Archive for September, 2009
McCaskill Works to Extend Homebuyer Tax Credit For Troops Serving Overseas
September 30, 2009 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
Legislation moves back deadline on stimulus tax credit for men and women serving abroad. WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 30, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — While many American families have taken advantage of the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit and other benefits available through the economic recovery effort, many American heroes have been deployed overseas and thus unable to take advantage of this valuable credit to help them buy a home of their own. Today, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill introduced a bill in the Senate to extend until November 30, 2010 the availability of this credit of up to $8,000 toward the purchase of a first home for service members deployed abroad for more than 90 days during 2009.
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WORKSHOPS FOCUS ON INSURANCE, MORTGAGES, INVESTMENTS
September 30, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
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
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Mayor Menino Announces $40 million for Renovations and Redevelopment of Public Housing
September 30, 2009 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
Recovery Act funding will provide “green”, energy efficient renovations for Old Colony, Cathedral, Heath and Amory public housing developments. Today, Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has given the City of Boston $40 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The funding will go toward renovating several public housing developments in the Boston Housing Authority’s (BHA) portfolio using “green” technology to increase energy efficiency and decrease overall costs to the City of Boston. The $40 million worth of projects will create nearly 400 new jobs.
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Udall, Bennet Applaud $2 Million in Recovery Funds to Improve Health Information Technology in Colorado
September 30, 2009 Posted by Colorado RealEstateRama
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and Colorado Community Managed Care Awarded Grants to Boost Use of Electronic Health Records.
Washington, D.C. – September 30, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Mark Udall and Michael Bennet, U.S. Senators for Colorado, applauded the announcement of $2 million for two health information technology initiatives in Colorado. The funds are part of $27.8 million in grants announced this week by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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Sacramento’s Premier Active Adult Community, Heritage Park, Selects MERIT for Property Management Services
September 30, 2009 Posted by MERIT Property Management, Amy Jones
Heritage Park will take advantage of MERIT’s Active Adult Adventure Program
Sacramento, CA – September 30, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — The Heritage Park Homeowners Association has selected MERIT, a leading provider of professional community association and rental management services, to manage their 965 single family active adult community located in North Natomas area of Sacramento, CA. MERIT will assist the board of directors with daily operations to provide quality service as well as add a new adventure program for active adults.
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Kratovil Hosts Successful Foreclosure Prevention Seminar
September 30, 2009 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Over 150 receive advice and assistance to prevent and protect against home foreclosures.
September 30, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Over the weekend Rep. Frank Kratovil hosted a successful foreclosure prevention seminar at Maces Lane Middle School in Cambridge, MD. The seminar featured presentations and counseling sessions sponsored by housing counselors, pro bono attorneys and representatives of major lenders. Attendees were given the opportunity to meet individually with counselors and discuss what options are available to help stay in their home.
“First and foremost, this seminar was about giving people tools and making sure they are aware of the resources offered within the community to prevent and work through a home foreclosure crisis,” said Rep. Kratovil. “This workshop was designed to help distressed homeowners learn about their options before it’s too late, and I think it succeeded.”
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Moran Announces Recovery Act Grant Awarded to Atwood Housing Authority
September 30, 2009 Posted by Kansas RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 30, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Jerry Moran today announced Atwood Housing Authority received a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant to address the needs of seniors and persons with disabilities. Recently, HUD awarded competitive grants to public housing authorities throughout the country to allow necessary improvements
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Lake County to recognize Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10
September 30, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TAVARES, FL – September 30, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — As part of the Annual Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10), the Lake County Department of Public Safety, Fire Rescue Division, is stepping up its public-education efforts to remind residents how to keep homes fire safe and prevent painful burns.
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McMahon Calls for Extension of First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit
September 29, 2009 Posted by New York RealEstateRama
Staten Island, NY – September 28, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Rep. Michael E. McMahon wants to extend the $8,000 first-time homebuyers tax credit which will expire by the end of November.
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Bronx Pro Real Estate Management Celebrated Opening of 1085 Washington Avenue Apartments Providing Green Homes for Low Income Residents
September 29, 2009 Posted by NYCHDC
New York, NY – September 29, 2009 – (RealEstateRama) — Bronx Pro Real Estate Management today celebrated the opening of 1085 Washington Avenue Apartments, a new 90-unit affordable housing development that features numerous elements that help the building and its residents contribute to a greener, more sustainable New York City.
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