Four Years After Superstorm Sandy, Failed Claims Process Has Left Tens Of Thousands Of...
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (IG) to prioritize and provide a timeline for completing an investigation into mismanagement, failures in over...
WITH WINTER JUST AROUND THE CORNER, SENATORS SCHUMER & GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $325 MILLION...
U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the release of $325,060,769 in heating and home energy assistance funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIH...
C.A.R. Convenes “Housing Affordability and California’s Future” Real Estate Summit with Leading Experts in...
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) will present its second real estate summit at an event that will focus on housing affordability, the state’s most pressing housing issue. Industry leaders from financial institutions, government agencies, academia, real estate, public policy, business, and investing will engage in deliberate and impactful discussions with the goal of generating cogent action items for the state of California via the valuable input of stakeholders and thought leaders
Mayor de Blasio Signs Package of Green Buildings Legislation to Spur Retrofits to Help...
Mayor Bill de Blasio today held public hearings for, and signed, ten pieces of legislation into law, including a package of three green buildings bills – Intros. 1163-A, 1160 and 1165, in relation to energy and water benchmarking, lighting retrofitting and sub-metering requirements for mid-size buildings.
Huron County Receives $50,000 Grant to Alleviate Economic Impact of Harbor Beach Power Plant...
U.S. Representative Candice Miller (MI-10) applauded the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) approval of a $50,000 grant to establish an economic development plan to support capital investment and job creation in Huron County in light of the closure of DTE’s Harbor Beach power plant:
Arlington Considering Options for Buck Property, Other Parcels
A year before completing its purchase of the 6.1-acre Buck property on N. Quincy Street, Arlington County is beginning to explore options for how this and other sites may be used to help meet critical County and Schools facility needs. The County has until November 20, 2017 to exercise an option to purchase the property
Cleanup agreement proposed for sites in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood
A nonprofit housing provider will study soil and groundwater contamination from a former dry cleaner and a former gas station in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood, under a proposed legal agreement with the Washington Department of Ecology.
THDA announces winners of 2016 Tennessee’s Best awards
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency has announced the winners of the 2016 Tennessee’s Best awards during the Governor’s Housing Conference held this month in Nashville.
DNR land sales provide opportunity to purchase state-owned properties throughout Wisconsin
The Department of Natural Resources is offering 15 state-owned parcels of land for public sale through Monday, Nov. 28, 2016. In February 2016, the Natural Resources Board approved phase two of land sales, including 81 parcels totaling approximately 5,...
Lake County to present its State of the County program on Tuesday, Nov. 8
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will present its State of the County program at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8 in the County Commission Chambers of the Lake County Administration Building, located at 315 W. Main St., Tavares.
Barrar Urges the Governor to Sign Fire and EMS Tax Credit Bill
Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) joins Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland), who is the maker of legislation that would allow municipalities to offer income and/or property tax credits to volunteer first responders, in calling on Gov. Tom Wo...
Christie Administration Celebrates Grand Opening of Franklin Street Villa, an Affordable Housing Project in...
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Anthony L. Marchetta today joined local officials and community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Franklin Street Villa, which includes 30 new housing units, eight of whic...
Richland County Property Receives Covenant Not to Sue Under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program
Honeywell International has received a covenant not to sue under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP) after investigating and remediating the former Prestolite property
Carter Demands Immediate Action at Westlake Apartments
Carter has led the charge for assistance at the complex in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. After weeks of receiving inaccurate or incomplete information from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Carter today urged HUD Sec...
PANEL CLEARS WEBBER BILL EXPOSING IMPACT OF UNFUNDED MANDATES ON TAXPAYERS
Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Jay Webber to track the financial burden of unfunded state and federal mandates on counties and towns was released today by the Appropriations Committee. The bill (A1034) requires the Department of Community Affairs...
HPD COMMISSIONER BEEN AND HDC PRESIDENT ENDERLIN ANNOUNCE APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED...
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Vicki Been and New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Eric Enderlin today announced the opening of the Housing Connect lottery for 102 affordable apartments at Five Blue Slip in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. This 100 percent affordable development was financed through the City’s Extremely Low & Low Income Affordability (ELLA) Program and Inclusionary Housing programs.
Heitkamp Announces over $22 Million in Federal Funding to Help ND Seniors, Families, and...
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp announced more than $22 million in federal assistance to help low-income North Dakota families, seniors, and folks in Native American communities heat their homes this winter season
Rep. Norcross Announces Historic Designation of South Jersey Home Linked to Dr. Martin Luther...
Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced his appreciation to the Camden Historic Preservation Commission for its historic designation of a Camden City property that was once home to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., while King studied at the former Croz...
The City of East Spencer Receives USDA Grant
Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) joined Mayor Mallet, USDA Undersecretary Lisa Mensah, and USDA State Director Randy Gore to announce a $75,000 grant from USDA for Rural Development.
Klobuchar, Franken, Peterson, Nolan, Emmer Announce Over $14.6 Million to Help Minnesota Farmers Lower...
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representatives Collin Peterson, Rick Nolan, and Tom Emmer, announced $14,644,054 to help Minnesota farmers lower energy costs and boost renewable energy. The support comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). REAP helps farmers and rural business owners reduce their costs by providing grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
Durbin Announces Federal Funding For Rural Renewable Energy Development Across Illinois
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $490,000 in federal funding across Illinois to assist farmers, ranchers, and rural small businesses in developing renewable energy systems, and in making energy-efficiency improvements to their operations
Congresswoman Alma Adams Welcomes Congressman David Price to Charlotte for a Tour of the...
Congresswoman Alma Adams welcomed Congressman David Price, Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, to Charlotte for a tour of the Charlotte Area Transit System. Congresswoman Adams and Congressma...
HHS ANNOUNCES OVER $3 BILLION IN FUNDING FOR ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Children and Families has announced over $3 billion in funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP aids low-income families and individuals with bill payments, energy crises, energy efficiency improvements, and energy-related home repairs.
NYCEDC Announces Plan to Transform Former Spofford Juvenile Detention Center Into Vibrant, Live-Work Campus
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) today announced plans to transform the former Spofford Juvenile Detention Center in the Hunts Point section of the Bronx into a 5-a...
Q3-2016 Lender-Mediated Properties Report
The number of lender-mediated properties for sale in central Ohio continued its sharp decline during Q3-2016 and ended the quarter at 6.8 percent of the total inventory of homes for sale in central Ohio
FHLBNY Announces Third Quarter 2016 Operating Highlights
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (“FHLBNY”) today released its unaudited financial highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. “Our members continue to rely on the dependable funding we provide, as reflected in the steady growth of our advances levels through the first nine months of the year,” said José R. González, president and CEO of the FHLBNY.
Statewide Housing Association Joins State to Host Housing Resource Fairs for Sandy-Impacted Residents
Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network) is partnering with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) to host free Housing Resource Fairs in Monmout...
Barb Griess Receives the Elmer D. Whitepipe Award of Excellence
South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is pleased to announce Barb Griess as the recipient of the annual Elmer D. Whitepipe Award of Excellence during SDHDA’s 26th Annual Housing Conference held recently in Pierre
Roseville Woman Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud Scheme, Will Pay More Than $60,000 in Restitution
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette today announced that Asima Khan, of Roseville, was sentenced on one felony count of Larceny $1,000 - $20,000, for her role in running a mortgage modification scam across Oakland and Macomb Counties.
SDHDA Announces the Seven Top Loan Officers for First-Time Homebuyer Loans
The South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is pleased to announce the seven top Loan Officers for SDHDA First-time Homebuyer loans. The top SDHDA Loan Officers of 2016 are: Joshua Osborne, Plains Commerce Bank, Sioux Falls, Area 1; Melanie Hodorff, Great Western Bank, Watertown, Area 2; Cindy Fredrich, BankWest, Pierre, Area 3; Lori Norby, CU Mortgage Direct, Madison, Area 4; Lynal Jensen, First Bank & Trust, Brookings, Area 5; Julie Brownell, Plains Commerce Bank, Aberdeen, Area 6; and Betsy Heyden, First Fidelity Bank, Burke, Area 7
