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GRAND RAPIDS, MI - January 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Attorney Donald A. Davis announced today that Janice Kay Branderhorst of Holland, Michigan was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert Holmes Bell to 13 months in prison for bank fraud. The U.S. Attorney’s Office filed a felony information charging Branderhorst with bank fraud on August 29, 2011. Branderhorst pled guilty to the charge on September 8, 2011.

ANN ARBOR, MI - December 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Dan Stewart, CCIM, formally partner and co-owner of Michigan Commercial Realty, LLC, and Sperry Van Ness International, a large and fast-growing franchisor providing training, systems management and marketing support for its network of commercial real estate brokerage firms, today announced the launch of Sperry Van Ness/Stewart Commercial Group, LLC, an independently owned and operated franchise of Sperry Van Ness International. This affiliation marks Sperry Van Ness International’s tenth franchise signing this year.

EUGENE, OR - November 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes Gerald Maliszewski, to the ever-expanding group of agents and brokers who have chosen to integrate an IDX solution onto their website. Maliszewski displays thousands of Pontiac, Michigan area listings with ease and efficiency on his website. Now, potential buyers can effortlessly find the bay area home of their dreams online, without ever having to leave the search page Maliszewski hosts.

Washington, D.C. - November 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today Rep. Gary Peters announced a loan of over $10 million from Section 202 development funds to provide affordable housing for low income seniors in Pontiac. This loan will be made to CSI Support and Development Services to build a new 77 unit apartment facility in Pontiac. These funds come as part of a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program and include a three-year subsidy to help seniors pay for their rent.

EUGENE, OR - October 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Real estate professionals Scot Kellogg with 616 Realty have adopted the premier IDX software from IDX Broker, to increase the functionality of their Kellogg, Grand Rapids, Michigan online real estate search page. Kellogg now host a dynamic property search online, thanks to their membership in the Southwestern Michigan MLS (SWMRIC) and their integration of an IDX solution, allowing them to display thousands of current available properties conveniently on the search page they host. Finding a home in and around Grand Rapids has never been so easy!

MT. PLEASANT, MI - September 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-RD) and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the nation's first launch of a pilot program that will reduce regulatory burdens on affordable housing developers and owners, as well as help state and federal agencies' staff to better serve low-income families who rent their homes.

EUGENE, OR - September 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce Cathy Champion, of Bolton-Johnston Associates, has become the latest real estate professional to enable IDX Broker software onto her website. With the dynamic Internet Data Exchange (IDX) technology her site now hosts, Champion can implement a thorough and comprehensive online property search feature for her page. MIRealSource MLS listings are now seamlessly integrated into her search capabilities, giving Champion clients the ability to quickly access and scan listing information for thousands of properties. The Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan online real estate search has never been so easy or simple.

August 29, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Macomb Urban County Housing Rehabilitation Program, administered by the Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development, is accepting applications for deferred, no interest loans to help eligible owners make necessary repairs to their homes.

LANSING, MI - July 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder today appointed Matt Davis and James Lance to the Michigan Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons. The board licenses and regulates the practice of real estate brokers and salespersons in Michigan.

Torrance, CA - May 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lee & Associates, one of the largest commercial real estate firms in the country, has hired Matthew Schoch as a sales associate at its Michigan office. In his new role, Schoch will bring his expertise in tenant mix strategies and marketing to Lee & Associates Michigan.

EUGENE, OR - May 31, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cheryl Grant and IDX, Inc. have joined forces to bring thousands of Grand Rapids, Michigan property listings instantly to online property seekers. Adopting IDX Broker software allows Grant to sync her search page to the Southwest Michigan MLS (SWMRIC) database of listings, giving her clients a comprehensive list of all area properties on the market. The IDX solution Grant has customized to meet her real estate needs seamlessly integrates thousands of local listings, making it so easy for potential Michigan buyers to find the home of their dreams online

May 26, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today noted that the Michigan Saves Home Energy Loan program will be increasing its loan cap from $12,500 to $20,000, effective June 1. The higher loan cap will eliminate a barrier for consumers who want to invest in deep energy efficiency for their home, and will give a greater boost to those who want to purchase solar photovoltaic systems.

May 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Spring means the return of the robin to Michigan, but it also means many residents' thoughts turn to building or sprucing up their own nests. The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs reminds consumers of important tips that will help them avoid common - and often costly - mistakes while building or renovating a home.

LANSING, MI - April 26, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- When choosing homeowners insurance, most Michigan consumers may think more about the value of the home than about their prized possessions inside. When you’re deciding out how much coverage you need, it is important to know all the “stuff” in your home that warrants special protection. Certain valuables might be better covered with an insurance rider or additional policy, depending on the circumstances.

April 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to a report being sent to the Board of Commissioners today by Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, the County's property values dropped less than projected during the past year. "This is good news for County homeowners and it will provide some welcome new revenue to help balance the County's budget," Hackel said.