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FEMA Implements Direct Housing In Louisiana
October 30, 2008 Posted by Louisiana Real Estate
New Orleans, LA - October 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — In response to a request from the state of Louisiana, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering mobile homes and park model units only to families who need continued temporary housing assistance after hurricanes Gustav and Ike in the five, State-identified priority parishes of […]
Commerce Secretary Gutierrez Announces $9.3 Million in Disaster Recovery Grants to the State of Louisiana in the Wake of Hurricane Gustav
September 23, 2008 Posted by Louisiana Real Estate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 23, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez today announced that the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) will provide the State of Louisiana $9,313,500 in federal funds to assist with the economic recovery of communities affected by Hurricane Gustav.
Governor Bobby Jindal Announces the Appointment of Rep. Sam Little to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors
September 17, 2008 Posted by Louisiana Real Estate
BATON ROUGE, LA - September 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Representative Sam Little to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors.
Construction Begins on Ten Homes for Lafitte Redevelopment
August 26, 2008 Posted by Louisiana Real Estate
New Orleans, LA - August 21, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Providence Community Housing and Enterprise today celebrated the ground breaking of the Edmundite Homes, 10 wood-frame houses located in the historic Treme/Lafitte neighborhood just four blocks from the site of the former Lafitte Public Housing development.
Senate Moves Forward on Road Home Tax Relief
July 4, 2008 Posted by Louisiana Real Estate
Housing bill includes tax relief provisions for Gulf CoastWASHINGTON — The United States Senate today to move forward on a housing bill that includes a provision authored by Sen. Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., to provide $1.3 billion in tax relief to Gulf Coast homeowners and businesses recovering from the 2005 hurricanes. The Senate voted 83-to-9 […]
Commissioner Donelon urges consumers to protect their property with flood insurance
June 18, 2008 Posted by Louisiana Real Estate
One-month countdown to the 2008 hurricane season begins today
With experts predicting another above-average hurricane season beginning June 1, Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon is urging people to protect their home and property against the most frequent natural disaster in Louisiana – floods.
Landrieu Comments on New Fannie Mae Down Payment Policy
June 4, 2008 Posted by Louisiana Real Estate
Continues to push for reduction in fees for Louisianians with lower credit scores.WASHINGTON — United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., today made the following statement regarding Fannie Mae’s announcement that it is reducing down payment requirements for the conventional, conforming mortgages it is willing to purchase or guarantee.
HUD Charges Louisiana Couple With Housing Discrimination
April 22, 2008 Posted by Louisiana Real Estate
Husband and wife accused of violating Fair Housing ActWASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced it is charging a Louisiana couple with racial discrimination in connection with the sale of a privately owned townhome. HUD claims Reggie and Kimberly Collier complained to a local real estate firm showing the home […]
Senate Passes Landrieu Tax Cut For Gulf Coast Homeowners
April 11, 2008 Posted by Louisiana Real Estate
$1.1 billion tax relief amendment to housing bill would eliminate so-called “Road Home Tax,” spur business investment
WASHINGTON — The United States Senate today overwhelmingly passed a measure by U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., to lift an onerous tax burden from thousands of Gulf Coast homeowners who received rebuilding grants following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. […]
State Announces Residential Property Storm Mitigation Incentives
April 8, 2008 Posted by Louisiana Real Estate
Insurance premium discounts are available in 2008 to home owners who build or retrofit a structure to comply with the requirements of the State Uniform Construction Code, install damage mitigation improvements, or retrofit their property utilizing construction techniques demonstrated to reduce the amount of loss from a windstorm or hurricane.