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AURORA, IL - June 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Individuals who sustained damages during the recent severe weather can gain valuable information about repairing and rebuilding their damaged property in a stronger, safer and smarter way by visiting one of the FEMA mitigation teams located at home improvement centers throughout the area.

SPRINGFIELD - June 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- There is always a possibility of severe weather during the summer months – weather that can and often does cause major damage to homes and businesses. Once the storm is over, Illinois homeowners are likely to face the arrival of unscrupulous contractors who seek to prey on desperate owners

AURORA, IL - June 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Whether or not your home was damaged by the recent severe weather, FEMA mitigation teams are available at six locations throughout the area to provide free advice on how to rebuild stronger, safer and smarter.

CHICAGO, IL - June 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Two attorneys are among four defendants who have been indicted in two separate mortgage fraud cases, federal law enforcement officials announced today. In one case, an attorney, a real estate investor, and a loan originator were charged with allegedly participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain at least five residential mortgage loans totaling approximately $1.5 million from various lenders. In the second case, an attorney was charged with allegedly participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain at least 12 residential mortgage loans totaling nearly $3.75 million from various lenders.

AURORA, IL - June 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Renters who had damage from the severe storms and flooding between April 16 and May 5 may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance

MOUNT PROSPECT - June 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the first time in the northwest suburbs, a new supportive housing development will open its doors to provide people with disabilities or special needs with quality apartments that will enable them to find stability and live independently.

SPRINGFIELD - June 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today announced more than $73 million in federal aid has been approved to date to help more than 26,000 people and households affected by severe flooding in April. The assistance includes grants to help with disaster-related expenses such as temporary home rental, home repairs and replacement of damaged personal items. In addition, nearly $2 million in low-interest loans to people and businesses have been approved to help with recovery

CHICAGO, IL - May 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Three executives from Clarion Associates, Inc., Chicago, a national land-use and real estate consulting firm, have been honored with a 2012 William S. Ballard Award from The Counselors of Real Estate® (CRE®) for their article written for the organization’s journal, Real Estate Issues®. The winners are: Richard J. Roddewig, CRE, president; Gary R. Papke, CRE, senior vice president; and Charles T. Brigden, CRE, vice president. The honor is bestowed annually in recognition of the author(s) whose work best exemplifies the high standards of content maintained in the organization's 36-year old professional journal

SPRINGFIELD, Il - May 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Illinois home sales increased 25.3 percent over previous-year levels in April and median prices increased 7.7 percent, according to the Illinois Association of REALTORS®.

Aurora, IL - May 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Floodwaters have receded from the storms that hit several weeks ago, but they have left behind the perfect damp environment for mold and mildew to thrive.

CHICAGO, IL - May 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- If your home was damaged by the spring floods and you are beginning to make repairs, you can get advice on how to rebuild stronger, safer and smarter.

CHICAGO, IL - May 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- To honor military families this Memorial Day, Governor Pat Quinn today announced the investment of an additional $5 million in state capital funds to increase affordable homeownership opportunities under the Welcome Home Heroes program. The initiative is part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to help Illinois’ military families transition to civilian life, and to strengthen and stabilize communities by making homeownership more affordable

CHICAGO, IL - May 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- If your home was damaged by the spring floods and you are beginning to make repairs, you can get advice on how to rebuild stronger, safer and smarter.

CHICAGO, IL - May 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Inspectors from FEMA have begun meeting with disaster applicants in McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, Cook, LaSalle, Kendall, Will, Grundy and Fulton counties. Inspectors are reviewing damage caused by severe storms and flooding from April 16 through May 5, 2013.

CHICAGO, IL - May 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Bobby L. Rush participated in the Thomas Place Orland Park ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of a $22‐million, 80‐unit, affordable, senior and veteran’s housing community