the Firm’s Ongoing...

Torrance, CA - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Partner Engineering and Science Inc. (Partner), a national environmental and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Torrance, Calif., and one of the country’s fastest-growing companies, has hired highly respected telecommunications industry veteran Daniel Entler as a national client manager, who will be starting a new Columbus, Ohio office for the firm.

Latta Leads Letter to Regulators on “Rural” Definition

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) led a letter, signed by members from the Ohio delegation, to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding the definition of "rural" counties as ...

O’Scanlon & Casagrande Advance Proposal Extending Veterans’ Property Tax Deduction

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Assembly Military and Veterans’ Affairs Committee advanced bipartisan legislation to extend the eligibility for the veterans’ property tax deduction to residents of continuing care retireme...

U.S. National


Congressman Emanuel Cleaver

Congressman Cleaver Announces $4 Million Brownfields Grant Has Been Awarded to Kansas City

National
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the City
FEMA

FEMA Resumes In-Person Trainings at National Schoolhouses to Strengthen State and Local Government’s Ability...

National
FEMA announced today that in-person training will resume at three national schoolhouses in early June—the Center for
EPA

EPA Reinforces Alignment of Clean Water Act Section 401 with “Powering the Great American...

National
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a memorandum clarifying the specific and limited role that states

NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF RENOVATED SOUTH BEACH ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER ON STATEN ISLAND

National
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) officially opened the newly renovated South Beach Addiction Treatment Center (ATC) on Staten Island today.

Silence Isn’t Always Golden: Why Early Leak Detection Saves Homes and Headaches

National
Imagine sitting in your cosy lounge, sipping tea while the rain patters softly outside. All seems right with the world—until you spot a faint watermark snaking across your ceiling. That seemingly innocent stain might be the first whisper of a hidden issue that could cost thousands in repairs.

Rep. Scott Peters’ Statement on Encouraging Point in Time Count Data

National
Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) made the following statement regarding the data from the Point-in-Time Count released by the San Diego Regional Task Force on Homelessness: “I’m encouraged by the decrease in the number of families and veterans who are unsheltered.
NAHB

Single-Family Starts Down on Economic and Tariff Uncertainty

National
Economic uncertainty stemming from tariff issues, elevated mortgage rates and rising building material costs pushed single-family housing starts lower in April.
AGC

MOTORISTS ARE ALMOST TWICE AS LIKELY TO DIE IN A WORK ZONE CRASH AS...

National
Sixty Percent of Highway Construction Firms Report Having at Least One Car Crash into their Work Zones During the Past Year, New Survey by the Associated General Contractors of America
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Announces More Than $10 Million to House Families and Youth and Promote Self-Sufficiency

National
Under the leadership of Secretary Scott Turner, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded more than $10 million in Family Unification Program (FUP)
real estate broker app

Reimagining Real Estate: How Apps Are Revolutionizing Brokerage Platforms

National
Technology is dramatically changing the conventional way of purchasing, selling, and transacting real estate assets, and at the heart of this revolution are applications especially unique for
Habitat

Habitat for Humanity voices support for AmeriCorps amid concerning actions at national service agency

National
Habitat for Humanity today expressed concern about recent federal actions impacting AmeriCorps staffing given how critical
MBA

IMBs Report Slight Production Losses in First Quarter of 2025

National
Independent mortgage banks (IMBs) and mortgage subsidiaries of chartered banks reported a pre-tax net loss of $28 on each loan they originated in the first quarter of 2025, compared to a
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Form Simplicity earns top real estate honors

National
Form Simplicity, one of the real estate industry’s most trusted and widely used transaction management solutions owned by the Florida Realtors, was selected for the 2025 Tech 200. Released by leading real estate consultancy T3 Sixty, the 2025 Tech 200

Auckland Home Renovation Boom: What’s Driving the Trend in 2025?

National
If you’d told me ten years ago that Auckland would become one of the busiest home renovation markets in the Southern Hemisphere, I might’ve raised an eyebrow. Fast forward to 2025, and I’m sitting in back-to-back meetings with homeowners looking to reimagine the spaces they’ve lived in for decades.
AGC

NEW STATE AND NATIONAL DATA TO SHOW DANGERS OF HIGHWAY WORK ZONES TO MOTORISTS...

National
On Tuesday, May 20 at 2 p.m. EDT, officials with the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS will unveil new state*
Congresswoman Alma Adams

Adams, Figures Introduce Legislation to Protect Federal Funding for Land-Grant HBCUs

National
Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan, Bicameral Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, and Congressman Shomari C.
EIA

EIA projections show U.S. energy consumption decreasing in the near term, increasing in early...

National
U.S. energy consumption decreases in the next several years and doesn’t increase again until the early 2040s through 2050,
NAR

Second Century Ventures Announces 8 Companies for 2025 REACH Scale-Up Program

National
Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors® and the most active global real estate technology fund, today announced the acceptance of eight
VA

VA statement regarding President Trump’s executive order

National
After President Trump signed an executive order to provide better care to Veterans, improve accountability for such care, and establish a National Center for Warrior Independence for
Plan to Redevelop Cleveland Site

Team Representing Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Wins 2025 ULI Hines Student...

National
A redevelopment plan for a former industrial site in Cleveland, Ohio, presented by a team of Harvard University and

U.S. States


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.
Starbucks_Fresno

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.
Merri Jo Cowen - headshot

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

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Form Simplicity earns top real estate honors

Form Simplicity, one of the real estate industry’s most trusted and widely used transaction management solutions owned by the Florida Realtors, was selected for the 2025 Tech 200. Released by leading real estate consultancy T3 Sixty, the 2025 Tech 200