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Green Construction Code Expected to Increase Energy Efficiency, Reduce Carbon Footprint for Commercial Buildings
Washington, D.C. - July 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The International Code Council launched its International Green Construction Code (IGCC) initiative, which will reduce energy usage and the carbon footprint of commercial buildings.
Appraisal Institute Calls on HUD to Rescind Mortgage Regulation
WASHINGTON, DC - July 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest real estate appraisal association, today led a coalition of four organizations and 35,000 members calling on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to rescind regulations regarding appraisal management companies (AMCs). The coalition also sought new rules on AMCs.
Enterprise Commends Senator Whitehouse For Introduction Of Energy Efficiency In Housing Act, House For Passage Of Climate Change Bill
Columbia, Md., July 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. applauds Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) for announcing the Energy Efficiency in Housing Act of 2009 at a press conference in Rhode Island today and for introducing it in the U.S. Senate late last week.
United States Settles False Claims Act Allegations Against National Home Builder and Mortgage Lender
Washington, DC - July 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Beazer Homes USA Inc. has agreed to pay the United States $5 million dollars, plus contingent payments of up to $48 million dollars to be shared with victimized private homeowners, to resolve allegations that it, and Beazer Mortgage Corp., were involved in fraudulent mortgage origination activities in connection with federally insured mortgages.
Little Transparency with the NAR
July 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is the largest trade organization in the country. With more than 1.1 million members, the NAR is a powerful group. This powerful group of brokers and their agents performs transactions in a market segment that may well determine the length of the recession [...]
Top 10 Home Security Gadgets!
Nine Earth-Friendly Fixes For Your Home
As Americans seem increasingly less willing to buy a home, they are becoming more open to investing in “green” features that result in reduced energy costs and clear consciences.
The American Institute of Architects in February found that homeowners are inclined to pay $5,000 more for homes with earth-friendly features such as solar panels or renewable [...]
Educational Housing Services: An Intern’s Answer to Affordable Housing in New York City
Students and interns looking for a safe and affordable place to live in New York City need look no further than Educational Housing Services, Inc. (EHS). EHS is the largest provider of private, off-campus college student housing in New York City and has provided reliable accommodations for over two decades. Thanks to strong partnerships with [...]
Top 20 Solar Powered Devices
Solar energy is energy obtained directly from the Sun. This energy drives the climate and weather and supports virtually all life on Earth. Since the Romans first used daylight features at the top of the Partheon in Rome the era of solar powered constructions and devices began.
Let’s have a short look at some most valuable.
Solar [...]
HUD Unveils New Concept Home Vision
Charleston home to be a model for sustainability and green building
ORLANDO, FL - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today unveiled its new vision for a sustainable, hurricane-resistant and energy-efficient home at the National Association of Home Builders’ International Trade Show in Orlando. HUD’s Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) revealed the [...]