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NYSERDA Support for Energy Efficiency Projects Helps D’Youville College Reduce Annual Costs by $73,500
New York, NY - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced today that it has awarded D’Youville College in Buffalo $155,000 to support energy efficiency upgrades to its six-s...
MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND NYCHA CHAIRMAN RHEA ANNOUNCE ACTION PLAN TO ELIMINATE BACKLOG OF MAINTENANCE...
New York - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and New York City Housing Authority Chairman John Rhea today announced an aggressive plan with the goal of eliminating the backlog of 420,000 open repair work orders in NYCHA ...
MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES NEW MEASURES TO ALLOW HOME AND PROPERTY OWNERS REBUILDING AFTER HURRICANE...
New York - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced new measures that New York City has put in place to allow home and property owners who are rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy to meet new flood standards without...
NJBA CEO Timothy Touhey Included on NJBIZ’s Power 100 List of the Most Powerful...
Hamilton, NJ - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA), the voice of New Jersey's building industry, is pleased to announce that Timothy J. Touhey, its Chief Executive Officer has been included on NJBIZ's Power...
MassHousing Announces Loan Closing of $8.9 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing for Senior Citizens...
BOSTON, MA - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing announced a loan closing today of $8.9 million to preserve affordability for low-income senior citizens at the 100-unit Logan Park apartment community in Braintree.
School of Technology Offers Green Energy Technologies Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Morris County Vocational School District is offering a new Share Time program, Green Energy Technologies, for high school students.
Corker Pleased FHA is Following Through on Steps to Restore Solvency to Housing Finance
WASHINGTON, DC - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Bob Corker, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, said today he is pleased the Federal Housing Administration is following through on steps Cor...
Building better and smarter can start with an SBA Disaster Loan
NEW YORK, NY - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Protection from future severe weather damage can begin with a low-interest U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan for eligible homeowners, businesses and private nonprofits.
Coca-Cola/Hickory Ridge and Watauga County Landfill Projects Recognized for Transforming Waste into a Green...
ATLANTA - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized two regional landfills for generating renewable energy from a local source while protecting the climate, providing energy savings and strengtheni...
Snyder makes appointment to Residential Builders’, Maintenance, Contractors’ Board
LANSING, MI - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of Thomas Thelen, of Westphalia, to the Residential Builders' and Maintenance and Alteration Contractors' Board.
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Ranked Fourth State Nationally in Green Building Survey
CHICAGO, IL - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Quinn today announced that Illinois has become a national leader in “green building,” according to a study released by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), which ranked the ...
Face to Face Board Meeting January 31, at 1:00 PM (MST)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- B. Reading of the Minutes of Commissioners’ Meeting dated September 13, 2012; October 15, 2012; November 1, 2012; November 8, 2012; and December 20, 2012 and amended February 22, 2012 minutes
MPSC: Home Heating Credits Now Being Processed
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today noted that the Michigan Department of Treasury is now processing Michigan Home Heating Credits (HHC) for the 2012 tax year. The credit assists...
LARA’s Bureau of Construction Codes Announces Online Enhancements; New capabilities will benefit inspectors, contractors,...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs' (LARA) Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) today announced it will be replacing its existing PermitsPlus client-server technology with...
New Hampshire Housing Funds Special Needs Housing in Concord
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing’s Board of Directors recently approved a $750,000 loan so a residential building in Concord can be renovated to provide housing for people with disabilities.
NY Times OpEd on the Importance of the Mount Laurel Doctrine
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On January 28, 2013, the NJ State Supreme Court heard argument about whether or not Governor Christie could legally disband the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH). The New York Times published...
DHCD Looking for Ways to Improve Homeownership, Other Housing Services for Men and Women...
Crownsville, MD - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- With wars winding down in faraway Military Focus Group 1.29places such as Afghanistan and Iraq, Maryland must find new and innovative ways to meet the complex housing needs of returning service p...
New Home Construction In CT Strongest In Four Years
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New residential construction in Connecticut was the strongest in four years in 2012, as demand for new housing units appeared to gain momentum, according to a report today.
2012 Saw 6% Increase in Number of Arlington Shelter Users
ARLINGTON, VA - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The number of people served in Arlington homeless shelters rose 6% in 2012, but the average length of time a person stayed in shelter decreased 28%. The biggest improvement was in housing homeless ...
Hagan Announces USDA Rural Development Award for Wade Community Fire Department
Washington, DC - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Kay Hagan today announced that the Wade Community Fire Department will receive a low-interest loan for the purchase of a new fire truck through the United States Department of Agricul...
