Monthly Archives: August 2010

Fairfax, VA - July 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) was recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for its efforts in supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) voucher program.

Washington, DC - July 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today closed on a sale of securities as part of a securitization backed by approximately $471.3 million of performing single-family mortgages from 16 failed banks.

EUGENE, OR - August 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Paul Martin of Keller Williams Coastal Realty has adopted the innovative IDX Broker software to sync his real estate website with Northern New England Real Estate Network (NNEREN) listings. His focus on online marketing of his properties gives his clients a unique perspective and a rich database of NNEREN properties to search through. Now, potential buyers around Portsmouth, New Hampshire can access thousands of property listings from the convenience of his thorough real estate website.

EUGENE, OR - August 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to welcome Andrew Nowak and Power South Realty to the growing group of real estate professionals proving their dedication to customer service by updating their realty websites with a customizable IDX solution. Now, thanks to theaddition of IDX Broker software on the website of Nowak, home seekers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida can search through thousands of South Broward MLS (SouthBroward) listings conveniently on his search page. The innovative technology of IDX Broker automatically syncs SouthBroward listings with his page and updates the listing information with up-to-the-minute price fluctuations, and listing changes. Never before has there been such a comprehensive property search tool available online

LANSING, MI - August 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Mike Cox today announced the filing of a charge against Joseph Peters, 46, of Ada on one count of attempted felony false pretenses over $20,000. The charge comes as a result of an ongoing investigation into a questionable Michigan Film Tax credit application Peters filed with the Michigan Film Office

CHICAGO, IL - August 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will boost affordable housing development across Illinois. Governor Quinn also signed a bill into law that will for the first time create funding to protect Illinois homeowners from foreclosure, and help stabilize communities throughout the state

SPRINGFIELD, IL - August 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- While every household should have a disaster preparedness kit stocked with survival necessities such as food, water, flashlights and batteries, homes with pets and livestock need to take an extra step when planning for disasters. Whether an emergency forces people to seek shelter within the home or evacuate, advanced planning can ensure pet and livestock safety and make the situation much less stressful.

WASHINGTON, Dc - August 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today Neighborhood Networks Week 2010 will be held August 2–7 with the theme, "A Successful Past, A Promising Future." The week-long observance is intended to raise public awareness about Neighborhood Networks, an education and technology-based initiative designed to improve the lives of residents living in HUD-assisted housing.

Washington, DC - August 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pending home sales edged down with near-term sales expected to be notably lower in contrast to the spring surge when buyers rushed to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit, according to the National Association of Realtors

WASHINGTON, DC - August 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTC) today announced the launch of KnowYourOptions.com, a new consumer education Web site that outlines the choices available to homeowners who are struggling with their mortgage payments, and provides guidance on how they can contact and work with their mortgage company to find solutions.

Lithonia, GA - August 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Georgia Realtor focus much-deserved attention on the way women talk; to themselves and to other women in a new book titled "Thoughts Influence Power Snippets (TIPSs).

Houston, TX - August 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Al Green (TX-09) accompanied Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Shaun Donovan, as he visited Houston to take a first-hand look at the successful results of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) in the fourth largest city in the United States.

August 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Tuesday, August 3rd, Congressman Al Green (Texas 9th Congressional District) will visit KCOH Radio-1430 AM to talk about his top priorities for the rest of the 111th Congress. The Congressman will take phone calls from the audience and invites Houston’s media outlets to participate in the segment

Birmingham, MI - August 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kandu Capital, LLC, along with its operating company, Bloomfield Senior Living, announced the acquisition of 2 new senior living communities in Indiana on August 1, 2010. This is Kandu’s third and fourth transaction in the past 7 months as it continues to expand its diversified, growing portfolio of Independent and Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care and Skilled Nursing facilities throughout the United States.

Destin, FL - August 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Close to a majority of those surveyed said they want the federal tax credit for home buyers to be re-established by Congress to re-stimulate the housing market. The finding was determined by a just released Housing Predictor opinion poll.

Arlington, VA - August 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- HouseFax™ LLC. officially launches service to provide detailed information about nearly every property in the United States to include over 145 million residential and commercial property records, nationwide zip level neighborhood demographics, detailed school information, crime statistics, and over 20 million known and potential environmental risk issues to businesses and consumers over the internet.

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA - August 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- It was emergencies, disasters and unfortunate situations that produced the Disaster Response Industry. It also was these same things that produced the Insurance industry, and since the beginning of both industries there has been a dark shroud surrounding both filled with greed, ambulance chasing and misinformation.

August 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a study released Thursday, the Center for an Urban Future (CUF) embraced the concept of an open-air market under the Metro North tracks on Park Avenue from 111th Street to 133rd Street conceived and developed by Harlem Community Development Corporation (HCDC). HCDC’s La Marqueta Mile plan would work with a range of community, business and public entities to revitalize and extend the old La Marqueta from 111th to 116th streets into a broader vision to suit today’s times. Center for an Urban Future went so far as to call the plan “A High Line for Harlem.”

ANAHEIM, CA - August 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Eleven of the top experts in community association management in California were presented with Vision Awards by the California Association of Community Managers (CACM) at last night’s awards ceremony. The awards were presented to professionals from around the state for their outstanding expertise in homeowner association management.

August 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- County Executive Isiah Leggett today joined Maryland Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Raymond Skinner to tour a Silver Spring small business, Rosta’s--a women’s clothing store-- where a combination of State and County funding has leveraged private investment nearly five times, and resulted in a newly renovated building that is creating jobs and preserving a local small business.“Small business are important to the economic vitality of our community,” said Leggett, “and the investment made by Rosta’s owner Ali Rostai and the State and County is an example of public and private entities working together to sustain our communities.”

CHICAGO, IL - August 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- August 1, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a bill into law to reform property assessments for millions of Illinois homeowners and provide property tax relief for Cook County residents.

EUGENE, OR - August 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Celina Noriega and IDX, Inc. have teamed up to bring San Bernardino, California home seekers a simple, easy-to-use and efficient online property search. Bluestone Realty and Noriega represent a number of listings in their Southern California inlet, but now, the website displays thousands of California Real Estate Technology Services (CARETS) properties, giving her clients and other area potential buyers the most comprehensive database of properties available online

LEXINGTON, KY - August 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- For many Kentuckians recovering from the July storms, flooding and mudslides, completing a disaster loan application is an essential step

McLean, VA - August 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) today named Jerry Weiss to the newly created position of chief administrative officer (CAO). Weiss will continue to serve as the company’s chief compliance officer and oversee the Compliance, Economics and Strategy, Regulatory Affairs and Mission divisions. As CAO, he will also manage two additional functions – External Relations and Human Resources. Weiss will continue to report directly to CEO Charles E. "Ed" Haldeman, Jr. as a member of Freddie Mac’s management committee.

McLean, VA - August 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) today named Jerry Weiss to the newly created position of chief administrative officer (CAO). Weiss will continue to serve as the company’s chief compliance officer and oversee the Compliance, Economics and Strategy, Regulatory Affairs and Mission divisions. As CAO, he will also manage two additional functions – External Relations and Human Resources. Weiss will continue to report directly to CEO Charles E. "Ed" Haldeman, Jr. as a member of Freddie Mac’s management committee.

Rockville, MD - August 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Tom Glatt, President and CEO of REALTORS® Federal Credit Union, has announced that he will be stepping down effective August 1st. Tom was named President and CEO of REALTORS® FCU on December 2008.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today officially opened online registration for the NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction tradeshow in the world. Considered a must-attend industry event, the 2011 show, to be held in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 12-15, features attractive deals on registration fees and education sessions for members who register now."The NAHB International Builders' Show is the event of the year for our industry, with its unmatched networking opportunities, education sessions, product showcase and special events attracting tens of thousands of professionals from around the globe," said NAHB Chairman Bob Jones, a home builder from Bloomfield Hills, Mich. "With multiple discounts and incentives making attending even more affordable, this year's show is certainly one not to miss."