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Non-Distressed Miami Single-Family Home Sales Rise in May
Non-distressed Miami single-family home sales increased for the fifth consecutive month and all existing residential properties posted price gains in May, according to a new report by the MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI) and the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) system
New York Appellate Court Rules MERS Mortgage Is Valid
MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. today announced the Appellate Division of the Fourth Judicial Department in New York unanimously overturned the trial court’s order and found that a mortgage for which MERS was the original mortgagee was valid, and granted J.P. Morgan Chase Bank’s (the “Bank”) motion for summary judgment in its’ foreclosure action.
REALTORS® Complete SILVAR’s 5th CIPS Institute
SILVAR’s fifth Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Institute at SILVAR took place this week with 17 students registered. The students, many of whom are SILVAR members, hail from the San Francisco Bay Area and Canada, and from different cultural backgrounds. Many are well-traveled and eager to learn more about the international real estate market and how to grow their global business.
Sec. Davin Continues ‘Jobs that Pay’ Tour at Versatex Building Products in Beaver County,...
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Dennis Davin today continued the “Jobs that Pay” tour at Versatex Building Products, a manufacturer of trim, fascia, soffit, and decorative exterior moulding pieces for the home. Davin commended company officials for its continued growth and strong commitment to supporting its workforce
NJBIA Applauds Funding for Sandy-related Water Projects
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association today applauded the approval of funds for water infrastructure projects throughout the state, saying it addresses a critical need. The Assembly Budget Committee released two bills (A-3883 and A-3884) that would appropriate more than $400 million from the NJ Environmental Infrastructure Trust for low-interest loans to pay for drinking water and clean water projects, as well as combined sewer overflow abatement projects.
EMPIRE JUSTICE CENTER STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR CUOMO’S SIGNING OF GROUND BREAKING LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE...
In a victory for communities across New York State that are still struggling to recover from the foreclosure crisis, both houses of the Legislature passed two pieces of legislation that, combined, will have a tangible impact on upstate and Long Island...
May pending home sales and Market Pulse Survey
Building on April’s gain, California pending home sales continued to rebound on a year-to-year basis, as listings increased, primarily in seven of nine Bay Area counties, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today
New York State May home sales up nearly 10 percent; growth trend reaches 16...
With a nearly 10-percent increase in home sales compared to May 2015, the New York State housing market posted its 16th consecutive month of growth compared to the same month in the prior year, according to the housing market report released today by t...
Central Ohio Housing Report – May 2016
There were 3,091 central Ohio homes and condos sold during the month of May, a 15.7 percent jump over April and a 2.4 percent increase over May 2015. Year-to-date sales (January through May) were 11,464 which is the highest on record for the first five months of the year according to the Columbus REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service
Marisa Long Public Relations & Communications Director U.S. Green Building Council
Florida’s housing market reported higher median prices, more closed sales, increased new listings and fewer days to a contract in May, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 25,518 last month, up 4.5 percent over the May 2015 figure
Mayor Walsh Presents Energy Positive (E+) Green Building Award for Homes in Roxbury
Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined representatives from Boston's utility companies and other city officials to present local design and development firm Urbanica with a green building award and a $10,000 prize for the company's successful creation of Boston'...
Mayor Walsh Announces Grant to Help Boston Homeowners Purchase, Improve and Maintain Their Homes
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the City of Boston's Home Center has been awarded a $158,475 grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Division of Bank. The grant is part of $1.3 million in statewide grants that will fund first-time homeowner...
Consumers Energy Spends Nearly $200 Million with West Michigan Companies in Last Year, Driving...
Consumers Energy is helping to drive West Michigan economic growth by spending nearly $200 million with West Michigan companies over the past year. The increased purchasing, part of the energy company’s commitment to spend $5 billion over 5 years with Michigan businesses, is strengthening customer service and creating an estimated 5,000 jobs statewide
May brings strong growth to Illinois home sales and prices
The year’s housing market momentum continues with Illinois home sales and prices posting robust gains in May, according to the Illinois REALTORS®. Statewide home sales (including single-family homes and condominiums) in May 2016 totaled 16,150 homes sold, up 6.0 percent from 15,237 in May 2015
Over 400 Massachusetts Realtors® Converged on Beacon Hill to Push for Land Use/Zoning Reforms...
Over 400 Massachusetts Realtor® -members traveled to the State House on Tuesday to participate in the 31st annual “Realtor® Day on Beacon Hill.” The Realtors® discussed key issues that impact consumers, housing and the economy. The 2016 keynote address was provided by Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito
Colombia is Top Foreign Country Searching South Florida Real Estate
Colombia continues to lead all foreign countries searching for South Florida real estate, according to new data from the MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI). The South American nation finished as the top international country using MIAMI’s search portal, www.Miamire.com, in April 2016. Colombia has now led the rankings for five consecutive months
California housing market maintains momentum in May despite tight inventory supply
Statewide median home price continues to climb; above $500,000 for second straight month
- Existing, single-family home sales totaled 410,090 in May on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, up 0.6 percent from April and down 3.2 percent from May 2015.
Housing Advocates Urge Legislators to “Build a Thriving NJ”
Housing advocates met with New Jersey Senate President Stephen M. Sweeney (pictured center) on the Senate Floor to urge support for greater investment in affordable homes and communities
ICE To Acquire Majority Equity Interest in MERS
MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. and Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE), today announced that ICE will acquire a majority equity position in MERSCORP Holdings, Inc., owner of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (collectively “MERS”). In addition, ICE and MERS have entered into a software development agreement to modernize and enhance the MERS® System.
Another Record Month for Massachusetts Pending Home Sales in May
The Massachusetts Association of Realtors® (MAR) reported today that the state saw the highest level of pending home sales in the month of May since 2004, with homes under agreement increasing 18.4 percent over last year. Prices also rose incrementally over last year. The strong market was reflected in a high Realtor® Market Confidence Index
Miami Realtors, South Florida Groups Welcome Chinese Trade and Investment
The MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI) is working along with other local groups to increase Chinese trade, investment and consumers in South Florida. MIAMI CEO Teresa King Kinney will be participating and presenting at the 2016 Asian Real Estate Association of America’s China North America Global Summit on June 15-25, 2016 at Chengdu, Xi’an, Changzhou and Shanghai.
3RD ANNUAL JEFFERSON COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAMS HOUSING FAIR
Jefferson Community Action Programs (JeffCAP) will be hosting their 3rdAnnual JeffCAP Housing Fair on Saturday, June 18, 2016, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The housing fair will be held at the Marrero Community/Senior Center located at 1861 Ames Boulevard ...
Superior Court of Pennsylvania Upholds Trial Court’s Grant of Summary Judgment
MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. today announced that the Superior Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the trial court’s order granting summary judgment in MERS’ favor
CHA CEO Eugene Jones, Jr., speaks at City Club of Chicago
During a speech at the City Club of Chicago, Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) CEO Eugene “Gene” Jones, Jr. today outlined how the nation’s second largest public housing agency is creating opportunities for residents and changing Chicago’s neighborhoods through holistic development strategies that were set in motion over a decade ago.
STEADY MARKET CONTINUES IN MAY 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. – (RealEstateRama) — Home sales remain strong with a 15.6 percent increase statewide from May 2015, according to the Maryland Association of REALTORS®, (MAR). Average and median prices grew by 1.7 and 2.6 percent respectively as compared to the same period in 2015. Areas of the state with fewer transactions show more dramatic […]
REALTOR® Care Day 2016
Almost 500 local REALTORS®, family and friends cleaned, painted, pruned and planted this past Wednesday as part of the Columbus REALTORS®’ 12th annual REALTOR® Care Day, helping improve many homes and organizations all over central Ohio!
NJCDC and Music Choice to Join Forces to Fix Paterson’s Elysian Fields Community Garden...
New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) is once again joining forces with Music Choice- the multiplatform video and music network that delivers music programming to millions of consumers nationwide through their televisions, online and mobile devices- to repair the Elysian Fields Community Garden in Paterson, NJ. Students and teachers from Paterson’s Public School 5 will work with over 150 Music Choice employees to build a Vertical Garden, weed and mulch garden beds, repair a mosaic mural, repair and paint garden boxes for families to harvest their own produce, weed and refresh the butterfly garden, and much more!
Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership Celebrates 10 Years of Partnerships at Annual Meeting on June 7th
Partnership Elects New Board Members, Presents Awards to New York City Dept. of Small Business Services, Honors Security Efforts, Unveils Video Focusing on Neighborhood Transformation
Attorney General Bondi Thanks Chief Deputy Tyler Cathey for his Service
Attorney General Pam Bondi today thanked Chief Deputy Tyler Cathey for his service and congratulated him on his new role at a nationwide commercial real estate and financial services firm headquartered in Tampa.
Renters value homeownership but face affordability challenges when it comes to buying a home,...
Current renters value homeownership and want to buy a home but many are encountering affordability and financial obstacles that prevent them from buying, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) “2016 Renter Survey.”
