California RealEstateRama

Torrance, CA - December 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Christopher Sheehan, director of industrial services of Colliers International’s Torrance office, has been certified by the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR).

December 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Through a new delivery program, the Office of Sustainability is extending the benefits of mulch to residents throughout the City. Mulch from City tree trimming operations is now available by request to Long Beach homeowners

MISSION VIEJO, CA - December 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hammerhouse LLC, an expanding national recruiting and strategic growth firm for the financial services industry with mortgage sales and leadership placement at its core, announced today that Managing Director, Drew Waterhouse was named to National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s 2010 list of the top “40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40.” National Mortgage Professional is one of the mortgage industry’s leading media trade outlets with a monthly print magazine, online news site and daily news distribution services through NMP Daily and Mortgage News Ticker.

LOS ANGELES, CA - December 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- With a new criminal case being filed this morning, federal authorities have now charged three defendants for their roles in a foreclosure rescue scam that promised the owners of hundreds of distressed properties that they could indefinitely postpone foreclosure sales.

December 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- California's Building Standards Code will change in 2011, and all development project and permit applications that are submitted to the City of Long Beach on or after January 1, 2011 must comply with the updated code.

Kern County, CA - November 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Colliers International, the second largest real estate services organization globally, has negotiated the disposition of a 351,723-square-foot single tenant, fulfillment and distribution center at the Tejon Industrial Complex in Kern County, Calif. to a New York City- based institutional group. The transaction is valued at $23.85 million.

Torrance, CA - November 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Colliers International, the second largest real estate services organization globally, has recruited Jeff Smart, Josh May, Blake Tippett and Kyle Degener to its Torrance, Calif. office. Specializing in the representation of industrial landlords and tenants throughout the South Bay and Mid-Counties markets, the team will add additional strengths to Colliers’ industrial platform in Greater Los Angeles.

Washington, DC - November 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, released the following statement in response to the announcement today by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issuing a final rule to protect distressed homeowners from mortgage relief scams.

Los Angeles, CA - November 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Los Angeles County NeighborWorks® Center for Foreclosure Solutions (CFS) coalition has been helping families facing foreclosure since the beginning of the mortgage crisis. As families head into the holidays, the significance of having a home in which to share holiday dinners with family is more important than other times in the year. As joblessness in Los Angeles remains historically high helping families to stay in their home is critical this holiday season

SAN DIMAS, CA - November 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman David Dreier (R-CA) will participate as a volunteer server at the Los Angeles Mission’s Annual Thanksgiving for the Homeless tomorrow, November 24, 2010. Dreier, a member of the Mission’s Board of Directors, has participated in the event for many years. He said the annual event is an opportunity to help those dealing with these challenging times

LOS ANGELES, CA - November 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A federal grand jury has indicted a Sherman Oaks woman for her role in a $2 million mortgage fraud scheme in which she allegedly filed fraudulent loan applications that in some cases falsely claimed she and her husband earned nearly $50,000 per month.

Brea, CA - November 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jamboree Housing Corporation announced today that it is breaking ground on the development of Bonterra Apartment Homes, a new neighborhood in Brea, CA, that will provide workforce housing for families who earn between 30% and 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The official Ground Breaking is Wednesday, December 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Program participants include Mayor Ron Garcia and City Councilmembers, Jamboree executives and partnership representatives. Interview and photo opportunities are available

November 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than seventy children at the Sage before and after school daycare center will now be able to enjoy a newly renovated playground thanks to the work of The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA).

November 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Project Title: Long-Term Therapeutic Homeless Housing, Building 209 Amount Requested: $35,500,000 Location: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, West Los Angeles, Californi

San Francisco, CA - November 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco has appointed Mark J. Watson as Senior Vice President and Director of Internal Audit

WASHINGTON, DC - November 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTC) today announced the opening of a new mortgage help center in Culver City to provide counseling and other services for struggling homeowners in the greater metro area with loans owned by Fannie Mae. The Greater Los Angeles Mortgage Help Center is the fourth facility in a series of nationwide mortgage help centers. Fannie Mae is partnering on this initiative with West Angeles Community Development Corporation, major mortgage servicers, and civic and community leaders from across the region

San Francisco, CA - November 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- True to their reputation, Zephyr Real Estate agents are once again proving themselves ahead of the curve when it comes to technology. Of the 204 e-PRO® certified agents in San Francisco, nearly one-third are with Zephyr Real Estate. That’s more than any other brokerage in the City

November 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Five youth from East Los Angeles public housing communities got a rare chance to meet Hollywood A-listers and empower youth in Beverly Hills on Sunday October 17. German Sanchez, Ismael Quesada, Christian Canizales, Anthony Moreno, and Alex Rivera were special guests at Tony Hawk Foundation’s, SHRED Presents Stand Up for Skateparks benefit event to raise funds for a new skate park in Long Beach.

FRESNO, CA - November 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that a federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment today, charging Brian Keith Cortez, 47, of Fresno, with evading the assessment of income taxes.

LOS ANGELES, CA - November 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard and Councilwoman Jan Perry were joined by Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise), Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Housing, new residents and neighbors to celebrate the grand opening of the Renato Apartments located at 531 S. San Julian Street on Skid Row. A $25 million development, the Renato will provide 96 affordable studio apartments for extremely low-income residents.