Florida Realtors Offers Seniors a Chance to Win Up to $6,000 in College Scholarship...
ORLANDO, FL - January 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attention Florida high school seniors: Time is running out for you to win up to $6,000 to help pay for college tuition next year. Better start writing – there’s only a month to go until the Feb. 8, 2010, deadline to enter Florida Realtors® 2009-2010 Scholarship/Essay Contest for High School Seniors, which offers a total of $28,000 in scholarship funding
$2.1 Million in Homeowner Rehab Grants Now Available
Kansas Housing Awards Grants to 10 Communities to Renovate and Weatherize Unsafe Housing. Topeka, KS - January 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) has awarded $2.1 million in Homeowner Rehabilitation (HR) grants to ten communities to facilitate the renovation, accessibility and weatherization of unsafe housing. The funds, made possible by the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program, help low-income residents make home improvements, bring homes up to code and eliminate other health and safety hazards.
$2.1 Million in Homeowner Rehab Grants Now Available
Kansas Housing Awards Grants to 10 Communities to Renovate and Weatherize Unsafe Housing. Topeka, KS - January 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) has awarded $2.1 million in Homeowner Rehabilitation (HR) grants to ten communities to facilitate the renovation, accessibility and weatherization of unsafe housing. The funds, made possible by the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program, help low-income residents make home improvements, bring homes up to code and eliminate other health and safety hazards.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION POP-UP EVENT
New York, NY - January 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- WHAT: Graceline Court’s New Year’s Resolutions Pop-Up Event will feature Whole Foods Market and Harlem Yoga Studio. The event will include:
- Cooking demonstrations and tastings by Whole Foods Market chefs who will focus on how to cook and eat healthy in the New Year
- Small-group yoga classes taught by expert instructors from Harlem Yoga Studio in a residence that soars above Manhattan and provides incredible city skyline views through floor-to-ceiling windows
Governor O’Malley Announces Plan to Promote and Sustain Affordable Housing in Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD - January 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Martin O’Malley announced a Four Point Plan for improving Maryland neighborhoods, reducing foreclosures, and making quality housing more affordable for more people. The Governor made this announcement at the annual meeting of the Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition (MAHC) in Baltimore today.
Governor Beshear Announces Energy Assistance for Colder Months
FRANKFORT, KY - January 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Steve Beshear today announced that Kentucky families who need help paying for heat during winter’s coldest months can apply now for assistance from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), funded by the U.S. Department for Health and Human Services (HHS)
U.S. REP. GABRIELLE GIFFORDS WALKS HER TALK ON SOLAR ENERGY
Arizona congresswoman installs solar panels on roof of her Tucson home to reduce electricity bill and increase energy independence. TUCSON, AZ - January 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, one of the leading proponents of solar power in Congress, this week had nine solar panels installed on the roof of her Tucson home – a project that is expected to dramatically cut her electric bill.
Congressman Higgins Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Homebuyer Tax Credit
Washington, DC - January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) joined Bonnie Saletta, President of Midtown Realty in Fredonia, NY and other local realtors to remind residents about the opportunity to receive up to an $8,000 tax credit with the purchase of a home.
Governor Kaine Announces More than $4 Million in Community Block Grants for Five Localities
RICHMOND, VA - January 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the award of more than $4,600,000 in community development block grant (CDBG) funding to support housing rehabilitation and downtown revitalization.
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Alexandria Real Estate Investment Trust Company
ALEXANDRIA, VA - January 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Robert E. Atwood, 52, of Nazareth, Penn., pleaded guilty today to scheming to defraud Alexandria-based AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Assembly overturns veto of foreclosure information bill
Providence, RI - January 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeowners facing foreclosure are often desperate for help, but don’t know where to turn.
Governor Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Housing
Albany, NY - January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson once again demonstrated his commitment to affordable housing and community revitalization by proposing the "Sustainable Neighborhoods" program in his State of the State address.
Vermont Offers Free Radon Home Test Kits
BURLINGTON, VT - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The winter heating season is the best time to test homes for radon, a colorless, odorless gas present at elevated levels in about one out of every seven homes in Vermont.
Residents Invited to Free “Home Ownership and Credit” Workshop on Jan. 13
January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Long Beach residents are invited to a "Home Ownership and Credit" workshop on Wednesday, January 13, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 425 Atlantic Ave.
Homebuilders Applaud Governor Schwarzenegger for Prioritizing Jobs, Economic Recovery and Housing in State of...
SACRAMENTO, CA - January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- California homebuilders applauded Governor Schwarzenegger for his determination to reinvigorate the state’s economy by focusing on jobs, streamlining the construction permitting process and establishing a new homebuyer tax credit.
Building Department to Enhance Services, Programs to Promote Development
January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Gordon and the Phoenix City Council approved recommendations from the Development Services Ad Hoc Task Force to enhance services and expand programs to promote development during this down economy
CASTLE URGES THE PRESIDENT TO RELEASE HEATING ASSISTANCE FUNDS
Washington, DC - January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Delaware Congressman Mike Castle urged President Obama to release additional heating assistance funds for those who are struggling to keep their families warm this winter. Under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), the President is authorized to provide approximately $590 million nationwide in contingency funding under certain economic conditions
Governor Bobby Jindal Announces the Appointment of Roy Burst to the State Board of...
BATON ROUGE, LA - January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) --Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Roy Burst to the State Board of Home Inspectors.
The State Board of Home Inspectors serves to regulate the practice of home inspectors by examining all applicants and issuing licenses or permits to those possessing the necessary qualifications
Senator Burris Announces FEMA Funding to Illinois Communities to Combat Homelessness, Hunger and Economic...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- United States Senator Roland W. Burris today announced that the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) will award Illinois a total of $9,000,170 to increase efforts to provide services, food and shelter for the hungry, homeless, and individuals struggling during the economic crisis. The EFSP is a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Governor Names MaineHousing, Dirigo Health and Maine Retirement System Nominees
AUGUSTA, ME - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor John E. Baldacci today announced nominations to the boards of the Maine State Housing Authority (MaineHousing), Dirigo Health and Trustees of the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
New Web site creates Illinois ‘hub for housing’
CHICAGO, IL - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A new free bilingual Web site (ILHousingsearch.org) featuring statewide property listings is available now to help Illinois residents find their next rental home. ILHousingsearch.org was created by the administration of Governor Pat Quinn to allow users to search through a range of features to find a home that fit their needs
Congressman Thompson Helps Celebrate Opening of New Low-income Housing: Unique Financing Arrangement Makes Boalsburg...
Boalsburg, PA - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-05) joined community and economic development leaders today to celebrate the completion of Centre Estates I and II, an 80-unit low-income housing project in Centre County made possible through a unique financial arrangement involving some of Pennsylvania’s most prominent affordable housing organizations
Dodd Discusses Home Heating Assistance in Bridgeport
January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) today visited Bridgeport non-profit Action for Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. (ABCD) to discuss home heating assistance for Connecticut
CT REIA Announces The Apartment Owners Association Of Connecticut January 2010 Quarterly Meeting
January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with the Apartment Owners Association of Connecticut, or AOACT, is announcing the January 2010 AOACT quarterly meeting with Attorney Gary Lavigne and Insurance Broker John Czel. This event will take place on Wednesday, January 13th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, at the Comfort Inn in Meriden, CT. This event is free for AOACT members and $30 for non-members
JPMorgan Chase Tower Awarded LEED Gold
HOUSTON, TX - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Houston office of Hines, the international real estate firm, announced today that JPMorgan Chase Tower has received Gold certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® for Existing Buildings Rating System.
Congressman Thompson Helps Celebrate Opening of New Low-income Housing
Boalsburg, PA - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-05) joined community and economic development leaders today to celebrate the completion of Centre Estates I and II, an 80-unit low-income housing project in Centre County made possible through a unique financial arrangement involving some of Pennsylvania’s most prominent affordable housing organizations.
SL Green Realty Corp Announces Refinancing Of 1515 Broadway
New York, NY - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE: SLG) today announced the closing of a $475 million refinancing of 1515 Broadway, one of the most visible landmark buildings in New York City's Times Square.
Four New Contracts Signed In December At Graceline Court
New York, NY - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Halstead Property Development Marketing and Loewen Development today announced they have signed four new contracts at Graceline Court (www.gracelinecourt.com), a new residential development in Harlem. With eleven units remaining, Graceline Court is currently 66% sold.
HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR ALABAMA STORM VICTIMS
WASHINGTON, DC - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to counties in Alabama and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following last month’s severe storms and flooding.
Pending Home Sales Up for Sixth Straight Month in December
WALTHAM, MA - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported today that the number of single-family homes put under agreement in December was up 5 percent over the same time last year, while condominiums were up 26 percent. December marks the sixth straight month that the number of homes put under agreement had increased over the year before
