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Senators Call for Increased Funding to Fight Veteran Homelessness

WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) and Kit Bond (R-MO) today introduced an amendment that would increase funding to provide transitional housing for homeless veterans, calling it our nation's sacred responsibility to support the men and women who answered America's call to duty.

Dahlkemper Delivers on Unemployment Extension, Homebuyer Tax Credit

Washington, DC - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper (PA-3) voted to extend relief to unemployed workers, local real estate markets, and provide much-needed help to businesses and families.

Menendez Hails Passage Of Unemployment Insurance Extension

WASHINGTON, DC - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- This evening, the U.S. Senate passed legislation to extend unemployment insurance for laid off workers. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) was a co-sponsor of the legislation and voted in favor of its passage.

Kind Extends Homebuyer Benefits to Military Families

WASHINGTON, DC - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today voted in favor of the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, a bill that will help continue America’s economic recovery by extending and improving the homebuyer tax credit, providing homebuyer benefits to military families, and extending unemployment benefits.

Nelson Votes To Help Unemployed Nebraskans, And To Stimulate Nebraska Homebuying And Homebuilding

Omaha, NE - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson today voted to provide additional benefits to thousands of unemployed Nebraskans, and to extend the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit that already has helped more than 10,000 Nebraskans buy homes and created hundreds of jobs in new home construction in Nebraska.

Coble Praises Extension Of Homebuyers Tax Credit

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- As the author of one of the first bills to extend the tax credit for home buyers, U.S. Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) today praised passage of a bill that will extend the credit through next April and will make additional home buyers eligible for the tax credit.

Welch supports, House passes unemployment benefit extension, First-Time Homebuyer Credit

Washington, DC - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Peter Welch on Thursday voted to provide an additional 14 weeks of unemployment benefits to those hit hardest by the recession and to extend the popular First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit until the end of April.

Spratt Votes To Extend Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Homebuyers’ Tax Credit, Business Tax Relief

WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. House of Representatives today gave final approval to a bill backed by Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) that would extend unemployment benefits, the homebuyers' tax credit, and the tax relief for military families and businesses.

Larsen Supports Extension of Homebuyer Tax Credit and Jobless Benefits

Washington, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) voted today to approve a package of unemployment insurance benefits and tax credits for first-time homebuyers and businesses facing financial losses.

Kagen Votes To Reduce Taxes and Boost New Homes Sales

WASHINGTON, DC - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. continued to take action to put our economy on the road to recovery.

OMRDD Receives $47,000 Hud Housing Grant Award

ALBANY, NY - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) a grant for $49,716 to allow OMRDD to continue to provide comprehensive housing counseling to individuals with developmental disabilities, their income-eligible parents or legal guardians, and direct care professionals.

NYS Housing Finance Agency and NYS Affordable Housing Corporation Approve $18.8 million in Financing...

NEW YORK, NY - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The boards of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) and the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved more than $18.8 million in financing to create and preserve 432 affordable housing units throughout New York State.

Housing North Carolina Awards Recognize Five Excellent Developments

Raleigh, NC - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Five affordable housing developments received Housing North Carolina Awards on Nov. 3 during the N.C. Affordable Housing Conference at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Federal stimulus funding breathes new life into statewide affordable housing initiatives

COLUMBUS, OH - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Funding made possible through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will support the creation of over 750 units of new affordable housing in 17 Ohio communities.

Forbes Votes to Extend Homebuyer Tax Credits

Washington, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) today voted in favor of H.R. 3548 to extend the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credits to April 30, 2010.

HUD Secretary Donovan to Keynote Prestigious NYHC and NHC Annual Awards Luncheon

New York, NY - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York Housing Conference (NYHC) and the National Housing Conference (NHC) announced today that Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will deliver the keynote address at the NYHC and NHC 36th Annual Awards Luncheon on December 10.

Home Loans Available for First-Time Homebuyers in Loudoun

Leesburg, VA - November 6 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) has announced Fiscal Year 10 funding allocations under its SPARC program (Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities), a below-market-rate loan program administered by the Loudoun County Department of Family Services

Rahall Votes to Extend Homebuyers’ Tax Credit, Unemployment Insurance, and Business Tax Relief to...

Washington,DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-W.Va.) worked to extend unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses to help stimulate the local economy and provide stability to American families hit hardest by the recession.

Rahall Votes to Extend Homebuyers’ Tax Credit, Unemployment Insurance, and Business Tax Relief to...

Washington,DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-W.Va.) worked to extend unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses to help stimulate the local economy and provide stability to American families hit hardest by the recession.

Rahall Votes to Extend Homebuyers’ Tax Credit, Unemployment Insurance, and Business Tax Relief to...

Washington,DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-W.Va.) worked to extend unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses to help stimulate the local economy and provide stability to American families hit hardest by the recession.

Rahall Votes to Extend Homebuyers’ Tax Credit, Unemployment Insurance, and Business Tax Relief to...

Washington,DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Nick J. Rahall (D-W.Va.) worked to extend unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses to help stimulate the local economy and provide stability to American families hit hardest by the recession.

Hinchey Helps House Pass Bill to Extend Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Homebuyers’ Tax Credit, Business...

Washington, DC - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today helped the House pass a bill to provide stability to American families hit hardest by the recession and to stimulate the local economy by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses.

Hinchey Helps House Pass Bill to Extend Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Homebuyers’ Tax Credit, Business...

Washington, DC - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today helped the House pass a bill to provide stability to American families hit hardest by the recession and to stimulate the local economy by extending unemployment benefits, the homebuyers’ tax credit, and tax relief for military families and businesses.

Tanner Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits and Tax Relief for Homebuyers, Businesses, Military

Washington, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. John Tanner helped the House of Representatives pass legislation to help Tennessee families and small businesses hit hardest by the economic downturn.

Boccieri Says Tax Credit for Homebuyers Will Continue

WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Upon passage today of legislation to extend the first-time homebuyers tax credit, and expand the hombuyers tax credit to all homeowners buying new primary residences, U.S. Congressman John Boccieri (D-Alliance) today issued the following statement:

Boccieri Says Tax Credit for Homebuyers Will Continue

WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Upon passage today of legislation to extend the first-time homebuyers tax credit, and expand the hombuyers tax credit to all homeowners buying new primary residences, U.S. Congressman John Boccieri (D-Alliance) today issued the following statement:

Congressman Teague Votes to Extend Homebuyers Tax Credit, Business Tax Relief and Unemployment Benefits

Washington, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - Today, Congressman Harry Teague voted to extend critical benefits and tax relief programs to stimulate southern New Mexico’s economy.

It’s a Brand New Day for Home Buyers

Edison, NJ - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- President Obama today signed legislation H.R. 3548, which includes a provision to extend and expand the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit.

Congressman Sires Votes to Stimulate the Economy by Extending Unemployment Benefits and Aiding Homebuyers

Washington, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Sires joined his colleagues today in passing a bill to stimulate our economy and extend unemployment benefits. H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2009, was passed overwhelmingly by the House by a vote of 403 to 12.

Titus Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits and First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Washington, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District voted today in support of important legislation that extends both unemployment benefits for Southern Nevadans during this tough economic time and the first-time homebuyer tax credit which has given a boost to Nevada’s struggling housing market.

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