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CONGRESSMAN ALAN LOWENTHAL VISITS THE CARMELITOS PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Long Beach, - July 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) welcomed Congressman Alan Lowenthal to the Carmelitos Public Housing Development (Carmelitos), located in the City of Long Beach and Californi...
Kirk Joins Banking Committee Senators on Bill to Transform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac,...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today announced his support for the Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act, S. 1217, led by U.S. Senators Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) an...
Bridenstine Weather Bill Advances in House
Washington, DC - July 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Weather Forecasting Improvement Act (H.R. 2413), sponsored by Oklahoma 1st District Congressman Jim Bridenstine, advanced from subcommittee on Tuesday with no substantive changes. The legislatio...
Rep. McKinley Continues Fight to Provide Safe Housing for Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV) testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health on his Safe Housing for Homeless Veterans Act (H.R. 2065).
Hoeven Meets with Minot Air Base Leaders to Inspect Base Construction Projects
MINOT, N.D. - July 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator John Hoeven, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today met with Minot Air Force leaders and service members to discuss important military construction projects on the base. Hoev...
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces More Than $1 million Investment to Secure Flooded Land in Wood...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Wednesday, July 3, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has awarded a grant of $1,093,748 to help Wood Dale secure flooded land. Th...
Transfer Tax Debate: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Really Are Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals provided an answer last month to a lingering tax question impacting Michigan REALTORS® and their clients: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are federal agencies exempt fro...
New Supportive Housing Serves Veterans in Revitalized Macon County Development
DECATUR - July 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This Fourth of July, veterans who are at risk of homelessness will have a safe and decent place to call home in Decatur. The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the state housing finance agency un...
HUD CHARGES MINNESOTA PROPERTY OWNER WITH DISCRIMINATING AGAINST SINGLE MOTHER AND HER DAUGHTER
WASHINGTON, DC - July 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)announced today that it is charging a Jackson, Minnesota, landlord with violating the Fair Housing Act for allegedly refusing to rent an apart...
Gillibrand, Entire NYC Congressional Delegation Urge HUD Secretary to Reform Sandy Aid Regulations, Allowing...
New York, NY - July 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is leading New York City’s entire Congressional delegation today in urging Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan to cut bureaucratic tape w...
FEMA Mitigation Outreach July 2 through July 7
AURORA, IL - July 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Individuals who sustained storm damages can gain valuable information about repairing and rebuilding their damaged property in a stronger, safer and smarter way by visiting one of the FEMA mitigation team...
Consumer Alert: Governor Cuomo Warns New Yorkers to Avoid Home Building Contractor Scams
Albany, NY - July 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today advised New Yorkers to be vigilant when seeking the services of home contractors, especially those looking to repair and rebuild their homes in the aftermath of Superstorm S...
US Department of Labor announces $2 million to assist storm recovery in Illinois
WASHINGTON, DC - July 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded a $2 million National Emergency Grant to assist with cleanup and recovery efforts following severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding in 40 counties th...
Reed Helps Advance $107.5 Billion Transportation & Housing Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee voted 22 to 8 to approve the 2014 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations b...
Reps. Quigley, Schiff and Lee Announce $3 Million in Additional Funding for Housing Opportunities...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This week, Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL), Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced that the Appropriations Committee passed their amendment to the annual Transportation, Housing and Urban Dev...
Van Hollen Announces $299,940 Grant for Easter Seals of the Greater Washington-Baltimore Region
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen announced that the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service has awarded $299,940 to Easter Seals of the Greater Washington-Balt...
REP. MIKE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $238,000 GRANT TO AID AND SUPPORT TO SONOMA COUNTY VETERANS
Washington, DC - July 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) today announced a $238,000 federal grant that will provide Sonoma County veterans with job training, job placement, housing and other services. The grant, provided th...
Vermont Awarded $2.3 Million to Protect Children from Lead Poisoning
MONTPELIER - July 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $2.3 million grant to the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB) to protect children and families from the hazards of lea...
Christie Administration Launches $10 Million Predevelopment Loan Fund For Affordable Rental Housing To Revitalize...
Trenton, NJ - June 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and its affiliate the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA) today announced the creation of the Predevelopment Fund for Affordable Rental Housing...
Arlington County Announces New Housing Director
ARLINGTON, VA - June 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Arlington County today named David Cristeal, currently in an acting position as housing director, Arlington’s Housing Director
