House Financial Services Committee Passes Rep. Miller’s Amendment to Sunset the Home Valuation Code of Conduct
Washington, DC - October 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. Gary Miller (R-CA) to sunset the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC).Related posts:
- House Financial Services Committee votes to pass Maloney bill increasing available funding for a wide range of community development
September 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Today the House Financial Services Committee passed H.R. 6642, the National Consumer Cooperative Bank (NCB) Act Amendments of 2008. Introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), this bill makes the non-profit subsidiary of the NCB—NCB Capital Impact—eligible to receive funding under the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of [...]...
- HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE PASSES CONGRESSMAN AL GREEN’S AMENDMENT TO EXPAND THE ‘SECURING THE CITIES’ PROGRAM
Washington, DC - November 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- In a unanimous vote, the House Committee on Homeland Security passed this week H.R. 2611, a measure which would authorize the Department of Homeland Security's 'Securing the Cities' (STC) initiative. The bill includes an amendment offered by Congressman Al Green (TX-09) that would expand the scope of the STC program to...
- Schock Amendment to Prevent Future Foreclosures Passes House
July 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The House unanimously approved an amendment offered by Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) today to H.R. 3288, the Fiscal Year 2010 (FY 10) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act. ...
- Heller Offers Homebuyers Amendment in Committee
Washington, DC - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today U.S. Congressman Dean Heller (R-NV) offered an amendment in the House Ways and Means Committee on H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010. Heller’s amendment failed by vote of 15 to 22....
- House Unanimously Passes the Neighborhood Preservation Act
Authored by Rep. Miller, the Bill Will Provide Assistance to Struggling Homeowners Washington, DC - July 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 2529, the Neighborhood Preservation Act. This legislation, authored by Reps. Gary Miller (R-CA) and Joe Donnelly (D-IN), will address the persistence of foreclosures and large unsold housing inventories in order to...
- REP. Loebsack Offers Amendment to the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection ACT of 2008
Amendment Will Require Study of Flood Risks on Bridges Washington, D.C. - Jul 23 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack offered an amendment during House debate of the National Highway Bridge Reconstruction and Inspection Act of 2008, H.R. 3999. The Congressman’s amendment, which was approved by voice vote, will revise the bill to require the Secretary of Transportation [...]...
- Matsui Anti-Foreclosure Amendment Adopted Into Wall Street Reform Act
Fights to Keep American Families in Their Homes. WASHINGTON, DC – The House of Representatives passed an amendment offered by Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D–California) to the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173) yesterday, which requires mortgage servicers or lenders participating in the Making Home Affordable Program to publicly report their progress in helping responsible homeowners stay in...
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- Schumer Announces Community Development Corporation Of Long Island Has Been Awarded Nearly $400,000 To Preserve Affordable Housing Across Nassau And Suffolk
Washington, DC - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Community Development Corporation of Long Island, Inc. (CDC), a member of the national NeighborWorks network, has been awarded $383,400 in funding from NeighborWorks America.
- Governor Signs Bill to Make 21 Public Housing Developments Eligible for Federal Assistance
Albany, NY - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson has signed into law legislation authorizing the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to restructure the ownership of 21 public housing developments as part of a comprehensive rehabilitations plan.
- Halvorson Supported Recovery Act Helps to Fund New Affordable Housing in Hopkins Par
March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Working to bring affordable housing options and needed jobs to Kankakee, Rep. Debbie Halvorson (IL-11) joined State Senator Toi Hutchinson, State Representative Lisa Dugan, Mayor Samuel Payton, and other local officials and community members at the ground breaking of Sandstone Hills, a single-family rent-to-own community of 29 homes made possible by federal Recovery Act funding."A critical part of the American Dream is the opportunity to have a home our families can call their own," said Halvorson. "The funding provided by the Recovery Act I voted for will offer an opportunity for families to purchase homes they can afford, at a time when they need help the most."
- AHFC to Finance New Senior Housing Facility in South Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, AK - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Friday, March 19, 2010 – Additional south Anchorage housing will soon be available for seniors. The Board of Directors for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation this week approved an $846,000 mortgage loan to Lumen Park Associates for a 20-unit low- to moderate- income independent senior housing project to be located on the east side of Lake Otis Parkway, near the southeast corner of Abbott Road and Lake Otis intersection.
- Mountain View in Anchorage to get Additional Low-Income Housing
ANCHORAGE, AK - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Friday, March 19, 2010 – The Board of Directors for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Tuesday approved $1.9 million in mortgage loans for Cook Inlet Housing Authority (CIHA) to finance the development of the fourth phase of the Mountain View Village low-income family housing development. A total of 34 housing units will be built at three different locations, consisting of one- to four-bedroom units, renting for between $700 and $1,100 per month to qualified families.
- Sustainable Design & Roofing Trade Show
Roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall system experts share newest sustainable building design and industry practices. 25th RCI International Convention & Trade Show offers top-notch educational programs for the building envelope and the construction community. Orlando, FL - March 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The growing popularity of rooftop energy production systems, sustainable and vegetated roofs, and the impact of climate, fire and drainage on overall design standards are just a few topics to be explored during a 5-day, intensive, educational program taught by today’s leading authorities within the building envelope industry.
- Three New Mexico Organizations Awarded Housing Grants
WASHINGTON, DC - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that three New Mexico organizations have been awarded federal grants to support efforts to revitalize and sustain community development and promote and preserve affordable housing for New Mexico residents.