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Redevelopment Agency Seeks Citizen Advisory Volunteers
Las Vegas, NV - December 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency (RDA) is currently seeking volunteers to serve on a recently created, nine-member Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC will give community members the opportunity to provide input and advice on Redevelopment Area projects and programs. The committee also will be able to propose new programs and project
Real Estate Commission Revokes License and Issues $215,000 Fine for 43 Violations of Law
Las Vegas, NV - November 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In mid-November, the Real Estate Division brought four cases against broker-salesperson Kathleen Tinaglia to hearing before the Real Estate Commission. The cases involved a total of eight transactions in which Tinaglia represented the buyers in the purchase of Nevada real estate. The transactions occurred during the time when Tinaglia was a licensee under broker Eve E. Mazzarella of Distinctive Real Estate & Investments, Inc.
Division of Mortgage Lending issues fines and takes enforcement action in 4 matters
Las Vegas, NV - November 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Division of Mortgage Lending continues to diligently enforce mortgage lending laws by disciplining four entities for various violations of those laws.
Justice Department Resolves Lawsuit Alleging Familial Status Discrimination in Elko, Nevada
WASHINGTON, DC - November 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Justice Department today announced a settlement of its lawsuit alleging that Lee Enterprises Inc. and its subsidiary, Lee Publications Inc., violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) by publishing an advertisement that discriminated on the basis of familial status in the Elko Daily Free Press. The Elko Daily Free Press is a newspaper serving Elko, Nev. Lee Enterprises Inc. is a publisher of 49 daily newspapers and nearly 300 specialty publications across 23 states.
International Fraud Awareness Week: Top 5 Scams Scam # 1: Mortgage Repair Fraud
Las Vegas, NV - November 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- International Fraud Awareness Week is November 7 – November 13. This weeklong campaign encourages business leaders and employees to proactively take steps to minimize the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud awareness and education. To support this important campaign, the Fight Fraud Taskforce is issuing an advisory every weekday to inform consumers of the Top 5 Scams happening right now in our community….and how consumers can protect themselves.
Foreclosure Prevention Summit Scheduled In Las Vegas
November 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city of Las Vegas is hosting a Foreclosure Prevention Summit on Friday, Nov. 12, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Historic Fifth Street School at 401 S. Fourth St. Nevada leads the nation in foreclosures. Responding to the crisis is seen as a crucial step in getting the state back on track economically.
Division of Mortgage Lending issues fines and takes enforcement action in 7 matters
Las Vegas, NV - October 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Division of Mortgage Lending continues to diligently enforce mortgage lending laws by disciplining 7 entities for various violations of those laws.
McKnight Senior Village II Senior Apartment Complex Grand Opening Celebration Planned For Oct. 25
City of Las Vegas and project officials will celebrate the grand opening of the new McKnight Senior Village II Apartment Complex at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 25. The new development is located at 651 McKnight St. and is the second of three phases of planned development that is home to active seniors where the head of household is at least 55 years of age
Titus Announces Additional $57 Million for Nevada in Hardest Hit Funds
Washington, D.C. - September 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District announced today that Nevada is receiving an additional $57 million through the Hardest Hit Fund to help address the foreclosure crisis.
Applications Being Accepted For Business Development Center
Las Vegas, NV - September 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Applications are now being accepted from small business owners interested in support services, mentoring assistance and below-market-rate office space offered through a new business development program.
Berkley Votes For Loans To Help Make Nevada Homes More Energy Efficient
Washington, D.C. - September 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Shelley Berkley today voted to pass the Rural Energy Savings Program Act (H.R. 4785), legislation which contains loan assistance to help Nevada property owners who want to invest in making their homes more energy efficient.
Clean Energy Funding From Recovery Act Helping Power Green Development In Silver State
Washington, D.C. - September 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Shelley Berkley today highlighted a new report that details clean energy projects in Nevada funded through The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
City of Las Vegas Receives $200,000 To Prevent Foreclosures
Las Vegas, NV - September 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Las Vegas City Council today approved an agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $200,000 in funding for the Foreclosure Prevention Partnership Program.
Titus: $43 Million in Additional Neighborhood Stabilization Funds Will Help the Housing Market in...
Henderson, NV - September 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District applauded the announcement today that Nevada will receive an additional $43 million through the third round of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
Home Rescue Fair To Help Las Vegas Residents Facing Foreclosure
Las Vegas, NV - September 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Home Rescue Fair will offer free help to Las Vegas residents facing foreclosure on Saturday Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palace Station Hotel Casino, Grand Ballroom, 2411 West Sahara Ave.
