Courtney Announces EPA Has Issued A Final Rule Establishing A New Eastern Long Island...
Representative Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its final rule to establish a new Eastern Long Island Sound Dredged Material Disposal Site (ELDS). Courtney has long advocated for the establishment of the site to meet validated long term dredging needs for eastern Connecticut and support the region’s maritime economy.
Five Congressional Members Ask Army Corps to Extend Comment Period for Sandy Recovery
More than four years after Superstorm Sandy touched down in many areas of New York, decimating the city’s homes, businesses and shoreline, five members of Congress have asked the Army Corps of Engineers to give citizens an opportunity have a stronger voice in the recovery and resiliency effort. On the cusp of the deadline set by the Army Corps of Engineers for comment on the Draft Integrated Hurricane Sandy General Re-evaluation Report, U.S. Reps.
Housing Visions and New York State Homes and Community Renewal Celebrate the Ribbon Cutting...
Housing Visions Unlimited, Inc. NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), the City of Syracuse, elected officials, and partners celebrated the ribbon cutting of Salina Crossing, a mixed-used development that has created 49 modern, safe and affordable hous...
Justice Department Files Housing Discrimination Lawsuit Against Tinley Park, Illinois, for Refusing to Approve...
The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit today against the village of Tinley Park, Illinois, alleging that the suburb of Chicago violated the Fair Housing Act when it refused to approve a low-income housing development in response to race-based com...
California REALTORS® commend FHFA for raising Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conforming loan limits
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today issued the following statement in response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) announcement to increase the 2017 conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to $424,100 on one-unit properties and a cap of $636,150 in high-cost areas. The previous loan limits were $417,000 and $625,500, respectively.
Illinois home prices show solid gains in October; Sales decline
A drop in the number of homes on the market and a typical seasonal slowdown helped drive Illinois home sales lower in October even as median home prices continued to post solid annual gains, according to Illinois REALTORS®
Governor Rauner Holds Townhall to Discuss Economic Reforms
Governor Bruce Rauner, joined by leaders from Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Associated Builders and Contractors, and the National Federation of Independent Business, today discussed r...
HUD ANNOUNCES FAIR HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES LANDLORDS TO SETTLE DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced an agreement with the owners and operators of Swansea Park Senior Apartments in Los Angeles to resolve allegations that they violated fair housing laws for refusing to allow a ...
The Atlanta REALTORS® Releases October 2016 Statistics on Housing Market
The Atlanta REALTORS® (ARA), the largest association of its kind in Georgia, released its October 2016 Market Brief on residential housing statistics for 11 area counties in metro-Atlanta. The Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides the only regionally focused synopsis of monthly sales and home prices for single family residential properties
For the First Time, CHA Resident Has a “Home for the Holidays”
Susan Tovar sometimes just stops and looks out into her new backyard. And reflects on her hard work.
And on the journey it took to get where she is. “My little one gets home from school, and goes right out to the backyard and plays,” said Tovar, a single mother with three children. “I watch him through the window. That means so much to me.”
Orlando REALTOR® to be installed as 2017 president of worldwide commercial real estate organization
The Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association is proud to announce that ORRA member Robin Webb, NAI Realvest, has been announced as incoming president of the CCIM Institute.
“Having an Orlando REALTOR® in such a position of influence within the CCIM Institute indicates that Orlando’s commercial real estate industry is vibrant and sophisticated,” says 2017 ORRA President-elect Lou Nimkoff, Brio Real Estate Services.
Atlanta’s First Restaurant Dog Park Takes Root
Stephen Ochs and his business partner former Falcons player Garrett Reynolds today unveiled plans to launch Atlanta’s first restaurant and dog park bar concept in the Old Fourth Ward. Located at the intersection of Decatur Street and Boulevard, the restaurant will include Fetch Ice House, a full-service eatery and bar, and Fetch Park, an on-site dog park bar.
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a Net Lease Best Buy Property
The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Best Buy property located at 6502 Grape Road in South Bend, Indiana for $9,009,000
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a Net Lease Best Buy Property
The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant net leased Best Buy property located at 6502 Grape Road in South Bend, Indiana for $9,009,000
Iowa Home Prices up 5.1% in October
The median sale price rose 5.1 percent in October 2016 when compared to October 2015 according to the official Housing Trends Report from the Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR).
Iowa Home Prices up 5.1% in October
The median sale price rose 5.1 percent in October 2016 when compared to October 2015 according to the official Housing Trends Report from the Iowa Association of REALTORS® (IAR).
Unlicensed Miami Insurance Agent Charged with 72 Felony Counts and Stealing more than $48,000...
The Florida Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) Division of Investigative and Forensic Services announced today the recent arrest of George Garcia, 69, following his alleged unlicensed insurance activity that resulted in the theft of at least $48,507 in escrow payments from 10 unsuspecting South Florida homeowners
FORMER NBA STAR CHARGED WITH HIT AND RUN WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE AFTER DRIVING WRONG...
A former NBA star was charged today with hit and run with property damage for driving the wrong way on the freeway and causing a crash. Dennis Keith Rodman, 55, Newport Beach, is charged with one misdemeanor count of hit and run with property damage, o...
California pending home sales expand in October
Led by the Southern California region, California statewide pending home sales grew modestly in October from the previous year and were down from September as the market begins its seasonal cooldown, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today.
Mayor Lee & Community Partners Expand 10th Annual Turkey Giveaway to Serve Families Citywide
Mayor Edwin M. Lee joined the A. Philip Randolph Institute San Francisco, San Francisco Police Department, San Francisco Housing Authority and community partners today to distribute 2,500 frozen turkeys citywide to families in need. This is the 10th an...
EIA’s daily energy dashboard for Southern California now focuses on key winter energy market...
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has updated its Southern California Daily Energy Report to provide additional information on key energy market indicators for the winter season. This dashboard report includes information that EIA regula...
HUD ANNOUNCES HOUSING DISCRIMINATION SETTLEMENT BETWEEN DENVER FAIR HOUSING GROUP AND COLORADO LANDLORDS
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today an agreement resolving allegations that the owners and manager of an apartment complex in Littleton, Colorado, discriminated against families with children and people with disabilities. The voluntary conciliation agreement settles a complaint brought by Denver Metro Fair Housing Center against owners George and Helen Turk, along with their property management company, Katchen & Company, Inc., who were accused of having a ‘no kids’ policy and limiting housing options for persons with disabilities.
ULI Receives $250,000 Grant From Colorado Health Foundation to Support Institute’s Efforts on Building...
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has received a grant totaling $250,000 from the Colorado Health Foundation to support a range of institute efforts to promote building for health and wellness through its Building Healthy Places initiative. The initiative leverages the power of ULI’s global networks to shape projects and places in ways that improve the health of people and communities. The new grant builds on generous support provided by the Colorado Health Foundation to advance ULI’s health-related work, including an emphasis on communities in Colorado.
Fla.’s Housing Market: Median Prices Continue to Rise in Oct. 2016
Florida’s housing market reported higher median prices and fewer all-cash sales in October, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Shortfalls in inventory continued to impact sales statewide: Single-family home sales totaled 20,194, down 5.3% from October 2015, while townhouse-condo sales totaled 7,955, down 12.3 percent compared to a year ago
Governor Cuomo Announces State Allocates $771 Million in Tax Exempt Bonds to New York...
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the state has allocated $771 million in tax exempt bond capacity to New York City – a critical resource used for the construction and preservation of affordable housing. This year’s financing is virtually the highest allocated to New York City in 10 years, $80 million more than last year, and nearly $150 million above the average of the last 10 years
Housing Visions and New York State Homes and Community Renewal Celebrate the Ribbon Cutting...
Housing Visions Unlimited, Inc. NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), the City of Syracuse, elected officials, and partners celebrated the ribbon cutting of Salina Crossing, a mixed-used development that has created 49 modern, safe and affordable hous...
Governor Rauner Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Governor Bruce Rauner, joined by leaders from Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Associated Builders and Contractors and the National Federation of Independent Business, today discussed reforms to create jobs, lower pro...
Durbin Announces $620 Million In Federal Funding For Economic And Community Development
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $620 million in federal funding to spur economic and community development in distressed and low-income communities across Illinois. This funding, provided through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), will provide resources for local jobs, community facilities, and safe and affordable housing.
North Dakota Man Convicted of Government Property Theft
A North Dakota resident was convicted today in connection with the theft of copper wire from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Christopher Myers of the District of North Dakota
JLL Completes Phase 1 of University System of Georgia Student Housing Privatization Project
Following JLL’s role as real estate and development advisor on the highly successful closing of the first ever, nine campus, $548 million student housing privatization in 2015, JLL was also hired as the Program Manager to represent the Board of Regents on four campuses with new student housing development included as part of the P3. The projects listed below were all completed on schedule July 15, 2016 and are now fully occupied
