Monthly Archives: January 2010

January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Gordon and the Phoenix City Council approved recommendations from the Development Services Ad Hoc Task Force to enhance services and expand programs to promote development during this down economy

Washington, DC - January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Delaware Congressman Mike Castle urged President Obama to release additional heating assistance funds for those who are struggling to keep their families warm this winter. Under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the President is authorized to provide approximately $590 million nationwide in contingency funding under certain economic conditions

BATON ROUGE, LA - January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) --Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Roy Burst to the State Board of Home Inspectors. The State Board of Home Inspectors serves to regulate the practice of home inspectors by examining all applicants and issuing licenses or permits to those possessing the necessary qualifications

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- United States Senator Roland W. Burris today announced that the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) will award Illinois a total of $9,000,170 to increase efforts to provide services, food and shelter for the hungry, homeless, and individuals struggling during the economic crisis. The EFSP is a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

AUGUSTA, ME - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor John E. Baldacci today announced nominations to the boards of the Maine State Housing Authority (MaineHousing), Dirigo Health and Trustees of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.

CHICAGO, IL - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A new free bilingual Web site (ILHousingsearch.org) featuring statewide property listings is available now to help Illinois residents find their next rental home. ILHousingsearch.org was created by the administration of Governor Pat Quinn to allow users to search through a range of features to find a home that fit their needs

Boalsburg, PA - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-05) joined community and economic development leaders today to celebrate the completion of Centre Estates I and II, an 80-unit low-income housing project in Centre County made possible through a unique financial arrangement involving some of Pennsylvania’s most prominent affordable housing organizations

January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) today visited Bridgeport non-profit Action for Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. (ABCD) to discuss home heating assistance for Connecticut

January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with the Apartment Owners Association of Connecticut, or AOACT, is announcing the January 2010 AOACT quarterly meeting with Attorney Gary Lavigne and Insurance Broker John Czel. This event will take place on Wednesday, January 13th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, at the Comfort Inn in Meriden, CT. This event is free for AOACT members and $30 for non-members

HOUSTON, TX - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Houston office of Hines, the international real estate firm, announced today that JPMorgan Chase Tower has received Gold certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® for Existing Buildings Rating System.

Boalsburg, PA - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-05) joined community and economic development leaders today to celebrate the completion of Centre Estates I and II, an 80-unit low-income housing project in Centre County made possible through a unique financial arrangement involving some of Pennsylvania’s most prominent affordable housing organizations.

New York, NY - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG) today announced the closing of a $475 million refinancing of 1515 Broadway, one of the most visible landmark buildings in New York City's Times Square.

New York, NY - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Halstead Property Development Marketing and Loewen Development today announced they have signed four new contracts at Graceline Court (www.gracelinecourt.com), a new residential development in Harlem. With eleven units remaining, Graceline Court is currently 66% sold.

WASHINGTON, DC - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to counties in Alabama and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following last month’s severe storms and flooding.

WALTHAM, MA - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported today that the number of single-family homes put under agreement in December was up 5 percent over the same time last year, while condominiums were up 26 percent. December marks the sixth straight month that the number of homes put under agreement had increased over the year before

LOS ANGELES, CA - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real Estate Business Services Inc. (REBS) today announced that the Orange County Association of REALTORS (OCAR) has signed an agreement to provide both Clarus MarketMetrics and Clarus Investor as free member benefits for an additional 12 months. Clarus MarketMetrics and Clarus Investor®, together, retail for $480 for an annual subscription.

DALLAS, TX - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Grubb & Ellis Apartment REIT, Inc. today announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Bella Ruscello Luxury Apartment Homes, a 216-unit multifamily community located in the Dallas suburb of Duncanville, Texas.

Greensburg, KS - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Six Greensburg families will ring in the New Year moving into new homes thanks to housing development grants created by the Kansas Legislature. The grants, which target cities and counties rebuilding after the 2007 tornadoes and flooding, help finance the construction of housing and infrastructure, such as streets, water and sewer systems.

LEXINGTON, KY - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- “Why did gorgeous horses like those need new homes?” is a question frequently asked by disbelieving park visitors about the stunning, black Arabian horses which recently arrived at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Albany, NY - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Commissioner VanAmerongen recently testified before the State Assembly Housing Committee, providing information on DHCR's accomplishments during the last 12 months as well as the challenges the agency will face in the coming year.

MONTPELIER, Vt. - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- State officials are hoping members of the public will turn out to give their input about Vermont’s plans for spending millions of dollars in federal housing and economic development funds.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Treasurer Clint Zweifel announced that half way through the 2010 fiscal year his office was on pace to break the previous record for Unclaimed Property accounts returned by more than 15 percent. A total of 45,809 accounts had been returned since July 1. The previous record was set by Treasurer Zweifel's office in fiscal year 2009.

Deborah VanAmerongen Brings Wide Range of Experience in Housing and Community Development. (New York, NY - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- International law firm Nixon Peabody LLP announces the addition of Deborah VanAmerongen to its Affordable Housing practice. Ms. VanAmerongen will join Nixon Peabody as a strategic policy adviser as of February 1, 2010. She will be resident in the New York City office. Ms. VanAmerongen will work closely with attorneys in the firm's Affordable Housing practice to provide advice to developers, owners and managers of affordable housing, as well as their financing partners, in the preservation and production of affordable housing nationwide.