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What are the Odds? 1 in 10 Chance Pennsylvanians are owed some of the...
Harrisburg - December 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The odds of winning the ever-growing Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 259 million, but State Treasurer Rob McCord today reminded Pennsylvanians that they have a one in 10 shot at finding money that bel...
Governor Corbett Awards Incentive Grants for Innovative Projects
Harrisburg - December 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Tom Corbett today awarded nearly $2 million in Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants (AFIG) to four successful applicants for their innovative alternative fuel technology projects.
Philadelphia City Council Approves Land Bank Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Philadelphia’s City Council approved Bill No. 130156-A by a vote of 15 – 0, which creates a Philadelphia Land Bank. The Land Bank represents major reform of the City’s broken system for ...
Treasurer McCord Reminds Consumers to Get the Most Out of Gift Cards This Holiday...
Harrisburg - December 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Consumers are expected to spend nearly $30 billion on gift cards this holiday season, and in order to get the most of these gifts, State Treasurer Rob McCord today reminded shoppers and recipients to...
PHA Seeks Developers for Center City Property
Philadelphia, PA - December 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified development firms with the goal of redeveloping three parcels located on Chestnut Street
PA Treasurer McCord Returns More Than $14,000 in Unclaimed Property to Pennsylvania United Way...
Harrisburg - December 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than $14,000 in unclaimed funds is on its way back to several United Way members across Pennsylvania, State Treasurer Rob McCord announced today as he presented a mock check representing the amou...
PHA Reforms Job Training Program to Improve Results
Philadelphia, PA - December 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Philadelphia Housing Authority and Philadelphia Works have signed an agreement introducing a new job training and placement program designed to increase gainful employment among public hous...
Homeless population drops nationwide, rises in PA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nearly 1,000 people in Bucks and Montgomery counties could celebrate this Thanksgiving in a homeless shelter or on the street, suggests new numbers released Friday by the federal government.
Public Comment Period Begins for Moving to Work Annual Plan for FY 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is a participant in the Moving To Work Demonstration Program (MTW). PHA is soliciting public comments on its Moving to Work Annual Plan (Annual Plan) fo...
Treasurer McCord: This “Cyber Monday,” PA Treasury Can Be a Destination for Unique Gifts...
Harrisburg - November 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Deals abound on “Cyber Monday,” but today State Treasurer Rob McCord reminded Pennsylvanians to visit Treasury’s online unclaimed property auction for unique gift ideas. He urged shoppers, afte...
PHA Receives Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant
WASHINGTON - November 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced today that nine communities across the U.S. will receive Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants. The $4.37 million awarded to...
Barletta: Public Private Partnerships Can Better Use Federal Property
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Lou Barletta, PA-11, today championed the use of public-private partnerships to redevelop underutilized federal real estate and save taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. As c...
Homelessness disproportionate among our veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- We pause to honor those who have donned the uniform of one of the branches of the armed forces of the United States. A grateful nation salutes the men and women who have set their personal live...
Philly Land Bank Alliance Statement on Amended Land Bank Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Philadelphia took a significant step in its quest to fix its broken vacant property disposition system and create a single predictable, transparent and streamlined process for vacant property d...
PHA Establishes Second Chance Program for Returning Citizens
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) Board of Commissioners has approved a Second Chance Housing Choice Voucher pilot program, designed to remove one of the major barriers that people on par...
Thompson Joins Bipartisan Coalition Introducing Bill to Delay
Washington, D.C. - November 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, R-Howard, has joined a bipartisan coalition of Members of Congress in introducing the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370), a bill...
PHA Launches Online Job Bank for Residents
Philadelphia, PA - October 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) has launched an online job bank designed to connect public and assisted housing residents with job and training opportunities as part of Housing America ...
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Treasurer McCord Identifies $84,000 in Property Owed to Cancer...
Harrisburg - October 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, State Treasurer Rob McCord today highlighted more than $84,000 in unclaimed property the state is working to reunite with organizations and institution...
During National Fire Prevention Month, Treasurer McCord Urges Fire, EMS Companies to Claim $157,000...
Harrisburg - October 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- National Fire Prevention Month is a chance for families to review their preparedness for a fire emergency, but as Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord noted today, it is also a chance to support emergenc...
PHA Celebrates Successful Developments with Five Industry Awards
Philadelphia, PA - October 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) continues to receive recognition as a stand out development leader among U.S. Housing Authorities. The most recent received award recognition from severa...
Treasurer McCord Encourages Families to Start 529 Plan, Create Lasting Legacy and Enjoy Unique...
Harrisburg - October 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As a record number of households struggle with student loans, State Treasurer Rob McCord said many grandparents are playing a more active role in helping their grandchildren afford college. A Pennsylv...
PHA and Cheyney University Form Educational Partnership
Philadelphia, PA - October 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Philadelphia Housing Authority and Cheyney University have inked a three-year agreement that features 12 special initiatives to enhance educational opportunities for public housing residents...
Philly-area housing authorities still functioning despite federal shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nearly a million federal workers, including most employees of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, remain furloughed this week as a partial government shutdown continues.
PHA Nationally Recognized as a Green Organization
Philadelphia, PA - October 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is one of 17 affordable housing organizations across the country to achieve full Green Organizational Accreditation through a pilot program from the Susta...
Effect of Federal Shutdown on HUD Housing Assistance and Community Development programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As you likely know, the House and Senate failed to agree on a “Continuing Resolution” (CR) to provide short-term funding for fiscal year 2014, which began October 1, and Congress hasn’t ena...
Affordable Care Act Update
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- With open enrollment starting for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid eligibility changes going into effect, October 1st is a big day for the Department of Public Welfare (DPW). [DPW want...
PHFA issues consumer advisory
HARRISBURG - October 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today is issuing this consumer advisory about predatory websites offering financial services that claim to be PHFA loans or that give the impression that PHFA en...
Necessity Providers and Advocates for Affordable Housing Left Hanging
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Weeks ago appointments were made by the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania for a statewide collective of advocates and private citizens to meet with the state’s elected federal representatives. ...
PHFA announces foreclosure help for homeowners in Westmoreland County
HARRISBURG - September 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, in collaboration with the American Society of Certified Housing Executives (ASCHE) and the National Real Estate Training Institute (NREI), today announces a ...
Treasurer McCord: $91,000 Returned to PA SSHE Schools; More than $262,000 in Lost and...
Harrisburg - September 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Since taking office in January 2009, State Treasurer Rob McCord and his Return Team have reunited Pennsylvania’s 14 State System of Higher Education universities with more than $91,000. Today, the...
