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HUD awards $20 million to continue revitalization at Chicago’s Stateway Gardens public housing development

Funding to bring new rental and homeownership opportunities for former residents
CHICAGO, IL - September 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steven Preston today awarded a $20 million grant to the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) to continue the revitalization of the former Stateway Gardens public housing development.  Secretary Preston joined Mayor […]

St. Philip’s on the Park Opens Renovated Plaza and Playground; Announces Completion of Apartment Renovations

NEW YORK - September 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — St. Philip’s on the Park, a 260-unit affordable multifamily rental apartment building located in central Harlem, today opened a renovated plaza and a new playground and announced the completion of the renovation of all of its apartments.

Capital One Bank to Offer NYCHA Residents Convenient In-Bank Rent Payment Option

September 23, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — A new partnership between The New York City Housing Authority and Capital One Bank, N.A., will give residents of public housing the added convenience of making their monthly rent payments at the Capital One branch located at 273 East 3rd Street New York, N.Y. 10009 on Manhattan’s Lower East […]

Five Wachovia Branches in Manhattan to Accept Monthly Rent Payments

September 23, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — A new partnership between The New York City Housing Authority and Wachovia Bank, N.A. will give residents of public housing the added convenience of making their monthly rent payments at five Wachovia locations in Manhattan. The branches are located on Broadway and 10th; Broadway and 70th; Broadway and 85th; […]

Attorney General Martha Coakley Obtains Consent Judgment Against Springfield Landlord Accused of Housing Discrimination

SPRINGFIELD, MA - September 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office obtained a consent judgment against a Springfield landlord accused of unlawfully discriminating against prospective tenants because they sought to use public assistance housing vouchers to rent the units. 

State housing agency awards $1.4 million in funding for San Antonio affordable rental communities

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 […]

State housing agency awards $274,500 to San Antonio nonprofit for rental assistance

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.

Affordable housing in Beaumont gets boost with $747,500 in funding from state housing agency

AUSTIN, TX - September 8, 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 funding awards for the rehabilitation of two Beaumont-area affordable rental properties. The awards will provide area tenants with decent, affordable housing and […]

Preston announces disaster assistance for Louisiana

Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in 34 Parishes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 8, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today announced a foreclosure moratorium in 34 parishes throughout Southern and Central Louisiana and offered support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following Hurricane Gustav.

Craig Nickerson Joins National Community Stabilization Trust

WASHINGTON, DC - August 27, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Enterprise Community Partners, Inc., the Housing Partnership Network, Local Initiatives Support Corporation and NeighborWorks® America are the sponsoring organizations working to form the National Community Stabilization Trust.