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H.R. 4212 Protects Homeowners and Their Families from Dangerous Chinese Drywall
Washington, D.C. - January 02, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) released the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 4212, Drywall Safety Act of 2012.
Attorney General Bondi’s Statement on Tax Relief Extension for Distressed Homeowners
TALLAHASSEE, FL - January 02, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Pam Bondi issued the following statement on Congress’ one-year tax relief extension for consumers who have mortgage debt canceled or forgiven due to financial hardship or a dec...
Lawyers’ Committee Files Suit on Behalf of Distressed Homeowners who Lost Thousands to Alleged...
New York, NY - December 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law (Lawyers' Committee) and pro bono counsel McDermott Will & Emery LLP (McDermott) filed a lawsuit, Culliver et al. v. Alarcon Law Group, P.C. et al., in Kings County, New York on behalf of 17 homeowners from New York and nine other states against a network of for-profit loan modification companies. The suit alleges that defendants, led by New York attorney Rory M. Alarcon, defrauded vulnerable homeowners out of tens of thousands of dollars by falsely promising—for substantial upfront fees and also monthly membership fees—to obtain much-needed mortgage modifications on their behalf, but consistently failing to deliver results.
Eligible County Homeowners Encouraged to Apply for Maryland’s Homestead Tax Credit by December 31
December 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Montgomery County homeowners who are eligible for Maryland’s Homestead Property Tax Credit must submit a one-time application with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) by December 31...
New York Fed Study Examines Manhattan Housing Market
New York, NY - December 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- While New York City rents have rebounded in the past couple of years, renting still appears to offer a better financial value than buying in the Manhattan housing market, according to a recent stud...
Statement from Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater Regarding the Federal Housing Finance Authority’s Proposed...
TALLAHASSEE, FL - December 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater released the following statement regarding his public comments to the Federal Housing Finance Authority regarding the proposed tax on Floridians. The...
Statement by Senator Dean Skelos on Reelection as Senate Republican Leader
December 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- I am honored that the members of our Senate Republican Conference have voted unanimously today to reelect me as their leader. I appreciate their support and confidence, and look forward to being a strong voice f...
JOHNSON STATEMENT ON RENTAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE HEARING
WASHINGTON, DC - December 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) held a hearing on the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s rental housing assistance programs. The Committee heard from HUD Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing Sandra B. Henriquez
County holds line on all property taxes, approves budget for 2013-2014
Vancouver, WA - December 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Board of County Commissioners today approved a balanced budget for 2013 and 2014 following public hearings that began Monday, as required by law.
Grimm-Meeks Bill Becomes Law, Signed by President Obama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 29, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yesterday, President Barack Obama signed into law H.R. 2606, the New York Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act sponsored by Congressman Michael Grimm and Congressman Gregory W. Meeks. The bill a...
Texas Law Firm, Murray LLP, Agrees to End its Controversial Services to 5,222 West...
CHARLESTON - November 29, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced today that Murray LLP, a Texas law firm, agreed to permanently discontinue offering a service to West Virginia foreclosure victims that a lawsuit filed by Mc...
Congress Should Extend Tax Relief for Distressed Mortgage Holders
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 29, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Center for Responsible Lending and the Financial Services Roundtable today asked Congress to extend the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act, which is set to expire at year’s end. “This tax law has bi-partisan support and is critical to helping homeowners and communities struggling with the ongoing foreclosure crisis,” the two organizations said in joint letters to House and Senate leaders. “Furthermore, the housing market is beginning to show signs of a recovery, and expiration of this law would threaten the recovery.”
Lt. Governor, lawmakers offer plan to reform personal property tax
LANSING, MI - November 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A plan to keep Michigan's economy driving forward by reforming the burdensome personal property tax was outlined today by Lt. Gov. Brian Calley, Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and House S...
State Properties Commission Releases Request for Proposal for Multi-Year Lease Agreements
November 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- On election day, the citizens of Georgia approved ballot question #2, allowing the State Properties Commission to enter into multi-year lease agreements. This proposal is estimated to result in significant saving...
Lake County Government offices to close Nov. 22 & 23 for Thanksgiving holiday
TAVARES, FL - November 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 23 for ...
Attorney General Doug Gansler Urges Congress to Extend Tax Relief for Distressed Homeowners
Baltimore, MD - November 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler, joined by 41 other state and territorial attorneys general, today urged Congress to extend tax relief for consumers who have mortgage debt canceled or forgiven...
Attorney General Bondi Advocates for Extended Tax Relief for Distressed Homeowners
TALLAHASSEE, FL - November 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Pam Bondi and Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen are leading the national effort by state attorneys general urging Congress to extend tax relief for consumers who have m...
Williams Works With Governor Malloy to Grant Quarterly Property Taxpayers Grace Period from Interest
BROOKLYN, CT - November 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- With residents across Connecticut are consumed with recovery efforts as the result of Hurricane Sandy, State Senate President Donald E. Williams Jr., (Brooklyn/Killingly) today asked Governor Malloy...
MBA Embraces IRS Decision to Accept Electronic Signatures for Tax Return Transcript Requests
Washington, DC - October 29, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today applauded an announcement by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that it will soon begin allowing electronic signatures on Form 4506-T, Request for Transcript of Tax Return. The IRS has indicated it expects to begin accepting electronic signatures on the 4506-T in January, 2013.
State Invests Federal Tax Credits to Boost Affordable Housing Construction
CHICAGO - October 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nearly 700 affordable rental apartments will be built across Illinois, increasing housing opportunities for working families, seniors and people with special needs and disabilities, thanks to the allocat...
