SELLING YOUR FIRST PLACE? Then HGTV is looking for you!
Los Angeles, CA - September 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- We are looking for fun, high-energy people who are just starting the process of selling their first place! Our cameras will be there to capture all the trials and tribulations, stress and success of prepping for sale, pricing, negotiating, and ultimately selling a home for the first time.
NIXON PEABODY EXPANDS REAL ESTATE PRACTICE ON WEST COAST
San Francisco, CA - September 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- International law firm Nixon Peabody LLP announces the arrival of partner Allan E. Low. A resident in the firm’s San Francisco office, Mr. Low will be a member of the real estate practice group focused on real estate finance, transactions and real estate development projects. He joins Nixon Peabody from Luce Forward in San Francisco.
Tell Congress: Don’t Come Home Without Passing Glass-Steagall
September 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- As economist Lyndon LaRouche identified in his September 24 webcast, citizens must demand, nobody in the U.S. Congress has any business coming back to campaign for re-election, without first passing legislation to reinstate the 1933 Glass-Steagall banking law of President Franklin Roosevelt
Scottsdale, Arizona Horse Property For Sale and Real Estate Advice
Scottsdale, AZ - September 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- If you or any one you know is looking to purchase or sell horse property in Arizona, look no further. Please visit the website below at any time to view all horse property for sale in Arizona free, or to contact an experienced Realtor to answer any questions you might have.
Paradise Valley, Arizona Foreclsoures, Short Sales, Bank Owned Property, and Real Estate
Scottsdale, AK - September 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- When thinking about buying or selling property in Paradise Valley, Arizona it is of paramount importance to choose a Realtor that has ample experience. You may visit http://www.nicholasmcconnell.com for all of your Arizona Real Estate needs. You need a Realtor that will take the bull by the horns and do what needs to be done.
Mountain Real Estate Capital Closes on Another Bank REO Acquisition from Bank of America
Charlotte, NC - September 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Charlotte-based Mountain Real Estate Capital (MREC) continues the success of its bank REO/NPL acquisition platform by closing its second acquisition from Bank of America in the last three months. The first is a 1,000-unit active adult project located in the U.S. 27 corridor of Orlando, which closed in June. The second is a San Diego partially completed subdivision of 17 lots and four completed models, which recently closed in August
Multiple New Jersey Commercial Properties to be Auctioned in Edison
Edison, NJ - September 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Five commercial properties throughout central and south Jersey, including an office building, two former bank branches, residential lots and a liquor license, will go on the auction block next month
Poll Finds Further Drop in Housing Prices
Destin, FL - September 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The over-whelming majority of Americans feel their housing prices are going down further, according to a new Housing Predictor poll. That’s not surprising news on its own, but the fact that another huge majority feel that housing prices are going down by as much as half again is staggering
State Fire Marshal Urges Safety While Using Generators Install at least one carbon monoxide...
September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Fire Marshal Ronald R. Farr today encourages consumers to take extra safety precautions while using generators when the power is out -- especially to reduce risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning - a silent killer that builds up quickly without any warning signs or odors.
Mayor Menino Announces $900,000 for Energy Improvements to Affordable Housing Developments
September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that his Office of Environment and Energy Services and the Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) have partnered to make available $900,000 for energy performance improvements to affordable housing developments throughout Boston. The funds, which will be administered through the Renew Boston and Green Affordable Housing Program, are part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental and Energy Services’ $6.5 million award made in 2009 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Rep. Melancon Supports Extension of Flood Insurance for Louisiana Families, Businesses
WASHINGTON D.C. - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-03) supported extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for one year, through September 30, 2011. 500,000 Louisianians depend on the federal program to protect their homes and businesses. Congressman Melancon worked to pass a five-year extension of the flood insurance program in the House of Representatives last July. Unfortunately, the Senate failed to act on the five-year extension bill. The one-year extension passed by the House today will prevent the flood insurance program from expiring next week.
CB RICHARD ELLIS FULLY LEASES EAST BELT BUSINESS PARK ON BEHALF OF TRAMMELL CROW...
Houston, TX - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- CB Richard Ellis is pleased to announce that East Belt Business Park is now 100% leased. The 350,000 sq. ft., four-building complex is a development of Trammell Crow Company and Morgan Stanley Prime Property Fund. The speculative project was constructed in two-phases, with the second phase completed in 2008. The Class A warehouse/distribution park is situated near the Port of Houston along the East Sam Houston Parkway South in Pasadena, Texas.
Councilmember Alarcon and the Los Angeles NeighborWorks Center for Foreclosure Solutions
Los Angeles, CA - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In partnership with Councilmember Richard Alarcon and the Los Angeles NeighborWorks® Center for Foreclosure Solutions (CFS) families who are in mortgage distress and facing foreclosure can get immediate help at the upcoming Help & Hope Fair.
CoBroke MLS Offers New Multiple Listing Service Across The Entire State of New York
NEW YORK, NY - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real estate brokers all over New York can now list and sell properties throughout the entire state with a new, web-based multiple listing service. CoBroke MLS, a computerized database designed for real estate agents to share listing information with other professionals within its network, helps brokers avoid referral fees and fines. It also opens up a wide range of opportunities for agents to list and sell properties beyond the limitations of local multiple listing services.
New Jersey Home Keeper Program will Aid between 2,500 – 4000 Households Statewide
Trenton, NJ - September 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Christie Administration announced today that New Jersey will receive $112 million in federal funding for anti-foreclosure assistance to help struggling homeowners.
NYCEDC Seeks Developer For Willoughby Square Project
New York, NY - September 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a developer to construct an approximately 1.15-acre street-level public space to be located on top of underground parking garage that it will also construct and operate.
Scottsdale, Arizona Gainey Ranch Foreclosures, Short Sales, and Bank Owned Property Real Estate
Scottsdale, AZ - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- If you are a home owner facing foreclosure, or need to execute a short sale, you are in the correct place. If you are a buyer looking to purchase a home in the Gainey Ranch area of Scottsdale, Arizona, you are in the correct place. Please visit http://www.nicholasmcconnell.com for more information.
Lee & Associates Negotiates $8.75 Million Sale of Ontario Gateway
Ontario, CA - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In one of the largest transactions to take place in the Inland Empire this year, Ontario Gateway, a two-building multi-tenant professional office complex totaling 125,497 square feet, has been acquired by an investment group for $8.75 million, according to the team of Edward J. Indvik and Matthew C. Sullivan of Lee & Associates®-Investment Services Group (Lee ISG), and David G. Mudge CCIM, SIOR and Julia Corona-Thompson of Lee & Associates® Inland Empire Office Group in Riverside, Calif.
Congresswoman Richardson Announces $14.9 Million in Housing and Urban Development Grants for Long Beach
WASHINGTON, DC - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congresswoman Laura Richardson announced that Long Beach has been awarded $14.9 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These grants were awarded through three different HUD programs targeted at providing decent housing and living environments for low- and moderate-income persons.
IDX solution brings home search process to the finger tips of Southern California home...
EUGENE, OR - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Martin Bressem and IDX, Inc. unveil their joint-venture on the real estate website Bressem represents. IDX Broker software now seamlessly integrates California Real Estate Technology Services (CARETS) property listings onto his search page to give potential buyers a dynamic database of properties to search through. By utilizing an IDX solution, Bressem has reinforced his dedication to serving his clients with the best online property search around.
Florida Keys real estate website utilizes IDX Broker software to host thousands of properties...
EUGENE, OR - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is announcing today, the addition of Pete Riveiro to the growing number of real estate agents and brokers choosing to upgrade their professional websites with a customizable IDX solution. The IDX Broker software now enabled on the website of Riveiro extracts raw listing data directly from the Florida Keys MLS (FLKMLS) and displays these listings seamlessly on his search page. With the FLKMLS properties on his site, home seekers in the Florida Keys can scan thousands of listings without ever leaving the convenience of the website Riveiro hosts.
CAR Housing Foundation Helps Dig Homeless Shelters Out
Englewood, Colo – February 5, 2007- The Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR), through its Housing Opportunity Foundation (CARHOF), is responding to weather-related emergency needs at three Denver area homeless shelters with a combined grant of $30,000. Sub-freezing temperatures, combined with frequent snow storms have forced thousands of additional homeless families and individuals to seek these services thus placing severe economic strain on the resources of all three organizations
MBA Annual Conference’s 3rd General Session to Include FHA Commissioner Stevens and Carville and...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- MBA’s Annual Convention and Expo is the premier conference for mortgage banking professionals of all sectors. It addresses key industry-related strategic issues and provides in-depth analysis concerning leadership, growth strategies and trends. Garner insight from influential industry executives as they share their views on the current market, and their projections for the future of real estate finance.
MBA Applauds House Passage of National Flood Insurance Program Extension
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) applauded yesterday's passage of legislation by the House that will extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 30, 2011. The bill passed the Senate Tuesday and will now go to the President for his signature. Without agreement on an extension, the program was set to expire on September 30, 2010.
MBA Testifies on Potential Revisions to The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jay Brinkmann, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research and Economics for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), testified today before the Federal Reserve Board of Governors at a hearing entitled, “Potential Revisions to Regulation C – Implementing the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).”
More consumers seeking rental housing options despite the normal seasonal downtrend
NORFOLK, VA - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- With a year-over-year 65 percent increase in traffic to the ForRent.com family of sites in August 2010, it is evident consumers are still actively seeking rental options despite the seasonal downtrend at this time. This finding supports the August 2010 quarterly survey conducted by the National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC), which identified a shift in consumer mentality toward short-term rental agreements and away from long-term mortgage debt.
Freddie Mac Issues Monthly Volume Summary for August 2010
McLean, VA - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) today issued the company's Monthly Volume Summary for August 2010. The summary, available on the company's Web site at www.FreddieMac.com/investors/volsum, provides information on Freddie Mac's mortgage-related portfolios, securities issuance, risk management and delinquencies, including data on seriously delinquent mortgage loans in related mortgage Participation Certificate (PC) pools.
HUD AWARDS $6.3 MILLION TO TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
WASHINGTON, DC - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded $6.3 million to eight Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) to help build, renovate, expand and equip their own facilities, and to expand the role of TCUs into the community through the provision of needed services such as health programs, job training, and economic development activities. The funding announced today is provided through HUD's Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP).
New-Home Sales Remain Flat in August
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sales of newly built, single-family homes were unchanged in August, holding at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 288,000 units and matching July’s revised sales figures, according to data released by the U.S. Commerce Department today
First-Time Home Buyers Stoke Demand for Smaller, Less Expensive Homes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A growing segment of the housing market, first-time home buyers are contributing to an increase in demand for smaller and less expensive new homes, according to research from economists at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).Delving into data from the most recent biennial American Housing Survey, which was conducted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Census Bureau in 2009, the study, "Characteristics of New and First-Time Home Buyers," finds that 41 percent of the 8.4 million households who bought a home between 2007 and 2009 were first-time buyers
