Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PA Treasurer McCord: As Statutory Unclaimed Property Reporting Deadline Nears, Treasury Records Highest March...
Harrisburg, PA - April 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Treasury last month collected nearly $25.4 million, more unclaimed property than it had in any March in the past seven years, State Treasurer Rob McCord noted today as he announced Treasury will acc...
Altmire Announces Housing Grants for Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 4, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire (PA-04) today announced that the Allegheny County Housing Authority and Housing Authority of the County of Butler will receive $293,898 in grants from the U.S. Depart...
Parties Weigh in on Where The Money Should Go
April 4, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- On March, 12, 2012, the final negotiated agreements between the states, the federal government and Bank of America, Citi, JP Morgan Chase, Ally/GMAC, and Wells Forgo were filed with the Court. In addition to requiri...
PA Treasurer McCord Returns Over $12,000 in Unclaimed Property to Pittsburgh Public Schools; Says...
Pittsburgh, PA - March 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As school districts across Pennsylvania face state funding cuts and budget deficits, Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord reminded public school officials to see if their districts may be owed unclaime...
PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY HONORS ITS TOP TEN HOME LOAN LENDERS
HARRISBURG - March 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency held its annual homeownership program awards ceremony today at its headquarters to honor its leading lenders. These lenders assist homebuyers throughout the state...
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD NAMED AGENT FOR LEHIGH VALLEY SPEC PROJECT
BETHLEHEM, PA - February 9, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Liberty Property Trust has named commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. as exclusive leasing agent for a 1.2 million-square-foot, $62 million speculative industrial prop...
Fourth Defendant in Mortgage Fraud Scheme Sentenced to Prison
January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announced that a fourth defendant connected to a mortgage fraud scheme was sentenced today by Senior U.S. District Court Judge Edwin M...
Philadelphia Housing Authority Continues to Hire Essential Staff
Philadelphia, PA - December 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Philadelphia Housing Authority has filled two key positions to complete the restaffing of its Office of General Counsel with the hiring of Laurence Redican and Joffie Pittman.
$28 million in judgments entered following consumer protection lawsuit in wide-reaching Central PA mortgage...
HARRISBURG - December 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Linda Kelly today announced that a consumer protection lawsuit filed against several employees linked to OPFM ? a defunct financial services company operating in Reading and Lancaste...
Job Opening: Housing Quality Standards-Certified Housing Inspector
December 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A multiple-year housing subsidy program, sponsored by the City of Philadelphia's Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Opportunity and Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services, and...
PA Treasurer Rob McCord Returns $1,500 in Unclaimed Property, Presents $400 Donation from Treasury...
Duquesne, PA - December 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Proceeds from a nine-year-old, uncashed $1,500 check will soon be back in the rightful possession of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank after Pennsylvania State Treasurer Rob McCord today r...
Hunger and Homelessness Go Hand in Hand: Call to Support Supplemental Nutrition Program
December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) makes it possible for hungry families to purchase food that is essential to their well-being. Formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, SNAP is cost-effective ...
Third Defendant in Mortgage Fraud Scheme Sentenced to Prison
December 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announced that a third defendant connected to a mortgage fraud scheme was sentenced today by Senior U.S. District Court Judge Edwin M...
Regulations Posted for Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program
December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- HUD officially published the regulations for the new Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program in today’s Federal Register. The regulations will go into effect in 30 days, on January 4. Public comments will be due...
Blairsville Man Sentenced to 41 Months in Prison for Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy
PITTSBURGH, PA - November 28, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A resident of Blairsville, Pa., has been sentenced in federal court to 41 months in prison on his conviction of wire fraud conspiracy, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
Treasurer McCord Lauds Federal Government’s Recognition of AFC First Financial; Says Future Keystone HELP...
Harrisburg, PA - November 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s designation of Allentown-based AFC First Financial Corporation as a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR sponsor means Pennsylvania families that pursue money-savin...
PA Treasurer McCord: Treasury Holds Over $315,000 in Unclaimed Property Belonging to Vets, Service...
Harrisburg, PA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Pennsylvania Treasury holds more than $315,000 in unclaimed property that belongs to veterans, active duty personnel, and military support organizations, and State Treasurer Rob McCord wants ...
Veterans Day is celebrated as HELP USA’s Brady Center opens to provide services for...
Philadelphia, PA - November 14, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Veteran’s Day was celebrated by Congressman Bob Brady (D., PA) at the dedication of the brand new Robert G. Brady Veterans Center at the HELP Philadelphia Homes, in Southwest Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Now Open, Says Barrar
HARRISBURG - November 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Stephen E. Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) announced today that Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for cash grants and crisis grants.
PHILADELPHIA BUILDING SERVICE WORKERS AVERT STRIKE AND REACH NEW CONTRACT PROTECTING MORE THAN 2,600...
Philadelphia, PA - October 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The 32BJ Bargaining Committee tonight announced a tentative agreement on a four-year contract, subject to ratification, covering more than 2,600 of Philadelphia’s building service workers that...
