– $23.4 million in grant funds allocated to localities –

RICHMOND, VA - September 02, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Virginia has allocated $23.4 million in State Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGOP) funds to localities across the Commonwealth. more »

RICHMOND, VA - August 31, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Virginia Real Estate Appraiser Board revoked the license of a residential appraiser at its most recent meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Below is a summary of the Board’s action. more »

33 percent recycling rate significantly above 25 percent state goal

ARLINGTON, VA - August 29, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Arlington County’s business and multi-family properties have significantly expanded their efforts, achieving a recycling rate of 33 percent of eligible materials. This is up from 29 percent just three years ago and compares to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s statewide goal of 25 percent. more »

Hampton, VA - August 28, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) —The Hampton City Council is seeking seven (7) Hampton residents to serve on the Hampton Federal Area Development Authority (Hampton FADA). more »

Norfolk, VA - August 27, 2008 - Norfolk’s Foreclosure Intervention Network Presents Foreclosure Prevention Workshop, Saturday, September 13, from 9 AM to 1 PM (pre-registration starts at 8:30 AM

Are you worried about foreclosure? If so, we encourage you to attend this free three-hour workshop for owners who are delinquent or concerned about becoming delinquent. more »

Washington, DC - August 18, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Kettler, one of greater Washington DC’s largest real estate development and property management companies, announced today the start of vertical construction on its Millennium at Metropolitan Park project in Pentagon City, Virginia. more »

August 19, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Norfolk’s Foreclosure Intervention Network Presents Foreclosure Prevention Workshop, Saturday, September 13, from 9 AM to 1 PM (pre-registration starts at 8:30 AM

Are you worried about foreclosure? If so, we encourage you to attend this free three-hour workshop for owners who are delinquent or concerned about becoming delinquent. more »

WASHINGTON - July 21, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it has charged Arbors Owners’ Association, Inc., of Las Vegas, NV, and its management agent, First Columbia Community Management, Inc., with violating the Fair Housing Act by allegedly refusing to provide a disabled homeowner a parking space close to his condominium. more »

July 17, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Kettler has announced the grand opening of the newest section of condominium and townhome residences at The West Village of Shirlington and on July 26, 2008, from 12 to 4 p.m. guests will have the opportunity to test drive the trendy new SMART vehicles at The West Village of Shirlington Test Drive Event. more »

The Loudoun County Department of Family Services, in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services (MR/MR/SAS) and Volunteers of America, has re-opened the Homeless Drop-In Center on old Sycolin Road in Leesburg previously operated by The Good Shepherd Alliance. more »