Monthly Archives: May 2010

New York, NY - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert C. Lieber, and Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Rafael E. Cestero today announced that the City has financed the preservation or construction of more than 100,000 affordable homes since 2003.

Tampa, FL - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today urged homeowners to integrate disaster-resistance into their remodeling plans this year.

May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor M. Jodi Rell today is reminding residents that U.S. Census workers will begin visiting homes and apartments on May 1 to take data from those individuals who have not mailed back their Census 2010 forms.

May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- County Executive Isiah Leggett today received the first Robert Weaver Housing Champion Award for his longstanding efforts to preserve and expand affordable housing in Montgomery County. Leggett received the award at the 19th Annual Affordable Housing Summit held at the Bethesda North Marriott Conference Center.

Alpharetta, GA - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Alpharetta realestate professional Nan Willnow, a top agent and lead Realtor of the WillnowGroup with Prudential Georgia Realty, was honored with the prestigious TripleLegend Award by Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, during the company’s annualSales Convention in Austin, Texas

Housing affordability and mortgage rates near record lows, while inventories are close to record highs. Mortgage lender experienced an over 50 percent increase in purchase loans in April compared to March. MILFORD, CT - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Leading mortgage lender and broker Total Mortgage announced today that even though the first-time home buyer tax credit and repeat home buyer tax credit have expired, there are still a number of favorable market dynamics present in the housing market that continue to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for potential home buyers.

Destin, FL - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Since perception is reality a bottom to the U.S. housing market may not develop for a long time. That’s the assessment from a new Housing Predictor opinion poll that found that more than two-thirds of all respondents surveyed do not believe the bottom of the market has arrived in their community.

Preserving long-term affordability supports commitment to improve community for residents WHO: Jamboree Housing Corporation, a leading nonprofit housing developer in CA

SACRAMENTO, CA - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The homebuyer tax credit signed into law earlier this year by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will be available beginning Saturday, May 1. Governor Schwarzenegger in March signed into law AB 183 by Assembly Member Ana Caballero, D-Salinas, and co-authored by Senator Roy Ashburn, R-Bakersfield, which establishes a tax credit of $10,000 or 5 percent of the purchase price of a newly built home and a $10,000 tax credit for first-time purchasers of existing homes. The credit will be available beginning May 1 and be good through December 31, 2010, or when funding is exhausted, whichever comes first. The $200 million allocated for the program is split evenly with $100 million going to purchasers of new homes and $100 million going to first-time buyers of existing homes

Washington, D.C. - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva today hailed the announcement that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is referring its Goldman Sachs investigation to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential criminal charges. Grijalva signed an April 23 letter to Attorney General Eric Holder asking for DOJ to investigate the company’s activities in connection with the economic crisis.

Washington, DC - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Baron Hill is pleased to announce that the application period for the second round of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants has begun. The second round of grants, officially called the National Infrastructure Investment Grants, but referred to as the “TIGER II Discretionary Grants,” is a $600 million competitive grant program for surface transportation projects that is similar, but not identical to, the first round of TIGER grants. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) officially began soliciting applications as of Monday, April 26, 2010, with pre-applications due on July 16, 2010, and final applications due on August 23, 2010. Public comments regarding the projects will be considered until May 28, 2010. The DOT will announce the projects that have been selected to receive funding no sooner than September 15, 2010

CHICAGO, IL - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today unveiled legislation that will provide extensive and much-needed property tax relief to millions of taxpayers while also pressing for greater citizen participation and openness in the tax assessment process.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to five counties in Mississippi and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to April's severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to three counties in Connecticut and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following last month's severe winter storms and snowstorms

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today presented over $2.2 million to several fair housing organizations to help fight housing discrimination in Northern California. John Trasviña, HUD's Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, made the grant presentations to Bay Area Legal, California Rural Legal Assistance, Fair Housing of Marin, Greater Napa Fair Housing Center, Housing and Economic Rights Advocates, Project Sentinel, Pacific News Media and Fair Housing Council of Central California (see attached list below for project descriptions).

Albuquerque, NM - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Canyon Gate Real Estate Services is thrilled to welcome two new communities to its portfolio of clients. Canyon Gate will provide financial services to Deer Canyon Preserve Homeowner’s Association in Mountainair, NM, a community of 187 single family homes.

EUGENE, OR - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The unique features of Davie, Florida homes are now easier to find thanks to IDX, Inc. and Realtor Tiffany Young. Today, they announce the IDX Broker software is available on Young's real estate website. As a member of the Southeast Florida MLS (SEFL) Young has access to thousands of properties currently on the market, but now, this information is also available to the potential home buyers she represents. The SEFL raw listing data is integrated flawlessly with the listings on Young's website. The IDX Broker software has made it simple and easy to find the perfect home quickly, in Southeastern Florida with Young's website.

EUGENE, OR - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kipp Blackburn with @ Properties in Chicago, Illinois has recently made the decision to hire the services of IDX, Inc. to enhance, optimize and completely alter his online real estate website, by incorporating their highly customizable IDX Broker software. Blackburn wanted a drastic change to his online business, to set him apart from his competitors, and by choosing IDX, he can now offer his website visitors a much more well-rounded, pleasant and informative online property search experience. He wanted to show off the big, bold and elegant city of Chicago in a manner that would do it justice, and by enabling home seekers to browse some of the cities finest and most highly demanded properties, he is doing just that

Washington, DC - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Wind and solar power, recycled building materials and structures that encourage community involvement are all components of winning designs for the annual School of the Future Design Competition. Winners were announced last night at ceremony held at the National Association of Realtors