Monthly Archives: April 2010

WASHINGTON, DC - April 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced that the State of Vermont is being awarded a $250,000 grant to produce new affordable, energy efficient, green housing

Seattle, WA - April 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- ROBERT ERNEST BRANDT, 42, a former Kirkland attorney and escrow officer, was convicted in U.S. District Court in Seattle yesterday of conspiracy and four counts of wire fraud.

Albany, NY - April 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) today announced six awards totaling $3.5 Million that will help at least 10,000 New York homeowners to avoid foreclosure and potential homelessness.

VILLANOVA, PA - April 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Daniel M. DiLella Center for Real Estate at the Villanova School of Business will host the first annual Villanova Real Estate Challenge on April 8 – 9.

SPRINGFIELD, IL - April 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The popular homebuyer tax credit, which has benefited millions of first-time and move-up buyers purchasing a new home, will soon come to an end. Potential homebuyers need to move quickly if they want to take advantage of the federal tax credit before it expires April 30, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) --Today, Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-03) toured St. Bernard Fire Chief Thomas Stone’s home in Chalmette, inspecting the extensive damage caused by toxic Chinese drywall. They discussed how the toxic substances in the wallboard can create a fire hazard. Congressman Melancon also gave an update on pending legislation he is working for in Congress that would help homeowners cope with defective Chinese drywall.

Gainesville, GA - April 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Commercial real estate professional Chuck Clausen was named the top commercial agent of 2009 for Prudential Georgia Realty. In real estate since 1992, Chuck is consistently one of the 50 top-producing agents, commercial or residential, for Prudential.

TUCSON, AZ - April 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords on Tuesday will join with representatives of Environment Arizona in releasing a report on how solar energy can be used to power our homes, businesses, farms and neighborhoods.“This report shows the possibilities of solar energy and how solar is an achievable path to our energy security,” said Giffords. “We still have work to do before solar energy can make up a large percentage of America’s energy needs, but we are moving in the right direction.

LĪHU'E, HI - April 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In celebration of the National Community Development Week, the Kaua'i County Housing Agency will host a “Parade of Projects” that have benefitted Kaua'i residents. The event will be held this Thursday at the Līhu'e Civic Center in the Pi‟ikoi Building atrium from 10 am to 2 pm.

TALLAHASSEE, FL - April 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida Realtors® has announced the findings of its unique Face of Foreclosure research project, designed to study the impact of foreclosures on both the Florida housing market and on individual Florida homeowners facing foreclosure. The project’s goal was to develop in-depth information on the causes of foreclosures in Florida, which in turn will help lawmakers as they work on crafting legislation on this complex issue.

WALTHAM, MA - April 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported today that despite the record rain last month, the number of single-family homes put under agreement in March was up 27 percent over the same time last year, while condominiums were up 38 percent. March marks the ninth straight month that the number of both single-family homes and condominiums put under agreement had increased over the year before.

WALTHAM, MA - April 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- REALTORS® across Massachusetts and the country will be hosting open houses as part of the first-ever REALTOR® Nationwide Open House Weekend on April 10-11. With favorable market conditions and the availability of homebuyer tax credits, buyers will have the opportunity to tour an increased number of open houses in their desired communities. Participating open houses will be marked with blue REALTOR® “R” balloons and be listed

Senatobia, MS - April 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Haley Barbour announced today that Twin Creeks Technologies, a venture-backed solar technology company, is locating a solar panel manufacturing facility in Senatobia, Miss. The production facility will create 512 jobs, in two phases, over the next five years and represents a company investment of more than $175 million

Albany, NY - April 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Many local REALTOR boards/associations and their members across New York State and the country will be showing homes to the public as part of a Nationwide Open House Weekend, April 10-11, 2010. Local sellers will be able to showcase their homes and interested buyers will have an opportunity to visit houses in their area without having to make an appointment for a showing.

April 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that damage assessment teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be in the field beginning Tuesday to examine the aftermath of severe flooding – especially in southeastern Connecticut – that followed heavy rainstorms last week. Additional teams will fan out Wednesday.

Washington, DC - April 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Kathy Castor released the following statement today regarding changes announced to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Irvine, CA - April 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jamboree Housing Corporation, headquartered in Irvine, CA, has added three new members to its Board of Directors, it has been announced by Laura Archuleta, Jamboree’s president. The three new members are Ray Silver, a government consultant and former Westminster, CA, city manager; Richard Lamprecht, principal of REL Property Consulting; and Cesar Covarrubias, executive director of The Kennedy Commission.

Leesburg, VA - April 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Loudoun County is pleased to announce a new free “Post-Purchase Counseling” seminar to give recent homebuyers and prospective home purchasers an opportunity to explore topics often not covered by their lender or realtor.

Waterloo, NY - April 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Seneca County Department of Planning and Community Development is now accepting Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Needs Surveys from low-to-moderate income Seneca County homeowners in need of assistance with home repairs.

Bristol, PA - April 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8th District), joined by Veteran advocates, announced local and federal efforts to end homelessness among Veterans.

SHERMAN, TX - April 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced today that a 38-year-old Grapevine, Texas, man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a mortgage fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas.

New York, NY - April 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Saturday April 24th, join GreenHomeNYC on a tour of the Gen. Colin Powell Apartments, a new green affordable residential coop building in The Bronx.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown visited the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in an effort to bolster support new and ongoing programs at the facility. Sen. Brown met with VA leadership, union representatives, and veterans to examine veterans' issues, including veteran homelessness, the need for benefit reforms, and increased investments at the Chillicothe VA medical center.

PEARL, MS - April 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Instead of soaking up sun rays on a faraway beach, a group of college students from across the country decided to spend their Spring break volunteering for the United Way in Ocean Springs. Armed with paint brushes and rollers, these college students opted for an alternative Spring break by helping put the finishing touches on a 75-unit Mississippi Cottage community called Highland Village on Gibson Rd, just north of U.S. Highway 90. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency donated the cottages at no cost to Mercy Housing, a non-profit organization that is working with a local contractor, to provide more permanent, affordable housing to residents still trying to recover from Hurricane Katrina.

April 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Kentucky Housing Corporation Executive Committee of the Board of Directors will meet Thursday, April 1, 2010, 10 a.m., Eastern time, 1231 Louisville Road, Frankfort, Kentucky. A copy of the agenda for the meeting accompanies this notice.

ATLANTA, GA - April 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Georgia House of Representatives passed House Resolution 136 on Friday, March 26, 2010, by a vote of 160-1. Sponsored by state Representative Bob Bryant (D-Garden City), HR 136 amends the Georgia Constitution to allow owners of real property located in the industrial area of Chatham County to remove the property from being included in the industrial area. The property could then be annexed by Garden City, so that city services could continue to be provided.

LOS ANGELES, CA - April 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real Estate Business Services (REBS) today announced that the Chico Association of REALTORS® has signed an agreement to provide Clarus MarketMetrics® as a member benefit to its nearly 400 REALTOR® members. Chico AOR joins the Merced County Association of REALTORS®, both part of the calREDD™ MLS system, in offering this REALTOR® benefit

FLAGSTAFF, AZ - April 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of Representative Ann Kirkpatrick’s continuing efforts on behalf of Native American families and Veterans, Chairwoman Maxine Waters and the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity have agreed to her request to hold a field hearing in Arizona on the important and unique housing issues facing Indian Country. Chairwoman Waters will join Rep. Kirkpatrick in Window Rock on Saturday, April 10th to receive testimony and ask questions about housing challenges for Native American communities and about the Congresswoman’s legislation to help disabled Indian Veterans keep their housing assistance.