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Fund Commits $50 Million for Down Payment Assistance
At its recent Mid-Winter Conference in Miami, FL, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding
BLM APPROVES BENTLY LAND ACQUISITION PROJECT
The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Bently Land Acquisition Project of 14,522 acres of environmentally sensitive lands owned by Bently Family Limited Partnership. The Secretary of the Interior approved funds for this project as part of Round 15 of the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act. The parcels are located in Douglas, Carson City and Lyon Counties, Nevada
Ohio Contractor Tom Martin Named SMACNA 2018 Contractor of the Year
Tom Martin, President of T.H. Martin Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, received the annual SMACNA Contractor of the Year award at the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association’s 75th Annual Convention today.
Living Off the Grid – How To Reduce Your House’s Carbon Footprint
Have you ever given a thought in life that what have you done till date for the environment? Do you have the concept of living off the grid in your mind? Well, there are people in this world who are switching their lifestyle to living off the grid and providing true freedom in the terms of living.
National Parks Conservation Association Teams Up with SunPower to Help Reduce Carbon Emissions and...
For nearly 100 years, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) has worked to protect and preserve America’s most iconic and inspirational places for present and future generations. Through a new program with SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR), NPCA will provide opportunities for its members and supporters to go solar, thereby helping to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Issues Directive for National Marine Fisheries Service to...
As Secretary of Commerce, today I directed the National Marine Fisheries Service to facilitate access to the water needed to fight the ongoing wildfires affecting the State of California. One of the fires, the Mendocino Complex Fire, has developed into the largest in the state’s history, consuming nearly 300,000 acres in Northern California.
Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh
Brett Kavanaugh, a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, was nominated to be the next associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2016, Kavanaugh authored an opinion for a panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit considering
Bridging Technology and Nature Connects Children to Parks
According to a recent poll conducted by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), nearly 70 percent of Americans agree that merging technology and nature will increase children’s desire to go to parks. This includes having free Wi-Fi, interactive digital displays and games, or map-based apps for parks.
Civil Rights Organizations Accuse Bank of America of Housing Discrimination In 37 Metropolitan Areas
The National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), 19 fair housing organizations, and two homeowners in Maryland filed a federal Fair Housing Act lawsuit against Bank of America, N.A., Bank of America Corp., and Safeguard Properties Management, LLC (“Bank of America/Safeguard”).
How much does your association CEO make?
The nation’s 70 largest Realtor organizations collected $672 million in revenue in 2016, and they paid their CEOs nearly $24 million. That’s according to Real Estate Broker’s Insider’s analysis of tax returns filed by national, state, and regional associations.
Zillow Accelerates Program for Buying and Selling Homes
In a long-anticipated move that has roiled the real estate industry and perplexed Wall Street, Zillow announced an ambitious expansion of its pilot program to buy and sell homes.
Grant Funding to Support Green Infrastructure Projects in 10-12 U.S. Communities, Now Available
As part of the Great Urban Parks Campaign, the National Recreation and Park Association is offering grant funding totaling $2 million to support green stormwater infrastructure projects in 10-12 U.S. communities.
POAH names Judith S. Jacobson as new General Counsel/Managing Director
POAH has named Judith S. Jacobson as it new General Counsel/Managing Director starting September 4. Jacobson has over 30 years of experience in the affordable housing and community development field. She has been the deputy director and general counsel at Massachusetts Housing Partnership since 1996.
2.5 Million Homes, Businesses Totaling $1 Trillion Threatened by High Tide Flooding
Accelerating sea level rise in the lower 48 states, primarily driven by climate change, is projected to worsen tidal flooding, putting as many as 311,000 coastal homes with a collective market value of about $117.5 billion today at risk of chronic flooding within the next 30 years—the lifespan of a typical mortgage
Parks Group Appeals Judge’s Ruling that Allows Construction of Dominion Transmission Line at Historic...
In a move to prevent construction of Dominion Energy’s massive transmission line across the James River at historic Jamestown, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) today filed a notice of appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
New CRL Report on Housing in Rural Communities, Published by Brookings, Provides Insights for...
Brookings Institution’s Center on Regulation and Markets published a report by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) on the state of the rural housing market. While almost a quarter of Americans live in rural communities, they are often overlooked in policy discussions. The CRL report analyzes the most recent Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data and reviews aspects of proposed changes
Congresswoman Jenkins Authors Amendment to Improve Housing Options for Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (KS-02) authored an amendment to H.R. 2610, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2014. As the co-chair of the Hou...
Advanced Green Building Course Offered
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- June 13 and 14 the HBA will offer the course Advance Green Building: Building Science at the HBA office. This two-day course instructs builders and remodelers on proper building science techniques f...
April Continues Upward Trend in New Home Construction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 15, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — More than 400 single family units were permitted in April 2013 for the best month in the past five years. Statistics showed 441 permits in April 2008 and no months since have surpas...
Centralized Showing Service, Inc. (CSS) is Selected by South Central Kansas MLS to Service...
OVERLAND PARK, KS - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Centralized Showing Service, Inc. (CSS), the nation’s leader in real estate showing services, is pleased to announce that the South Central Kansas MLS has selected CSS to schedule and manage hom...
