Homeless & Crisis Assistance

Bridgeport, CT - August 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nearly one in 12 homeowners in Connecticut in foreclosure or more than 90 days late on their mortgage payments, according to a recent report issued by the foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac. Connecticut currently has the 20th highest foreclosure rate in the country, and the city of Bridgeport has the highest rate of any city in the state, with 98 new foreclosure actions initiated in July alone

COEUR D’ALENE, ID - August 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Home Partnership Foundation, brought to you by Idaho Housing and Finance Association, was recently awarded a $2,500 contribution from AmericanWest Bank. These funds are being directed by St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho, allowing them to help more North Idaho families on the brink of homelessness through the H.E.L.P. Center located at 201 E. Harrison Ave. in Coeur d’Alene.

August 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Six Delaware emergency and transitional shelters for the homeless received a financial boost from the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) to continue to bring needed services to the homeless in lower Delaware. A total of $100,348 in federal funds was awarded to homeless providers through a competitive application process in which DSHA has participated for twentythree consecutive years

WASHINGTON, DC - August 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Veterans in the Gulf States impacted by the recent oil spill may qualify for delayed mortgage payments if their mortgages are already guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Bensalem, PA - August 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Tuesday Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8th District) was joined by Bensalem Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo’s office and local officials to announce House passage of $500,000 in federal funding for affordable housing for veterans.

Bensalem, PA - August 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Tuesday Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8th District) was joined by Bensalem Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo’s office and local officials to announce House passage of $500,000 in federal funding for affordable housing for veterans.

Bensalem, PA - August 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Tuesday Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8th District) was joined by Bensalem Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo’s office and local officials to announce House passage of $500,000 in federal funding for affordable housing for veterans.

Arlington, VA - August 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Arlington has been awarded $540,000 in federal funding to help families keep their children from entering foster care because of housing problems.

Arlington, VA - August 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Arlington has been awarded $540,000 in federal funding to help families keep their children from entering foster care because of housing problems.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - August 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) today called on the Missouri Housing Development Commission to pass a multi-million dollar package to provide housing for Missourians suffering from a mental illness at its meeting on August 20 in Jefferson City. The plan requires no new spending; instead it leverages existing federal and state resources by allocating $127 million, or 33 percent, of affordable housing resources for fiscal year 2011 to create needed housing that tackles mental illness and chronic homelessness.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - August 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) today called on the Missouri Housing Development Commission to pass a multi-million dollar package to provide housing for Missourians suffering from a mental illness at its meeting on August 20 in Jefferson City. The plan requires no new spending; instead it leverages existing federal and state resources by allocating $127 million, or 33 percent, of affordable housing resources for fiscal year 2011 to create needed housing that tackles mental illness and chronic homelessness.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - August 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) today called on the Missouri Housing Development Commission to pass a multi-million dollar package to provide housing for Missourians suffering from a mental illness at its meeting on August 20 in Jefferson City. The plan requires no new spending; instead it leverages existing federal and state resources by allocating $127 million, or 33 percent, of affordable housing resources for fiscal year 2011 to create needed housing that tackles mental illness and chronic homelessness.

Destin, FL - August 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Making payments on a mortgage has been a moral issue debated for decades, but Wall Street and the bankers worked together to game the mortgage lending industry like a casino to rake up record profits and nearly destroy the nations economy. Millions of foreclosures and bankruptcies resulted, and now millions of homeowners have ended up as victims.

Las Vegas, NV - August 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lori Ballen Wekerle of Coldwell Banker Wardley Las Vegas Real Estate creates Dynamic Team of Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists who offer a comprehensive Las Vegas Short Sale System for Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas Short Sales

Las Vegas, NV - August 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lori Ballen Wekerle of Coldwell Banker Wardley Las Vegas Real Estate creates Dynamic Team of Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists who offer a comprehensive Las Vegas Short Sale System for Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas Short Sales

Las Vegas, NV - August 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lori Ballen Wekerle of Coldwell Banker Wardley Las Vegas Real Estate creates Dynamic Team of Las Vegas Short Sale Specialists who offer a comprehensive Las Vegas Short Sale System for Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas Short Sales

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced New Jersey will receive $13,542,890 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist homeless men and women in New Jersey access housing opportunities.

Leesburg, VA - August 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Loudoun County is a recipient of a 2010 Achievement Award from the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo).

WASHINGTON, DC - August 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Across the U.S., thousands of children live in foster care or are at risk of being placed with other families simply because their parents cannot afford a home. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $20 million in funding to local housing authorities to help more than 2,500 families stay together. It’s estimated that the rental vouchers awarded today will reunite nearly 5,000 children with their parents or prevent them from entering foster care in the first place.

BOSTON, MA - August 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Martha Coakley today announced that she has provided testimony to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding how to better protect investors relating to the subprime mortgage investment crisis.

Destin, FL - August 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Close to a majority of those surveyed said they want the federal tax credit for home buyers to be re-established by Congress to re-stimulate the housing market. The finding was determined by a just released Housing Predictor opinion poll.

July 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city of Phoenix will accept donated items through Sept. 30 for the many homeless people who have no shelter and are in need of a few basic items that will keep them safe during the hot summer days

Washington, DC - July 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Stan Soloway, Board Member of the Corporation for National and Community Service, will meet with Mayor Michael Nutter on Wednesday, July 28, to discuss ways that the federal agency can support Philadelphia's efforts to engage more residents in service that helps solve the city's toughest problems – from homelessness to illiteracy and youth violence

July 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Fenty Administration celebrated a major milestone in its Housing First initiative with the placement of the District’s 1,000th household in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). Mayor Fenty, Department of Human Service (DHS) Director Carter, DC Housing Authority Director Adrianne Todman, Councilmember Tommy Wells and a host of advocates and community members gathered at the apartment of a United States veteran and 22-year District resident to celebrate her new life and home. The 1,000 households include individuals, families and veterans.

WICHITA, KS - July 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Shane Pluimer, 31, is charged with two counts of bank robbery. The indictment alleges that July 9, 2010, he robbed the Conway Bank at 11122 E. Central in Wichita, and July 10, 2010, he robbed the Emprise Bank at 2323 S. Hydraulic in Wichita

WASHINGTON, DC - July 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In an effort to prevent homelessness among veterans, primarily those returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that both agencies will invest a combined $15 million in five selected communities near military installations. The HUD and VA grant funding is intended to provide housing assistance and supportive services to veterans who might otherwise be living in homeless shelters or on the streets.

WASHINGTON, DC - July 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Foreclosure Prevention and Neighborhood Stabilization Task Force hailed the signing of the Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 into law today, which was sponsored by U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Barney Frank (D-MA). In part, the Act provides an additional $1 billion for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding secured for NSP is representative of the work of the Foreclosure Task Force – led by the National Housing Conference (NHC), Enterprise Community Partners and NeighborWorks America– which is tackling the swelling foreclosure crisis.

Destin, FL - July 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Feel like you’ve been screwed by “THE MAN?” Think the real estate crash is over-blown? Just want things to get back to NORMAL

Permanent modifications disappoint, as cancellations trend substantially higher. Washington DC - July 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Treasury Department and HUD released the latest numbers for the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). Nearly 400,000 homeowners have been granted a permanent modification under the program, which compares to over 5.3 million foreclosure filings since the HAMP program began in March of 2009, according to numbers from Realty Trac. Trial modifications canceled exceeded permanent modifications by 122,793 in June, compared to May when 83,000 more trial modifications were canceled than made permanent.

Regulators Must Fulfill Spirit and Intent of Bill. Washington, DC - July 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, John Taylor, president and CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), will join President Obama for the signing ceremony of the financial reform bill. Taylor made this statement prior to the ceremony