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IBHS Provides Property Protection Strategies for Severe Winter Weather
February 10, 2010 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TAMPA FL - February 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — As the Mid-Atlantic region begins to dig out from under one blizzard, and faces another serious snowstorm this week, the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is offering guidance on how business and home owners can protect their property from winter weather-related perils, such as roof collapse due to heavy snow loads.
Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling a Success in Florida and Nationwide
December 2, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL - December 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) recently received a report stating the funds from the NeighborWorks® America’s National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program (NFMC) is a success with helping Floridians facing foreclosure in the state
Florida Interagency Mortgage Task Force Hosts Community Forum on Housing Issues
October 26, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
FT. MYERS, FL - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Attorney General’s Office and the Florida Interagency Mortgage Task Force today hosted a Ft. Myers community forum to discuss the housing crisis. The event, designed to present a comprehensive approach for dealing with housing-related issues, provided community education and assistance to over 100 attendees. Participating agencies included state agencies, law enforcement, and regulatory authorities
Board Meeting October 20 in Tallahassee
October 13, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL- October 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida Housing’s upcoming Board of Directors’ Meeting will be held on Friday, October 23 in Tallahassee. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information,
Florida Housing’s Online Housing Locator Helping Floridians Find Affordable Rental Housing
October 13, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL - October 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Reports recently received by Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) show a significant increase in the number Floridians finding affordable rental housing using www.FloridaHousingSearch.org, which is the Corporation’s FREE online rental housing locator. According to the data in the report, provided by Socialserve.com®, 39 percent of the rented units on the state’s Search.org affordable rental housing locator were located by consumers using www.Floridahousingsearch.org or the Locator’s call-center.
Turner Selected by The City Of Jacksonville to Manage Construction of $224 Million Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville, Fla.
August 19, 2009 Posted by Turner
New York, N.Y. - August 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Turner Construction Company, the nation’s leading general builder, has been selected by the City of Jacksonville to serve as the design/builder of the $224 million Duval County Courthouse in Jacksonville, FL. Construction is currently underway and the project is scheduled for completion in May of 2012.
CFO SINK LAUNCHES SPANISH LANGUAGE VERSION OF ‘FLORIDA HOUSING HELP WEB SITE
August 17, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL - August 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida CFO Alex Sink today launched a Spanish language version of her ‘Florida Housing Help’ web site, which offers extensive resources for Florida homeowners, including help to prevent foreclosure and mortgage fraud and details about Housing Help workshops across Florida. The site also offers Floridians information on how to access CFO Sink’s volunteer lawyer program, Florida Attorneys Saving Homes.
Turner Leading Green Building Efforts in South Florida
August 6, 2009 Posted by Turner
Initial Sustainability Goals Exceeded on Turner Projects. Miami, FL - August 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Turner Construction Company, the nation’s largest builder of Green buildings, is leading the Green building effort in the South Florida market through the company’s commitment to sustainable building practices.
$11 Million Holiday Inn Express and Suites Opens in Largo, Florida
July 7, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
The new hotel marks the 100th Holiday Inn Express to open this year. ATLANTA, CA - July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today that the Holiday Inn Express® and Suites Largo-Clearwater opened on June 4, as the 100th Holiday Inn Express to open this year under the new sign. The hotel brings 95 guest rooms and 35 job opportunities to downtown Largo, Fla
IBHS Applauds Legislation to Provide Strong, Well-Enforced Statewide Building Codes
May 22, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TAMPA, FL - May 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) —The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) today applauded legislation introduced by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Michael Arcuri (D-NY) encouraging the adoption and enforcement of statewide building codes throughout the nation.
New Holiday Inn Express Opens in Orlando
March 26, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
March 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today that the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando-Ocoee East has opened. The hotel is the third Holiday Inn Express to open in the Orlando area this year and marks the fourth property in the market to showcase the brand’s new sign.
Downtown construction for government parking garage, office building is two-thirds complete
March 23, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TAVARES, FL - March 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Lake County Department of Facilities Development & Management presented its quarterly construction update to the Lake County Board of County Commissioners at its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday with the ongoing downtown projects as the top highlight.
NCAA Returns to Orlando to Build a Home with Habitat for Humanity at the Florida Classic Presented by State Farm
March 19, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
INDIANAPOLIS - March 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The NCAA and Habitat for Humanity International, in conjunction with the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and Habitat for Humanity Orlando, have joined forces to frame a house in partnership with a local Orlando family at the 29th annual Florida Classic presented by State Farm.
Energy Tax Credit to Generate $6 Billion in Remodeling Jobs
March 17, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
March 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Energy Star has published comprehensive information on how the housing industry and consumers can take advantage of the federal tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements in the new economic stimulus package.
McClure Appointed to National Standards Committee
March 12, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TAMPA, FL - March 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Diana McClure, Business Resiliency Program Manager at the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), has been appointed to a national committee reviewing standards and best practices in business continuity management.
