WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- What are the most pressing legal issues faced by people experiencing homelessness and poverty after Hurricane Sandy, and what can lawyers do to support efforts to address these issues

Baltimore, MD - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cushman & Wakefield announced today it has sold 7600 Assateague Drive in the Maryland Wholesale Food Center in Jessup, MD to a joint venture between New York Life, on behalf of institutional invest...

Chippewa Township - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, one of the four largest real estate companies in the United States, today announced that it has acquired Frank Stefura Realtors in Beaver County, increasing Hanna’s presence in a growing market the company already leads with 30% of the market share of homes sold. Located in a great location on Darlington Road in Chippewa Township, Stefura Realtors will now operate under the Howard Hanna brand.

EUGENE, OR - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Valparaiso, Indiana potential buyers can now gain access to thousands of area property listings, thanks to the dynamic search page and real estate website made possible through the partnership of IDX, Inc....

EUGENE, OR - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Internet Data Exchanged (IDX) technology has now been integrated onto the website of real estate broker Jaime Villegas, with his adoption of the IDX, Inc. premier IDX Broker software. Thousands of Arizona ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is joining forces with the state of California to spur development and preservation of more affordable housing in both urban and rural communities

EUGENE, OR - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Lynn Yturiaga has become the latest announced real estate agent to adopt the IDX, Inc. premier IDX Broker software for his real estate website. He can now display thousands of Tuolumne MLS (TCAR) li...

EUGENE, OR - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes Telluride, Colorado real estate professional Mike Zuendel to the growing group of agents and brokers upgrading their online real estate solution with IDX Broker software. Zuendel has cho...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New guidance released today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Justice reinforces the Fair Housing Act requirement that multifamily housing be designed and constructed so as to be accessible to persons with disabilities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications increased 1.8 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending April 26, 2013.

Washington, DC - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a progress report today on steps being taken to establish a Common Securitization Infrastructure for residential mortgage-backed securities. The update reflects feedback from a broad cross-section of industry participants following FHFA’s issuance last October of a white paper entitled “Building a New Infrastructure for the Secondary Mortgage Market.” The white paper sets forth a proposal for both a new securitization platform and a model contractual and disclosure framework

WASHINGTON, DC - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has reached a Conciliation Agreement with Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI), in Salt Lake City, UT, settling a...

WASHINGTON, DC - May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New guidance released today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) reinforces the Fair Housing Act requirement that multifamily housing be designed and constructed so that it isaccessible to persons with disabilities. Read HUD and DOJ’s new guidance.

May 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today we are engaged in a stressed lifestyle where people find it difficult to indulge in recreational activities, keeping this in mind, Investors Clinic along with Jaypee Greens, organized a unique activity of Superfa...

DENVER - April 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In honor of their longtime support of the Paralympic Movement in the United States, RE/MAX Co-Founders Dave and Gail Liniger have been awarded the 2013 Amazing Investor Award by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).

IRVINE, CA - April 30, 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 Ca...

L?HU'E - April 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- County officials are reminding the public that the county’s plans to go paperless with building applications will be moving into the next phase this week

CHICAGO, IL - April 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Luxury Portfolio International® has expanded its global footprint with the addition of 15 new member firms in the first quarter of the year, with extended coverage throughout Europe, as well as the U.S. and Canada. The network has also welcomed two new communities to its Luxury Development Collection, further supporting the network’s growth

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD’s approval of New Jersey’s disaster recovery plan to help homeowners and businesses following Hurricane San...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Wednesday, May 1, Nan Roman, a member of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Housing Commission, will present the findings of a recently issued report, Housing, America’s Future: New Directions for National Policy, to legislators in a joint House and Senate hearing at 9:30 a.m. in Room 11 at the Vermont State House.

Modern homeowners are discovering that the most stunning landscapes aren't always the most complex ones. Sustainable landscaping with native plants offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, environmental responsibility, and practical benefits that make it an ideal choice for today's eco-conscious families.

A new follow-up study conducted by economists from MetroSight – sponsored by the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) – shows that some housing regulations increase the cost of rent, particularly for lower-income renters and those renting from small multifamily properties.

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) led 12 Democratic senators in reintroducing the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act, legislation that aims to support middle-class Americans purchasing their first home. The bill would establish a refundable tax credit worth up to 10 percent of a home’s purchase price – up to a maximum of $15,000 – for first-time homebuyers.

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to solicit interest from partners with development projects on private land, exploring the expansion of public development opportunities that could serve low-income New Yorkers.

Community members interested in an opportunity to give back can now volunteer as a driver for meal delivery service to homebound seniors throughout New Hanover County. Weekdays, the Senior Resource Center’s Nutrition Program serves more than 700 seniors daily as part of its Home Delivered Meals Program.

The Equal Rights Center (ERC), the premier fair housing organization representing the greater Washington, D.C. region, today filed a lawsuit in D.C. Superior Court against JAG Management Company (JAG) and Jefferson Apartment Group, the companies behind several luxury residential properties across the District.

Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) joined the Urban League of Greater Philadelphia yesterday to spotlight $750,000 in federal funding he secured for the organization to develop a new permanent satellite office serving North Philadelphia.

Safety is the foundation of successful residential treatment centers and therapeutic schools. For adolescents and young adults facing emotional, behavioral, or psychological issues, healing depends on feeling safe physically and emotionally. When students trust their safety is met, they are more likely to engage in therapy, build relationships, and develop coping skills.

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