TRENTON - November 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced today that New Jersey has signed onto a national letter urging Congress to extend tax relief for consumers who have mortgage debt canceled or forgiven becaus...

November 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- CFED is a 33-year-old national nonprofit with a mission of empowering low- and moderate-income households to build and preserve assets by advancing policies and programs that help them achieve the American Dream,...

November 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin has joined a national effort by state and territorial attorneys general to urge Congress to extend tax relief for consumers who have mortgage debt canceled or forgiven because ...

DURHAM, N.C. - November 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Durham affordable housing nonprofits serving chronically homeless individuals should take note that additional federal funding is available and that the City of Durham is seeking applicants for it

WASHINGTON, DC - November 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- A former executive of Lender Processing Services Inc. (LPS) – a publicly traded company based in Jacksonville, Fla. – pleaded guilty today, admitting her participation in a six-year scheme to prepare and file more than 1 million fraudulently signed and notarized mortgage-related documents with property recorders’ offices throughout the United States.

November 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Connecticut's distressed homeowners have another opportunity to explore loan modification and foreclosure prevention options with their banks at the free day-long, state-sponosred Mortgage Assistance Event on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Conference Center at CoCo Key in Waterbury.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage applications decreased 2.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending November 16, 2012. This week’s results include an adjustment to account for the Veteran’s Day holiday.

WASHINGTON, DC - November 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. District Court of Maryland today granted final approval of a settlement of the 17-year-old civil rights case known as Thompson v. HUD, filed by African American public housing residents against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC), and the City of Baltimore.

WASHINGTON, DC - November 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Realtors® has been recognized with a gold Best in Biz award for its forward looking business practices. The independent business awards program honors companies and executives for their business success and is judged by industry analysts and members of the press.

WASHINGTON, DC - November 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced changes on Friday to its loss mitigation program which are intended to allow more borrowers to take advantage of opportunities that enable them to keep their homes. Through revisions made to FHA’s Loss Mitigation Home Retention Options, a greater number of distressed borrowers will be able to qualify for FHA loss mitigation interventions, and the level of assistance available to them will be larger than under previous guidelines. These changes will not only assist families in keeping their homes, but will also reduce the number of full claims against the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund

November 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Recently, the National Association of REALTORS® announced that the Michigan Association of REALTORS® (MAR) is the recipient of the prestigious Triple Crown Award! The Triple Crown Award recognizes states for ex...

Chicago, IL - November 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined 41 of her counterparts in calling on Congress to extend tax relief for homeowners who have mortgage debt canceled or forgiven because of financial hardship...

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...

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...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Texas Adds the Most Construction Jobs and D.C. Adds the Highest Percentage Year-over-Year While New York Experiences Largest Annual Decline and Delaware Has Largest Percentage Drop in Construction Jobs

Washington, DC - November 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As individuals and families prepare for Thanksgiving, and to host loved ones in their homes, NeighborWorks America celebrates new homeowners across the country as they experience the special joy of homeownership. NeighborWorks America, which creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities, supports a network of more than 235 nonprofits, located in every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nationwide housing production rose 3.6 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 894,000 units, according to the U.S. Commerce Department. This is the highest pace of new-home construction since July of 2008.

MADISON - November 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced that Wisconsin residents have begun taking advantage of relief offered under the National Mortgage Settlement, according to a report released by the Settlement...

BISMARCK - November 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) is seeking nominations for its 2012 Champion of Affordable Housing Leadership and Housing Production Awards.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Research Support Facility (RSF) on the campus of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colo. has earned its second LEED® Platinum designation for new construction from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable building design and construction.

The New York State Department of State today announced nearly $20 million has been awarded to support 62 community planning and development projects across the State through the 2025 Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative.

Atlanta property owners are adjusting 2026 budgets to account for higher costs and tighter timelines tied to glass, facades, and entry systems. Longer permit reviews, stricter inspections, and extended manufacturing lead times are already affecting planning decisions.

Scrolling listings is fast. Deciding to click is even faster. In most markets, photos do the heavy lifting because they tell the story before anyone reads a single line of description

If you ask ten homeowners how fast a house should sell, you’ll probably get ten different answers. Some expect offers on the weekend. Others brace themselves for months of showings and silence.

Broker Public Portal (BPP) and RMLS Alliance (RMLS-A) announced today that RMLS-A has become its newest shareholder and is now live on Cribio.com (Cribio), offering its subscribers and consumers a modern, industry-backed home search experience powered directly by MLS data.

Last week, the Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP), held its annual Market Outlook for Affordable Housing at the AT&T Conference Center in Austin. The event included several presentations that began with Texas A&M Real Estate Center’s Dr. Jorge Barro, PhD, who discussed the demand for affordable housing in Texas.

Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) today brought together local officials, community leaders, and advocates at the Crane Center to outline a path forward for the Chinatown Stitch project following the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans’ decision to rescind roughly $150 million in previously awarded federal funding

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.”

“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

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

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