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Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications decreased 4.0 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 29, 2013.
Eleven Pocatello-area REALTORS® honored for helping homeowners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Eleven Pocatello-area REALTORS® will be honored for connecting homebuyers to affordable home loans through Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA). In the past two years, they and other REALT...
Help for Homeowners Facing Threat of Foreclosure
Conn. - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Casa, Dom, La Maison, Home...Connecticut’s Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMAP) may be the key to help you keep it. Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) is accepting applications for the Eme...
Gov Malloy: $7.49 Million in Federal Tax Credits Awarded to Seven Affordable Housing Developments
HARTFORD, CT - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced today that The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) voted to award $7.49 million in nine percent federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) to seven aff...
Wabaunsee County Woman Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud
TOPEKA, KS - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A woman from Wabaunsee County, Kansas has been sentenced to two years federal probation and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for mortgage fraud, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today
Updated PRE Forms Now Available
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the implementation of the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Enhancement legislation that passed last year, homeowners are now able to file for the PRE on or before June 1st, or on or before ...
Banks Violate National Mortgage Settlement and CA Homeowners Bill of Rights Protections, New Survey...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A new survey of housing counselors in California reveals that banks are violating several consumer protections that were mandated by the $26 billion National Mortgage Settlement (NMS) and the Calif...
Compass Home Group Brings Another Clients Dreams Home – William and Angela
Bel Air, MD - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Referred to the Compass Home Group by a lending partner, Compass Home Group met and fell in love with The Rivera’s right away! William & Angela were highly motivated and ready to find a new home for their family! The truest blessing was that their children, Bella, Alex, Noah, & Olivia were just as invested in finding new space to call home. Each and every child was well behaved and excited as we search properties for the one that precisely fit their needs.
Thought-Leader Manny Gonzalez of KTGY Speaks on the Future of Multifamily
IRVINE, CA - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to award-winning national architecture and planning firm KTGY Group, Inc.'s Manny Gonzalez, AIA, LEED AP and principal, "It is no secret that the multifamily sector has been a bright star in the housing sector's recovery. The growth of the multifamily sector has been primarily driven by the millions of people that moved into apartments as the result of foreclosures. Also, with high unemployment, young, newly formed households postponed the purchase of a home and moved into apartments.
Victoria Markley and IDX Broker bring iPhone enabled property search to homes of the...
EUGENE, OR - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The premier IDX technology, IDX Broker software, has seamlessly integrated thousands of Espanola, New Mexico properties onto the professional website of Broker Victoria Markley. Santa Fe MLS (SFRAMLS) li...
Innovative IDX solution displays Grant Hickman Real Estate Advisors properties on professional real estate...
EUGENE, OR - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Grant Hickman Real Estate Advisors and realtor Grant Hickman have joined with IDX, Inc. to increase the visibility and efficiency of the Saint Charles, Missouri online real estate search. The IDX solutio...
Washington Realtor Donna Gola integrates IDX Broker software onto dynamic real estate website
EUGENE, OR - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Donna Gola, real estate professional with Keller Williams Western Realty, has teamed with IDX, Inc. to create an easy-to-use real estate search page for all potential Everett, Washington buyers. The vers...
Dynamic IDX Broker solution upgrades functionality of online Indiana real estate search page
EUGENE, OR - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes New Haven, Indiana real estate broker Steve McMichael to the ever-expanding network of professional agents and brokers who are choosing to integrate the innovative IDX solution onto th...
IDX, Inc. keeps Realtor Henry Grant connected to Wisconsin clients
EUGENE, OR - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- 1st Anderson Real Estate, LLC, IDX, Inc. and Realtor Henry Grant have teamed up to bring home seekers in Manitowoc, Wisconsin an innovative online property search. With his customized IDX solution, Grant...
IDX Broker supplies iPhone-enabled property search to New York clients of Sophia Tseng
EUGENE, OR - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. and real estate professional Sophia Tseng East Coast Realtors have enabled a remarkable IDX solution on her professional website with the premier IDX Broker software. Long Island MLS (MLSLI) li...
NAI Capital Closes 90 Unit Senior Housing Deal for $10.5 Million
WILMINGTON, CA - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Tim Steuernol with NAI Capital’s West L.A. office represented the Buyers, Preservation Partners and Clifford Beers Housing, in the purchase of a 90 Unit Affordable Housing Complex for Seniors locat...
CBRE SELLS MULTI-HOUSING PROPERTY ON SOUTH BEACH FOR $425 PSF
Miami Beach, FL - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The CBRE Multi-Housing Private Capital Group arranged the sale of The Palm House located at 1010 Pennsylvania Avenue in Miami Beach. The 16-unit property sold for $2,750,000 or $171,875 per unit ($4...
NYC Housing Development Corporation Ranked Number One Issuer Of Multifamily Affordable Housing Bonds In...
NEW YORK, N.Y. - April 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has posted another record-breaking year, ranking first on Thomson Reuters list of multi-family bond issuers and third in Affordable Housing Fin...
Governor Scott Walker Proclaims April as New Homes Month
Madison - April 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Scott Walker proclaimed April as New Homes Month to highlight the economic impact each new house has on construction related jobs and to recognize the importance a home can have to a family
Lee & Associates Closes $3.7 Million Retail Sale
Torrance, CA - April 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, the nation’s largest broker-owned commercial brokerage firm, has closed on the $3.7 million sale of a 2,200-square-foot retail property leased by 7-Eleven located at 7807 Balbo...
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Moving to La Cañada Flintridge: Newcomer Mistakes To Avoid
Relocating to a new city can be exciting and challenging, especially when moving to an upscale community like La Cañada Flintridge. Known for its excellent schools, serene neighborhoods,
Kelly, Gallego Reintroduce Bipartisan Canadian Snowbirds Act to Boost Arizona Economy, Tourism
This week, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego reintroduced the Canadian Snowbirds Act, bipartisan, bicameral
DOE Announces Site Selection for AI Data Center and Energy Infrastructure Development on Federal...
The forthcoming solicitations will drive innovation in reliable energy technologies, contribute to lower energy costs, and
MISMO Publishes Updated eVault Standards and SMART Doc® Validation Rules
MISMO®, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, today published revisions to the eVault Standards and SMART Doc® Validation Rules. This standard increases
Congresswoman Torres FY26 Community Projects $21 Million to California’s 35th Congressional District
U.S. Representative Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced the inclusion of 15 Community Project Funding requests in the House
NIBS Releases 2025 Moving Forward Report: A Call to Retrofit for Resilience
he National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Consultative Council has released its 2025 Moving Forward Report. Extreme weather events, including hurricanes, wildfires, and severe
New Home Sales Hold Steady at a Relatively Tepid Level
Challenging affordability conditions, elevated interest rates and economic uncertainty continue to act as headwinds on the housing sector as many potential buyers continue to stay on the
Dramatic Bathrooms: Designing with Black Tile
Black is a bold and dramatic color, showcasing confidence with style. With their intense, deep coloration, black tiles can offer a stunning canvas that can change ordinary surfaces into masterpieces. It is a timeless choice among homeowners and
Top Questions Every Homebuyer Should Ask Before Buying in 2025
The 2025 housing market has shaped up to be a bit of a wild ride. With higher interest rates, tighter inventory and changing buyer expectations, buying a home is no small feat. But here’s the good
New Dems Release Innovation Agenda to Unleash American Potential and Lead the 21st Century
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Innovation & Technology Working Group, led by Working Group Chair Sam Liccardo (CA-
House Passes Five Natural Resources Bills Honoring Law Enforcement and Firefighters, Creating Economic Opportunities...
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed five bills that support job creation, economic development and reliable
NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 2.7% Decrease in June
Existing-home sales decreased by 2.7% in June, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales Report. The Report provides the real estate ecosystem, including agents
Republican Reconciliation Package Praised by Ohio Industry Leaders
Industry leaders and officials from across Ohio announced their support for the Republican reconciliation law and the benefits it will have for workers, families, farmers, and small businesses across Ohio and its economy.
WSSC Water Issues Recreational Water Contact Health Advisory for Triadelphia Reservoir?
WSSC Water has detected high concentrations of blue-green algae, known as Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB), in the Triadelphia Reservoir. These HABs can cause adverse health effects. The
HUD Launches “Express Lane” to Expedite Financing for Residential Care Facilities
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the launch of a new “Express Lane” to expedite Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured
Sherman Announces $14.5 Million in Funding for Valley & Westside Projects Advanced by Key...
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...
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
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.
Newhouse Secures $23 Million for Central Washington Infrastructure Projects
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
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.
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President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for 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 Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Numbers Fire
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.
How Much Does It Cost To Start An LLC In Texas?
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
5 Benefits Of Using A Registered Agent In 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
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.
Brand-New Single-Tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru Trades in Fresno, Calif. for $1,345 PSF
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
Rosenberg family home for the holidays – and prepared for future hurricanes
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...
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
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
Charleston South Carolina expected to outpace national real estate market averages through 2025
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
WHAT IS THE EVICTION PROCESS IN 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 Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores
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
Florida Tops ABC’s Annual Merit Shop Scorecard State Ranking for Second Year in a...
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 in the US
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.
Ribbon Cutting Celebrating New Affordable Apartments in the Bronx for Low-Income Families and Domestic...
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 AWARDS $1.5 MILLION TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT...
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
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
California Real Estate Developer Convicted of Making Conduit Contributions in Two U.S. Congressional Campaigns
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
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
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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SIXTY PERCENT OF FIRMS WORKING ON HIGHWAY UPGRADES EXPERIENCED CARS CRASHING INTO THEIR WORK...
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
New Home Sales Decline in May
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.
$17+ Million in Grants Will Help States, Local Communities Keep Waters Clean, Economies Thriving
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.
Port Aransas ready for return of summer tourism
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: Five Months, Eight Major Awards
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
Should I Rent Out my Property on Airbnb?
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.
The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $5.5 Million Opportunity Zone Community Capacity Building Initiative for Select...
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
Eden Housing and City of Fremont Celebrate Grand Opening of KTGY-Designed Affordable Senior Housing...
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’s Home Loan Guaranty program notifies Veterans of potential loan fee waivers
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.
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
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS TO CO-HOST HUD INNOVATIVE HOUSING SHOWCASE
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