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Reps. Matsui, Ehlers Introduce Legislation to Protect American Families from the High Use of Formaldehyde in Household Furniture
March 12, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) announced the introduction of H.R. 4805, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Act, in partnership with Congressman Vernon Ehlers (R-MI). The bipartisan bill will adopt national standards under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for formaldehyde in composite wood products. The legislation would also protect the health of American families from the high use of this toxin in common, household items, including hundreds of everyday applications, ranging from paneling and flooring, to cabinets, doors, shelving, molding, and countertops.
calREDD, the statewide Multiple Listing Service, launches in Chico, Oroville, and Paradise
January 26, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - January 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — calREDD™ today announced a succession of successful launches at the Chico Association of REALTORS®, the Oroville Association of REALTORS®, and the Paradise Association of REALTORS®. Members of those associations now can view properties for sale, place listings, prepare CMAs, and access agents for referrals via calREDD™, the statewide Multiple Listing Service (MLS). calREDD™ has been up and running to users’ acclaim since Jan. 11 at the Lake County Association of REALTORS® and since Aug. 17 at the Madera Association of REALTORS® and the Merced Association of REALTORS
Two associations of REALTORS offer REALTOR iPhone application through customized My AOR app
January 14, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - January 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Real Estate Mobile Technologies LLC (REMT), the New Jersey Association of REALTORS® (NJAR), and the North-Shore Barrington Association of REALTORS® (NSBAR) today announced the launch of NJAR and NSBAR Stats, the localized versions of My AOR. My AOR is the first native iPhone application developed for REALTOR® associations nationwide. The mobile application is available at no charge for members of NJAR and NSBAR. Designed for the iPhone/iTouch, My AOR features: Current loan information; association resources; the ability to search for education courses; hot item news alerts; and links to information that may be of interest to association directors.
calREDD, the statewide Multiple Listing Service, launches in Lake County
January 12, 2010 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — calREDD™ today announced that members of the Lake County Association of REALTORS® now can view properties for sale, place listings, prepare CMAs, and access agents for referrals via calREDD™, the statewide Multiple Listing Service (MLS), which officially launched in Lakeport, Calif. today
Senators Feinstein and Merkley Introduce Measure to Spur Renewable Energy Development
December 18, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - December 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) today introduced a measure to spur the development of renewable energy employment and construction, such as wind and solar farms and solar panel factories. The bill would primarily extend and expand a popular Treasury Department grant program that was established in Section 1603 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in order to help diminish the impact of the economic crisis on the renewable energy sector
Inglewood Board of REALTORS® offers Clarus MarketMetrics® as a member benefit
September 9, 2009 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - September 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Real Estate Business Services® (REBS®) today announced that the Inglewood Board of REALTORS® has signed an agreement to provide Clarus MarketMetrics® as a member benefit to its more than 300 REALTOR® and Multiple Listing Service (MLS) members. Inglewood Board of REALTORS® uses Multi Regional Multiple Listings Service (MRMLS) as its multiple listing provider.
Fresno REALTOR® association to put calREDD™ participation on hold
September 2, 2009 Posted by CAR
San Francisco, CA - September 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco today announced that it has awarded more than $1 million in Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development (AHEAD) Program grants to boost economic development and affordable housing projects in Arizona, California, and Nevada
Bono Mack Praises Solar Energy Projects in District
August 19, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - August 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Emphasizing the vast potential of solar energy in California’s 45th District, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) today praised an agreement between First Solar and Southern California Edison that will bring new solar energy projects to the region. The two large-scale installations, among the biggest of their kind, will be built in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties and will produce enough energy to power approximately 170,000 homes
Inman News integrated with My C.A.R. mobile app
August 4, 2009 Posted by CAR
Inman News integrated with My C.A.R. mobile app. LOS ANGELES, CA - August 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) and Inman News today announced that Inman News stories will appear as a menu item in My C.A.R, the first native iPhone application for use by a REALTOR® association. The mobile application, available at no charge for members of C.A.R. also features: market data for 21 regions in California, current loan information, highlights from C.A.R’s “Market Matters” newsletter, association resources, the ability to search for license renewal and continuing education courses, hot item news alerts, and links to information that may be of interest to C.A.R. directors
Three additional associations of REALTORS join calREDD
August 4, 2009 Posted by CAR
Amador County, Paradise, and Plumas associations of REALTORS® join calREDD™, the statewide Multiple Listing Service. LOS ANGELES, CA - August 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — calREDD™ today announced that the Paradise Association of REALTORS®, Amador County Association of REALTORS®, and Plumas Association of REALTORS® have joined calREDD™, the statewide Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Three associations of REALTORS join calREDD
July 16, 2009 Posted by CAR
Three associations of REALTORS® join calREDD™, the statewide Multiple Listing Service. LOS ANGELES, CA - July 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — calREDD™ today announced that the Mariposa County Board of REALTORS®, Tehama County Association of REALTORS®, and the Yosemite Gateway Association of REALTORS® have joined calREDD™, the statewide Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
Chico and Oroville REALTOR® associations join calREDD™, the statewide Multiple Listing Service
June 23, 2009 Posted by CAR
LOS ANGELES, CA - June 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — calREDD™ today announced that the Chico Association of REALTORS® and the Oroville Association of REALTORS® have joined calREDD™, the statewide Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Heartland MLS provides new member benefit
June 19, 2009 Posted by CAR
Heartland Multiple Listing Service/Kansas City Regional AOR provides Clarus MarketMetrics® as member benefit. LOS ANGELES, CA - June 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Real Estate Business Services Inc. (REBS) and the Heartland Multiple Listing Service (MLS) today announced that Heartland MLS has signed an agreement to provide its members access to Clarus MarketMetrics®
calREDD announces intent to join CARETS
June 5, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
calREDD™ announces intent to join CARETS. LOS ANGELES, CA - June 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — calREDD™ today announced its intent to join California Real Estate Technology Services (CARETS). calREDD™, an acronym for California Real Estate Dynamic Data, embodies the long-term vision of creating one database for all California real property, with a focus on developing advanced technology that goes beyond current MLS systems. Formed in 2006, CARETS is a data aggregation service comprised of six MLSs in Southern California that share a vision of uniform data access, unified rules, and ease of use. CARETS now serves 30 REALTOR® associations and 100,000-plus members in Southern California.
C.A.R. offers NAR designations via video conferencing
June 1, 2009 Posted by CAR
C.A.R. Education’s Face2Face interactive video conferencing program to offer NAR designations. LOS ANGELES, CA - June 01, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Real Estate Business Services® (REBS®) today announced the launch of Face2Face, C.A.R. Education’s new video conferencing program. Face2Face will deliver dynamic, interactive training to REALTORS® at up to four local associations in California simultaneously. The live presentation will be sent via a video feed to the local association in real-time, enabling every member to see and hear the same thing at the same time, for the ultimate learning experience. Students can instantly respond and interact with the instructor through this approach.
