Partnership Grant to Help Businesses Upgrade Building Facades
For Main Street Greenwood, the timing of an $8,000 Partnership Grant Program (PGP) award couldn't have been better. "We were out of money in our general operating account until we received the grant," said Brantley Snipes, executive director of the nonprofit.
Construction Teamsters Covered By Western Washington AGC Agreement Ratify Contract
At meetings held throughout Joint Council 28, hundreds of Teamsters working in the construction industry voted to ratify a new 3-year agreement. The agreement covers all Western Washington construction industry Teamsters working under the Associated General Contractors (AGC) construction agreement, and all associated white paper agreements that are signatory to the AGC.
Indianapolis’ Sandorf Park Chosen for 2018 Parks Build Community Project
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Indy Parks and the Indianapolis Parks Foundation are proud to announce that Sandorf Park has been chosen for NRPA’s 2018 Parks Build Community project.
Civil Rights, Housing Advocates Say Protect Access and Affordability in GSE Reform
Leading civil and human rights organizations and housing policy advocates wrote in a letter today that both the U.S. Senate Banking and House Financial Services Committees to demand that stakeholders—now excluded from current Congressional discussion on reforming the nation’s housing finance system—be expanded to include all voices and perspectives.
DHS And Partners Convene First Election Infrastructure Coordinating Council
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) joined the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), and state and local election officials from around the country today to convene the first Government Coordinating Council (GCC) for the Election Infrastructure Subsector. Today’s meeting is part of the department’s ongoing work with state and local officials as we build trusted relationships to help keep the nation’s election systems secure.
IREC Partners with National Apartment Assn to Develop Micro-Credential
About two years ago, IREC began exploring micro-credentials as a means to supplement and, in some cases, provide an alternative to full-scope clean energy certification schemes. Through intensive discussion and research with stakeholders and credentialing partners since then, IREC has helped spur development of a blueprint for micro-credentialing that enables workers in clean energy and allied fields to validate competency in a specialty area
Bridenstine Weather Bill Advances in House
Washington, DC - July 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Weather Forecasting Improvement Act (H.R. 2413), sponsored by Oklahoma 1st District Congressman Jim Bridenstine, advanced from subcommittee on Tuesday with no substantive changes. The legislatio...
Congressman Mullin Introduces Impact Aid Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Mullin last week introduced H.R. 2378, the Impact Aid Fairness and Equity Act of 2013, which deals directly with the Impact Aid federal property program.
Consumer Alert: Attorney General’s Public Protection Unit Issues Warning on Craigslist Rental Property Scam
OKLAHOMA CITY - May 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Scott Pruitt issued a consumer alert Tuesday after realtors in the Oklahoma City area reported fraudulent activity on Craigslist.
Phase II of Compensation from the Oklahoma Mortgage Settlement Fund now open
OKLAHOMA CITY - May 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Scott Pruitt Monday announced the opening of Phase II of homeowner compensation from the Oklahoma Mortgage Settlement Fund.
CONSUMER ALERT
OKLAHOMA CITY - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Scott Pruitt Tuesday issued an alert for Oklahoma residents about a new federal mortgage settlement from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Oklahoma Real Estate Commission Announces Appointment of New Executive Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Commissioners for the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission announce the appointment of Ms. Charla Slabotsky to the position of Executive Director beginning February 11, 2013. Ms. Slabotsky will take ...
Cole Named Vice Chairman of Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers announced his appointment as Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommit...
Only Two Weeks Remain to Apply for Disaster Assistance
OKLAHOMA CITY - November 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeowners, renters and business owners in Cleveland and Creek counties who sustained damage due to the Aug. 3-14 wildfire have until Nov. 21 to apply for disaster assistance.
FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR WELLS AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS
OKLAHOMA CITY - September 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeowners in Creek County designated for disaster assistance due to the Aug. 3-14 wildfire may be eligible for assistance to repair or replace damaged septic systems and private wells that are t...
Thousands of Tax Cheats Got Federal Mortgage Assistance or Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that thousands of home-buyers with significant tax debt were given one-time mortgage help under the American Recovery and Reinvest...
HISTORIC ESTATE IN AMERICA’S HEARTLAND TO BE AUCTIONED BY WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS
Tulsa, OK - June 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Grisso Mansion, a landmark estate in Seminole, Oklahoma, will be auctioned on Wednesday, June 20 at noon CDT by Williams & Williams, the premier brand in real estate auction. The museum quality est...
OHFA Announces Special Offer for Homebuyers Using New Home Sweet Home Program
COLUMBUS - May 29, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) today announced a limited time offer for first-time homebuyers interested in purchasing a newly constructed home. Effective May 15, 2012 through August 31, 2012, OHFA ...
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a Single Tenant Net Leased Walgreens Property in...
Northbrook, IL - January 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Walgreens property located at 1229 North Eastern Avenue in Moore, OK for $3,482,000.