Washington, D.C. - September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) called on Congress to move quickly to pass their legislation that could help millions of American families refinance following the...

LANSING - September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Bill Schuette today announced his Corporate Oversight Division has secured a prison sentence for a Holly woman who ran a fraudulent foreclosure-rescue operation that scammed at least 6...

September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Fall Parade of Homes returns to the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, September 29-October 14 and will showcase 242 new homes that will be free and open to the public 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Homes are located in eig...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Associated General Contractors of America will continue to provide fall protection safety training next year thanks to a federal safety grant the association is being awarded. The association will use the $120,000 Susan Harwood Training Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to offer the fall protection safety training designed to prevent potentially fatal falls among construction workers, officials said

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Louisiana renters who lost their homes or personal property as a result of Hurricane Isaac may be eligible for disaster-related assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) an...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- David H. Stevens, President and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), today announced the appointment of Pete Mills as Senior Vice President, Residential Policy and Member Services, effective October 1, 2012. In this position, Mr. Mills will lead efforts to enhance MBA’s residential member engagement, retention and recruitment while adding additional strength to MBA’s renowned policy team.

WASHINGTON, DC - September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New survey findings, combined with an analysis of historic credit scores and loan performance, show home sales could be notably higher by returning to reasonably safe and sound lending standards, which also would create new jobs,

RALEIGH - September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The United States Attorney’s Office announced that the indictment of JAMES THOMAS WEBB, 51, was unsealed today in federal court. WEBB has been charged in a 50-count indictment which includes conspira...

BATON ROUGE, LA - September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Five State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers have opened in Orleans and Plaquemines parishes to assist homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to their home or personal proper...

PHILADELPHIA, PA - September 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced $650,000 in funding to Northampton County, Pa. This is the fourth EPA brownfields grant awarded to the County to clean up contaminated ...

WASHINGTON, DC - September 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23) joined her colleagues in the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) on the floor of the House of Representatives urging the Speaker to immediately r...

September 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Macomb County MSU Extension will be holding a free, informational seminar on foreclosure prevention. All homeowners are welcome to attend. These seminars are presented by MSHDA-certified housing counselors. ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than a dozen current and former members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate addressed apartment industry leaders this week as part of the National Multi Housing Council’s (NMHC) Fall Board of Directors Meeting. The group engaged in a dialogue on a variety of topics related to multifamily, ranging from comprehensive tax reform to next steps with the Government Sponsored Entities (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

TRENTON - September 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa announced that a lawyer from Morris County was sentenced to prison today for his role in a scheme to defraud a mortgage lender of $431,200 by filing a false loan appl...

New York, NY - September 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- NYCHA Chairman John B. Rhea announced the recent receipt of $44 million in low-income housing tax credit equity payments associated with NYCHA’s Federalization transaction. The purpose of the Fe...

WATFORD CITY, ND - September 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lutheran Social Services Housing broke ground today on its Prairie Heights development in Watford City, beginning a process that will create a walkable neighborhood that offers affordable rent...

Las Vegas, NV - September 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Las Vegas Municipal Pool and Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow will host a Teen Luau for homeless teens Saturday, Sept. 15, from 2 to 5 p.m. The pool is located at 431 E. Bonanza Road.

Albany, NY - September 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that $72 million is available through New York State Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) for shovel-ready projects to build affordable housing units across t...

WASHINGTON, DC - September 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement today in support of the Federal Reserve’s plan to strengthen th...

WASHINGTON, DC - September 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Jack Reed’s plan to help protect the financial well-being of thousands of U.S. troops and their families gained momentum this week when it received bipartisan approval from a key ...

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.

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