Connecticut RealEstateRama

SHELTON, CT - July 1, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A one-of-a-kind mix of classic style, smart energy-efficient features and luxurious amenities have helped propel steady sales at Shelton’s new Cranberry Hill Estates as phase two of construction at the Armstrong Road community continues, reports John Tarducci, Senior Vice President of the New Homes Division at William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance.

West Hartford, CT - June 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Building cleaners who have been picketing against a Goodrich Corp. cleaning contractor stepped up their protest Wednesday with a rally that drew more than 100 workers and area residents. The protest was aimed at cleaning contractor Jani-King of Hartford, which took over cleaning at the plant in May and refused to hire any the previous contractor's eight custodians, many of whom had worked at the facility for years.

June 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney (D-New Haven / Hamden), Senator Carlo Leone (D-Stamford), and Senator Eileen Daily (D-Westbrook) say passage of Senate Bill 377 will give municipalities the option to waive interest owed on property taxes by members of the armed services who are on active duty.

Washington, DC - June 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) and West Haven Mayor John Picard announced a Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant of $689,865 to the City of West Haven today.

SHELTON, CT - May 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Early sales success at Shelton’s Cranberry Hill Estates has accelerated the start of Phase 2 construction at the Armstrong Road community, announced John Tarducci, Senior Vice President of the New Homes Division at William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance.

NORWALK, CT - May 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Seller’s Extravaganza of the eight remaining condominium units at Lockwood Terrace in Norwalk will be held Saturday, May 21st from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the site at 130 Main Street, William Raveis Real Estates’ New Homes Division announced.

MILFORD, CT - May 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading mortgage lender, announced today the hiring of Victoria Bextel as the Company’s head of national operations for both its retail and wholesale channels. Ms. Bextel brings to this newly-created senior management position over 22 years of operations, underwriting and management experience within the mortgage industry. In her role as Executive Vice President of Operations, Ms. Bextel will be responsible for managing all operations for Total Mortgage’s retail and wholesale channels, from the time the loan application is received until the time the loan is sold to investors. Ms. Bextel will be based in Milford, Connecticut and report directly to John Walsh, President of Total Mortgage.

New Haven, CT - May 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) announced a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to Columbus House, a non-profit based in New Haven that provides meals, housing, support programs, and job training services to the local homeless and disadvantaged population.

SHELTON, CT – The Grand Opening celebration for Cranberry Hill Estates, Shelton’s newest family community, has been set for Sunday, April 17 from 1-4 p.m., announced the New Homes Division of William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance.

MILFORD, CT - April 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- TMS Funding, the wholesale residential lending channel of Total Mortgage Services, LLC, announced today the hiring of six new Wholesale Account Executives, all with successful track records in developing new business relationships and supporting high quality mortgage brokers.

Washington, DC - March 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) announced two Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants, totaling $123,914, for the towns of Derby and New Haven today. Part of the Housing Choice Voucher- Family Self Sufficiency Program, these funds will be used to support the development of local strategies to help families increase their income potential and become more self-sufficient.

March 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Senator Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (D-Woodbridge), Senate chair of the legislature’s Insurance and Real Estate Committee, today praised committee approval of a bill meant to prohibit ‘private transfer fees’ in Connecticut. The relatively new financing plan, already restricted or subject to outright bans in 19 states, amounts to a private sector conveyance fee, adding undue cost to the sale of property, Senator Crisco said.

March 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Amidst national reports of shoddy paperwork processing that led to suspended foreclosure proceedings at many major lenders, state Senator Anthony Musto (D-Trumbull) is pushing legislation that would require banks to perfect their legal right to property before they can file a foreclosure action.

MILFORD, CT - March 1, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading mortgage lender, announced today the promotion of Erik Martin as the company’s National Sales Manager of its retail channel. Mr. Martin brings to this newly-created position 15 years of production, underwriting and operational management experience within the mortgage industry.

February 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senate Majority Leader submits testimony in support of proposal that would give towns discretion; says this is a simple ‘matter of fairness’. Hartford: Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney (D-New Haven / Hamden) submitted testimony this week in support of a bill that would give municipalities the option to waive interest owed on property taxes by members of the armed services who are on active duty

MILFORD, CT - January 25, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading mortgage lender, announced today the hiring of Lisa Schreiber as the Company’s new head of its wholesale lending channel TMS Funding. In her new role, as Executive Vice President Wholesale Lending of TMS Funding, Ms. Schreiber will be responsible for defining and implementing the Company’s vision, strategy and day to day execution to build TMS Funding into a leading nationwide wholesale lender. Ms. Schreiber will report directly to John Walsh, President of Total Mortgage and be based in Milford, CT

Washington, DC - January 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) announced several federal grants, totaling $2,725,292, for organizations in Connecticut’s 3rd District from the Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance program today.

January 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) is pleased to announce two (2) Application Overview Sessions for the 2011 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program have been scheduled for:

MILFORD, CT - January 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading national mortgage lender featuring some of the lowest mortgage rates available, today highlighted five key trends likely to impact the mortgage industry and housing market in 2011.

January 4, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Senator Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (D-Woodbridge) has been re-appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Donald E. Williams, Jr. (D-Brooklyn) to serve as Senate Chair of the legislature’s Insurance and Real Estate Committee. According to legislative documents, “the Insurance and Real Estate Committee has cognizance of all matters relating to insurance law and real estate law,” and is charged with oversight of the state Department of Insurance.

BOSTON, MA - December 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston announced that five Connecticut initiatives will receive more than $8.8 million in grants, loans, and interest-rate subsidies through its Affordable Housing Program. These funds will be used to finance 157 units of affordable rental and ownership housing for households earning at or below 80 percent of area median income

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- After quick approval in the U.S. Senate on Friday, ushered through by Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), today the U.S. House of Representatives passed and sent to President Obama to sign Congressman Chris Murphy's (CT-5) legislation to provide thousands of new affordable housing units for low income, disabled individuals across the country.

MILFORD, CT - December 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hartford National Title, Inc., a leading provider of national title and closing services, announced today that in order to accommodate its rapid growth and expanding clientele it has moved its headquarters to a larger, state-of-the-art office facility located at 344 West Main Street Milford, CT

December 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Senator Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (D-Woodbridge) and Rep. Themis Klarides (R-Derby) today announced the imminent release of state funding to assist affected Woodbridge homeowners near the West River, where shifting ground, settling, and subsidence has caused property damage.

December 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A $1.3 million grant for the state’s Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program is expected to gain approval when the State Bond Commission meets later this week, news that state Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk), Senate chair of the General Assembly’s Banks Committee, welcomed today.

GRISWOLD, CT - November 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Sen. Andrew M. Maynard (D-Stonington), who is Senate Chairman of the legislature’s Veteran’s Committee, today welcomed news that Connecticut Light & Power has purchased $500,000 worth of state housing tax credits in order to help create 18 units of affordable housing for veterans on the site of the American Legion Hall in the borough of Jewett City.

October 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Senator Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (D-Woodbridge) today announced the release of state funding for acquisition of open space in Hamden. Senator Crsico said the preservation project qualifies through the state’s Recreation and Natural Heritage Trust program, administered by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

October 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced today that his office will help lead a multistate investigation into allegedly defective legal documents filed by banks in thousands of foreclosures nationwide.

West Hartford, CT - October 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with Paul Esajian, is announcing the CT REIA October 2010 monthly real estate investors meeting. This event will take place on Monday, October 18, from 5:30pm to 9:00pm, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on 100 Berlin Road in Cromwell, CT. This event is free for CT REIA members, and $30 for non-members.

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