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Transfer Tax Debate: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Really Are Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals provided an answer last month to a lingering tax question impacting Michigan REALTORS® and their clients: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are federal agencies exempt fro...
MSU Extension offers Make Macomb Your Home — Home Ownership Series
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- MSU Extension is offering the popular Make Macomb Your Home -- Home Ownership series this July. Home Ownership will focus on consumer protection during the home buying process. Attendees will learn...
May Average Selling Price Jumps to Highest Since 2007 as Inventory Remains Tight
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michigan’s housing market continued its upward swing in May, according to the MLS reports compiled by the Michigan Association of REALTORS®. Over 88% of reporting units reported an increase in a...
Snyder signs bills to eliminate regulatory hurdles that burden homeowners
LANSING, MI - June 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder today signed three bills that help homeowners by eliminating the need for a permit to install advanced home monitoring systems, such as temperature control, fire and intruder alarm systems
Legislation Preserving the Foreclosure Redemption Period Heads to the Governor for Signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the Michigan legislature passed legislation keeping the six-month foreclosure redemption period intact. Senate Bill 383 provides lending institutions with the flexibility to perform an insp...
Senators Stabenow, Heller Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Tax that Hits Underwater Homeowners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Dean Heller (R-NV) today introduced the Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act to ensure that underwater homeowners, those who owe more on their mortgages than...
Macomb awarded $1 million to accelerate redevelopment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Macomb County Department of Planning and Economic Development has been awarded a $1 million grant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). The RL...
Schuette Announces Michigan Residents to Receive $107.2 Million Through National Mortgage Settlement
LANSING - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today announced checks will go out this week to Michigan borrowers who submitted a valid foreclosure payment claim through the National Mortgage Settlement. Eligible ...
Michigan Senate Democrats Issue Statements on Departure of Pulte Homes from Michigan
LANSING - June 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Several members of the Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following statements on the announcement yesterday by PulteGroup that they are moving its headquarters from Bloomfield Hills to Atlanta, Ge...
MSU Extension offers Make Macomb Your Home — Home Ownership Series
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- MSU Extension is offering the popular Make Macomb Your Home -- Home Ownership series this June. Home Ownership will focus on consumer protection during the home buying process. Attendees will learn ...
Full Day Regional Placemaking Workshops to be held in June
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Across Michigan, REALTORS® are actively participating in placemaking initiatives designed to improve their neighborhoods and communities and provide the groundwork for continually improving Michiga...
Executive Order promotes administrative efficiency, transfers Michigan Land Bank, State Building Authority
LANSING, MI - May 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder today issued Executive Order 2013-8, which transfers the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority (MLB) from the Michigan Strategic Fund to the Michigan State Housing Development Authorit...
MPSC Issues New Consumers Tip Sheet for First-Time Renters and Homeowners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today issued a new consumer tips sheet for first time renters and homeowners.
MPSC Grants License to Santanna Energy Services as Alternative Electric Supplier
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today granted a license to Santanna Energy Services, as an alternative electric supplier (AES).
MSHDA Announces Housing, Community Development Grants
LANSING, MI - May 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Scott Woosley, executive director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), recently announced nine statewide projects will receive state Housing and Community Development Fund grants
Schuette Informs National Mortgage Settlement Monitor About Concerns with Banks’ Settlement Compliance
LANSING - May 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Bill Schuette today sent a letter to Joseph A. Smith, Jr. head of the Office of Mortgage Settlement Oversight to alert him to concerns that certain terms of the National Mortgage Settlement a...
National Association of REALTORS Midyear Meetings: Moving the REALTOR® agenda forward in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) will hold their annual Midyear meetings on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. on May 13-18. These meetings provide an opportunity for each state association to...
Michigan Historical Center offers free admission on May 11 for Extreme Gardening program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Calling all green thumbs - the Michigan Historical Center is holding a fun family spring event in Lansing on Saturday, May 11, to highlight Extreme Gardening. Come learn the many different ways to gr...
March Average Selling Price Reported at Over 20%
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to the MLS reports compiled by the Michigan Association of REALTORS®, 95% of reporting units reported an increase in average selling price from Mar 2013 to Mar 2012; with 17 locals reporti...
Governor Snyder Proclaims May 2013 as Building Safety Month; “Code Officials Keep You Safe”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Rick Snyder today proclaimed May 2013 as Building Safety Month in Michigan. This year's theme "Code Officials Keep You Safe" highlights four weekly themes: Fire Safety and Awareness; Disa...
Miron Construction Co., Building Trades, Contractors and MIOSHA Sign Partnership to Protect Workers on...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Miron Construction Company, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), the Michigan Building and Const...
College Scholarships Available Through MARST!
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The MARST administers two scholarship funds, the Russel A. Pointer and the Barney Harkins Scholarship and Educational Fund. Applicants are automatically considered for financial assistance from bo...
Legislation Streamlining the PRE Filing Process for Lenders on Foreclosures on the Move
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the passage of the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Enhancement legislation last year, lenders were able to retain the PRE on a foreclosed property, but they must still pay the 18 non-home...
Snyder signs measure to update makeup of Mortgage Industry Advisory Board
LANSING, MI - April 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder today signed a bill that updates existing law to reflect changes in the way the Mortgage Industry Advisory Board is composed.
Congressman Dan Kildee Introduces First Bill to Help Michigan Homeowners, Revitalize America’s Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- “Abandoned homes and structures hurt communities and drive down property values. Many of these buildings are uninhabitable and won’t be purchased by prospective buyers. Allowing states to use ...
Compass Home Group Helps Relocate Family to Michigan
Bel Air, MD - April 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Daniel & Michelle King were referred to us by past clients and professional partners. They were relocating to Michigan for work and using the assistance of Relo Direct. The ladies at Relo Direct t...
Conyers Applauds $5 Million Homeless Veterans Grant from Department of Labor
DETROIT - April 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced $5 million to fund programs that will assist approximately 2,600 veterans in job training with civilian careers. The grants will range from $100,000 to $300...
Updated PRE Forms Now Available
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- With the implementation of the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Enhancement legislation that passed last year, homeowners are now able to file for the PRE on or before June 1st, or on or before ...
Former Brighton Resident and Son Convicted in Real Estate Investment Fraud
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Brighton businessman and his son were found guilty today by a federal jury of conspiracy and multiple counts of wire fraud, announced United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade.
Gov. Snyder approves more than $23 million in Natural Resources Trust Fund grants for...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder yesterday signed legislation approving $23,348,700 in Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grant appropriations, funding 76 recreation development projects and land acqui...
