Torrance, CA - September 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction has begun Azalea shopping center, a new 350,000-square-foot retail project on the northwest corner Atlantic Avenue and Firestone Boulevard in Southgate, Calif. Designed by Nadel Archi...

WASHINGTON, DC - September 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $75 million in grants to help public and assisted housing residents connect with local services to obtain education and training to find jobs. The funding allows grantees across the U.S., the District of Columbia, Guam, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to retain or hire 1,500 service coordinators to work directly with HUD-assisted families to connect them to the supportive services that meet their individual needs to become gainfully employed.

WASHINGTON, DC - September 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In the wake of Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana and Mississippi last month, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is reminding its approved lenders to quickly release hazard insurance payments so struggling families can rebuild their homes.

NEW YORK, NY - September 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Comptroller John C. Liu, on behalf of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System and the Police Pension Fund, announced today that the two Funds have invested $19 million in order to provide...

Albany, NY - September 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the Empire State Development (ESD) Board of Directors has authorized the transfer of the Tryon Boys and Girls Center (Tryon Facility) to the Fulton Coun...

COLUMBUS - September 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board yesterday awarded $3.5 million through the Housing Development Assistance Program (HDAP) to provide flexible, low-interest financing for affordable housing...

COLUMBUS - September 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Auditor of State (AOS) today released the final report of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency's (OHFA) performance audit conducted by Foxx & Company on behalf of AOS in compliance with Senat...

WASHINGTON, DC - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Banking Committee, today sent a letter to Federal Reserve Governor Daniel Tarullo, head of Bank Supervision and member of the Federal Ope...

WASHINGTON, DC - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding nearly $1.3 million for the state of Minnesota to construct a new generator building at the state Veterans home in Minneapolis.

Torrance, CA - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, the nation’s largest broker-owned commercial real estate services firm, brokered the sale of a 38,976-square-foot truck terminal building at 4351 Thurman Road, Forest Park...

Torrance, CA - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, the nation’s largest broker-owned commercial real estate services firm, brokered the lease of a 106,531-square-foot single tenant industrial building at 6300 Atlantic Boul...

Washington, D.C. - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva today highlighted the recent announcement by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that it is accepting applications for disaster relief from people and businesse...

Washington, D.C. - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva today said he is proud to stand with the departments of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) in recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month and raising awarenes...

Washington, D.C. - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Idaho Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), along with Senators Richard Shelby (R-AL), Bob Corker (R-TN) and Pat Toomey (R-PA), today introduced legislation, S. 3571, that requires the Consumer Financia...

September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Home building in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area continued its slow recovery in August with 260 single-family permits issued, bringing the total this year to 2,026 which is a 34.9 percent improvement from the ...

ANCHORAGE, AK - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s (AHFC) Public Housing Division is improving and opening its Housing Choice Voucher program. From Oct. 1-31, 2012, AHFC will open its Anchorage voucher progr...

September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mark Udall congratulated two Denver nonprofits, the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and Volunteers of America’s Colorado branch, on receiving more than $1.2 million in competitive grant funds to provide cr...

Newark - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded Volunteers of America of Delaware Valley $1.2 million th...

Newark - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded Volunteers of America of Delaware Valley $1.2 million th...

Morgantown, WV - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Director Bobby Lewis announces that USDA Rural Development approved a Community Facilities Direct Loan of $998,700 for the City of Romney, Hampshire County, WV.

There’s a new colour on the block this spring, and it’s ripe for the picking. Persimmon, a rich blend of orange, red, and a hint of coral, is bursting onto the interior design scene like a perfectly ripened piece of fruit. It’s vibrant without being garish, warm without being too earthy, and it makes a statement.

As the American housing market continues to evolve, one trend gaining significant traction among homeowners and developers alike is the integration of in-home elevators. Once considered a luxury reserved for high-end estates, residential elevators are now becoming a functional and value-boosting addition in a wide range of properties.

Congressmen Greg Stanton and Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (R-PA) introduced legislation requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency to disburse funding through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program to help states prepare against natural disasters.

Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced two pieces of legislation to expand access to housing, cutting taxes for middle-class homebuyers and updating accounting practices for new condominium construction

In theory, you might think it’s obvious that you’re already comfortable in your own home – it’s where you eat, sleep and maybe even spend most of your time. However, it might be that you’re only making do with the place instead of fully embracing it as a place to retreat and relax from the world.

This financial closing is a key milestone in the renovation of 877 apartments across 10 residential buildings in the Eastchester neighborhood of the Bronx. The entire campus will receive comprehensive renovations and quality of life improvements for residents, including apartments, shared spaces, grounds, and building infrastructure

When it comes to renting out properties, managing a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) can be quite challenging for landlords. Unlike traditional rental properties, HMOs house multiple tenants who aren’t from the same household, sharing common spaces such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Tracey Mann (KS-01) reintroduced the bipartisan and bicameral Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, which would protect American farmers by restricting the eligibility of the 45Z Tax Credit to renewable fuels made only from domestically sourced feedstocks.

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