$5 billion for 'green' buildings, an article from the Rocky Mountain News, reports that according to a nonprofit building management association and the Clinton Climate Initiative, they have lined up $5 billion in financing to provide one-stop shopping to make commercial buildings throughout the U.S. and the world more energy efficient.  The Energy Performance Contract Model was unveiled by the Building Owners and Manager Association International at its annual meeting at the Colorado Convention Center.  BOMA and the Clinton Climate Initiative have cut deals with five banks that will each make $1 billion in loans available to retrofit buildings with things such as energy efficient chillers, computerized energy management systems, and even solar and wind power.
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jun/23/5-billion-for-green-buildings/

Realtors Enlist Nation’s Mayors in Fight against Foreclosure, an article from RISMedia.com, reports that organizations shared their insights with mayors from across the country as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ annual meeting.  The National Association of Realtors joined officials from the Federal Housing Administration, Mortgage Bankers Association and NeighborWorks America to address the foreclosure crisis and its impact on American cities.  NAR President-elect Charles McMillan said, “The recent slowdown in the real estate market has created significant challenges for America’s cities, for mayors, and for Realtors.  Realtors build communities, and we share a common mission with our country’s mayors - to support and strengthen the communities we serve.”  NAR supports modernizing FHA to help more buyers obtain safe, affordable financing and provide upfront counseling and support.  McMillan also urged attendees to share challenges and best practices and explore creative ways to revise existing programs to meet the needs of today’s homeowners and buyers.
http://rismedia.com/wp/2008-06-23/realtors-enlist-nations-mayors-in-fight-against-foreclosure/

Additional articles that you may find of interest:

Plan to aid homeowners faces key test
http://money.cnn.com/2008/06/24/real_estate/housing_rescue.ap/index.htm?postversion=2008062404

Love the home you're stuck with
http://money.cnn.com/2008/06/19/real_estate/tips/home_with.moneymag/index.htm?postversion=2008062403

U.S. home prices fall in April at record rate
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25346624/

Fed expected to leave interest rates unchanged
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25332823/

U.S.-Backed Mortgage Program Fuels Risks
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121426681678998589.html?mod=RealEstateMain_1

Going Beyond the Credit Score
http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2008062303