New Jersey RealEstateRama
Christie Issues Statement on Housing Opportunity Task Force
                    Trenton, NJ - March 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Christie today issued the following statement on the status of the Housing Opportunity Task Force created by Executive Order 12:                
            Weichert Offers Three Reasons Why Those Who Don’t Buy Now Might Regret It
                    MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. - March 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions an individual can make. So it is understandable that one considering a home purchase may take their time to avoid rushing into such a large financial commitment.                
            Extension Of Property Tax Relief Provision Originally Authored By Menendez Passes Senate
                    WASHINGTON, DC - March 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Senate extended a property tax relief law originally authored by U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ).                
            Newark’s Public Housing Opens Doors to Free Speech
                    NEWARK, NJ - March 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The ACLU-NJ announced a free speech victory yesterday for  Newark's political candidates, who will now be able to extend their  campaigns within the walls of Newark's public housing complexes.                
            Weichert Receives Corporate Partnership Award from Morris Habitat for Humanity
                    MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. - March 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Weichert Family of Companies was recently honored by Morris Habitat for Humanity with its Corporate Partnership Award.                 
            DCA & HMFA Welcome Gloucester City to “Live Where You Work” Homebuyer Program
                    GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. - February 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gloucester City Mayor William James today joined representatives of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) at the Community Center, 230 Nicholson Road, to announce that the City is the newest member of the Live Where You Work program.                
            Governor Christie Forms Housing Opportunity Task Force to Restructure Affordable Housing Mission
                    Trenton, N.J. - February 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today Governor Chris Christie signed Executive Order 12 creating the Housing Opportunity Task Force, which will initiate an immediate review of the Commission on Affordable Housing and its continued existence.                
            DeCroce And Bramnick Praise Christie’s Choice Of Sen. Karrow To Lead Coah Task Force
                    Trenton, NJ - February 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce and Conference Leader Jon Bramnick both lauded Gov. Christie’s choice of former state Sen. Marcia Karrow to chair the newly formed Housing Opportunity Task Force that will study issues surrounding the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) and its third round rules.                
            New Jersey HMFA Extends it First-Time Homebuyers “Prefund” Program
                    TRENTON, N.J. - February 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- For first-time homebuyers thinking of buying their first home in New Jersey, the combined incentive and mortgage programs from the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) and the federal government have never been better.                
            DCA & HMFA Welcome Pemberton Township to “Live Where You Work” Homebuyer Program
                    PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. - February 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pemberton Township Mayor David Patriarca today joined representatives of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) at the Municipal Building, 500 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road, to announce that the Township is the newest member of the Live Where You Work program.                 
            Lautenberg And Menendez Announce More Than $49 Million In Federal Recovery Act Funding For...
                    NEWARK, NJ - January 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Sens. Frank R. Lautenberg and Robert Menendez today announced the U.S. Department of the Treasury has awarded the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) more than $49 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to finance the expansion and improvement of affordable housing in New Jersey.                 
            Former Jersey City Housing Department Employee Indicted for Allegedly Accepting $50,000 in Corrupt Payments
                    NEWARK, NJ - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A former Jersey City Housing Department employee was indicted today on charges in connection with his acceptance of $50,000 in corrupt cash payments in exchange for his official influence and assistance on real estate development matters in Jersey City, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.                
            Property Tax Relief Funding Restored League Salutes Governor Corzine
                    Trenton, NJ - December 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The League of Municipalities welcomes the news that Governor Corzine has balanced the budget, without resorting to cuts in crucial municipal property tax relief funding.                
            DCA & HMFA Welcome Asbury Park to ‘Live Where You Work’ Homebuyer Program
                    ASBURY PARK, NJ - December 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Asbury Park Mayor Ed Johnson today joined representatives of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) at City Hall, One Municipal Plaza, to announce that the City is the newest member of the Live Where You Work program. Asbury Park is the 25th municipality to partner with the HMFA on this workforce housing initiative.                
            Rep. Sires Introduces Bill to Provide Adequate Housing for Our Nation’s Veterans
                    Washington, D.C. - December 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Sires announced that he introduced legislation to support veterans who lack stable housing.                  
            Weichert Sees Expanded Tax Credit As a Final Step to a Healthy Market
                    MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. - November 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nearly two years ago, James M. Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors, began calling upon Congress for a homebuyer tax credit that he felt would help repair the struggling national economy.                
            Port Authority Releases Third Quarter Milestone Report On World Trade Center Rebuilding
                    New York, NY - November 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Port Authority has met 21 of 24 World Trade Center rebuilding milestones, according to its latest quarterly milestone report, released today.                
            Congressman Rothman Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits and Homebuyer Tax Credits
                    Washington, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009.                 
            Mandates Relief Equals Property Tax Relief
                    Trenton, NJ - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The people of New Jersey have spoken. Their priorities are still tax relief and cost cutting at all levels of government. The new Administration will surely need to tackle the factors that drive public spending. Local officials, through the League of Municipalities, stand ready and willing to help.                
            Menendez Hails Passage Of Unemployment Insurance Extension
                    WASHINGTON, DC - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- This evening, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to extend unemployment insurance for laid off workers. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) was a co-sponsor of the legislation and voted in favor of its passage.                
            Congressman Sires Votes to Stimulate the Economy by Extending Unemployment Benefits and Aiding Homebuyers
                    Washington, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Sires joined his colleagues today in passing a bill to stimulate our economy and extend unemployment benefits.  H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, was passed overwhelmingly by the House by a vote of 403 to 12.                
            Dividend Capital Total Realty Trust Acquires Office Property In Princeton, NJ
                    Denver, CO - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Dividend Capital Total Realty Trust Inc., a diversified real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that it acquired a class-A office property located in Princeton, NJ — centrally located between New York City and Philadelphia.                
            Dividend Capital Total Realty Trust Acquires Office Property In Princeton, NJ
                    Denver, CO - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Dividend Capital Total Realty Trust Inc., a diversified real estate investment trust (REIT), announced today that it acquired a class-A office property located in Princeton, NJ — centrally located between New York City and Philadelphia.                
            Congressman Pascrell Joins Federal, State And Paterson Officials At Belmont Senior Apartments Groundbreaking Ceremony
                    WASHINGTON, DC - November 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) today joined federal, state and city officials on Monday at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Belmont Senior Apartments project at Belmont Avenue and Cliff Street.                
            HMFA Breaks Ground on 24-Unit Affordable Condominium Community in Newark
                    NEWARK, N.J. - October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Marge Della Vecchia joined local officials and community leaders to break ground on Condominiums@Harmony Square, a 24-unit affordable housing community located at 105 Broad Street in Newark                
            HMFA Celebrates Completion of Exterior Façade on Historic Security Trust Building in Camden
                    CAMDEN, N.J. - October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Executive Director Marge Della Vecchia today joined state and local officials to celebrate the completion of exterior façade renovation of the New Jersey Safe Deposit and Trust Building (Trust Building), located at 301 Market Street in the heart of downtown Camden.                 
            DCA & HMFA Welcome Passaic to Live Where You Work
                    PASSAIC, N.J. - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Passaic Mayor Dr. Alex Blanco today joined representatives of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) in City Hall Council Chambers, 330 Passaic Street, to announce that Passaic is the newest member of the Live Where You Work program.                 
            DCA & HMFA Welcome Passaic to Live Where You Work
                    PASSAIC, N.J. - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Passaic Mayor Dr. Alex Blanco today joined representatives of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) in City Hall Council Chambers, 330 Passaic Street, to announce that Passaic is the newest member of the Live Where You Work program.                 
            New Jersey Receives Two National Awards for Housing Initiatives
                    TRENTON, N.J. - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State of New Jersey received two national awards from The Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA) today for the Camden Home Improvement Program, a housing rehabilitation program in the City of Camden, and the Live Where You Work program, a statewide workforce housing initiative.                 
            New Jersey Receives Two National Awards for Housing Initiatives
                    TRENTON, N.J. - October 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State of New Jersey received two national awards from The Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA) today for the Camden Home Improvement Program, a housing rehabilitation program in the City of Camden, and the Live Where You Work program, a statewide workforce housing initiative.                 
            

