Continued Demand for Homes in Infill Development Projects with Established Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In recent years, there has been a definitive shift away from large residential subdivisions towards smaller scale infill development projects with a greater emphasis on affordability, access to ...
Industry Experts to Discuss Merits, Considerations, and Concerns of High R-Value Wall Construction
Upper Marlboro, MD - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, as part of the EcoBuild Conference at the Washington Convention Center, the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and its Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council ...
Murphy Releases Report, Unveils Bill to Fully Fund Federal Home Heating Assistance
NEW BRITAIN, CT - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Chris Murphy released the results of a survey of home energy assistance applicants in Connecticut and unveiled new legislation to fully fund the federal Low Income Home Energy ...
Modest Changes in Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Delinquency Rates During Third Quarter
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the third quarter, delinquency rates declined for commercial and multifamily mortgages held by banks and in commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS). Delinquency rates increased for l...
HUD, GREATSCHOOLS TEAM UP TO GIVE PUBLIC HOUSING, VOUCHER FAMILIES TOOLS TO MAKE INFORMED...
WASHINGTON, DC - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary Sandra B. Henriquez announced today that HUD is joining forces with GreatSchools, a national non-profit educational resou...
Architectural and Design History Writer Joins Barrett&Co Real Estate as Exclusive Staff Writer
Concord, MA - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rhines writes on architectural history and interior design as well as real-estate issues. Her articles have appeared in Old-House Journal, Old-House Interiors, Wayside Magazine, Style 1900, Arts ...
Sperry Van Ness – SVN Partners brokers $2.25 million multifamily sale in Mesa, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sperry Van Ness – SVN Partners in Greater Phoenix announced the sale of the 97- unit Country Park Villas Apartments, located at 1248 South Vineyard in Mesa, Arizona for $2.25 million, or approximat...
Sperry Van Ness – SVN Partners negotiates $7.8 million multifamily transaction in Glendale, AZ
Phoenix, AZ - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sperry Van Ness - SVN Partners in Greater Phoenix announced the sale of the 223-unit Sunset Landing Apartments, located at 8450 North 67th Avenue in Glendale, Arizona for $7.8 million, or approximate...
Written Testimony of Deputy Secretary Neal S. Wolin before the Senate Committee on Banking,...
“Continued Oversight of the Implementation of the Wall Street Reform Act” WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 6, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Shelby, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunit...
OBAMA ADMINISTRATION AWARDS $23.7 MILLION TO PRODUCE MORE ASSISTED LIVING SENIOR HOUSING IN FIVE...
WASHINGTON, DC - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Elderly Americans in Connecticut, Indiana, Minnesota, New York and Ohio will soon find themselves living in upgraded apartments equipped to meet their physical needs because of $23.7 million in gr...
National and Local Affordable Housing Leaders Recognized for Commitment to the Industry, Support of...
NEW YORK, NY - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Dec. 8, national and local affordable housing leaders will be recognized for their incredible commitment to affordable housing and for their support of economic growth, job creation and recovery....
Twenty Metros Join List of Improving Housing Markets Index in December
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The number of improving housing markets continued to expand for a fourth consecutive month in December, rising from 30 to 41 on the latest National Association of Home Builders/First American Im...
Mark IV Capital Retains GPE as Exclusive Leasing Agent for Paradiso Medical Plaza
Phoenix, AZ - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Trisha A. Talbot, CCIM, and Kathleen M. Morgan, CCIM, of GPE Commercial Advisors have been retained as the exclusive leasing agents for Paradiso Medical Plaza, a two-story, state-of-the-art medical o...
Top Keller Williams Team in Tampa Opens RE/MAX Office
Tampa, Fl - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- One of the most prominent Tampa real estate teams has made the change to RE/MAX and is opening a new office with a global brand name, giving local buyers and sellers another opportunity to work with so...
SIGTARP, CFPB, AND TREASURY FORM JOINT TASK FORCE TO COMBAT HAMP MORTGAGE MODIFICATION SCAMS;...
WASHINGTON, DC - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today announce...
SL Green Realty Corp. Acquires 51 East 42nd Street
New York, NY - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG), New York City's largest commercial office landlord, today announced it has acquired all of the interests in 51 E. 42nd Street, a Midtown Manhattan office building...
SL Green Signs Anchor Tenant Committing to Nearly 340,000 Square Feet at 3 Columbus...
New York, NY - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG) and The Moinian Group have announced that one of the world's leading consolidated marketing communications companies, WPP's Young & Rubicam Group, is relocating...
Rep. John Lewis Encourages Atlanta Groups to Apply for Homeless Veteran Assistance
WASHINGTON, DC - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced it will make $100 million in federal grants available to community agencies to help prevent homelessness among veterans and their families.
MBA Announces Completion of MISMO Transition
WASHINGTON, DC - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today announced it has completed the transition, announced in September, and will resume support for the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization...
Zephyr Real Estate Again Sponsors Food and Toy Drives for the Holidays
San Francisco, CA - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Zephyr Real Estate is once again accepting contributions for the annual Food and Toy drives to benefit those who need a little help this holiday season. As with prior years, the San Francisco F...
C.A.R. launches Spanish-language property search website
LOS ANGELES, CA - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In an effort to meet the needs of Spanish-speaking home buyers in California, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today launched Sucasa.net (http://www.sucasa.net), a brand-new Span...
Five Defendants in California Charged with Foreclosure Rescue Scheme
SACRAMENTO, CA - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Five people have been charged in a federal indictment, unsealed today, in connection with a foreclosure rescue scheme, announced U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California Benjamin B. Wa...
U.S. Green Building Council Commends the White House and USGBC Member Companies for Announcing...
Washington, D.C. - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- President Barack Obama and former President William J. Clinton along with representatives from more than 60 organizations as part of the Better Buildings Challenge today announced nearly $4 bill...
KELLER WILLIAMS NYC NAMES RICHARD SHIU ASSOCIATE BROKER
New York, NY - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Keller Williams NYC (www.kwnyc.com), the Manhattan franchise of leading real estate firm Keller Williams Realty Inc., has named Richard Shiu an Associate Broker. Shiu is founder of development firm ...
146 OUT OF 337 METRO AREAS LOST CONSTRUCTION JOBS BETWEEN OCTOBER 2010 & 2011...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction employment declined in 146 out of 337 metropolitan areas between October 2010 and October 2011, increased in 140 and stayed level in 51, according to a new analysis of federal emplo...
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES LEAN CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALING PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Anyone interested in learning, and ultimately getting certified in, Lean Construction practices can now begin the first comprehensive education program created to train people in the practice of...
Colliers International Recruits Eric Johnson to Real Estate Management Services in Southern California
Irvine, CA - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Colliers International, the third largest real estate services organization globally, welcomes Eric Johnson to Real Estate Management Services (REMS). He will serve as Regional Managing Director for R...
RE/MAX Agents Report that Buyers Face New Challenges – and Opportunities – When Applying...
Chicago, IL - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a recent study of RE/MAX agents in northern Illinois, agents reported that although this remains a great time to buy a home due to ample inventory and mortgage interest rates at a historic low, ea...
California Board of Accountancy Elects Michael Savoy as Secretary/Treasurer
Torrance, CA - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Less than a year after being appointed to the California Board of Accountancy (CBA) by then Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Savoy, managing director of Santa Monica-based Gumbiner Savett Inc., h...
Teaspiller Hits Major Milestone with 1 Million Accountants Listed and Ranked, See How Your’s...
New York, NY - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Teaspiller now allows you to search any accountant or tax pro in the country to see if they're in good standing with the IRS. The IRS estimates that there are about 100,000 accountants and tax retur...
