October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Come join our librarians and others at this year's Juice Conference, connecting leaders of the creative economy to foster growth and prosperity. (November 13 & 14 in Camden, Maine)

October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Come join our librarians and others at this year's Juice Conference, connecting leaders of the creative economy to foster growth and prosperity. (November 13 & 14 in Camden, Maine)

FRANKFORT, KY - October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, Division of Surplus Properties, conducted two auctions in the past week netting over $110,000. Two more auctions are scheduled in November.

FRANKFORT, KY - October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, Division of Surplus Properties, conducted two auctions in the past week netting over $110,000. Two more auctions are scheduled in November.

FRANKFORT, KY - October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet, Division of Surplus Properties, conducted two auctions in the past week netting over $110,000. Two more auctions are scheduled in November.

Boise, ID - October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Idaho Department of Finance has filed a complaint in Ada County District Court against Sheila Lea Jones. Jones, owner of Vitruvian Investment Group, solicited investors to pool their money for investment into a real estate fund managed by Jones. The fund purportedly invested in short-term construction and development loans, as well as conventional real estate transactions including both commercial and residential loans. The defendant allegedly raised over $3.7 million from at least 40 investors and offered annual returns of 8 percent to 10.5 percent. The State’s complaint alleges violations of the anti-fraud provisions of the Idaho Securities Act and violations of the Idaho Financial Fraud Prevention Act. Vitruvian Investment Group filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in November 2008

TALLAHASSEE, FL - October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida CFO Alex Sink’s Bureau of Unclaimed Property continued its record-setting pace this weekend by netting over $1.24 million at the annual Unclaimed Property Auction held Saturday in Ft. Lauderdale. This is the most ever garnered by Florida’s Bureau of Unclaimed Property at the annual auction. CFO Sink’s push in the week leading up to the Unclaimed Property Auction also helped return to people a staggering $7.23M through over 20,000 accounts in just seven days.

LOS ANGELES, CA - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Home sales increased 2.1 percent in September in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home declined 7.3 percent, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported today

San Francisco, CA - October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- A California homeowner filed a class-action lawsuit against Pulte Homes Corporation (NYSE: PHM) claiming the company engaged in a sophisticated and integrated fraudulent scheme to artificially prop up sales and home sale prices through convoluted control of the home sale process.

Warwick, RI - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- This morning, the House of Hope, Housing Resources Commission (HRC), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), LISC, Corporation for Supportive Housing, the state Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals, and Rhode Island Housing broke ground on five new homes for Rhode Islanders with disabilities.

Rockville Centre, NY - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi was joined today by Legislator Joe Scannell, (D-Rockville Centre) to announce the transformation of 153 units of low-income housing authority property into newly renovated affordable rental housing in Rockville Centre.

PASSAIC, N.J. - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Passaic Mayor Dr. Alex Blanco today joined representatives of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) in City Hall Council Chambers, 330 Passaic Street, to announce that Passaic is the newest member of the Live Where You Work program.

PASSAIC, N.J. - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Passaic Mayor Dr. Alex Blanco today joined representatives of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) in City Hall Council Chambers, 330 Passaic Street, to announce that Passaic is the newest member of the Live Where You Work program.

TRENTON, N.J. - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State of New Jersey received two national awards from The Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA) today for the Camden Home Improvement Program, a housing rehabilitation program in the City of Camden, and the Live Where You Work program, a statewide workforce housing initiative.

TRENTON, N.J. - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State of New Jersey received two national awards from The Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA) today for the Camden Home Improvement Program, a housing rehabilitation program in the City of Camden, and the Live Where You Work program, a statewide workforce housing initiative.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today Rep. Eric Massa announced his support for extending the first-time homeowners tax credit of $8,000 for new homeowners.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today Rep. Eric Massa announced his support for extending the first-time homeowners tax credit of $8,000 for new homeowners.

WASHINGTON, DC - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Representative John Boccieri (D-Alliance) today announced the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) awarded more than $33,000 to the Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA).

EDISON, NJ - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Leonard Lance (NJ-07) joined officials from the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR®) in support of extending the popular home buyer tax credit through 2010 and expanding it to all New Jersey home buyers.

WASHINGTON, DC - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) today joined State Assemblyman Gary Schaer and Passaic Mayor Dr. Alex Blanco to announce the opening of seven new three-story units on Broadway that constitute the city’s newest affordable housing project.

TRENTON, NJ - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey homeowners and tenants are reminded that the deadline for applying for two direct property tax relief programs is only days away, with applications for the 2008 Homestead Rebate and the 2008 Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze) programs due by November 2.

BATON ROUGE, LA - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Michael Burroughs to the State Board of Home Inspectors. The State Board of Home Inspectors serves to regulate the practice of home inspectors by examining all applicants and issuing licenses or permits to those possessing the necessary qualifications.

BATON ROUGE, LA - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Michael Burroughs to the State Board of Home Inspectors. The State Board of Home Inspectors serves to regulate the practice of home inspectors by examining all applicants and issuing licenses or permits to those possessing the necessary qualifications.

BATON ROUGE, LA - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Michael Burroughs to the State Board of Home Inspectors. The State Board of Home Inspectors serves to regulate the practice of home inspectors by examining all applicants and issuing licenses or permits to those possessing the necessary qualifications.

FT. MYERS, FL - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Attorney General’s Office and the Florida Interagency Mortgage Task Force today hosted a Ft. Myers community forum to discuss the housing crisis. The event, designed to present a comprehensive approach for dealing with housing-related issues, provided community education and assistance to over 100 attendees. Participating agencies included state agencies, law enforcement, and regulatory authorities

SACRAMENTO, CA - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New-home construction dipped again in September leading California homebuilders to strengthen the call for the Legislature to extend the successful homebuyer tax credit, the California Building Industry Association announced today

C.A.R. calls for swift adoption of Dodd-Lieberman-Isakson amendment to extend home buyer tax credit. LOS ANGELES, CA - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today called for the U.S. Senate to swiftly adopt the Dodd-Lieberman-Isakson amendment, which would extend and amplify the hugely successful first-time home buyer tax credit until June 30, 2010.

Topeka, KS - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Helping struggling families secure affordable rental housing and move towards financial self-sufficiency, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) has awarded $1.2 million in Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) to ten agencies statewide.

Topeka, KS - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Helping struggling families secure affordable rental housing and move towards financial self-sufficiency, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) has awarded $1.2 million in Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) to ten agencies statewide.

Topeka, KS - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Helping struggling families secure affordable rental housing and move towards financial self-sufficiency, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) has awarded $1.2 million in Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) to ten agencies statewide.