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Illinois home prices post gains; sales continue double-digit increases in March

SPRINGFIELD, IL - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Illinois home sales increased 13.6 percent over previous-year levels in March and median prices increased 3.6 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS

The American Institute of Architects Select the 2013 COTE Top Ten Green Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design solutions that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2013 National Convention and Design Exposition in Denver.

AIA/COTE Introduce Top Ten Plus

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) has selected 355 11th Street: The Matarozzi/Pelsinger Multi-Use Building, in San Francisco by Aidlin Darling Design as the inaugural recipient of the Top Ten Plus. The Top Ten Plus recognizes one past AIA COTE Top Ten Projects Award recipient which has quantifiable metrics that demonstrate the true impact the sustainable design has achieve.

Kentucky Enacts Outcomes-Driven Home Visiting Policy

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On April 4, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear signed into law a measure that sets up one of the strongest home visiting systems in the country by building on the strength of Kentucky’s flagship ho...

March Existing-Home Sales Slip Due to Limited Inventory, Prices Maintain Uptrend

WASHINGTON, DC - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Existing-home sales eased in March from inventory constraints, which continued to pressure home prices, according to the National Association of Realtors

REO-to-Rental Neighborhood Rankings From DataQuick

SAN DIEGO - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the housing downturn, different neighborhoods across the United States experienced different levels of distress. The same is true in recovery. As a result, it is important to understand neighborhood-level general and distressed property trends in order to make sound REO-to-Rental investments

CT REIA May 2013 Meeting – Make Big Profits With Abandoned Properties

West Hartford, CT - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Reggie Brooks teaches a person how to find "abandoned/distressed properties", find the owners, and structure a transaction that is mutually beneficial to both parties. You will learn how to "auto...

DeCroce: We Cannot Lose Sight of the Flooding Problems that Plague North Jersey

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce (R- Morris/Passaic) says the state Department of Environmental Protection’s ( DEP) flood buyout program must include homes in the Passaic River Basin, not just ...

County auction on foreclosed property set for May 16

L?HU'E - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) --– County officials today announced that its annual auction on foreclosed real property is scheduled on Thursday, May 16.

Letter to Residents & Businesses in Impacted Area

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- To the residents, property owners, and proprietors of the impact area, I am so grateful for the resiliency of this great city, and the kindnesses that we have witnessed in this past week

Theresa Gunn Appointed CalVet Deputy Secretary for Farm and Home Loan Division

Sacramento, CA - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) announces the appointment of Theresa Gunn as Deputy Secretary of its Farm and Home Loan Division. Most recently, Gunn served as the Principal P...

Caldwell and Taylor syncs dynamic IDX Broker software to California online real estate resource

EUGENE, OR - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes Anthony Taylor of Caldwell and Taylor to the ever-expanding network of agents and brokers who have chosen to revolutionize their online real estate resource with a custom IDX solution...

IDX, Inc. and Realtor Nancy Dance bring innovative online property search to Florida luxury...

EUGENE, OR - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes Nancy Dance to the growing network of real estate agents and brokers who have decided to implement an incredible IDX-enabled search feature on their professional websites. Dance, a Or...

California online real estate search simplified with custom IDX solution of Jeanean Gendron

EUGENE, ORE - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Redding, California real estate professional Jeanean Gendron has revolutionized her website with the dynamic IDX Broker software. She now hosts thousands of property listings directly on her website, t...

IDX Broker software integrated onto dynamic The DeSelms Team online property search pages

EUGENE, OR - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce Scott Hines of The DeSelms Team. has chosen to employ the powerful and innovative IDX Broker software on his professional website. As a member of the RealTracs MLS (RTML...

Avanti Way Realty, the Technology Leader in South Florida Real Estate, Retains TransMedia Group...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Home sweet home. TransMedia Group (www.transmediagroup.com) announced today that it was retained by Avanti Way Realty, one of the fastest growing real estate firms in South Florida and technology innovator that is changing the way realtors succeed

Can I Short Sale My Home and Buy It Back?

Las Vegas, NV - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- One of the most common questions we're asked is, "Can I stay in my home after the short sale is complete?" Many Realtors and even some Attorneys claim they can sell your home to an investor (i.e. Cas...

NEARLY 20 COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT DC METRO OPEN DOORS TO SHOWCASE BENEFITS OF HOUSING AFFORDABILITY...

WASHINGTON DC METRO - April 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Communications Action Network (CAN) is hosting the region’s first-ever affordable communities Parade of Homes on May 18, 2013, from 11 am – 3 pm. Communities will open their doors to the public throughout Washington, D.C., suburban Maryland and Northern Virginia. Designed to illustrate the importance of housing affordability to the health and vitality of the local economy, this event will feature affordable single-family homes, multifamily rental housing and homeownership communities in close proximity to local jobs centers

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD AWARDED DISPOSITION OF 628 UNIT MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY LOCATED IN MERRILLVILLE, IN

CHICAGO, IL - April 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cushman & Wakefield of Illinois, Inc. (C&W) announces it has been awarded the exclusive marketing assignment for the sale of Summer Wood Apartment Homes, a 628 unit property located at 8300 Polo Club Drive, Merrillville, IN, by LCOR, Inc. based in Berwyn, PA. Bill Montana and Chris Sackley, multifamily specialists in C&W’s Midwest Capital Markets Group, will lead the marketing effort on behalf of LCOR.

C&W ANNOUNCES SALE OF ADAPTIVE REUSE APARTMENT BUILDINGS LOCATED IN SOUTH BEND, IN

CHICAGO, IL - April 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cushman & Wakefield’s Midwest Multifamily Advisory Group is pleased to announce the sale of Central High and Stephenson Mill Apartments in South Bend, Indiana on behalf of a Fortune 500 company to Denver, CO based Forum Real Estate Group

U.S. National


Congressman Brad Sherman

Sherman Announces $14.5 Million in Funding for Valley & Westside Projects Advanced by Key...

National
Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) announced today his requests of $14.5 million in federal funds for projects that will address vital needs across the San Fernando Valley and Westside

NYCHA and Partners Close on Financing for $593.7 Million PACT Project to Renovate the...

National
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) closed on the financing for the Northwest Bronx Scattered Sites, a $593.7 million Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) project that will bring comprehensive renovations for more than 3,000 residents living in 14 residential buildings across eight developments in the Bronx.

Challenges Faced by Property Developers in Dubai & How to Solve Them

National
Dubai, a city renowned for its iconic skyline and ultramodern architecture, is a hotspot for property development. However, behind the impressive structures are a series of challenges that developers face in this vibrant real estate market. Navigating the complexities of evolving regulations, market fluctuations, and construction issues requires strategic planning and innovation.
Congressman Dan Newhouse

Newhouse Secures $23 Million for Central Washington Infrastructure Projects

National
Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

MHI CEO Named to HousingWire’s ‘Women of Influence’ List

National
Congratulations to MHI CEO Dr. Lesli Gooch, named one of HousingWire’s 2025 Women of Influence! Under her leadership, MHI has made significant strides in advancing legislative priorities, including efforts to update federal housing regulations and construction codes to better reflect modern industry innovations.
AGC

CONSTRUCTION JOBS DECLINE IN 26 STATES BETWEEN MAY AND LAST MONTH; SECTOR’S EMPLOYMENT...

National
Texas and South Dakota Experience Worst One-Month Declines, While California and Montana Top Lists of Gains; Texas and New

Big Beautiful Success Story: Opportunity Zone Improvements in The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Focus...

National
Improvements to the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program, which encourages greater investment in distressed communities, will result in more investments targeted to parts of rural America and greater transparency in the successes of the program.
EPA

EPA Announces Next Phase of Organizational Improvements to Better Fulfill Statutory Obligations to Deliver...

National
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the next phase of organizational improvements at the agency to better
MBA

June New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Increased 8.5 Percent

National
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for June 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 8.5 percent compared from a year
Congresswoman Alma Adams

Rep. Adams Supports AG Jackson’s Lawsuit to Release $6.2B in Federal Education Funds

National
Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, released a statement supporting North Carolina
FEMA

FEMA Inspecting Homes in Tennessee After April Storms

National
After Tennesseans apply for FEMA disaster assistance for the April 2-24 severe storms, a home inspection may be necessary to help determine whether the home is safe, sanitary and livable.
NAHB

Remodeling Market Sentiment Dips in Second Quarter

National
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter, posting a reading of 59, down four points
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver

Rep. Cleaver Joins Lawmakers in Demanding Trump Administration Release $7 Billion in Education Funding

National
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) has joined 150 House Democrats in demanding the Trump administration release
NAR

International Buyers Purchased $56 Billion Worth of U.S. Homes from April ’24 to March...

National
Foreign buyers purchased $56 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2024 through March 2025, according to the National Association of Realtors® 2025 International Transactions in U.S.
Before Kitchen Remodel - Revive

Is this the summer of the kitchen renovation?

National
Could the heart of your home benefit from a facelift this summer? Your timing could be spot-on, as 2025 is shaping up to be “the summer of the kitchen renovation,” according to the experts at Revive, a leading presale home renovation company.

Six Months After the Eaton Fire, Rep. Judy Chu Continues to Advocate for Recovery...

National
Six months after the devastating Los Angeles fires, including the Eaton Fire, which claimed 18 lives, scorched over 14,000 acres, destroyed more than 9,500 structures including homes, businesses, churches, and nonprofit centers, and displaced 20,000 residents—Rep. Judy Chu released the following statement
ASE

Alliance set to work with policymakers, energy community to ease rising energy cost after...

National
Following is a statement by Paula Glover, president and CEO of the Alliance to Save Energy on the budget reconciliation bill passed by the House and sent to President Trump today.
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Provides Foreclosure Relief to Texans Impacted by Floods

National
Action from Secretary Turner provides immediate relief for more than 900 Federal Housing Administration (FHA) single family mortgages in impacted areas
Senator Mike Rounds

Rounds Introduces Bill to Empower States and Communities to Reduce Homelessness

National
U.S. Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) today introduced the Reducing Homelessness Through Program Reform Act, legislation.
CHAPA

Governor Healey Signs FY2026 Budget: Housing Investments Move Forward, but HCEC Funding Faces Veto

National
Governor Maura Healey has signed Massachusetts’ $61 billion FY2026 budget, which includes significant housing investments 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

Before Kitchen Remodel - Revive

Is this the summer of the kitchen renovation?

Could the heart of your home benefit from a facelift this summer? Your timing could be spot-on, as 2025 is shaping up to be “the summer of the kitchen renovation,” according to the experts at Revive, a leading presale home renovation company.

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases