Housing & Development

Austin, TX - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- based Anew Realty Group, LLC has purchased the 91-unit apartment property Highland Oaks at 2121 West Irving Boulevard in Irving, Texas. The purchase was facilitated by the Marcus & Millichap Dallas office.

Montpelier, VT - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13, the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board will present a rental housing preservation workshop at the Best Western Inn of Waterbury for non-profit housing developers.

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.

Washington, DC - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Dave Loebsack, joined by the Iowa delegation, wrote to Administrator Fugate, urging FEMA to waive rent for the temporary housing program. FEMA recently granted an extension of the temporary housing program for an additional seven months until June 27, 2010. While this extension allows disaster victims an additional seven months to seek affordable housing, several problems remain within the temporary housing program. Currently, FEMA will charge residents the fair market value of rent, minus certain deductions, which places a heavy burden on many Iowans as they work to recover from the floods of last summer.

WinnResidential top performer for seventh year; Maloney Properties, United Housing Management and Peabody Properties also cited for multi-million dollar efforts. BOSTON, MA - November 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing recently recognized the efforts of 89 property management companies that make a concerted effort to do business with Minority and Women-Owned Businesses (M/WBEs). WinnResidential Management, which manages 85 MassHousing-financed properties, was the top performer for the seventh year in a row.

Phoenix, AZ - November 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Land Advisors Organization presents an interactive discussion of Metro Phoenix's housing and land conditions affecting real estate development now and in the future. Experts from the homebuilding, brokerage, financial and research industries will share the most up-to-date data, analysis and industry insight, providing a better understanding of where we are headed as the industry anticipates recovery through future real estate cycles.

TALLAHASSEE, FL - November 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Florida Housing was recently awarded $1,805,370 to support foreclosure prevention counseling efforts in the State of Florida. The much-needed boost will bolster efforts to provide additional foreclosure counseling to area homeowners in danger of foreclosure.“Needless to say, we are very pleased to have been awarded these funds from NeighborWorks® America to expand and build upon the efforts to help those facing foreclosure in our state,” said Steve Auger, Florida Housing’s executive director. “Through the continued partnership with our sub-grantees, we will work diligently to assist as many homeowners as possible.”

November 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nine rural communities have been selected to receive grant funds next year under Alaska Housing Finance Corporation's Teacher, Health Professional & Public Safety Professional housing program.After a competitive review process, applications approved for new construction are for teacher housing in Mountain Village eight units, Unalaska six units, Koyuk two units, Teller four units, Napaskiak eight units, and Huslia two units. Approved for rehabilitation of existing housing units are Tanana two units and Noatak four units.

BURLINGTON, Vt. - October 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The state has awarded more than $1.3 million to the City of Burlington to purchase and rehabilitate foreclosed homes and convert a New North End building into affordable housing.

BURLINGTON, Vt. - October 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The state has awarded more than $1.3 million to the City of Burlington to purchase and rehabilitate foreclosed homes and convert a New North End building into affordable housing.

BURLINGTON, Vt. - October 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The state has awarded more than $1.3 million to the City of Burlington to purchase and rehabilitate foreclosed homes and convert a New North End building into affordable housing.

RUTLAND, Vt. - October 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- A multimillion dollar factory in Barre Town that will produce components for electric and hybrid cars and a blighted public housing project in Rutland were among the winners of $3.6 million in grants awarded by the state Wednesday.

NEW YORK, NY - October 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today NYC Development Corporation (HDC) President Marc Jahr, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and Vincent Riso from the Briarwood Organization were joined by Daniel Martin from the Housing Partnership Development Corporation, Marian Zucker, Executive Vice President of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation Fund (AHC) to celebrate the grand opening of The Solara, also known as Grant Avenue Co-op Apartments.

NEW YORK, NY - October 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today NYC Development Corporation (HDC) President Marc Jahr, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and Vincent Riso from the Briarwood Organization were joined by Daniel Martin from the Housing Partnership Development Corporation, Marian Zucker, Executive Vice President of the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation Fund (AHC) to celebrate the grand opening of The Solara, also known as Grant Avenue Co-op Apartments.

BISMARCK, ND - October 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) has awarded more than $6.5 million to cities and non-profit organizations through the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

BISMARCK, ND - October 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) has awarded more than $6.5 million to cities and non-profit organizations through the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

BISMARCK, ND - October 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency (NDHFA) has awarded more than $6.5 million to cities and non-profit organizations through the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

Harlem, NY - October 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Rafael E. Cestero and New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Marc Jahr joined, City Councilwoman Inez E. Dickens, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Richman Group Development Corporation President Kristen Miller, and Maria Barry of Bank of America Merrill Lynch to celebrate the ground breaking for The Balton and Douglass Park.

Harlem, NY - October 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Rafael E. Cestero and New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Marc Jahr joined, City Councilwoman Inez E. Dickens, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Richman Group Development Corporation President Kristen Miller, and Maria Barry of Bank of America Merrill Lynch to celebrate the ground breaking for The Balton and Douglass Park.

NEW YORK, NY - October 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) announces the completion of rehabilitation and permanent financing of 20-units of affordable housing that will soon become a low-income cooperative.

SPRINGFIELD, IL - October 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Pat Quinn today recognized hundreds of volunteers for their hard work and dedication towards improving their communities. The Governor’s Home Town Awards were given for 46 projects during a ceremony at the Executive Mansion in Springfield

AUGUSTA, ME - October 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- A new study reinforces the concept that providing supportive housing to homeless people with disabilities is less costly and better for the individual than providing no assistance

WASHINGTON, DC - October 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Chris Murphy (CT-5) testified on how to expand affordable housing options for seniors and Americans living with disabilities at a Senate Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development hearing. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Chairman of the Banking Committee, joined Murphy in calling for the modernization of federal housing assistance programs to ensure they can meet the needs of low-income residents of Connecticut and the rest of the nation

MERIT will provide additional services and maintenance programs to enhance the community. Sacramento, CA - October 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Stonelake Homeowners Association has selected MERIT, a leading provider of professional community association and rental management services, to manage their 1,467 single family unit community located in Elk Grove, CA. MERIT will assist the board of directors with daily operations as well as financial budget analysis and planning.

Bronx, NY - October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Rafael E. Cestero, New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Marc Jahr and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined Les Bluestone and Avery Seavey of Blue Sea Development Co. for a ribbon cutting ceremony today in the South Bronx to unveil the newly completed Eltona.

Bronx, NY - October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Rafael E. Cestero, New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Marc Jahr and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined Les Bluestone and Avery Seavey of Blue Sea Development Co. for a ribbon cutting ceremony today in the South Bronx to unveil the newly completed Eltona.

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

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.

DES MOINES, IA - October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge will hold three public events on Wednesday. The Governor will remain at the State Capitol in Des Moines to finalize departmental budget plans, while the Lt. Governor attends events in Iowa City and Perry.

Unique federally funded program will provide Iowans with housing assistance. DES MOINES, IA - October 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- First Lady Mari Culver tomorrow will announce a new federally funded rental assistance program that can help Iowans who are struggling financially.