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January 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Park Place Hotel, located in Traverse City, has earned Green Lodging Michigan (GLM) Steward certification from the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG)

LANSING, MI - January 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A recently signed mortgage reform measure, sponsored by Sen. Randy Richardville, is the senator’s 18th bill to become a public act during the 2007-2008 legislative session.

Proposal includes investment in advanced vehicle battery technology Washington D.C. - January 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, released today by U.S. House Leadership, is a comprehensive recovery package that will bring many positive developments to the State of Michigan and our residents

January 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm signed 11 bills in late December that will expand production and use of renewable fuels, and another bill January 14 that provides up to $335 million in tax credits to encourage the development and manufacture of advanced battery technologies

LANSING, MI - January 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The governor has signed legislation that beefs up the historic preservation tax credit and helps Michigan downtowns in their redevelopment efforts, said Sen. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, chairman of the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee.

January 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Department of Environmental Quality Director Steven E. Chester reminded Michigan homeowners today to start the new year off right by testing their home for radon. Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has proclaimed January to be Radon Action Month in Michigan, noting that radon is believed to be the second leading cause of lung cancer and the leading cause among nonsmokers

Legislation would help Michigan homeowners with subprime mortgages avoid foreclosure LANSING, MI - November 19, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Office of Financial and Insurance...

October 08, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm approved an energy package on October 6 that includes a requirement for 10% of...

Assistance Will Allow Communities to Acquire and Redevelop Foreclosed Properties    Washington D.C. - October 06, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Department of Housing and Urban...

LANSING - October 03, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Legislation granting three local colleges and universities nearly $25 million for infrastructure projects has been signed...

LANSING - October 03, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — A constitutional amendment to help homeowners facing property tax increases that are out of step with...

August 18, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — A 6.5 acre parcel of land on the Lake Huron shore adjacent to the south part of the...

Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in 11 countiesWASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today announced HUD will speed federal...

Foreclosure crisis driving down property values, decimating local government budgets LANSING-Today Senator Hansen Clarke (D-Detroit) made the following statement in response to a recent report...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Michigan State University (MSU) today applauded Elzinga & Hoeksema Greenhouses for taking the lead...