Virginia RealEstateRama

July 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Human Services is opening its lobby at 741 Monticello Ave. today to homeless individuals and others in need of relief in response to the Extreme Heat Watch issued by the National Weather Service for the Hampton Roads region. In addition, all branches of the Norfolk Public Library will have their lobbies available to any citizens who need to get out of the heat.

NORFOLK, VA - June 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kathleen Harps, 51, of Chesapeake, Va., was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation today after a federal grand jury indicted her on June 21, 2011 on one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, three counts of mail fraud, and three counts of engaging in unlawful monetary transactions.

June 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m., Fairfax County will join with the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA), the counties of Arlington and Loudoun; the Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church; the Town of Herndon; Cardinal Bank, and George Mason Mortgage, to jointly host the Northern Virginia Housing Opportunities Expo, the area’s first annual regional affordable housing expo. The event will be held at T.C. Williams High School, 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22301.

June 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the remaining months of 2011, City of Hampton real estate appraisers will continue a comprehensive field review program that was initiated in 2006. All or part of the following subdivisions of Hampton will be visited during the coming month

June 8, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Alexandria reminds property owners that the first half 2011 Real Estate Tax and Refuse Fee payments are on due on Wednesday, June 15. To avoid a late payment penalty and interest, payment must be received by the City or postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service no later than June 15.

May 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the first half business tangible personal property tax is Monday, June 6, 2011.

May 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the first half real property tax is Monday, June 6, 2011. Payments postmarked after June 6, 2011, will incur a 10% late payment penalty. The penalty date will not be extended for bills where assessment questions have been filed with the Board of Equalization. Additional interest at the rate of 10% per annum will be assessed

Leesburg, VA - May 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Loudoun County has been awarded its first LEED-certified Silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council (USBGC) for a county government capital project. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is an internationally-recognized green building certification system

May 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Hampton City Council is seeking a Hampton resident to serve on the Board of Commissioners of the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA). This appointment will be to fill the portion of a term which expires on June 30, 2013.

ROCKVILLE, MD - April 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) today announced that the Barracks Road Shopping Center in Charlottesville, Virginia will undergo façade enhancements beginning in May 2011. The renovation will take place in two phases beginning with the main building and concluding with the north wing in 2012. Improvements will include a new canopy roof and façade as well as the redesign of the canopy columns. The fountain court will also be renovated in 2012 to create an inviting open-air gathering place for events and additional seating for outdoor dining.