California RealEstateRama

MONTCLAIR, CA - November 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- With hopes of making the holidays brighter for homeowners struggling with their mortgage payment and facing the possibility of foreclosure, Congresswoman Gloria Negrete McLeod (D-Chino) will host a Home Rescue Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, December 14th at the Montclair Civic Center.

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WASHINGTON - November 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Representative Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) today testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management regarding his Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA), legislation to improve the management of federal properties and save taxpayers billions of dollars.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Despite the rain and chilly weather, thousands of people turned up for Saturday's 6th annual Homewalk to End Homelessness. Among them were HACLA employees including Section 8 Director Peter Lynn. The Housing Authority is United Way’s key partners in their effort to tackle homelessness through a city/county-wide collaborative.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Edwin M. Lee and District Six Supervisor Jane Kim joined newly formed nonprofit Community Arts Stabilization Trust (CAST) to announce the purchase of two arts building in the Central Market and the Tenderloin

SAN JACINTO, CA - November 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to Sharon Paisley, Development Director at the City of San Jacinto, Calif., the City Council on November 5, 2013, approved Circle K Stores, Inc.'s plan for the construction of its newest prototype, a flagship store to consist of a 4,500-square-foot convenience store offering fresh food, a Mobil gas station with eight fuel pumps, and a self-serve state-of-the-art carwash. Circle K's new combo concept, the first to debut in Southern California, will be located on 1.24 acres at the northwest corner of Sanderson Avenue and Esplanade Avenue in the City of Jacinto. The project is expected to break ground in the first quarter of 2014 and be open for business by spring or summer 2014.

DAVIS, CA - November 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the district work period this week, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA) engaged in a whirlwind tour across the 3rd Congressional District, meeting with farmers, manufacturers, graduate students, researchers, residents and administrators of an affordable housing facility, and representatives from an organization that helps disabled people develop more employable job skills.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sending money internationally is big business. Companies of all sizes need to send payments to employees, contractors and suppliers across the globe. Individuals here ay want to send money to family members worldwide. There are multiple reasons to transfer money across international borders, and the perennial challenge for senders is how to keep costs to a minimum, creating opportunities for businesses like TransFast. With mobile technology now playing an increasingly critical role in all facets of our lives, mobile money transfers are becoming ever more popular, as an effective way to send money overseas at low cost.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, delivered a keynote address on the need for robust housing finance reform at a public forum hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) Housing Commission. The forum covered future demographic trends impacting housing markets, efforts to link housing and healthcare to serve the most vulnerable populations, access to credit for perspective homebuyers, and efforts to incentivize the adoption of energy efficiency measures in housing. Moderated by Ron Brownstein of National Journal and featuring former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros, the forum was held at the University of Southern California (USC) on Monday, Nov. 4.

Los Angeles, CA - November 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Construction has completed on ParkLanding, a four-story multifamily community designed by Newman Garrison + Partners (NG+P), an architectural firm based in Newport Beach, Calif. Developer Jamboree Housing Corporation partnered with the City of Buena Park Community Redevelopment Agency to replace a long-time, abandoned 2.02-acre site with a state-of-the-art, high-quality affordable apartment complex using NG+P’s proprietary design concept, New Block™.

SAN DIEGO, CA - November 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Citing data from a new report about homeless San Diegans that was released today, Interim Mayor Todd Gloria urged local residents to clean out their closets and volunteer their time to make a difference in the lives of homeless San Diegans at The 8th Project Homeless Connect - Downtown San Diego (Project Homeless Connect)

LOS ANGELES, CA - October 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- More properties were sold above their asking price this year, as tight supply conditions continued to heat up market competition in the first half of 2013, according to the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’ (C.A.R.) “2013 Annual Housing Market Survey.”

San Luis Obispo - October 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Rep. Lois Capps (CA-24) announced that Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Corporation in San Luis Obispo received a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grant for $1.4 million.

WASHINGTON - October 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Rep. Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) released the following statement after the H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) was passed by the House of Representatives in a 417 to 3 bipartisan vote. The bill authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers funding for improvements to America’s ports, waterways and projects tied to flood protection, drinking water, dams and levees and environmental restoration. Although intended to be reauthorized every two years, it has been six years since the last WRRDA was signed into law.

Woodland, CA - October 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This summer, the Building Inspection Services Division of the Yolo County Planning & Public Works Department was surveyed by the Insurance Service Office (ISO) Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule. The survey resulted in a Building Code Effectiveness Grading Classification of 2 – a high rating – for its commercial and residential properties codes and inspections.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Amid reports of Department of Justice negotiations of a multi-billion dollar settlement with JP Morgan Chase for securitizing faulty mortgages, 13 California organizations are calling for all future mortgage and foreclosure settlements to meet the needs of local communities and consumers most affected by unscrupulous practices.

RESEDA, CA - October 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jesus Henao and Steve Henao with NAI Capital’s Encino office represented the Seller, Petar Misic, in the sale of the Sherman Way Apartments located a 19148-54 Sherman Way in Reseda, CA to the Buyer, Kamran Mehdlan. The value of the sales transaction was $2,070,000.00 million dollars

Long Beach - October 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Growing Experience (TGE) hosted its 4th Annual Long Beach Farm Dinner Fundraiser. The event was held at the TGE’s Urban Garden located within the Carmelitos Public Housing Development. Event proceeds benefit TGE’s site operations, as well as help sustain the training programs offered to low-income youth in the community. The Farm Dinner started in 2010 and has gained popularity over the past several years, resulting in the largest turnout to date

SAN DIEGO - October 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Taking action to help California veterans find decent housing, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined local veterans, lawmakers and community leaders in San Diego today to sign legislation to expand housing opportunities for veterans.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), who served as California’s Insurance Commissioner for eight years, spoke during a bipartisan meeting of Members of Congress focused on responsible strategies to ensure affordability in flood insurance reform. Garamendi called for an immediate delay to impending flood insurance rate hikes caused by new flood risk maps produced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Garamendi’s Congressional District includes approximately 200 miles of the Sacramento River.