Events

The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans; One of Four Nonprofits Competing for $25,000 in The Home Depot Foundation’s Aprons in Action Program

Grand Rapids, MI – February 4, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — The Grand Rapids Home for Veterans is enlisting residents to help the organization win a $25,000 Home Depot gift card by voting daily in The Home Depot Foundation’s second annual Aprons in Action Facebook contest. Voting begins February 1, 2013 and will run through February 28, 2013 at http://apps.facebook.com/apronsinaction. The organization that receives the most votes during the month will win the $25,000 prize to help fund an organizational or community improvement project, and will have the opportunity to compete for the grand prize of $250,000 at the end of the year-long program.

Foreclosure Prevention seminars offered

June 29, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Macomb County MSU Extension will be holding free informational seminars on foreclosure prevention at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 13 and at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24 at the VerKuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Road, Clinton Township, 48036, Assembly Room A — (enter through door E.) All homeowners are welcome to attend.

MSU Extension offers free “Home Ownership” series on August 11, 18 & 25.

Clinton Township, MI – August 8, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — MSU Extension is offering a 3-part workshop on Home Ownership on August 11, 18 & 25, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Verkuilen Building, 21885 Dunham Rd., Suite 12, Clinton Township.

ADVISORY – Michigan Public Service Commissioner Monica Martinez to Speak at Urban Green Summit on Friday

March 25, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — The Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) announces that Michigan Public Service Commissioner Monica Martinez will be speaking at the Urban Green Summit, hosted by the Highland Park NAACP, University of Phoenix, and Rainbow PUSH Detroit. The Summit will focus on empowering urban communities through green education and employment.

City of Monroe Offers Workshop on Historic Preservation Tax Credits for Residential and Commercial Properties

February 17, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — State Historic Preservation Office architect Bryan Lijewski will meet with Monroe property owners and developers at a free workshop on Thursday, February 18. The event is being presented by the Monroe Historic District Commission.

WORKSHOPS FOCUS ON INSURANCE, MORTGAGES, INVESTMENTS

LANSING, Michigan – September 30, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — State Senator Martha G. Scott (D-Highland Park), along with the Office of Financial & Insurance Regulation (OFIR), is offering three free financial workshops in October where consumers can learn about auto and home insurance, mortgage and consumer finance, and investor protection

Take Advantage of Fun & Functional Networking Events at MAR’s 2009 Convention & Expo

August 11, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — The 2009 MAR Convention & Expo is offering more networking opportunities than ever. Being held October 7-9 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, there is no better place to make connections, have fun, and increase your successful business solutions. In addition to your knowledge sessions, attend these events for fun & functional networking opportunities

STATE OF MICHIGAN TO BREAK GROUND IN TAYLOR

TAYLOR, MI – May 29, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — ProVisions, LLC and the State of Michigan will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. on June 2, 2009 to announce the Taylor Business Center as the Michigan Department of Human Services’ new office facility. The ceremony will take place at the Taylor Business Center’s location at 25637 Ecorse Road in Taylor, Michigan. The event’s speakers include Ismael Ahmed, State of Michigan Director of the Department of Human Services, and Murray D. Wikol – ProVisions, LLC President and CEO.

OFIR Announces Free Mortgage Licensee Seminars

LANSING, MI – April 24, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — The Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR) today announced that it is holding quarterly free seminars for the state’s first and second mortgage licensees and registrants as well as for consumer financial services licensees. The next seminar takes place on May 6, 2009 at Western Michigan University’s Grand Rapids Graduate Center.

Time is running out to take advantage of The Principal Residence Exemption: Forms are due May 1st

April 22, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Last year, you may recall the Passage of Public Act 96 of 2008, which enables home sellers to retain 2 principal resident exemptions for property still on the market after the seller has moved elsewhere in the state. To obtain the exemption, home sellers need to submit the “Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption Form #4640″.

Sen. Van Woerkom to participate in tree planting ceremony for Earth Week

April 20, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Briefing: Sen. Van Woerkom will participate in a tree planting ceremony with the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association as part of the group’s “Plant Michigan Green Initiative.” Held during the week of Earth Day, the ceremony will promote how plants can contribute to keeping Michigan’s environment healthy.

Broker Summit Sessions Focus on Today’s Market

April 07, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — MAR’s seventh annual Broker Summit is only two weeks away, and has an agenda that is addressing challenges for brokers in today’s market. Being held April 22-23, at the Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, the Broker Summit is an event not to be missed by brokers, managers and leaders in the industry who want to stay up to date on the current industry trends, and how to increase success.

News Advisory – DELEG to Present Builders with Federal Energy Star Home Grants On Wednesday, April 1 in East Lansing

April 01, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Deputy Director Liesl Eichler Clark will present Energy Star Home Grants of $5,000 to five builders from across the state at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1 at Urban Options in East Lansing.

MDOT to host US-131 BR/Mitchell Street open houses at Cadillac Jr. High

March 17, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — WHAT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a series of open houses regarding the US-131 Business Route (BR)/Mitchell Street road improvement project in downtown Cadillac, Wexford County.

MDOT to hold Safe Routes to School project open house in Muskegon Heights

March 03, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — WHAT:Open House to learn more about the Safe Routes to School project on 6th Street and Barney Avenue that will take place this construction season. Everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to speak directly with staff from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and officials from the city of Muskegon Heights.