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Senator Cornyn, state housing agency finalize $13.7 million housing grant for Beaumont
October 20, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
AUSTIN, TX - October 20, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Seeking to expand options for Beaumont residents struggling to secure affordable rental housing in the wake of hurricanes Rita and Ike, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and United States Senator John Cornyn have announced finalizing a $13.7 million grant agreement with the […]
Residents Repairing Storm Damage May Need to Have a Windstorm Inspection Done
October 16, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
AUSTIN, TX - October 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is reminding all homeowners along the Gulf Coast that damage to their homes by Hurricane Ike must be repaired in accordance with the Texas Windstorm Building Code (TWBC) if the homeowner plans to obtain or maintain insurance from the Texas […]
Attorney General Abbott Reaches Agreement With Countrywide, Helps Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
October 11, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
Lending giant resolves investigations in Texas, six other states
AUSTIN, TX - October 6, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and six other state attorneys general today reached a nearly $8 billion agreement with Countrywide Financial Corp. The settlement resolves states’ lengthy investigation into Countrywide’s lending practices. Bank of America, which recently acquired […]
Sen. Cornyn Meets With Southeast Texas Leaders, FEMA And Housing Officials
October 11, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
BEAUMONT, TX - October 7, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, today participated in a roundtable meeting with Southeast Texas leaders to discuss the status of ongoing efforts to help Hurricane Ike victims recover and rebuild. Sen. Cornyn was joined by county judges from Jefferson, Hardin, and Chambers counties. He was also […]
State housing agency invests $5 million to fight, prevent homelessness in Texas
October 2, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
AUSTIN, TX - October 2, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — With the goal of transitioning greater numbers of Texans out of homelessness, enhancing the stability and productivity of both the individual and community, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has announced a major funding award designed to help homeless people secure permanent housing […]
Hines Contributes $100,000 to “Texans Helping Texans” Campaign
September 26, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
HOUSTON, TX - September 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Hines, the Houston-based international real estate firm, has contributed $100,000 to the “Texans Helping Texans” campaign started by the Houston Texans to aid people victimized by Hurricane Ike.
HUD awards $20 million to revitalize public housing in Texarkana
September 23, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
WASHINGTON - September 22, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steven Preston today awarded the Housing Authority of the City of Texarkana (HATT), Texas a $20 million grant to support the revitalization of three public housing developments in the historic Rosehill neighborhood.
State housing agency awards $1.4 million in funding for San Antonio affordable rental communities
September 16, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
AUSTIN, TX - September 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Recognizing that rapidly rising rent levels undermine the stability of families and communities alike, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has announced two funding awards to private developers building two new affordable rental properties that will provide low income tenants in San Antonio […]
Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in Texas and Louisiana
September 15, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
WASHINGTON, DC - September 15, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to dozens of counties and parishes in Texas and Louisiana following Hurricane Ike. This assistance will support homeowners and low-income renters and includes foreclosure relief for families whose homes are […]
State housing agency awards $274,500 to San Antonio nonprofit for rental assistance
September 14, 2008 Posted by Texas Real Estate
AUSTIN, TX - September 9, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Understanding that helping low income tenants achieve self-sufficiency stabilizes both the individual and community, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has announced a major funding award to a San Antonio-based nonprofit organization helping eligible individuals secure affordable rental housing while working toward financial independence.