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Foxx Statement on H.R. 41
Washington, D.C. - January 08, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, R-NC, today issued the following statement regarding her vote against H.R. 41, legislation that would increase federal deficit spending by granting additional borro...
Gov. Perdue Announces Solution to the Group Home Shortfall Created by the General Assembly
December 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Bev Perdue today announced her proposed solution for the consequences of a change in the way residents in group homes qualify for Medicaid-funded personal care services (PCS). The change is a result of the G...
Gov. Bev Perdue Announces Grant Awards for 13 Water Resources Projects
November 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that $750,000 in grants have been awarded for 13 projects that will help North Carolina towns and counties restore streams, reduce erosion, study storm water management and benefit ...
N.C. State Veterans Home Opens in Black Mountain
October 26, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Bev Perdue today joined local officials at the opening of the new N.C. State Veterans Home in Black Mountain. The facility provides long-term health care for U.S. military veterans.
IMPACT OF CDBG-RECOVERY FUNDS FELT ACROSS NC
September 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- North Carolina communities have safe and affordable housing, connection to critical public infrastructure, and access to neighborhood facilities as a result of the accomplishments of 26 non-entitlement local gov...
Infrastructure Grants Awarded to Local Governments
September 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that 18 counties and communities were awarded Community Development Block Grants to upgrade critical public infrastructure in those locations. These projects will improve existing...
N.C. Housing Trust Fund Celebrates 25 Years by Renovating an Historic Raleigh Group Home
September 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- An Oakwood home that for 26 years has given formerly homeless men recovering from substance dependency a place to restart their lives has just received a major rebuilding of its own. The renovation of Emmaus ...
Former Raleigh Real Estate Entrepreneur James T. Webb Arrested on 50-Count Indictment
RALEIGH - September 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The United States Attorney’s Office announced that the indictment of JAMES THOMAS WEBB, 51, was unsealed today in federal court. WEBB has been charged in a 50-count indictment which includes conspira...
Gov. Perdue Announces National Service Programs to Participate in September 11 National Day of...
September 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that national service programs will participate in community service activities for September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Members will honor veterans and military ...
Recovery Act Grants Produce More Energy-Efficient North Carolina
RALEIGH - September 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- North Carolina is more energy-efficient than it was in 2009. Homes, schools, college campuses, businesses and government facilities are using less energy, saving on utility bills and generating more ...
PRICE ANNOUNCES $4.2M IN DHS GRANTS TO COMBAT HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS IN NC
Washington, D.C. - August 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Representative David Price (NC-04), the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that North Carolina localities will receive a total of $4,256,4...
PRICE ANNOUNCES RALEIGH VA GRANT ADDRESSING VETERANS HOMELESSNESS
Washington, D.C. - July 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Representative David Price (NC-04) announced that Raleigh-based Passage Home Inc., has received a Department of Veterans Affairs grant worth $153,437 to fight homelessness among low-income veterans...
AG Cooper, Phil Lehman honored for work on mortgage settlement
Anchorage, AK - June 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Roy Cooper and Assistant Attorney General Phil Lehman received national awards last week for their work negotiating a landmark settlement that helped lower mortgage payments for strug...
Free Foreclosure Prevention Clinic in Washington Dec. 9-10
November 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Local homeowners who have lost their jobs and can’t pay their mortgage help may get help at a free foreclosure prevention clinic December 9 and 10 at the Job Link Career Center in Washington.
Lawmakers Agree With McIntyre Call to Support Homeowners and Help Spur Economy
Washington, D.C. - November 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Congressman Mike McIntyre announced today that he has helped restore recently reduced home loan limits for the Federal Housing Administration.
LendingTree Weekly Mortgage Rate Pulse Reports Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
CHARLOTTE, NC - November 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Average mortgage rates continued to fall according to the LendingTree Weekly Mortgage Rate Pulse, which tracks the lowest and average mortgage rates offered by lenders on the LendingTree network.
RE/MAX Preferred Associates Thinks Globally, Acts Locally
Raleigh, NC - November 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mergers, restructuring, and streamlining. That was only the beginning for RE/MAX Preferred Associates in 2011. The three office real estate brokerage powerhouse now flexes its muscle with the additio...
N.C. Housing Finance Agency Announces Appointments to Board of Directors
October 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency announces four new members for its Board of Directors. Board members for the self-supporting public agency are appointed to serve two- to four-year terms by the Governor, ...
Durham Seeks Home Energy Savings Program Applicants
Durham, NC - August 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Approximately 200 Durham homes will soon be saving energy and money thanks to the Durham Home Energy Savings Program.
The Durham Home Energy Savings Program, overseen by the Durham City-County Sustainability Office and the City's Community Development Department, works to increase energy efficiency to save homeowners on their energy bills while reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions into Durham's environment. The program, offered for a limited time on a first-come, first-served basis, is currently seeking 200 applicants who live in either the city or county.
Durham Seeks Home Energy Savings Program Applicants
Durham, NC - August 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Approximately 200 Durham homes will soon be saving energy and money thanks to the Durham Home Energy Savings Program.
The Durham Home Energy Savings Program, overseen by the Durham City-County Sus...
City Provides Fair Housing Outreach to Arabic Community on July 23
GREENSBORO, NC - July 20, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Greensboro’s Human Relations Department and the Human Relations Commission’s International Advisory Committee are offering a free educational workshop on fair housing to Sudanese and...
Foreclosure Loan Fund Now Assists Re-Employed Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Even after they find a new job, many North Carolinians who have been unemployed during the economic downturn still struggle to hold onto their homes. They may have either missed payments when t...
State to Gain More Than $300 Million in Affordable Apartments
July 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Federal tax credits and other financing awarded last week to build affordable apartments is expected to support 6,900 jobs statewide. More than $300 million in development will result from the federal tax credit...
FEMA Specialists Offer Rebuilding Advice
RALEIGH, N.C. - June 7, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Federal Emergency Management Agency experts who can offer free rebuilding information and answer questions about how to strengthen property against future storm damage will be in Raleigh, Cary, Garner and Erwin for six days beginning Thursday, June 9.
June Seminars Focus on Inherited Property Ownership
GREENSBORO, NC - May 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Greensboro is hosting two housing seminars for residents who have inherited homes or property to help prevent home and property loss. The seminars are from 6-8 pm, Wednesday, June 1, and from 9 am to 2 pm, Saturday, June 4, at Central Library, 219 N. Church St. Both seminars are free, but do require pre-registration.
AG Cooper moves to stop phony foreclosure assistance scheme
Raleigh: - May 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Winston-Salem foreclosure rescue operation that targeted financially distressed homeowners with claims to help them save their homes from foreclosure is barred from collecting any money from consumers for foreclosure assistance or loan modifications, Attorney General Roy Cooper announced.
Durham Seeks Grant Applicants for Signage and Building Improvements
DURHAM, N.C. - May 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Business owners interested in making signage or building improvements in targeted areas inside the city limits should take note of three grant opportunities now available through the City of Durham.
Davidson County Community Action Offers Mortgage Payment Help for Unemployed Workers
April 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Unemployed workers and others facing temporary financial hardships in our area have a new avenue to seek mortgage help while they get back on their feet.
N.C. Housing Agency To Receive National Environmental Protection Agency Award For Leadership in Energy-Efficient...
April 13, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- An energy efficiency program that has saved North Carolinians more than $1.5 million in utility costs has helped the N.C. Housing Finance Agency win a national award for its leadership in promoting high energy standards for affordable housing. The Environmental Protection Agency will present its Energy Star Excellence Award to the North Carolina agency in Washington, DC, April 12.
Congressman Kissell Announces Housing Grant for Laurinburg
ROCKINGHAM, NC - March 25, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) announced that the Laurinburg Housing Authority has been awarded a grant in the amount of $47,564, through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Housing Choice Voucher Family Self Sufficiency Program.