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Himes Statement on Budget Votes
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) issued the following statement today after voting against the House Republican Majority’s budget for fiscal 2016. The Republican budget would slash transportation and infrastructure investments, cut college financial aid,...
Himes, Delaney and Carney File Housing Finance Reform Legislation to Protect 30-Year Mortgage and...
Representatives Jim Himes (CT-4), John K. Delaney (MD-6) and John Carney (DE-At Large) have introduced legislation designed to protect the fixed-rate 30-year mortgage – a key instrument to ensure home affordability for the middle class – and shield...
GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES SMALL TOWN GRANTS TO ASSIST SEVEN COMMUNITIES WITH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that, in the first installment of several rounds of funding, seven towns in Connecticut are being awarded grants under the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) to assist with infrastructure...
GOV. MALLOY: STATE OFFERS ADVICE TO HOMEOWNERS DURING THIS SEASON’S SNOW THAW
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today said that with winter weather appearing to finally loosen its grip on Connecticut and warmer temperatures steadily approaching, homeowners should caution themselves and keep an eye on indoor leaking as the deep snow pack...
CHFA & Spectrum Enterprises SemiAnnual LIHTC Compliance Conference
CHFA Asset Management staff in conjunction with Spectrum Enterprises will be conducting the following LIHTC Compliance Conference sessions on April 24, 2015. Both sessions will be held at the Sheraton Hartford South, 100 Capitol Boulevard, Rocky Hill
IN APPROPRIATIONS HEARING, MURPHY TOUTS CONNECTICUT SANDY RECOVERY, URGES HUD SECRETARY CASTRO TO TOUR...
Yesterday, during the U.S. Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on the FY16 HUD Budget request, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) highlighted the Resilient Bridgeport plan – ...
Office of Early Childhood Receives $10.4 Million in Federal Funding to Support State Home...
The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood today announced that Connecticut will be receiving an additional $10.4 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home V...
NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY – State of Connecticut Housing Tax Credit Contribution Program
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) is pleased to announce this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the State of Connecticut Housing Tax Credit Contribution Program (HTCC).
Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II, Inc. Acquires First Grocery-anchored Shopping Center
Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced the acquisition of Willimantic Plaza, adding the first property in the state of Connecticut to the Company’s portfolio
CHFA WINS NCSHA AWARD FOR PROGRAM EXCELLENCE
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) received a national award for Program Excellence from the National Council of State Housing Authorities (NCSHA) at the Council’s annual conference last week. More than 2,000 units of affordable rental...
CT Delegation Announces $77 MIillion In Home Heating Relief
Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), U.S. Congressman John Larson (D-Conn.), U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) U.S. Congressman Jim Himes (D-Conn.) and U.S. C...
Workshop For New Investors In CT: Find It, Fix It, Flip It, Or Keep...
No Matter Where You Are - Beginner or Seasoned Pro - Your Real Estate Investment Profits Will Soar With This 3 Day WORKSHOP
Ayala Welcomes Announcement of Expanded Affordable Housing Opportunities in Bridgeport
State Senator Andres Ayala joined Governor Dannel P. Malloy yesterday in announcing a significant investment in Affordable housing for Bridgeport and other communities around the state. The $10,649,077 in grants and loans will allow for the creation of...
NEW Bond Initiative for Multifamily Rental Housing
CHFA is offering a Multifamily Bond Initiative to those seeking multifamily construction and/or permanent financing for the creation and preservation of energy efficient, affordable, multifamily rental housing.
Himes Praises Energy Efficiency Savings at Trumbull Sports Complex
TRUMBULL, CT - August 22, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today visited Insports Trumbull to highlight the recent energy efficiency upgrades to the 108,000 square-foot indoor athletic complex. Insports used Commercial Property A...
CHFA Sale of $123 Million in Tax Exempt Bonds to Finance Single Family Mortgages
Rocky Hill, Conn., - August 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) completed a successful offering of $123 million in Tax Exempt Bonds on Monday, August 4, 2014. The offering was oversubscribed, generating more...
Himes Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Boost Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing
Washington, DC - July 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined four of his House colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to increase energy efficiency in multifamily, affordable housing communities nationwide. ...
Himes, Delaney and Carney Introduce Housing Finance Reform Legislation
Washington, D.C. - July 11, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Representatives Jim Himes (CT-4), John K. Delaney (MD-6) and John Carney (DE – at large) today introduced innovative housing finance reform legislation, the Partnership to Strengthen Homeownershi...
CHFA Announces Syndicator-Developer Forum – Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 30, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Please join the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority for a discussion on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program.
Esty, Murphy Applaud Senate Passage of Collinsville Dam Legislation
WASHINGTON - May 26, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-Conn.) applauded final passage in the U.S. Senate of H.R. 316, the Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act. The Coll...
Delaney, Carney, and Himes Statement on Johnson-Crapo Housing Reform Markup
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 16, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Thursday, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs held a markup hearing on the Johnson-Crapo housing finance reform bill. The Johnson-Crapo plan uses the Corker-Warner proposal...
GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGHOUT THE STATE
HARTFORD, CT - April 15, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner Evonne M. Klein, and Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) President and Executive Director Eric Chatman today announced inve...
GOV. MALLOY: GRANTS AWARDED TO BUILD SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN BRIDGEPORT, HAMDEN, HARTFORD &...
HARTFORD, CT - April 10, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that $27.9 million in grants have been approved to build four new supportive, affordable multifamily housing developments in Bridgeport, Hamden, Hartford and ...
Notice of Funding Availability – State-Sponsored Housing Portfolio
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 9, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Housing (DOH) and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) are pleased to announce the State-Sponsored Housing Portfolio (SSHP) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
Ayala: Spanish-Language Housing Website Helping Latinos Become Homeowners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 4, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The keys to affordable homeownership are being extended to Connecticut’s Hispanic community through a new Spanish-speaking website that has been launched by the Connecticut Housing Finance Author...
Spanish Website Launch Strengthens CHFA Connection with State’s Hispanic Markets
ROCKY HILL, CONN. - April 4, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) is pleased to announce the availability of a Spanish-language homebuyer website. Consumers can access the new website by visiting www.hogarchfa.org...
GOV. MALLOY RELEASES MAJOR REPORT OUTLINING PLANS TO SUPPORT STATE’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING PORTFOLIO OVER...
HARTFORD, CT - March 31, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Dannel P. Malloy today unveiled a major report outlining his plans to utilize $300 million in funding over the next 10 years to revitalize the more than 340 properties – consisting of more ...
Connecticut Man Sentenced in Connection with Tax Free Property Exchange Business
BOSTON - March 4, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Connecticut man who victimized exchangors in Massachusetts was sentenced yesterday for his role in a mail and wire fraud scheme involving a tax free property exchange business.
Congresswoman Esty Helps Danbury Family Stay in their Home
NEW BRITAIN, CT - February 14, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- This week, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) shared her second “Constituent Corner” story from Gail and Lew Sirico of Danbury. The Sirico family reached out to Congresswoman Esty’s offic...
Himes Calls on Conn. Officials to Help Shoreline Homeowners
WASHINGTON, DC - February 4, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today called on the Connecticut Interagency Hazard Mitigation Committee to reconsider a controversial decision not to consider municipal grant requests for homeowners ...