Housing & Development

Green Homes Market Expected to Increase Five-Fold by 2016—Up From a $17 Billion Opportunity Today

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 9, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — McGraw-Hill Construction, a part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), today released findings from a new Green Home Builders and Remodelers Study at the National Association of Home Builder…

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RE/MAX Diamond Gives Back to Local Families

Mesa, AZ – February 9, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — RE/MAX Diamond Owners Joe & Nick Martin, along with a number of their agents, have teamed up with “Room for Joy” to sponsor a dream room. “Room for Joy” is a local organization dedicated to…

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City of Rancho Cordova Welcomes New KTGY-designed Eco-Friendly Apartment Community

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA – February 9, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The Crossings at New Rancho, the area’s highly anticipated, new affordable apartment community located at 2708 Woodberry Way in Rancho Cordova, Calif., officially opened today. Mayor David…

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Bono Mack Honored by Construction Industry for Support of Free Enterprise

February 9, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Citing her work as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade – as well as her voting record during the 111th Congress – the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today honored…

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CONGRESSMAN BACHUS USA TODAY COLUMN ON PRESIDENT’S NEW HOUSING PLAN

WASHINGTON, DC – February 9, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Spencer Bachus (AL-6) said that more jobs and more private-sector investment, not more failed government programs, are what’s needed to help struggling homeowners.

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Senators Seek Responses to Reports of Freddie Mac Taking Financial Interests Against Homeowners

WASHINGTON, DC – February 9, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mark Begich (D-AK), and eight Senate colleagues wrote the Acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency today, requesting responses to recent reports th…

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Governor Quinn Announces Plan to Revitalize Vacant, Foreclosed Homes in Six Communities

BERWYN, IL – February 8, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Governor Pat Quinn was joined today by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and six Cook County mayors to announce a new initiative to return vacant, foreclosed properties to productive use. A…

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KANSAS HOUSING RELEASES 2011 ANNUAL REPORT

TOPEKA, KS – February 8, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) is pleased to release its annual report for Fiscal Year 2011. The report, which covers the Corporation’s achievements from July 1st, 2010 to June 30th, 201…

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MBA Honors David A. Roberts, CMB, of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital with 2012 CREF Distinguished Service Award

Atlanta, GA – February 8, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today awarded David Roberts, CMB, President and COO of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, with the CREF Distinguished Service Award at the Association’s 22nd Annu…

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Urban Land Institute’s 2012 Fall Meeting Set for Denver; Nearly 7,000 Real Estate Industry Leaders From Around the Globe Expected To Attend

WASHINGTON, DC – February 8, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The Urban Land Institute (ULI), a global research and education institute dedicated to responsible land use and building thriving, sustainable communities, will mark the conclusion of its 75th ann…

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