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Washington Department of Financial Institutions Earns Bank, Mortgage Accreditation
Posted:Tue, 04 Oct 2016 05:27:09 PDT
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators (AARMR) are pleased to present the Washington Department of Financial Institutions (Department or DFI) with CSBS Banking Accreditation and CSBS/AARMR Mortgage Accreditation. These reaccreditations certify that the DFI maintains the highest standards in banking and mortgage supervision. Scott Jarvis serves as Director of the Washington Department of Financial Institutions
International WELL Building Institute™ Announces WELL Certification Program Achievements
Posted:Tue, 04 Oct 2016 05:18:36 PDT
Two years after the public release of v1 of the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL), the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™) announces milestone achievements in the development, growth and expansion of the WELL Certification program. The world’s first building standard focused exclusively on the effects of the built environment on human health and well-being, WELL has brought health and well-being to the forefront of the sustainable building conversation and triggered new innovations in building practices, design and development.
HUD AWARDS $38 MILLION TO FIGHT DISCRIMINATION
Posted:Mon, 03 Oct 2016 05:55:48 PDT
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is awarding $38 million under its Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) to confront discriminatory housing practices. HUD’s grants will support some 155 national and local fair housing organizations working to confront violations of the nation’s landmark Fair Housing Act (see grantee list below)
NCRC Statement on the Release of 2015 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data
Posted:Mon, 03 Oct 2016 05:27:00 PDT
Today, in reaction to the release of the 2015 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s (NCRC) President and CEO John Taylor made the following statement
Q3 2016 Net Lease Research Report Released
Posted:Tue, 04 Oct 2016 07:02:43 PDT
The Boulder Group has released its 3rd Quarter 2016 Net Lease Research Report. The report provides comprehensive numbers and analysis of the net lease property market.
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Mayor Landrieu, City Officials and Homelessness Service Providers Announce Plans to Establish a Low Barrier Shelter for the Homeless
Posted:Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:52:24 +0000
Mayor Mitch Landrieu joined City officials and local homelessness service providers to announce plans to establish a low barrier shelter for the homeless at 3101 Erato St. The shelter will be available for those in need of immediate housing, particularly for those who have had challenges accessing services. Utilization of a low barrier shelter is considered a national best practice and in line with the City’s Housing First strategy outlined
EFC APPROVES $497.5 MILLION IN GRANTS & LOANS TO UPGRADE LOCAL WASTEWATER AND DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS
Posted:Tue, 04 Oct 2016 15:05:45 +0000
During, the second quarter of EFC’s fiscal year, commencing in July and ending on September 30, the Board of Directors of the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) has approved $497.5 million in grants and interest-free and low-cost loans to support vital wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects throughout New York State.
Durbin Announces $5 Million Investment In Northwest Illinois Transportation Infrastructure
Posted:Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:27:30 +0000
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the cities of Savanna and Rochelle, Illinois have received nearly $5 million through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants to invest in transportation infrastructure projects, boosting economic development and creating jobs throughout the region.
Albany, Douglasville, Perry, Porterdale and Rincon “Graduate” from Georgia Initiative for Community Housing Program
Posted:Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:54:45 +0000
Local leaders from the cities of Albany, Douglasville, Perry, Porterdale and Rincon were recognized for their communities’ completion of the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH) program at the annual retreat held September 20-22 in Gainesville.
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