Housing & Development

The American Institute of Architects Partners with Broadcastr to Deliver Geo-Targeted Architectural Content to Mobile Devices

Washington, D.C. – May 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is partnering with Broadcastr on a project that will raise public awareness of architectural accomplishments, elevate appreciation of the profession, and p…

Read the full article: The American Institute of Architects Partners with Broadcastr to Deliver Geo-Targeted Architectural Content to Mobile Devices ...

Architecture Billings Index Reverts to Negative Territory

Washington, D.C. – May 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — After five months of positive readings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has fallen into negative terrain. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approxi…

Read the full article: Architecture Billings Index Reverts to Negative Territory ...

Homelessness stems from a lack of affordable housing. Increasing rents, destruction of traditional low-income housing, and cuts in federal housing programs threaten affordable housing with extinction.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The foreclosure and economic crisis significantly increased homelessness and the number of families at risk of homelessness in cities and counties across the nation.

Read the full article: Homelessness stems from a lack of affordable housing. Increasing rents, destruction of traditional low-income housing, and cuts in federal housing programs threaten affordable housing with extinction. ...

HUD MAKES AVAILABLE $85 MILLION TO FUND HOUSING FOR EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

WASHINGTON, DC – May 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development makes $85 million available to state housing agencies to provide affordable supportive housing for extremely low-income persons with disabil…

Read the full article: HUD MAKES AVAILABLE $85 MILLION TO FUND HOUSING FOR EXTREMELY LOW-INCOME PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ...

Housing Mortgage Market Reform Key to Housing Recovery

WASHINGTON, DC – May 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — A sustainable housing recovery requires that policymakers move forward with the difficult decisions regarding the future of the mortgage market. That’s according to Federal Reserve Board Governor Eliz…

Read the full article: Housing Mortgage Market Reform Key to Housing Recovery ...

Housing Will Play a Major Role in Presidential Election, Say Leading Political Insiders

WASHINGTON, DC – May 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Housing and the economic recovery will play a large part in deciding the outcome of the 2012 presidential election, according to public policy experts at today’s Legislative and Political Forum during…

Read the full article: Housing Will Play a Major Role in Presidential Election, Say Leading Political Insiders ...

April Housing Starts Rise 2.6 Percent From Upwardly Revised Rate

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 16, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Nationwide housing production gained 2.6 percent from an upwardly revised pace in March to hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 717,000 units in April, according to newly released figures from t…

Read the full article: April Housing Starts Rise 2.6 Percent From Upwardly Revised Rate ...

AGREE REALTY ANNOUNCES VENICE, FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – May 15, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE: ADC) today announced that it has acquired the southeast corner of Indian Avenue and S. Tamiami Trail and will ground lease the parcel to JPMorgan Chase. The Compa…

Read the full article: AGREE REALTY ANNOUNCES VENICE, FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ...

HUD AWARDS $70 MILLION TO BUILD CAPACITY TO UNDERTAKE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

WASHINGTON, DC – May 15, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — In a budget climate where state and local governments are challenged to do more with less, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $70 million in grants to help commun…

Read the full article: HUD AWARDS $70 MILLION TO BUILD CAPACITY TO UNDERTAKE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ...

2012 NAR Member Survey Shows Rising Incomes

WASHINGTON, DC – May 15, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The income and business of Realtors® is growing after many years of decline, according to the 2012 National Association of Realtors® Member Profile.

Read the full article: 2012 NAR Member Survey Shows Rising Incomes ...