Monthly Archives: May 2011

EUGENE, OR - May 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Potential New York home buyers can now access a real estate website that gives them more control than ever before over their online property search, thanks to IDX, Inc. and Jennifer Grimes. The Catskills area of upstate New York is a real estate haven for Manhattan visitors and full-time residents. Finding a property that meets the needs of every home seeker has never been an easier task, thanks in large part to the IDX Broker software now integrated onto the website Grimes hosts. Online real estate searches have never been more accessible, efficient and effective than they now are on the New York realty resource Grimes and IDX, Inc. have come together to create.

ATLANTA, GA - May 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Several thousand Georgia residents are expected to seek federal assistance for their losses from the severe storms and tornadoes that began April 27, according to disaster recovery officials.

LITTLE ROCK, AR - May 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Even while ongoing flooding makes some parts of the state impassable, housing inspectors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are working to help many Arkansans whose homes were seve...

West Hartford, CT - May 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with Dave Lindahl, is announcing the May 2011 CT REIA monthly meeting for real estate investors. This event will take place on Monday May 23, 2011, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT. This event is free for CT REIA members and $30 for not-yet-members.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- While the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is working to promote sustainability in this country, the Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development (BMVBS) is pursuing a set of similar goals in the Federal Republic of Germany. Today, both agencies signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to work together to cultivate a dual framework to promote more sustainable and livable communities in both nations

WASHINGTON, DC - May 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- While the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is working to promote sustainability in this country, the Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development (BMVBS) is pursuing a set of similar goals in the Federal Republic of Germany. Today, both agencies signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to work together to cultivate a dual framework to promote more sustainable and livable communities in both nations

Torrance, CA - May 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Shelby Q. McMahon has joined the national real estate law firm Pircher, Nichols & Meeks as an associate. Based in the Los Angeles office, she focuses on various aspects of property transactions such as acquisitions, sales and financing.

Los Angeles, CA - May 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pardee Homes is California's first production homebuilder to commit to getting an entire community of homes certified to the National Green Building Standard™ (NGBS) by the NAHB Research Center, and internationally recognized, independent third party. Pardee's new LivingSmart® Homes in Santa Clarita's Fair Oaks Ranch®, will all be built to the Gold-level criteria of the NGBS, inspected at least twice by an accredited green verifier, and Green Certified by the Research Center.

May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Hampton City Council is seeking a Hampton resident to serve on the Board of Commissioners of the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA). This appointment will be to fill the portion of a term which expires on June 30, 2013.

May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has begun investigating concerns raised about financial mismanagement at the Omaha Housing Authority. Nelson...

AUSTIN, TX - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) today announced two awards totaling $787,000 to the City of Center to help promote and maintain homeownership while providing a shot in the arm to the local economy.TDHCA awarded the city $265,000 in homebuyer assistance funds which it will use to provide down payment and closing cost assistance to help an estimated 10 eligible residents purchase a home of their own.

BOSTON, MA - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing's Manager of Community Services Tom Lyons has been appointed to a national advisory committee on homeless veterans by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki

EUGENE, OR - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce the latest real estate professional to integrate IDX Broker software onto a dynamic property search page: David Nottingham of Nottingham Realty in Lawton, Oklahoma. Notting...

EUGENE, OR - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Paul Holley of Tierra Mia Realty has joined with IDX, Inc. to upgrade his professional real estate website with a customizable IDX solution. IDX Broker software integrates the Albuquerque, New Mexico prope...

ORLANDO, FL - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the state Legislature’s passage of HJR 381/SJR 658, lawmakers have made it clear today that they share the goal of Florida Realtors® in bringing fairness to Florida's property tax system. As Florida leaders seek ways to attract businesses, out-of-state buyers and investors to the Sunshine State, the appeal of a property tax incentive is a strong one.HJR 381/SJR 658 would, among other things, provide property tax relief to non-homestead owners and first-time buyers.

DENVER, CO - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kevin Garrett and Matt McNeill of Kentwood City Properties have listed the final new Live/Work lofts at the Arista master-planned village in Broomfield. Buyers who act promptly can enjoy the rebirth of th...

Washington, DC - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL) was joined by 17 of his House colleagues in introducing legislation to aid economic recovery by preventing federal bank regulators from arbitrarily penalizing community banks for working with borrowers to modify their loans or accepting mortgage payments from someone other than the borrower. Since the 2008 financial crisis, federal bank regulators have been unnecessarily obstructing the ability of community banks to make and modify loans to small businesses and mortgage recipients.

DENVER, CO - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Georgia Gallagher and Allison Smookler, leading real estate professionals with Kentwood City Properties, have earned the Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) designation from Negotiation Expertise, LLC. Gal...

May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A good looking home is possible only by doing Home Remodeling/improvement. But, it is very hectic task to do as every care should be taken from start to end. Nobody can predict when a professional contractor would be needed for either a small repair or for a total renovation at home. It is suggested that every property owner should have a contractor for their home repairs/ improvements to have a happy living with their family in peace of mind.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the April edition of the Obama Administration's Housing Scorecard – a comprehensive report on the nation’s housing market. Officials caution that the latest housing figures underscore fragility in the housing market and highlight the importance of the Administration’s foreclosure-prevention programs, which continue to help tens of thousands of struggling homeowners each month and play a critical role in setting standards for the mortgage industry.

Honolulu, HI - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- After a federally declared disaster, such as the Hawaii Tsunami of March 11, 2011, receiving federal funds is a critical part of the response and recovery process.

ATLANTA, GA - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- To help people displaced by the recent tornadoes find rental housing, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) are encouraging displaced survivors to use www.GeorgiaHousingSearch.org.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State of Kentucky and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding last week.

Destin, FL - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A majority of homeowners surveyed say they want Congress to leave the federal tax credit for homeowners alone, and institute other tax advantages to re-stimulate the U.S. housing market, according to a Housing Predictor opinion poll.

New Program Lowers Average Monthly Charge On a 1-Bedroom Home to Approximately $572 NEW YORK, NY - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Sponsor of APEX Condominium has significantly lowered the monthly common charges at the new luxury building in Harlem.

Washington, DC - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Commercial members of the National Association of Realtors® will have greater access to commercial information exchange data through a new mobile application by ePropertyData.

SEYMOUR, CT - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Chris Carey and Steve Guarrera of Carey & Guarrera Real Estate Associates have been named as the exclusive Sales Representatives at Rolling Hills, the eclectic collection of single-family Manor and Estate homes in Seymour, CT

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today applauded Rep. Gary Miller (R-Calif.), Rep. Brad Miller (D-N.C.) and 29 other original cosponsors for introducing bipartisan legislation aimed at restoring the flow of acquisition, development and construction (AD&C) credit to the housing sector to help spur job growth, support a recovery in the housing market and keep the economy moving forward."We commend Reps. Gary Miller and Brad Miller for championing a legislative solution aimed at ending the freeze in housing production credit that has forced countless home building firms across the nation to shutter their doors, resulting in grave repercussions for job growth and the overall economy," said NAHB Chairman Bob Nielsen, a home builder from Reno, Nev.

Hackettstown, NJ - May 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Investors looking for excellent cash flow and capital appreciation investment properties will find them in the two properties being offered at auction by Fiedler AM, LLC., on June 4, 2011. Both properties need substantial renovations prior to occupancy and are expected to be priced accordingly.

New York, NY - May 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today commended Fordham University for obtaining Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED®) Gold designation from the U.S. Green Building Council.