Archive for February, 2008
Free Homeownership Counseling Available To Washington Residents, Counselors To Be Paid With State Funding
February 29, 2008 Posted by Washington Real Estate
OLYMPIA - The Washington Homeownership Information Hotline and Counseling Program kicks off March 1. The program will provide free homeownership counseling to Washington residents thinking of buying a home and current homeowners who are having trouble with their mortgage. The program is the result of $1.5 million earmarked by this year’s legislature to help educate […]
REALTORS® Speak Out on Behalf of Housing Affordability for Veterans
February 29, 2008 Posted by RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, February 28, 2008 -
The National Association of Realtors® testified today in Congress that the Veterans Home Loan Guaranty Program should continue to be a valuable asset in helping the nation’s veterans achieve the dream of homeownership in a way that is safe, fair and affordable.
Governor Beshear and House Leaders Announce Agreement to Replace Eastern State Hospital
February 29, 2008 Posted by Kentucky Real Estate
Plan Involves Partnership with Lexington Community and Technical College System and the University of Kentucky
FRANKFORT, KY – Gov. Steve Beshear and House leadership joined today to announce a plan to replace the 184-year-old Eastern State Hospital facility in Lexington.
Sioux City Public Museum receives national grant
February 29, 2008 Posted by Iowa Real Estate
Sioux City Public Museum receives national grant
Museum professionals, interns, college students, and preservationists will have new resources available thanks to a grant for the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf. The Sioux City Public Museum is among the 851 museums, libraries, and archives nationally selected to receive conservation materials from the Institute of Museum and Library […]
FTC Charges Mortgage Foreclosure “Rescuers” with Deceiving Homeowners
February 28, 2008 Posted by RealEstateRama
In an ongoing effort to crack down on businesses that prey upon homeowners facing foreclosure, the Federal Trade Commission has charged six businesses and three individuals with violating the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), the FTC Act, and the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) by enticing homeowners into high-cost, short-term loans secured by […]
New home sales show continued weakness
February 28, 2008 Posted by RealEstateRama
Feb. 28, 2008 - January’s new home sales data showed yet another round of monthly and year-over-year declines in almost all regions, underscoring NAFCU’s view that the housing slump is far from over.
SEC Charges Three Promoters for Victimizing Military Families in Real Estate Investment Scheme
February 28, 2008 Posted by RealEstateRama
During Military Saves Week, SEC Reminds Military Personnel and Other Investors to Protect Themselves From Affinity Frauds
Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 2008 - The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged three promoters who targeted military families in a multi-million dollar investment scheme that forced victims into personal bankruptcy and their homes into foreclosure. The scam also […]
Arlington Fair Offers Home Buying, Financing Tips
February 28, 2008 Posted by Virginia Real Estate
Bi-lingual workshops, raffle, tips on avoiding foreclosure featured
ARLINGTON, Va. – With the nation’s housing market in a slump and credit tightening, many would-be buyers are looking for tips on how to make their dream of home ownership a reality.
Help for the home front secured for local veterans through state housing agency
February 28, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
TDHCA providing $250,000 in down payment, home modification assistance to help 16 San Antonio low income veterans of Afghan, Iraq wars
AUSTIN - Life on the home front will soon be much brighter for 16 San Antonio veterans and their families as the result of a recent funding award by the Texas Department of Housing and […]
OREGON HOME BUILDER RELEASES INITIAL HOME AUCTION SALES EXAMPLES
February 28, 2008 Posted by Oregon Real Estate
Numbers released show discounts of up to 36% from previous pricingLAKE OSWEGO, OR - February 25, 2008 - Buena Vista Custom Homes today released sales figures from its record-breaking first home auction and the numbers show that buyers at the initial auction received discounts as high 36 percent off the originally listed price.