Yearly Archives: 2015

Weifang and USGBC Announce Partnership to Advance Green Buildings

he U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the city of Weifang have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate greater adoption of green buildings while strengthening and encouraging robust green city principles and practices in Weifang

ATF Retracts Backdoor Ammo Ban after Congressional Pressure

Following pressure from U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) and other Members of Congress, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has retracted its plan to ban popular and commonly used ammunition for sporting and home pro...

The Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act

The Senate Tuesday morning began debate on legislation approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation, a form of modern day slavery that affects thousands of people every day. 

Donnelly, Toomey, Manchin, Cotton: Preserve Access to Manufactured Housing

U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN), Pat Toomey (R-PA), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Tom Cotton (R-AR) today reintroduced the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act, bipartisan legislation that would protect the ability of manufactured home customers t...

Adjusted building impact fee for education goes into effect April 6

Beginning April 6, the new adjusted educational impact fees will be $2,537 for a mobile home, $4,636 for a multi-family dwelling, and $7,719 for a single-family home. Educational impact fees are imposed by local governments and paid by developers to ad...

Free home buying seminars start tomorrow, March 11, 2015

Vermont Federal and Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty will walk you through the complete home buying process and answer any of your questions. Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) will also be onsite to answer questions. Vermont Housing Fina...

COAH Decision Will Result in More Effective Enforcement of Constitutional and Statutory Obligations, Say...

In the face of COAH’s continued recalcitrance, the Supreme Court ordered today that advocates for affordable homes may go to court without waiting for further action from COAH.

Politicians must recognise central role of housing in society says CIH Scotland Board Chair

Politicians must recognise the central role housing plays in society according to Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Scotland Board Chair Keith Anderson. Speaking at CIH Scotland’s Annual Conference and Exhibition at the SECC in Glasgow today (Tues...

Innovative, multigenerational housing for seniors and families adopting children from foster care in Easthampton...

A socially innovative, 13-year process to build mixed-income housing for senior citizens and families with foster or pre-adoptive children has been completed and fully occupied. Not only do the homes and apartments of Easthampton Meadow in Easthampton ...

Pelosi Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Selma Marches

Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released this statement while on a pilgrimage led by Congressman John Lewis commemorating the series of marches in Selma, Alabama that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Consumers Expect Lower Home Price Growth, Mixed Labor Market

Results from the February 2015 Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE) paint a multifaceted picture of the direction of the US economy. Median consumer inflation expectations at the short term horizon declined slightly to 2.8 percent, but remained stable...

Michigan REALTORS® Endorse Senator Stabenow’s Bill to Help Struggling Homeowners

Print this Page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ShareThis The Michigan Association of REALTORS® today endorsed U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow's Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act, which will ensure that homeowners working with their banks to reduce ...

CT REIA Monthly Meeting: Buy, Rehab, & Sell Single & Multi-Families with Robyn Thompson

If you answered yes to any of these questions, retailing ugly houses is for you! Robyn has taught thousands of students how to achieve financial independence by investing in distressed properties.

In Lead-Up to Senate Debate On Anti-Trafficking Legislation, Support Builds For Efforts To Protect...

As the Senate prepares to consider legislation to combat human trafficking as soon as next week, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) is urging lawmakers to support meaningful legislation to prevent vulnerable youth from beco...

$84.4 Million Refund Agreement with Farmers Filed in Court

On the heels of last week’s multi-million dollar refund agreement with the state’s largest homeowners insurer, Texas Department of Insurance Commissioner David Mattax announced today a revised settlement with the second largest homeowners insurer, ...

Smith to Host NJ CSmith to Host NJ Congressional Delegation Briefing to Address Underpayments...

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), Dean of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation, announced today that he will be hosting a meeting with Brad Kieserman, Deputy Associate Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which oversees the...

Sullivan Stresses Need for Export License for Alaska LNG Project with Dept. of Energy...

In an effort to seek rapid processing of the pending non-Free Trade Agreement export license application submitted by the Alaska LNG Project LCC in July 2014, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) recently wrote Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz and held a follow...

Former Church Building to be Rehabilitated to Create Senior Housing

The adaptive reuse process began for rehabilitating the former Immanuel Church, 3215 E. 3rd St., into a new affordable senior housing development. Vice Mayor Suja Lowenthal, The Long Beach Community Investment Company (LBCIC), Thomas Safran & Ass...

Dockable Waterfront: Final Release of Waypoint Landing Home Sites

Final Release, Sat. March 14th! First come, first served! 1 to 6 acres with Big Bay Views and Water Access from $39,900 1.75 aces Direct Dockable Waterfront only $59,900 1,634 sq ft Coastal Cottage just $79,900

Success Stories: Byram Laboratories

Byram Labs was also interested in improving cash flow by refinancing the mortgage on its facility.

South Carolina REALTORS® Release June Market Numbers

South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its June Statewide Market Reports. The reports indicate that inventory is slowly rising in some areas while activity is picking up in the upper-price tiers. Rents continue to climb in most metros and inter...

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Rangel Urges Use of Free Tax Services: IRS Free File Provides Federal Income Tax...

The Free File program is an essential resource for every New Yorker. The free tax filing service helps millions of people save money every year and claim credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit

$84.4 Million Refund Agreement with Farmers Filed in Court

The settlement, which amends a prior agreement, will enhance benefits to Farmers policyholders who fall within the settlement class.

Mangano To Assist With Affordable Rental Opportunities

With more than 1,000 new rental residences currently under construction throughout Nassau.

City of Rochester to Hold Open House in Support of the East Main Arts...

The open house will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.

Mercedes-Benz Vans to Invest $500 Million in New Manufacturing Plant in Charleston County

The new production plant in North Charleston, S.C. will supply the North American market with the next-generation Sprinter, creating 1,300 new jobs over the next several years.

AHFC receives $7.7 million to provide housing for low-income Alaskans with disabilities

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation will provide rental assistance and services for about 200 Alaskans with disabilities and extremely low income with a $7,722,343 federal grant

Whitfield Examines 21st Century Electricity Opportunities and Challenges

The Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) today held a hearing on “The 21st Century Electricity Challenge: Ensuring a Secure, Reliable and Modern Electricity System.” A strong electricity system is critical to our ec...

Protecting Your Home: Consumer Tips on Hiring a Home Improvement Contractor or Home Elevation...

Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs continued the commemoration of National Consumer Protection Week with advice for consumers on hiring a home improvement contractor or home elevation contractor

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Mayor London Breed Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Affordable Housing in the...

Mayor London N. Breed today joined community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of future affordable housing at 1950 Mission Street. Once completed, the project will offer 155 affordable apartments for families