Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Centre County mobile home park owners sued for violating state law
HARRISBURG - April 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced that the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection has filed a lawsuit against the owners of a Centre County mobile home park over allegations tha...
Important Deadline for Employers: Annual Unclaimed Property Reports Due by April 15
Harrisburg - April 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Businesses and organizations have until April 15 to report dormant financial assets and unclaimed tangible items to the Pennsylvania Treasury. This important annual deadline allows Treasury to return unc...
May Housing Forum presented by PHFA is biggest and best one yet
HARRISBURG - March 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Housing professionals in Pennsylvania are encouraged to attend this year’s Commonwealth Housing Forum planned for May 2-3 at the Hilton Harrisburg. This year’s forum has been expanded and enhanced t...
Learn how to Improve Community Housing Conditions and Resultant Health Problems with Free EPA-Sponsored...
PHILADELPHIA - March 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attention community health workers, health educators and nurse practitioners. "Healthy Homes for Community Health Workers," a free, one-day training course sponsored by EPA will be held on Friday, Apr...
PHFA honors its best – performing lending partners
HARRISBURG - March 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency held its annual homeownership program awards event today at its headquarters to honor its top lenders for the year 2012. These lenders assist homebuyers throughou...
PHFA issues RFP for use of 2013 PHARE and Marcellus Shale funding to improve...
HARRISBURG - March 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) today for projects to improve the availability and affordability of housing in the Marcellus Shale region of the state.
PHFA honors its best-performing lending partners
HARRISBURG - March 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency held its annual homeownership program awards event today at its headquarters to honor its top lenders for the year 2012. These lenders assist homebuyers throughou...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 13, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — The South Dakota Housing Development...
HARRISBURG - March 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Registration is now open for the 2013 Commonwealth Housing Forum planned for May 2-3 at the Hilton Harrisburg. This biennial event is presented by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency and provides ho...
PA Treasurer McCord: This St. Patrick’s Day, You Don’t Need the “Luck of the...
Harrisburg - March 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- You may not be Irish, but you will certainly smile this St. Patrick’s Day if you find unclaimed property in your name at www.patreasury.gov, State Treasurer Rob McCord said today as he reminded Pennsy...
Pennsylvania Awarded $5.7 Million for Rental Assistance to Help Low-Income People with Disabilities
Harrisburg - March 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Public Welfare and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency will use $5.7 million in federal rental assistance to make some accessible housing more affordable for 200 low-income individ...
Treasurer McCord, National Experts Call Home Energy Efficiency Loan Sale a Milestone for Attracting...
Harrisburg - March 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Pennsylvania Treasury recently sold several thousand loans made through its nationally recognized Keystone Home Energy Loan Program, according to State Treasurer Rob McCord. The sale, one of the ...
Governor Corbett Announces that Pennsylvania Ranks First in Northeast Region, Remains Third Nationwide for...
Harrisburg - March 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Tom Corbett announced today that Site Selection magazine, a publication specializing in the corporate real estate and economic development field, has ranked Pennsylvania as the top state in the...
PA Treasurer McCord Returns More Than $73,000 in Unclaimed Property to Volunteer Firemen’s Relief...
Reading - March 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than $20.3 million in unclaimed property is available to claim in Berks County, State Treasurer Rob McCord announced today as he presented officials of the Volunteer Firemen’s Relief Association of R...
Election involvement creates opportunities
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Supporting candidates in municipal elections has helped several local associations to create more real estate-friendly communities.
PA Treasurer McCord Returns More Than $17,700 in Unclaimed Property to United Steelworkers
Harrisburg - February 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Treasurer Rob McCord returned more than $17,700 in unclaimed property to the United Steelworkers today, as he encouraged businesses and organizations across Pennsylvania to search www.patreasur...
Pennsylvania Seeks Nominations for 2013 Supportive Housing Award
Harrisburg - February 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Individuals and organizations that are creating quality housing opportunities for older Pennsylvanians can be nominated for the state’s 2013 Supportive Housing Award. Nominations are due by March 29.
Commonwealth Financing Authority Updates Alternative Energy Guidelines
Harrisburg - February 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has begun accepting applications under the newly approved program guidelines for the Alternative and Clean Energy (ACE) and High Performance Building (HPB) ...
During Black History Month, PA Treasurer McCord Says Nearly $62,200 in Unclaimed Property Owed...
Harrisburg - February 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Pennsylvania Treasury currently holds nearly $62,200 in unclaimed property that belongs to African American organizations and institutions, State Treasurer Rob McCord said today as he encouraged ...
2012 PA-RPAC Award Winners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 12, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Over 150 Realtors® attended the RPAC Awards Luncheon to honor 2012 fundraising achievements. Ron Croushore, 2012 RPAC Chair, recognized associations winning awards in the categories of 50 % m...
DCED: Commonwealth Financing Authority Now Accepting Applications to Support Water Infrastructure Projects
Harrisburg - February 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved a motion to begin accepting applications for the Water Supply and Wastewater Infrastructure Program (PennWorks), which ensures safe water supply a...
PA housing market showed growth in 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Industry leaders believe that the housing market is on the road to recovery, according to a new survey conducted by Keystone Analyticsamong leaders of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®.
Proposed settlement in unfair mortgage practices case
HARRISBURG - February 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced that her office, along with 45 other Attorneys General and the District of Columbia, have reached a $120 million multi-state settlement w...
PAR board approves new strategic plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® (PAR) will be functioning under a new two-year Strategic Plan following its board of directors meeting yesterday in Harrisburg.
Federal Jury Finds Mortgage Broker Guilty in $100 Million Fraudulent Loans Scheme
PITTSBURGH - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- After deliberating for three hours, a federal jury of five men and seven women found Lewis Whoolery guilty of wire fraud conspiracy, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
Cupid’s Arrow Points to Great Valentine’s Gifts on PA Treasury’s eBay Auction
Harrisburg - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord today reminded shoppers of a unique option to find the perfect gift for their Valentine – Treasury’s eBay auction for unclaimed property at www.patreasury.gov. Th...
Attorney Pleads Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
PITTSBURGH - January 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- An attorney pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of wire fraud, filing false income tax returns, and failing to file income tax returns, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
Lehigh County Commissioners delay proposal to end affordable housing program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lehigh County Commissioners are holding off on a proposal to potentially eliminate a trust fund program that helps pay for affordable housing projects.
Commissioner Thomas Creighton has propose...
Casey, Toomey, Meehan Call for Recognition of Delco’s Woodlawn Trustees Property by National Park...
Washington, DC - January 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Congressman Pat Meehan (PA-7) sent a letter to Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar urging him to establish a National P...
Meehan, Casey, Toomey Call for Recognition of Delco’s Woodlawn Trustees Property by National Park...
Washington, DC - January 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Congressman Pat Meehan (PA-7) sent a letter to Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar urging him to establish a National P...
PHFA announces foreclosure help for homeowners in Monroe County
HARRISBURG - January 22, 2012 - (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 announced a da...