SBA Loans Help Homeowners and Renters, Not Just Business
NEW YORK, NY - December 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Don't let the word "business" in the name U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) fool you. If you are a homeowner or renter, the SBA is a primary source of federal funds for long-term recovery.
FEMA Rebuilding Experts Will Offer Free Advice at Home Depots
NEW YORK, NY - December 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- People whose property was damaged or destroyed in Hurricane Sandy and are ready to start rebuilding can get advice from experts. Specialists who are knowledgeable in all facets of cleanup and buildi...
MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSIONER STRICKLAND SUSPEND WATER BILLS FOR PROPERTIES SEVERELY DAMAGED...
New York, NY - November 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Carter H. Strickland Jr., today announced that the City will temporarily suspend water bills for customers whose p...
Governor Cuomo Announces 400 HSBC Jobs to be Retained and Hundreds More to Potentially...
Albany, NY - November 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that PHH Mortgage Corporation will move forward with a $35 million expansion plan in Amherst, Erie County that will retain 400 jobs that were in jeopardy of b...
Mangano Announces Emergency Winter Shelter For Homeless Residents
Mineola, NY - November 29, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- With a wintery mix over the region, Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today activated Nassau’s Warm Bed homeless program which providing shelter relief to individuals and families during c...
Grimm-Meeks Bill Becomes Law, Signed by President Obama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 29, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yesterday, President Barack Obama signed into law H.R. 2606, the New York Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act sponsored by Congressman Michael Grimm and Congressman Gregory W. Meeks. The bill a...
Decrease in Overall Debt Balance Continues Despite Rise in Non-Real Estate Debt
NEW YORK, NY - November 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In its latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced that in the third quarter, non-real estate household debt jumped 2.3 percent to $2.7 tril...
MAYOR BLOOMBERG DISCUSSES STEPS THE CITY IS TAKING TO HELP HOMEOWNERS, LOCAL BUSINESSES AND...
New York, NY - November 26, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- “Our recovery from Hurricane Sandy continues to move ahead on all fronts. That includes important steps to help New Yorkers get back in their homes, help students get back in their familiar schoo...
A.G. Schneiderman To Wells Fargo: Reverse Policy That Denies Foreclosure Relief In The Wake...
NEW YORK, NY - November 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman today warned Wells Fargo to reverse a new policy that temporarily suspends review of mortgage relief applications from New York homeowners, many of whom are sti...
A.G. Schneiderman: Report On National Mortgage Settlement Shows Progress For NYS Homeowners
NEW YORK, NY - November 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following the release of the first official report on the implementation of the National Mortgage Settlement today, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman indicated that he was encouraged by its pro...
Schumer, Gillibrand Statement on GSA Green Light for Commercial Building Renovations
New York, NY - November 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement Friday after the General Services Administration issued the needed environmental approvals to allow the $22 mil...
Mangano, Cuomo Announce FEMA Emergency Assistance for Homeowners
New York, NY - November 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that FEMA will issue Emergency Assistance for New Yorkers whose homes were affected by Hurricane Sandy. At the...
BISHOP HAILS NEW FEMA PROGRAM TO HELP STORM AFFECTED RESIDENTS STAY IN THEIR HOMES...
New York, NY - November 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York State, Local and Tribal Governments can now apply for FEMA assistance that may enable families to remain in their storm-damaged homes while permanent repairs are completed, or return to th...
MAYOR MIKE SPANO ORDERS HOUSING & BUILDING PERMIT FEES TO BE WAIVED FOR SANDY...
YONKERS, NY - November 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today ordered the Department of Housing & Buildings to waive all permit fees directly relating to the repair of damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. The Mayor also announc...
MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM TO REPAIR DAMAGED HOMES AND UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON...
New York, NY - November 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- "The first is getting emergency help to the people who need it the most. That's why over the past eight days, distribution sites we've established have provided nearly two million prepared meals, n...
Mangano: Insurance Claim Advice Related to Hurricane Sandy Property Damage at Cedar Creek Park
New York, NY - November 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano, in partnership with New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services will be available at Ced...
MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES NEW TEMPORARY GUIDELINES TO SPEED HEATING OIL DELIVERIES AND BOILER REPAIRS...
New York, NY - November 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Bloomberg today announced new temporary guidelines to speed heating oil deliveries and boiler repairs that will ensure New Yorkers can heat homes and businesses. As a result of Hurricane Sandy...
MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND AIRBNB ANNOUNCE NEW PLATFORM TO HELP VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY WITH...
New York, NY - November 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Airbnb today announced the launch of a new platform to help connect victims of Hurricane Sandy with free housing options. Airbnb is now providing a platform to connect...
Rep. McCarthy Announces Rental Assistance Increase for Hurricane Sandy Victims
GARDEN CITY, NY - November 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY4) announced that the amount of temporary rental assistance for storm survivors in her district available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is incr...
Governor Cuomo Announces Major State Banks and Mortgage Servicers Offering Relief for Home Mortgage...
Albany, NY - November 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that several major state-chartered banks and mortgage servicers have agreed to offer relief for home mortgage borrowers in the areas affected by Storm Sandy, i...