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HUD AND THE NATIONAL FAIR HOUSING ALLIANCE LAUNCH MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO FIGHT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION

WASHINGTON, DC – February 22, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the National Fair Housing Alliance(NFHA) announced today the launch of a new series of radio and print public service advertisements…

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NMHC/NAA Commend Regulators For Advocating a Separate Multifamily Solution In Housing Finance Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 22, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released a strategic plan for the future of the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac today. The following is a statement …

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Mayor Vincent C. Gray Focusing Resources on Affordable Housing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 22, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — WHAT/WHO: Mayor Vincent C. Gray, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Council Chair Kwame R. Brown, Ward 7 Councilmember Yvette Alexander and other government officials will break ground on The…

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Branstad, Reynolds encourage those affected by Missouri River flood to seek Iowa rental housing relief

DES MOINES, MO – February 21, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today remind those affected by the Missouri River Flooding that affordable Iowa rental housing is available to them. In December the Internal Revenue…

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HUD ANNOUNCES $108 MILLION IN INDIAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANTS

WASHINGTON, DC – February 21, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced $108 million in additional Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) allocations to 68 tribes in 19 states. Thesefunds are distribut…

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CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYMENT BELOW PEAK LEVELS IN 329 OUT OF 337 METRO AREAS WHILE VITAL FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE MEASURES LANGUISH

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 21, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Construction employment remains below peak levels in 329 out of 337 metro areas, according to a new analysis released today by the Associated General Contractors of America. Given the continued…

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MSU Extension offers “Home Ownership” Workshop and Online Home Ownership Education

February 20, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Invest in your homeownership success. Research has shown that people who attend pre-purchase housing counseling or education are more likely to make on-time payments on their mortgage and are less likely to defau…

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HUD MAKES $95 MILLION IN GRANTS AVAILABLE TO HELP LOW-INCOME FAMILIES RECEIVE JOB TRAINING, GAIN EMPLOYMENT

WASHINGTON, DC – February 17, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development makes $95 million available today through two grant programs that help residents who receive HUD rental assistance get the necessary education…

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Louisiana Remodeler Selected as 2012 NAHB Remodelers Chairman

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 17, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — George “Geep” Moore, CGR, CAPS, GMR, and owner/president of Moore-Built Construction & Restoration Inc. in Elm Grove, La., was appointed the 2012 chairman of the National Association of…

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Increased Optimism Felt at NAHB’s 2012 International Builders’ Show

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 17, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — More than 51,000 builders, remodelers and other members of the home building industry crowded the aisles of the National Association of Home Builders’ International Builders’ Show (IBS), wh…

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