Monthly Archives: May 2011

May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- It's one of the most vexing -- yet explainable -- questions homeowners/property taxpayers face: How can it be that my home's value has gone down but my property tax bill has gone up?

Long Beach, CA - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Long Beach Housing Development Company (LBHDC) and Clifford Beers Housing, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of an innovative permanent supportive housing development for low-income households including homeless individuals living with mental illness. The Courtyards in Long Beach is a showcase for scattered-site development, comprised of four, single-story courtyard-style apartment buildings, rehabilitated to improve their respective neighborhoods and to provide housing solutions for diverse communities. The celebration was Thursday afternoon

MIAMI, FL - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater joined the Florida Marlins and Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) on the field today to announce the “Protect Your Home Base” initiative, encouraging Floridians to prepare and protect their homes and families before the beginning of hurricane season on June 1. This signature event is one of several highlighted in FLASH’s 2011 Great Hurricane Blowout preparedness campaign to raise awareness about strengthening homes and safeguarding families. The event took place at the Sun Life Stadium before the start of the Florida Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays baseball game

Washington, DC - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman David Scott [GA-13], in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will host the powerful two-day “Help for Homeowners Community Events” on Friday, June 17, 11am-7:30pm and Saturday, June 18, 9am-3pm. These events will take place at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park.

Brookfield, WI - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Inlanta Mortgage is proud to announce Mid America Mortgage Services, of Overland Park, Kan., has merged its operations with Inlanta Mortgage. The merger brings Kevin & Cindy Laffey to Inlanta with more than 20 years of experience, along with a highly experienced team of mortgage professionals. Laffey and his team have ranked in the top of the Business Journal’s “Top 25” in Kansas City

Washington, DC - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- REALTOR® Magazine’s 2011 “30 Under 30” honorees exemplify the personal drive many Realtors® have to be the best and provide a high level of service to their clients, despite tough market conditions and a constantly evolving industry.

Boston, MA - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Northwest Community Management, a division of The Management Trust, is one of the leading community management companies serving the Portland Metro area. Hundreds of community associations throughout the region acknowledge both our professional service and outstanding dedication to community management. This unique prestige is accompanied by a commitment to provide the communities we serve with the highest level of advisory services - which is powered by an experienced and trusted staff

WASHINGTON, DC - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a settlement with Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank, National Association, the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) 8th largest mortgage lender.

Raleigh, NC - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the 3rd consecutive year in a row Rupert Bryan has not only won all the top awards in the Coldwell Banker Falls Office, but he is also ranked as one of the Top Agents in the Triangle (#18 Triangle Business Journal Residential Realtor)

WASHINGTON, DC - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded $152.7 million to help eight cities across the country transform severely distressed public housing developments into mixed-income communities. Housing authorities in the following cities developed highly successful revitalization plans to transform the physical condition of a public housing community and make a positive impact on the lives of their residents: Boston, Massachusetts; Denver, Colorado; Louisville, Kentucky; Patterson, New Jersey; St. Louis, Missouri; Taunton, Massachusetts; Phoenix, Arizona; and Portland, Oregon

Spring Hill, FL - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Agent Trust Realty, currently in Orlando and Miami is expanding into Spring Hill Florida in Hernando County. While for most the current economy has made expansion difficult to say the least, Agent Trust Realty is a company that continues to grow. After years of successful operation in Orlando markets and a recent expansion into Miami, Juan Paradas the broker of Agent Trust Realty is expanding the companies reach into the Hernando County Real Estate Market. According to Juan, “Agent Trust Realty is in a perfect position to expand into this new territory” And with the help of Steve Fingerman at Allied Home Mortgage the two have formed a dynamic partnership to be able to offer home buyers and sellers a broad range of Real Estate and Mortgage related products.

May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Property owners consider home improvements for many more reasons in that one of the common reasons is to have the home wonderful look on the occasion for festive season. Another most important reason is improve the safety quotient of the home. A home improvement and Home Remodeling also can be done to increase the comfort level of your home. But, it is possible by hiring professional licensed home improvement contractor because of they had lot experience in their profession.

New York, NY - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu will join New York real estate industry executives and union leaders on Monday to recognize New York City’s first class of green building superintendents to graduate from the 32BJ-Thomas Shortman Green Supers training program. Green Supers is an ambitious labor-management green buildings program, launched just over a year ago with Mayor Bloomberg, to train superintendents and resident managers in the latest state-of-the-art energy efficiency measures.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced that it is offering up to $9.1 million to address the critical housing needs of low-income persons and families living with HIV/AIDS including homeless individuals and families. HUD’s funding noticeis offered through the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS(HOPWA) Program.

New York, NY - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Halstead Property Development Marketing announced today that closings and move-ins have begun at 47 Dean Street, a premium condominium development located in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn.

Torrance, CA In a clear signal of the firm’s ongoing nationwide expansion and evolutionary growth, Lee & Associates, one of the nation’s largest commercial brokerage firms, has named its first CEO in its 32-year history. Industry veteran Edward J. Indvik, who has spent the past 20 years with Lee & Associates, steps into the role immediately after being selected CEO by Lee & Associates’ presidents in April.

Sylmar, CA - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) --Colliers International, the second largest global real estate services organization, recently completed two industrial deals in Sylmar, Calif. Brent Weirick, senior vice president based in Colliers International’s Encino office, handled both deals.

EDGEWATER, N.J. - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Peninsula at City Place’s newest model home was born out of a recently-established partnership between Savanna Partners, developer of the luxury condominium community located along the Hudson Riverfront in Bergen County’s Edgewater, and furniture designer and retailer, BoConcept.

EUGENE, OR - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The latest real estate professional to adopt the innovative IDX Broker software is William Randolph of Seattle, Washington. IDX, Inc. welcomes Randolph to the growing network of agents and brokers who have chosen to employ a powerful and effective IDX solution onto their professional websites. Northwest MLS (NWMLS) listings are now seamlessly integrated onto the site Randolph hosts, giving his clients a thorough, complete and comprehensive database of properties to search through online.

West Haven, CT - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- So, you have decided now is the time to do that home improvement project. Knowing where to begin can be a daunting task. Tina Chamberland, founder of ConstructionConfidant.Com says the very first So thing that should be done is to consider the purpose and uses of the project. Are you planning these improvements in an effort to sell your home faster? Are they going to be part of a long term plan to remain in the house? These two differences can lead you down two very different paths.

Washington, D.C. - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Associates Committee (NAC) selected five recipients to receive the 2011 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship. The recipients are Nicolette Feldser, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C; Devin Little, Assoc. AIA; Audrey Maxwell, Assoc. AIA; Miranda Mote, Assoc. AIA and Matt Murphy, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP BD+C. The recipients were recognized at the NAC reception at the 2011 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in New Orleans.The recipients will receive compensation for the entire cost of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) and a full set of study guides provided by Kaplan Construction Education.

Destin, FL - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Home sales are forecast to have a positive move upward the rest of the year, aided by lower home prices and pent up buyer demand on behalf of real estate investors, according to a new forecast by Housing Predictor. The promising outlook shows a better climate developing in the housing market.

EUGENE, OR - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. has teamed with Evelyn Cheme to deliver Northern Virginia property listings to Washington DC area home seekers. Cheme has adopted IDX Broker software, giving her website a thorough database of detailed home listings for potential buyers to search through. As a member of the Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS), Cheme has long had access to thousands of area listings, once reserved only for agents and brokers. Now, thanks to her IDX solution, clients of Cheme can experience the same level of access to the MRIS database of property listings, without ever leaving the convenience that the real estate website of Cheme affords.

Washington, D.C. - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Institute of Building Sciences (the Institute) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) showed their commitment to the importance of building enclosures May 18 when they signed a new Memorandum of Agreement to support existing Building Enclosure Councils (BECs) and develop new ones in cities across the United States.

West Hartford, CT - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with Dave Lindahl, is announcing a free wealth building conference for real estate investors on June 4 and 5, 2011. This event will take place from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Comfort Inn, 900 East Main Street in Meriden CT. This is a free event. VIP seating and bonus sessions are also available for a nominal fee. Seating is very limited and interested parties are urged to register well in advance

WASHINGTON, DC - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the help of hundreds of public housing authorities across the nation, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is taking Father's Day to a whole new level. HUD appealed to the nation's 3,200 public housing authorities to host Father's Day 2011 on Saturday, June 18th - a day to celebrate fatherhood, family and to support fathers in staying connected with their children.

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J. - May 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Recognizing the growing demand for move-in-ready homes in active adult communities, the developers of The Pointe at Turnbury have outfitted one of their most popular models with $15,000 worth of free upgrades and are offering it as a quick-delivery home at no additional charge.

COLUMBUS, OH - May 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board yesterday approved $2.6 million in funding through the Housing Development Assistance Program (HDAP) to provide flexible, low-interest financing for affordable housing developments. Funding for HDAP comes from the federal HOME program and the Ohio Housing Trust Fund (OHTF).

COLUMBUS, OH - May 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Commerce Director David Goodman today announced an assurance of voluntary compliance (AVC) with Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC to resolve a 2009 lawsuit and to provide relief to Ohio homeowners facing foreclosure."This agreement will help Ohioans obtain affordable modifications to allow them to stay in their homes," Attorney General DeWine said. "We are pleased that Carrington Mortgage Services has worked with our Office and is committed to helping Ohio homeowners avoid foreclosure."

Washington, D.C. - May 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Shelley Berkley today welcomed an announcement that a conditional loan guarantee has been awarded to the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project in Nevada. The facility will create new clean energy jobs in the Silver State and boost the supply of renewable energy needed to power local homes and businesses."This is a smart investment that will create new Nevada jobs and increase our supply of clean renewable energy. That is why I fought Republican efforts to cut the loans for renewable energy projects like this new solar plant near Tonopah. Nevada's future is in clean energy and we can create jobs and strengthen our economy by investing in the development of more solar, wind, geothermal and other sources of renewable power found in abundance right here at home in the Silver State," said Berkley.