ARLINGTON, VA - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The number of people served in Arlington homeless shelters rose 6% in 2012, but the average length of time a person stayed in shelter decreased 28%. The biggest improvement was in housing homeless families, where the average length of stay fell from 5.4 months to 3 months

EUGENE, OR - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- McLean, Virginia area properties are now conveniently displayed on one easy-to-use website, thanks to the partnership between IDX, Inc. and Harold Franklin. Metropolitan Regional Information System (MRIS) listings are synced seamlessly to the search page enabled by IDX, creating a comprehensive online database of properties for Franklin’s clients to search. The IDX solution customized to fit the functionality his website has allowed Franklin to provide his clients and other potential Virginia area buyers with unprecedented access to MRIS listings, search tools and other IDX-hosted features.

DENTON, TX - January 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeowners, renters and business owners in Greater New Orleans area are encouraged to look over newly released preliminary flood maps in order to determine their flood risks and make informed decisions.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Given the potential for severe road conditions late this afternoon and early evening because of the forecast snow, City Manager Mary Bunting said all evening activities for the city will be canceled, including those provided by all libraries and recreation centers.

ARLINGTON, VA - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Arlington’s 2013 real estate assessments are unchanged overall, retaining their value from CY 2012. The commercial sector, as projected, slowed after two years of double digit growth.

RICHMOND, VA - January 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Virginia experienced a 7.2 percent decrease in homelessness from 2010 to 2012 according to data collected by communities. The number of persons in families with children experiencing homelessness declined by nearly 11 percent and the number of individuals experiencing homelessness declined by nearly 5 percent. However, the number of individuals experiencing chronic homelessness - individuals living with mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and chronic health conditions - increased slightly by 1 percent.

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.

Leesburg, VA - January 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Loudoun County Living LLC, a Keller Williams Real Estate Team who is one of the top producing teams at the Leesburg office. Loudoun County Living LLC has continued to have success in the difficult market and has a track record of sales resulting in their clients getting the most for their property in the shortest time. With their strong internet marketing plan, Loudoun county Living gets results!

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