BOISE, ID - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Are you a first-time homebuyer? If so, you may be eligible for down payment assistance funds of up to $20,000 in conjunction with a mortgage loan from IdaMortgage, brought to you by Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA), to purchase your new home. These down payment assistance funds are only available until Jan. 1, 2010, so you must act quickly to take advantage of this funding.

Washington, DC - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) today joined a bipartisan majority of his colleagues to support legislation that will strengthen South Florida’s economy. The bill, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009 (H.R. 3548) has two critical provisions for our community. First, it extends tax credits for first-time homebuyers in order to continue to provide a crucial jolt to the real estate market and the South Florida economy. In addition, the bill supports local businesses by allowing a five-year carry-back on net operating losses.

November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following a push to ensure that the Senate's extension of unemployment benefits includes Coloradans, Michael Bennet and Mark Udall, U.S. Senators for Colorado, today announced Senate passage of the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. The legislation, which they cosponsored, would provide relief to jobless workers by extending unemployment insurance for the nearly 14,000 jobless Coloradans who will exhaust their benefits by year's end. It also extends the homebuyer tax credit and provides important tax relief for Colorado families and small businesses.

November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following a push to ensure that the Senate's extension of unemployment benefits includes Coloradans, Michael Bennet and Mark Udall, U.S. Senators for Colorado, today announced Senate passage of the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009. The legislation, which they cosponsored, would provide relief to jobless workers by extending unemployment insurance for the nearly 14,000 jobless Coloradans who will exhaust their benefits by year's end. It also extends the homebuyer tax credit and provides important tax relief for Colorado families and small businesses.

Washington, DC - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) voted to stimulate the local economy and provide stability to families hit hardest by the recession by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses.

Atlanta, GA - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- On December 18, 2008, the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) agreed to a settlement with SunnyMTG.com 866-768-CASH, LLC (“SunnyMTG”), License Number 20422, located at 1910 East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, and its owner Sumit Gaddh, to resolve alleged violations of the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act and agency rules.

Washington, D.C. - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Led by Nevada Senator Harry Reid, the U.S. Senate today passed a bill that will extend unemployment benefits, the Homebuyer Tax Credit, and tax relief for struggling businesses.

Washington, D.C. - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Montana’s senior U.S. Senator Max Baucus today applauded the Senate for passing his bill to extend the $8,000 tax credit to more of Montana’s first time homebuyers.

LANSING, MI - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Mike Cox today announced that his office has filed charges against a Wyoming, MI woman accused of defrauding the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) by fraudulently obtaining a mortgage, defaulting on that mortgage and leaving taxpayers to pick up the tab.

Washington, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator David Vitter today joined a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators from three states in introducing a resolution that urges banks and mortgage lenders to work with the estimated 1,300 homeowners in 26 states who are dealing with health and safety issues linked to the use of contaminated drywall. The homeowners have reported a range of similar problems with structural corrosion and odors, as well as many common health concerns, including headaches, rashes, burning eyes and nosebleeds.

November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Inspection Services Division would like to remind property owners who have rental property within the city to register the property before it is to be rented or leased.

TALLAHASSEE, FL - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida CFO Alex Sink today commended the contributions of her Division of Insurance Fraud in the “Mortgage Fraud Surge”, a nine-month joint effort with the U.S. Attorney Brian Albritton, the FBI and numerous other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to secure as many mortgage-fraud related indictments and arrests as possible.

Washington, DC - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Green Building Council today announced that key Obama environmental adviser Carol M. Browner will be the keynote speaker at the closing plenary session of USGBC’s annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, held Nov.11-13, 2009, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Denver, CO - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Dividend Capital Total Realty Trust Inc., a diversified real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that it acquired a class-A office property located in Princeton, NJ — centrally located between New York City and Philadelphia.

Denver, CO - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Dividend Capital Total Realty Trust Inc., a diversified real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that it acquired a class-A office property located in Princeton, NJ — centrally located between New York City and Philadelphia.

NASHVILLE, TN - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Council of State Housing Agencies has recognized a partnership between the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) and the Tennessee Department of Revenue with an award for Tennessee’s Community Investment Tax Credit.

RALEIGH, NC - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Commerce Secretary Keith Crisco today announced that five North Carolina communities will receive $1.23 million in Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Tax Credit Housing Development funds to provide housing and related needs for low- and moderate-income residents.

Albany, NY - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) today announced the award of $27 million in stimulus funds that will help jumpstart seven developments that had been stalled by the economic downturn.

Salt Lake City, UT - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- In tough financial times it seems plenty of companies are claiming they can save Utah homeowners from foreclosure.

NEW YORK, NY - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Treasury Department has awarded the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) $115 million in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) investment authority in the 2009 round of allocations.

AUGUSTA, ME - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nearly 10,000 apartments, including more than 650 vacancies, are now listed at MaineHousingSearch.org., the new website that matches landlords with apartments to rent with people looking for an apartment. This new rental listing service is free for both landlords and renters.

Radon Poster Contest launched to increase awareness of radon hazards. SPRINGFIELD, IL - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging people to check their homes this month for a radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon gas, which comes from the decay of naturally-occurring uranium in the soil, has been found in homes in every county in Illinois.

With Agent Pools Shrinking, VA Home Loans and Refinances Skyrocketed in FY 09. COLUMBIA, MO - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Veterans and their families are buying homes in record numbers, but only a handful of Missouri real estate agents are capitalizing on that windfall.

New York City, NY - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Regus (LSE:RGU), the global leader in flexible workplace solutions, today kicked off its ‘Win an Office’ sweepstakes that will award a lucky small business or entrepreneur one year of office space at one of Regus’ 18 New York City locations. The winner will receive a fully-furnished office for 12 consecutive months

Austin, TX - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- based Anew Realty Group, LLC has purchased the 91-unit apartment property Highland Oaks at 2121 West Irving Boulevard in Irving, Texas. The purchase was facilitated by the Marcus & Millichap Dallas office.

Montpelier, VT - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13, the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board will present a rental housing preservation workshop at the Best Western Inn of Waterbury for non-profit housing developers.

WASHINGTON, DC - November 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) today joined federal, state and city officials on Monday at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Belmont Senior Apartments project at Belmont Avenue and Cliff Street.

Washington, DC - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Dave Loebsack, joined by the Iowa delegation, wrote to Administrator Fugate, urging FEMA to waive rent for the temporary housing program. FEMA recently granted an extension of the temporary housing program for an additional seven months until June 27, 2010. While this extension allows disaster victims an additional seven months to seek affordable housing, several problems remain within the temporary housing program. Currently, FEMA will charge residents the fair market value of rent, minus certain deductions, which places a heavy burden on many Iowans as they work to recover from the floods of last summer.

CHICAGO, IL - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today urged eligible Illinois households to apply for winter heating assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The state received $174.6 million in federal funds to assist low-income families for this winter season.

Washington, DC - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is a cosponsor of H.R. 3095, the Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009. The legislation increases the estate tax exemption to $5 million per person and reduces the top rate to 35% in equal increments over ten years.