Press Releases

EUGENE, OR - September 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. and Michael Miguelez have teamed up to bring concise, easy to search Metrolist Denver (MTOMLS) listings to home seekers around Denver, Colorado. Miguelez and his dynamic real estate search page now seamlessly integrate the properties he represents as well as the unique MTOMLS listings, which covers almost every property in Denver. Potential buyers can now quickly and easily scan thousands of properties without ever having to leave the website of Miguelez

Takoma Park, MD - September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP), a private nonprofit housing developer, was joined by County Executive Isiah Leggett September 8, to cut the ribbon on the grand re-opening of its newly renovated Gilbert Highlands development. The project is the first housing development in Maryland to open after utilizing funding from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009. The $5.34 million renovation, which began last November, created 28 jobs. Federal, state and local officials were on hand to tour the renovation, which was hailed as a model for the other 28 stimulus funded projects currently underway in the state.

Tampa, FL - September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Because September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is offering simple, inexpensive ways home and business owners can prepare their property to better withstand many different kinds of natural disasters

EUGENE, OR - September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. and Jason Hicks of Symphony Realty have joined forces to bring home seekers around Fort Hood, Texas a unique online property search experience. With the new IDX Broker software enabled on the website of Hicks, potential buyers in the area can explore the Fort Hoot MLS (FHAARMLS) listings from the convenience of his easy-to-use real estate search page. Hicks and his website make finding a home efficient, simple and fun. Never before has the online home search process been more effective for Texas home buyers, than now with Hicks and his IDX synced search page.

EUGENE, OR - September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Antelope Valley MLS (ANTV) listings are now synced directly with real estate broker Jared Erfle and his search page. IDX, Inc. has enabled his website with their dynamic IDX Broker software, giving his professional website a leg up on his competition by offering his clients a thorough and easy-to-use online property search. Home seekers can now browse thousands of listings from the comfort of their own home and the convenience of the unique real estate website of Erfle

McLean, VA – Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®). While the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate and the 5-year adjustable rose slightly, other rates remained flat or fell lower.

McLean, VA – Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) announced today that it priced its new 1.75% $5 billion five-year USD Reference Notes® security due on September 10, 2015. The issue, CUSIP number 3137EACM9, was priced at 99.714 to yield 1.81%, or 29.5 basis points more than five-year U.S. Treasury Notes. The issue will settle on Friday, September 10, 2010.

McLean, VA - September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) today announced a new offering of Structured Pass-Through Certificates ("K Certificates"), multifamily mortgage-backed securities that help provide liquidity, stability and affordability to the nation's multifamily housing market. The company expects to offer approximately $1 billion in K Certificates ("K-008 Certificates"), which are expected to price on or about September 15, 2010, and settle on or about September 23, 2010

September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Carolynn Ozar-Diakon, broker-owner of Resources Real Estate in Rumson, New Jersey, proudly announced today that Thomas McCormack, a broker-salesperson with the company for over eight years, has become a partner and co-owner of the company. McCormack will manage the Rumson office while continuing to service his clients."Tom's past experience and skill set has proven very effective for him in real estate", said Diakon, "I am excited that he will bring this to his new role as manager and I look forward to working together as partners in Resources’ growth."

Virginia City, NV - September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- An elegant property with an intriguing past, Virginia City’s lovingly restored Tahoe House Hotel is a turn-key business now offered by Chase International for $2,890,000.The Tahoe House Hotel is located in the heart of this popular Comstock town that draws throngs of history-seeking visitors year round. Built in 1859, the upscale hotel was frequented by the young Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain) who wrote for the city’s Territorial Enterprise newspaper.

PALM DESERT, CA - September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is pleased to announce Lesli Anne Lagerberg, a 15-year real estate veteran, has joined the Palm Desert office. Prior to selling real estate, Lagerberg worked in the title insurance and escrow industry, giving her the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful real estate agent.

West Hartford, CT - September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with Alan Cowgill, is announcing the CT REIA September 2010 monthly real estate investors meeting. This event will take place on Monday, September 20, 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

September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Paramount Disaster Recovery, Inc. constituted by Steve Slepcevic providing Disaster Recovery Services like Emergency Response Services and Risk Management Services since 1989. Paramount Disaster Recovery, Inc is located in, Rolling Hills Estates, California (US). Paramount Disaster Recovery, Inc. provides Business Continuity Services and minimizing properties loss. Paramount helps the clients to save business from further damage as the disaster occur. The services are designed by using best effort and experts for improving performance. This action helps them to fight against disaster. Paramount Disaster Recovery, Inc has satisfied clients, situated across the Globe by providing disaster recovery services as company’s primary motive is the customer satisfaction.

Irvine, CA - September 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In her new position, she manages a portfolio of existing and new development association communities throughout Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Johnson obtained her Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM®) designation through the California Association of Community Managers (CACM®) in 2006

Houston, TX - September 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- CB Richard Ellis has announced that it will partner with HomeAid Houston to provide housing for the homeless in Houston during its September 2010 “Get Out and Give Back” BuildMonth through CBRE Cares, the company’s national corporate philanthropy program. More than 20 CBRE offices will participate in rebuilding projects during this month of giving back, which will benefit local communities in partnership with HomeAid and Rebuilding Together, CBRE Shelter Program charitable partners, as well as Habitat for Humanity.

AHEAD Program Grants Give an Early Boost to Projects and Programs that Address Local Needs. San Francisco, CA - September 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco announced that it awarded $1 million in Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development (AHEAD) Program grants to support economic and community development and affordable housing projects in Arizona, California, and Nevada.

September 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- First American Title Insurance Company today announced that its AgentFirst™ mobile application for Android™ and BlackBerry® smartphones is now available for free download.

EUGENE, OR - September 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Christine Pierce of Success Real Estate has adopted a customizable IDX solution for her real estate website. Thanks to the IDX, Inc. revolutionary technology, home seekers around the Massachusetts Cape can begin searching for a home from the comfort of their own residence. Massachusetts MLS (MLSPIN) listings are synced directly with her own properties to give potential buyers a dynamic database of homes to search through. The online property search experience just got simpler and more effective on the professional website of Pierce.

EUGENE, OR - September 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Karen Hawkins to the growing group of real estate agents and brokers choosing to supply home seekers with the best available online search process. Hawkins and the Santa Fe MLS (SFARMLS) are giving potential buyers a thorough database of properties through which to search. Now, it is easier than ever to find a home in Santa Fe, New Mexico thanks to Hawkins and her IDX enabled real estate search page

National sweepstakes garnered nearly 20,000 entries from across America and entry data indicates buyers are still in the market September 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- HomeFinder.com (http://www.homefinder.com), a popular home search site, launched the HomeFinder.com Cash to Close Sweepstakes June 1 with the hope of helping three potential buyers realize their dream of buying a home. After a six week online and mail-in entry period that ended July 15 with almost 20,000 entries collected from across America, HomeFinder.com today announced the Sweepstakes, Platinum and Gold Prize winners of the random drawing, all first time home buyers hoping to close on their home within the next six months.

Mobile media, social gaming and real estate converge as HomeFinder.com, SCVNGR and Prudential Georgia Realty invite local Atlanta home buyers to play The Race for the Home on Saturday September 25th. September 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- HomeFinder.com, a popular home search site, today announced the upcoming HomeFinder.com Race for the Home event inviting Atlanta home buyers and sellers to participate in a one day, challenge-filled, location-based game on Saturday, September 25. HomeFinder.com, together with Prudential Georgia Realty and Google Ventures backed gaming company, SCVNGR, will offer a grand prize of $20,000 during a real estate-inspired version of “The Amazing Race.” The home buyers who score the most points by successfully completing challenges in Atlanta open houses will win the $20,000 grand prize. The HomeFinder.com Race for the Home will also help to raise funds for breast cancer awareness through the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Greater Atlanta Foundation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending September 3, 2010. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 1.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. On an unadjusted basis, the Index decreased 1.9 percent compared with the previous week.

HERNDON, VA - September 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, today announced that The Alter Group has been selected as the 2010 Developer of the Year

Chicago, IL - September 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- As the recession comes to an end and the real estate market starts to steady, a new survey by Chicago Agent magazine highlights the notion that modern agents are working harder despite a steep income decline

Leesburg, VA - September 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- David D’Onofrio, Founder of The Casey Group (TCG), one of the leading strategic communications firms in the region, is proud to announce that Ben Kelahan is joining TCG as a Partner effective immediately. With this new bipartisan partnership, The Casey Group will expand its strategic and political communications expertise both geographically and into new sectors

Las Vegas, NV - September 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ballen Group, a top team of Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists under the brokerage Coldwell Banker Wardley Las Vegas Real Estate has put together a comprehensive Las Vegas Short sale system for sellers. Homeowners who are facing Las Vegas foreclosure can request a Las Vegas Short Sale Agent, Henderson Short Sale Agent, or North Las Vegas Short Sale Specialist to consult with them about their needs. In addition, Coldwell Banker Wardley has created a custom hardship package allowing the homeowner to complete the documents required by the bank to ease the process. Although The Ballen Group never encourages a Las Vegas Short Sale, many homeowners in Las Vegas and surrounding areas are facing true hardships that force them to attempt a Short Sale rather than face Las Vegas Foreclosure

Tampa, FL - September 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The uptick in the number of hurricanes is a harsh reminder of the importance of having a business continuity plan, according to the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).

Los Angeles, CA - September 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Eugene Page of Charles Dunn Company’s Los Angeles office has negotiated the sale of the historic Rosslyn Hotel for $12.1 million

September 2, 2010 – For the third consecutive year, Jacky Teplitzky, a managing director at Prudential Douglas Elliman and one of New York City’s most successful real estate experts, will discuss “Is Now the Time to Buy, Sell or Invest?” at Manhattan’s 92nd Street Y on Tuesday, October 5th. The 90-minute seminar will address attendee questions as to the state of the city’s housing market, which has been the most complex – with few clear indicators of what to expect next – in years.

September 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Doug Ayers, President and CEO of Chicagoland real estate brokerage Koenig & Strey Real Living, announced that Marion Hanold has been named the Manager of Luxury and Development Properties.“I am very thrilled to have Marion in this pivotal role at Koenig & Strey,” said Doug Ayers, President and CEO of Koenig & Strey. “Luxury and development marketing are key segments of our business, and Marion has the vision and experience to build our Properties of Distinction brand and leverage our affiliation with Christies Great Estates. Her knowledge and experience with luxury buyers and sellers will be a tremendous asset as we transform these programs to fit our new brand strategy.”