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WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city of Hampton is compiling information about publicly-owned properties that are available for sale in the city. The new website listing will put information such as maps, current zoning, assessed value and any master plan guidelines in one convenient location.

RICHMOND - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Home Builders Association of Virginia and Virginia Regional Transit have endorsed "Virginia's Road to the Future", the comprehensive, long-term transportation funding plan proposed by Governor Bob McDonnell. The Home Builders Association of Virginia and Virginia Regional Transit join a growing list of top business, labor, and transportation groups who have added their support to the governor's transportation solution.

Alexandria, VA - January 08, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- On December 11, 2012 City Council authorized City Manager Rashad M. Young to contract for the acquisition of the property at 5325 Polk Ave. for $1.9 million. The City’s purchase of this 2.34 acre property used the $1.5 million provided by the Department of Defense to mitigate loss of open space in the West End, as well as $0.4 million in City Open Space funds. The Beauregard Rezoning Advisory Group recommended the acquisition of this site in October 2012 after reviewing 8 sites in the City’s west End which had been nominated by City residents

January 03, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city’s Office of the Assessor of Real Estate is seeking applicants for the 2013 Real Estate Assessment Internship Program. Undergraduate and graduate college students are encouraged to apply for this unique opportunity to gain insight and experience in real estate assessments.

November 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Alexandria has released its draft Housing Master Plan for public review and comment. The Housing Master Plan is intended to guide future preservation and enhancement of affordable housing opportunities, community diversity, and economic sustainability in Alexandria. In developing the Plan, the City held a series of 15 public meetings; a bus tour of the City’s affordable housing stock; and an allocation exercise that gave residents and other stakeholders the opportunity to consider future housing needs and locations.

November 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will perform construction work at the Four - Mile Run Park Community Building site, 4109 Mount Vernon Ave. Work will include installation of drainage lines and soil for future rain gardens

– Chronic Homelessness Rate Drops 36 Percent – RICHMOND - November 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor McDonnell announced today the state is making...

PHILADELPHIA - October 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) --- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Donovan announced today $226,579 in grants to help 133 senior citizens and persons with disabilities residing in Holiday Village in Danville, Va., receive health care, meals, and other critical supportive services.

October 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Alexandria Department of Real Estate Assessments has earned one of the nation’s top honors from the International Association of Assessing Officers.

Delegation Urged Federal Agency to Grant Help for Individual Families Impacted by Devastating June Storm WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senators...