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Hudson County Homeless Prevention Efforts in Spotlight
The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network) brought its Community Development Spotlight series to Jersey City today to recognize efforts taken in Hudson County to create a model for the nation on how to address homelessnes...
SDHHC Announces 2016 Statewide Homeless Count Results
The 2016 Statewide Point-in-Time Homeless Count that was conducted on Jan. 26, 2016, revealed that 1,186 individuals were homeless in South Dakota. This number represents a 14 percent increase from the 2015 count of 1,036 individuals.
Idaho Falls REALTORS® and lenders recognized for helping homeowners
Ten REALTORS® and lenders in the Idaho Falls area are being recognized for their work connecting homebuyers with the affordable home loan programs offered through Idaho Housing and Finance Association. In the past year, REALTORS® and lenders in the area have teamed up with Idaho Housing to help nearly 1,100 homebuyers purchase their first homes, representing a $119 million investment in the community.
Houston’s 1st GardenCrawl!
The Houston Free Thinkers, Generators Playground, and Air Alliance Houston are proud to present Houston's FIRST Garden Crawl!
DSHA Increases Rental Assistance in Areas of Opportunity
To ensure that all Delawareans have more choice of where to live, the Delaware State Housing Authority is increasing available rental assistance in Areas of Opportunity across the state, allowing families with housing vouchers to move closer to employ...
NHHFA Provides $250,000 in Funds for Neighborhood Development Initiatives
The New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority’s Board of Directors recently approved the allocation of grant and loan funds in the amount of $125,000 each to NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire and Upper Valley Habitat to support neighborhood revitalization efforts in Nashua and Claremont.
UCEDC Offers Training for Small Business Owners across New Jersey
Upcoming training programs offered in several areas of the State by not-for-profit economic development corporation UCEDC are designed to help develop financial and business literacy for business owners at all stages of maturation. In partnership with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA), the comprehensive, six-week “Entrepreneurship 101” program walks entrepreneurs through all aspects of starting a business, culminating in the development of a business plan.
Cuomo Administration Signals Strong Interest to Pursue Offshore Wind Power for New York
Environmental groups are applauding the Cuomo Administration for announcing that New York State will participate in a federal auction to obtain a lease for offshore wind energy development in an area 11 miles off the Rockaways. By signaling their inten...
Charges filed regarding cash bribes and kickbacks between contractors and Cleveland Housing Network official,...
Criminal charges were filed in federal court alleging cash bribes and kickbacks between contractors and a Cleveland Housing Network official, as well as improper lead abatement practices at several renovation projects, law enforcement officials said.
WSSC Earns ASCE Project of the Year Award
WSSC’s Bi-County Water Tunnel Project has been selected as Project of the Year by American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) National Capital Section. The ten-year project culminated when the pipeline went into service in March 2015 and was constructed to meet the future water requirements for both Montgomery and Prince George’s counties resulting from economic development and growth
Spring home buying season off to strong start in the North Shore and Barrington...
May xx, 2016 — Local home sales data for April is in and it confirms that the prevailing trends of last year have continued into 2016 with strong positive indicators for the spring home sales season.
Spotlight On: Agencies Keeping NJ Residents in their Homes
Representatives from Valley National Bank presented housing counselors from non-profit community development organizations their latest homeowner mortgage product. Pictured from left to right: Staci Berger, president and chief executive officer of the ...
Home Price Growth Expectations Decline, but Consumers’ Outlook on Housing Remains Positive
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today released results from its February 2016 SCE Housing Survey, which provides information on consumers' housing-related experiences and expectations. The survey shows a modest decline in home price growth expectations. However, the majority of households still view housing as a good financial investment. Mortgage rate expectations have declined since last year’s survey, and renters’ perceived access to mortgages has become easier.
National Payday Rule Could Save Illinois Millions
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau unveiled a proposal for a new national rule on payday and car title lending that has the potential to save Illinois residents millions if changes are made before the rule is finalized.
SB 1150 Passes Senate Hurdle After Dramatic Turnaround
Senate Bill 1150, a bill to protect widows, widowers and other heirs from unnecessary foreclosures, passed a key hurdle today when it was voted out of the Senate on a vote that was not without drama. Amidst intense industry lobbying pressure and after...
New Series Celebrating Community Development
The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey (the Network) is launching its first ever Community Development Spotlight series during the month of June. Throughout the state, the Network will partner with member organizations on events that showcase the scope of the work of New Jersey’s nonprofit community development sector
Mayor Emanuel Announces Elks National Service Commission Grant to Support Chicago in Addressing Veterans...
Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the City’s Ending Veterans Homelessness Initiative (EVHI) is receiving a $100,000 grant from the Elks National Veterans Service Commission that will be used to launch a Veterans Emergency Fund. The $100,000 in private funding, provided by the Elks, will help support at least 50 veterans in securing stable housing, and is another step in the City’s commitment to ending veteran homelessness in Chicago
Illinois Begins Using Uniform Mortgage Test
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) announced today that the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDPFR or the Department) began using the National SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) Test with Uniform State Content...
Consumers Energy Honors Michigan Companies for Helping Households Reduce Energy Use
Consumers Energy is honoring nearly 70 Michigan companies that work with the Michigan energy provider to help households lower costs through energy efficiency, making an impact of over $1 billion on customer bills since 2009
AWEA: Marylanders deserve to get the benefits of renewable energy despite Gov. Hogan’s veto
In a disappointing decision for Maryland consumers, Gov. Larry Hogan today vetoed legislation that would move the Maryland’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) to obtain 25 percent of the state’s electricity from renewable sources within four years. The bill earlier passed with a veto-proof majority in both the state Senate and House, meaning the bill will come back for an override vote in early 2017
Record-breaking Hearts of Gold event raises over $300,000 for the Coalition
Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida’s Hearts of Gold concert presented by Reed Nissan raised over $300,000, topping even last year’s record-breaking event. Hundreds of Central Florida’s elite business and philanthropic leaders gathered at Hard Rock Live to eat, drink, and celebrate the transformative power of music in support of the homeless men, women, and children in our community.
South Florida’s World-Renowned Multiculturalism Fueling Home Sales
Of the 500,000 new residents who moved to the Miami, Broward, Palm Beach metro area over the last five years, about 65 percent (335,000) came from other countries, according to new U.S. Census data. South Florida boasts the highest-in-the-nation share...
Experts Point to Strength and Resiliency of Miami Real Estate Market
After eight years of record or near-record residential sales, the Miami real estate market is normalizing with steady growth, various prominent local market experts said during a recent MIAMI Association of REALTORS® (MIAMI) event
Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending Receives Mortgage Reaccreditation
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), and the American Association of Residential Mortgage Regulators (AARMR) announced today that the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending (the Department or SML) has received a certificate of acc...
Affordable Housing Out Of Reach for Low-Income Families in Ohio
Report Demonstrates Need To Expand Ohio Housing Trust Fund WASHINGTON, D.C. – (RealEstateRama) — Ohioans need to earn at least $14.45 an hour in order to afford rent for a basic, twobedroom apartment, according to a report jointly released Wednesday by the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in […]
Mayor Lee Announces Record Level of Capital Investment
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today announced a $411.3 million proposed two-year capital budget to invest in San Francisco’s future. This record investment continues Mayor Lee’s strong commitment to improving San Francisco’s infrastructure and continuing to follow the good government recommendations of the Capital Planning Committee. The investments included in the proposal will make the City more resilient, safer, and more livable. It addresses critical public safety projects, makes big investments to address growth, and takes care of existing infrastructure.
NY REALTORS, Senator Little, Assemblymember Ramos push for first-time homebuyer savings program
The New York State Association of REALTORS (NYSAR) was joined by New York State Senator Betty Little (R-Glens Falls) and Assemblymember Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) on REALTOR Lobby Day in support of the NY First Home legislative proposal designed to assist New Yorkers in their quest to become first-time homeowners. The program would create a new tax-free savings account to help cover costs associated with the purchase of a first home in the state
C.A.R. applauds Gov. Brown’s “build by right” proposal
The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) applauds a “build by right” proposal by Gov. Jerry Brown that would create a voluntary permit streamlining approval process for developers to use.
Five-Year Commitment from Arch Capital Group Provides Support to Opens Doors for Expansion into...
The Mortgage Bankers Association Opens Doors Foundation (MBA Open Doors) today announced that it is expanding into California in the coming months, thanks to a generous ongoing contribution from Arch Capital Group (U.S.) Inc. (Arch Capital), a parent c...
April California pending home sales trend higher but inventory concerns remain
Led by the Central Valley, California statewide pending home sales reversed a three-month decline and posted higher in April, but a persistent shortage of homes for sale may dampen the upcoming spring homebuying season, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today
