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WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The California Building Industry Association, the voice of housing in California, is pleased to introduce its 2014 Board of Directors’ leadership team. “CBIA is particularly fortunate to have such a talented and committed leadership team at the helm heading into this important legislative and election year,” said CBIA CEO & President Dave Cogdill. “Housing is leading California’s recovery, and these individuals are strongly committed to continuing to see our industry and California continue to thrive.”

GARDENA, Calif. - January 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Heatwurx, Inc. (OTCQB:HUWX), an eco-friendly asphalt preservation and repair equipment company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dr. Pave, a company that provides high-tech, low-cost pavement repair, have named Dave Dworsky as chief executive officer.

Washington - January 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Rep. Lois Capps (CA-24) announced that San Luis Obispo County agencies received $2,562,096 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants to provide employment and housing opportunities to low income residents in San Luis Obispo.

GARDENA, Calif.- January 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Heatwurx, Inc. (OTCQB:HUWX), an eco-friendly asphalt preservation and repair equipment company, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dr. Pave, a company that provides high-tech, low-cost pavement repair, have named Dave Dworsky as chief executive officer.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) announced $1,500,000 in funding for the repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid highways and roads that have suffered serious damage as a result of wildfires in Riverside County. This grant comes after Dr. Ruiz and other federal lawmakers sought a formal disaster declaration making the State eligible for the funds.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced the approval for Lennar to begin construction of a new Alice Griffith public housing community on land adjacent to the existing site, fulfilling its promise to build new public housing without disrupting current residents. The Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure unanimously approved the first “Major Phase” Application for Candlestick Point, which includes plans for the total rebuild of Alice Griffith and its 256 homes

SAN DIEGO - January 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates – North San Diego County is pleased to announce Trent France has joined the firm as senior vice president.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Total single family and multi-family unit numbers were on the rise in November 2013, increasing by 9.8% from October 2013. While single-family units were 22% lower than October, multi-family units show a significant 43% upswing in November. Year to date totals for all units are 73,346, 37% higher than the same time last year

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- “Stan brings extensive design leadership experience in the healthcare and higher education markets,” said James Matson, AIA, vice president and principal with HGA. “He has particular knowledge of the economic, demographic and technological changes impacting our clients’ industries nationally. Stan promotes an integrated design process, enlisting the knowledge and expertise of planners, designers, contractors, owners and consultants to deliver efficient, cost-effective architectural solutions. We are happy to welcome Stan to our team as we continue to expand our client services in healthcare and higher education throughout California.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In response to today’s Senate vote to confirm Representative Mel Watt as the next director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Kevin Stein, Associate Director of the California Reinvestment Coalition, released this statement

SACRAMENTO - December 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) - Many of California’s committed and hardworking educators are eligible for thousands of dollars in down payment assistance for their first home under a California Housing Finance Agency program.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nestled in the scenic community of Shingle Springs, Mercy Housing California’s Trailside Terrace is the newest addition to the available and affordable living options in El Dorado County. The land rezoned for affordable housing by the County is now home to 40 families and individuals with a community room for on-site resident services

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.

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

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.

LOS ANGELES - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Housing affordability fell for the sixth consecutive quarter, after reaching an all-time high in the spring of 2012, as significantly higher home prices shut out more California home buyers during the third quarter of 2013, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) reported.

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.