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Senate Democrats Unveil New Tools to Fight Foreclosure
Plan reins in consultant “rescue” scams and requires more transparency for homeowners. LANSING, MI - October 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- As new numbers reveal that home foreclosures continue to plague Michigan and the nation, Senate Democrats are preparing to unveil a new legislative package attacking “foreclosure consultant” scams and giving homeowners more transparency in the loan modification process. Despite efforts from both federal and state government agencies, the number of foreclosure filings nationwide hit a record high in the third quarter of 2009, according to a report issued yesterday.
KINGSTON ANNOUNCES COUNSELING GRANTS FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AUTHORITY FOR SAVANNAH-CHATHAM COUNTY
Washington, DC - October 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA/1) announced today that Economic Opportunity Authority (EOA) for Savannah-Chatham County is the recipient of two grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grants will be used to support services related to housing counseling to homebuyers, homeowners and low to moderate income renters.
McCarty on Monroe, New Phoenix Senior Housing Apartments Open
Phoenix, AZ - October 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- McCarty on Monroe today officially opened its doors to seniors age 62 and older. The new, modern, 69-unit apartment complex is on the property where Phoenix real estate broker Leon McCarty originally built quality and affordable housing for low-income families, particularly families of color, in 1963.
State housing agency awards $277,000 to repair Tidwell Estates housing development damaged by Hurricane...
AUSTIN, TX - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) today awarded $277,676 in disaster recovery funds to help restore Houston’s stock of affordable rental housing damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ike.
Six Individuals Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Mortgage Scheme Against Flaherty Funding
ROCHESTER, NY - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Attorney Kathleen M. Mehltretter of the Western District of New York announced that six individuals located in the New York City area were charged yesterday in a criminal complaint with defrauding Flaherty Funding
HUD awards $2.4 million in Housing Counseling Grants to 22 housing counseling organizations in...
Washington, DC - October 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Virginia families facing foreclosure, seeking affordable rental housing, or hoping to buy their first home will have a greater opportunity to find housing, or keep the homes they have, because of $2.4 million in housing counseling grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD awards $2.4 million in Housing Counseling Grants to 22 housing counseling organizations in...
Washington, DC - October 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Virginia families facing foreclosure, seeking affordable rental housing, or hoping to buy their first home will have a greater opportunity to find housing, or keep the homes they have, because of $2.4 million in housing counseling grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD awards $2.4 million in Housing Counseling Grants to 22 housing counseling organizations in...
Washington, DC - October 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Virginia families facing foreclosure, seeking affordable rental housing, or hoping to buy their first home will have a greater opportunity to find housing, or keep the homes they have, because of $2.4 million in housing counseling grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD awards $2.4 million in Housing Counseling Grants to 22 housing counseling organizations in...
Washington, DC - October 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Virginia families facing foreclosure, seeking affordable rental housing, or hoping to buy their first home will have a greater opportunity to find housing, or keep the homes they have, because of $2.4 million in housing counseling grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD awards $2.4 million in Housing Counseling Grants to 22 housing counseling organizations in...
Washington, DC - October 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Virginia families facing foreclosure, seeking affordable rental housing, or hoping to buy their first home will have a greater opportunity to find housing, or keep the homes they have, because of $2.4 million in housing counseling grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Killeen secures nearly $1.5 million in HUD grants
WASHINGTON, DC - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city of Killeen has been awarded two grants totaling $1,453,317 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Congressman John Carter (TX-31) announced today.
Temple secures over $500,000 from HUD grant
WASHINGTON, DC - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- A $515,508 grant awarded to the City of Temple will help develop a more viable community, provide decent housing and expand economic opportunities, Congressman John Carter (TX-31) announced today.
First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit For Military Members Serving Overseas Could Have Significant Impact On...
WASHINGTON, DC - October 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Representative Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) applauded legislation that grants a one-year extension of the first-time homebuyer tax credit for members of the Armed Forces who served overseas in 2009.
First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit For Military Members Serving Overseas Could Have Significant Impact On...
WASHINGTON, DC - October 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Representative Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) applauded legislation that grants a one-year extension of the first-time homebuyer tax credit for members of the Armed Forces who served overseas in 2009.
First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit For Military Members Serving Overseas Could Have Significant Impact On...
WASHINGTON, DC - October 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Representative Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) applauded legislation that grants a one-year extension of the first-time homebuyer tax credit for members of the Armed Forces who served overseas in 2009.
Lowey Announces Federal Funding for Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, DC - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswomen Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) today announced that organizations in Westchester and Rockland Counties will receive tens of thousands in federal funding to support a variety of housing and homeownership services, and the City of White Plains will receive more than $900,000 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Lowey Announces Federal Funding for Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, DC - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswomen Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) today announced that organizations in Westchester and Rockland Counties will receive tens of thousands in federal funding to support a variety of housing and homeownership services, and the City of White Plains will receive more than $900,000 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
HUD Announces $2.9 Million in Housing Counseling Grants to15 Housing Counseling Organizations in Texas
FORT WORTH, TX - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Texas families facing foreclosure, seeking affordable rental housing, or hoping to buy their first home will have a greater opportunity to find housing, or keep the homes they have, because of $2,934,197 in housing counseling grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD Announces $76.5 Million for Affordable Housing and Community Development in Texas
FORT WORTH, TX - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced that 31 cities and four counties in Texas will receive a total of $76,571,141 to support community development and produce more affordable housing.
HUD awards $143,401 in Housing Counseling Grants to 5 housing counseling organizations in West...
CHARLESTON, WV - October 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Charleston families facing foreclosure, seeking affordable rental housing, or hoping to buy their first home will have a greater opportunity to find housing, or keep the homes they have, because of $143,401 in housing counseling grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
HUD awards $143,401 in Housing Counseling Grants to 5 housing counseling organizations in West...
CHARLESTON, WV - October 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Charleston families facing foreclosure, seeking affordable rental housing, or hoping to buy their first home will have a greater opportunity to find housing, or keep the homes they have, because of $143,401 in housing counseling grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
HUD awards $143,401 in Housing Counseling Grants to 5 housing counseling organizations in West...
CHARLESTON, WV - October 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Charleston families facing foreclosure, seeking affordable rental housing, or hoping to buy their first home will have a greater opportunity to find housing, or keep the homes they have, because of $143,401 in housing counseling grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
HUD awards $143,401 in Housing Counseling Grants to 5 housing counseling organizations in West...
CHARLESTON, WV - October 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Charleston families facing foreclosure, seeking affordable rental housing, or hoping to buy their first home will have a greater opportunity to find housing, or keep the homes they have, because of $143,401 in housing counseling grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
HUD awards $143,401 in Housing Counseling Grants to 5 housing counseling organizations in West...
CHARLESTON, WV - October 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Charleston families facing foreclosure, seeking affordable rental housing, or hoping to buy their first home will have a greater opportunity to find housing, or keep the homes they have, because of $143,401 in housing counseling grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
HUD awards $143,401 in Housing Counseling Grants to 5 housing counseling organizations in West...
CHARLESTON, WV - October 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Charleston families facing foreclosure, seeking affordable rental housing, or hoping to buy their first home will have a greater opportunity to find housing, or keep the homes they have, because of $143,401 in housing counseling grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
FHLBank Pittsburgh Awards $3.4 Million in Affordable Housing Grants
Pittsburgh, PA - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) has approved $3,446,246 in grants under its Affordable Housing Program (AHP).
KEEP WARM, KEEP SAFE! Risks of Home Heating Fires Rise as Temperatures Drop
Jackson, MS - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- With temperatures in Mississippi forecasted to fall into the 30’s and 40’s this week, Commissioner of Insurance and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney urges the public to be mindful of the fire risks associated with home heating.
BOND ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $200,000 IN HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS HEADED TO BLUE SPRINGS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Kit Bond, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds our nation’s housing programs, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will release more than $200,000 in federal funds to the City of Blue Springs.
BOND ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $200,000 IN HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS HEADED TO BLUE SPRINGS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Kit Bond, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds our nation’s housing programs, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will release more than $200,000 in federal funds to the City of Blue Springs.
BOND ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $200,000 IN HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS HEADED TO BLUE SPRINGS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Kit Bond, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds our nation’s housing programs, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will release more than $200,000 in federal funds to the City of Blue Springs.
