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NeighborWorks America Warns Homeowners that Mortgage Rescue Scams May Sound lIke New Government Foreclosure...
Washington, D.C. - March 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Loan Modification Scam Prevention Network(LMSPN) in conjunction with National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 4-11 is alerting homeowners to combat loan modification scams, especially those that may appear to be help from one of the various new foreclosure assistance programs recently announced by the government.
Experts to discuss what Administration’s 2013 budget means for critical housing programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Housing Conference, known as the United Voice for Housing, will hold its Annual Budget Forum at the Capitol Visitor Center Feb. 24, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The Budget Forum will feature national housing experts in a discussion of the President’s FY 2013 budget proposals and what they mean for critical housing programs
OHFA Announces Changes to the State’s Foreclosure Prevention Program
COLUMBUS, OH - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In an effort to assist more Ohioans at risk of mortgage loan default or foreclosure, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) recently announced new changes to the state's foreclosure prevention progr...
U.S. Green Building Council and 15 Partners Release Green Building Executive Action Report
Washington, D.C. - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Along with 15 partners, the U.S. Green Building Council today released a report that recommends nearly three dozen executive actions across 23 agency programs where the Obama Administration can drive the economic and environmental benefits of green building without new legislation.
Rep. Mike Thompson Announces More Than $5.5 Million For Homeless Programs In First Distric
Washington, DC - January 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced more than $5.5 million for homeless programs across California’s First Congressional District. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of H...
RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Collects Nearly 300 Gifts for Toys for Tots Program
Marietta, GA - December 23, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- East Cobb based RE/MAX Greater Atlanta has long practiced the holiday tradition of collecting toys for the U.S. Marine’s Toys for Tots program. Despite this year’s economic challenges, the loca...
Former Local Administrator of NJ Home Energy Assistance Program Sentenced for Stealing $9,062 from...
TRENTON - December 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Paula T. Dow and Criminal Justice Director Stephen J. Taylor announced that an Atlantic City man who formerly worked as a local administrator of the New Jersey Home Energy Assistance (H...
Virginia announces new public-private partnership to reduce homelessness for children and their families
December 6, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A State and federal initiative will help communities improve the availability of affordable housing for children and their families experiencing homelessness by increasing the provision of rapid re-housing. Rapid ...
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...
Zephyr Real Estate Again Sponsors Food and Toy Drives for the Holidays
San Francisco, CA - December 5, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Zephyr Real Estate is once again accepting contributions for the annual Food and Toy drives to benefit those who need a little help this holiday season. As with prior years, the San Francisco F...
Energy Department Recognizes Nation’s Top Green Power Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today recognized four leading organizations for expanding the market for electricity produced from renewable energy sources during the 11th annual Green Power Leadership Awards in San Francisco, Calif. These organizations’ innovative “green power” programs provide consumers with the opportunity to purchase clean energy from environmentally-preferred sources, such as wind and solar energy.
A Recognizes Outstanding Achievements in Homeless Programs
WASHINGTON, DC - November 24, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The best facilities, employees and civilian providers working to eliminate homelessness among Veterans were recently honored by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
MassHousing Awards $300,000 for Affordable Sober Housing
BOSTON, MA - November 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing has awarded $300,000 in financing to help create or preserve affordable sober housing in Brockton, Lowell, Springfield and Worcester.
DCA & HMFA Celebrate Installation of Solar Panels at Senior Affordable Housing Community in...
BELLMAWR, N.J. - November 22, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Representatives of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) today joined local and state officials to celebrate the unveiling of newly installed solar panels at Bellmawr Senior...
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...
Huntsville Celebrates Launch of Home Energy Upgrade Program with Energy Department Support
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday recognized the launch of the Huntsville WISE Gold Program, one of DOE's Better Buildings Neighborhood projects, at a Home Energy "Block Party" in H...
365 Connect Launches Comprehensive Affordable Housing Online Resident Services Program
NEW ORLEANS, LA - November 15, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- 365 Connect, the New Orleans based, award-winning online technology platform provider for the multifamily housing industry, announced today the launch of its Comprehensive Online Resident Servic...
HUD EXPANDS JOB AND CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND THE BUSINESSES THAT HIRE...
WASHINGTON, DC - November 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it is launching a Section 3 Business Registry pilot program in Washington, DC, New Orleans, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Miami that will expand job opportunities for low-income people and public housing residents by registering businesses that currently hire them.
State/FEMA Working With Wildfire Survivors on Housing Solutions as Hotel Program Draws to Close
AUSTIN, TX - November 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program is drawing to a close in Texas, but FEMA and the state are working closely with wildfire survivors in the pr...
Government Grant Programs For Real Estate Investors
West Hartford, CT - November 3, 2011 - (RealEstateRama)
CT REIA November 2011 Monthly Meeting
Big Money Government Grant Programs For Real Estate Investors