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Congresswoman Matsui Announces $19 Million School Construction Bond for Sacramento City Unified
March 17, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Recovery Act Funding Will Create Local Construction Jobs, Improve Learning Facilities for Sacramento Students. SACRAMENTO, CA - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D – Sacramento) announced the award of a $19,342,000 qualified school construction bond, administered by the Department of Treasury and authorized by the Recovery Act, which Rep. Matsui supported last year. Qualified school construction bonds can be used to finance the construction, rehabilitation or repair of a public school facility or for the acquisition of land where a school will be built.
Reps. Matsui, Ehlers Introduce Legislation to Protect American Families from the High Use of Formaldehyde in Household Furniture
March 12, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) announced the introduction of H.R. 4805, the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Act, in partnership with Congressman Vernon Ehlers (R-MI). The bipartisan bill will adopt national standards under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for formaldehyde in composite wood products. The legislation would also protect the health of American families from the high use of this toxin in common, household items, including hundreds of everyday applications, ranging from paneling and flooring, to cabinets, doors, shelving, molding, and countertops.
City of Long Beach Offers Housing and Meal Reimbursements for Customers Without Gas
March 5, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
March 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The City of Long Beach is offering each residence affected by the gas line in North Long Beach that was shut off for safety reasons a housing reimbursement of up to $75 per night, per household, for each night they are affected. In addition, the City is offering each household a meal reimbursement of up to $6 per person, per meal each day to the point gas service is restored
Rep. Sánchez Introduces Bill to Combat Housing Crisis, Spur Job Growth
February 25, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON DC - February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Rep. Linda Sánchez, Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced a bill today that would bolster the development of low-income housing. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Exchange Expansion and Job Creation Act of 2010 would promote the development of low-income housing by allowing investors to exchange otherwise unusable low-income housing tax credits for cash to be put toward the development of this housing.
Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty in $33 Million Ponzi that Lured Investors with Promises of Profits in Real Estate
February 18, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
February 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — A 33-year-old Long Beach man who operated a number of ventures that he used to solicit money with false claims of profitable investments in real estate has pleaded guilty to a federal wire fraud charge.
The Community Gathers for YWCA Job Corps Construction Event
February 15, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
February 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — With the help of a few key partners, the YWCA Greater Los Angeles (YWCA GLA) and its LA Job Corps program have successfully embarked upon building a new Urban Campus which will be the prototype for Job Corps programs around the country.
Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco’s Board of Directors Appoints Three New Members to Affordable Housing Advisory Council
February 9, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
San Francisco, CA - February 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco has appointed three new members to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (AHAC)—Jasmine Borrego of TELACU; Joel Jacinto of Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA); and Dean Matsubayashi of Little Tokyo Service Center Community Development Corporation (LTSC). The Bank’s AHAC is a 15-member group that provides guidance on affordable housing and economic development issues and helps shape the Bank’s community investment grant programs and credit products
New Research Shows Re-Redlining in Five California Cities
February 8, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
February 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — After saturating neighborhoods of predominantly black and Latino residents with high-cost, often predatory lending throughout the subprime boom, banks have failed at preventing foreclosures while returning to high and disparate rates of loan denial for applicants of color, according to a new report by the California Reinvestment Coalition.
First American Valuation and Property Solutions Offers New Appraiser Validated Price Opinion Product
February 4, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
DALLAS, TX - February 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — First American Valuation and Property Solutions, a member of The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF) family of companies and a leader in residential property valuations, inspections and preservation services, today announced its new valuation service, the Appraiser-Validated Price Opinion.
REP. CALVERT TO HOST HOMEOWNERSHIP PRESERVATION WORKSHOP SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2010
February 4, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - February 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — On Saturday, February 6, 2010, Rep. Calvert, in conjunction with the Housing Opportunities Collaborative of the Inland Empire, the Federal Housing Administration, Housing and Urban Development, the City of Corona and Crossroads Christian Church, will host a homeownership preservation workshop
Rep. Baca Sponsors Legislation to Give First Preference to Primary Residency Home Buyers
February 3, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - February 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation to give certain preferences to individuals and families committed to rebuilding communities when purchasing government owned residential property. The First Look at Primary Residence Act requires the federal government, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to consider purchase offers from only those who plan to use the property as their primary residence for the first 15 days that the properties are listed. After that time period, the seller is allowed to consider any offer.
Housing Secretary gets a vote of no confidence
January 27, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - January 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Dennis Cardoza said today he had lost confidence in the top housing official in the Obama Administration, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan.
Congresswoman Richardson Announces $22 Million in HUD Neighborhood Stabalization Funds for Long Beach and Millions More for Counseling Partner Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services
January 18, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - January 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Laura Richardson is pleased to announce that the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) has awarded $22 million to the City of Long Beach and additional millions to the 37th District counseling partner Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. The funds are a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) and are distributed as part of HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program, which requires the funds be used to improve the quality of and access to housing for low- and moderate-income families.
California Receives More Than $318 Million Recovery Dollars to Rejuvenate Neighborhoods Hit Hardest by Foreclosures
January 15, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
January 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that $318 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funding has been awarded to entities in California by the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD). These awards are funded through the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP2) to help renovate and rehabilitate foreclosed homes, eliminate blight and reinvigorate and stabilize the affected neighborhoods hit hardest by foreclosures.
Congresswoman Laura Richardson Announces that HUD is Set to Provide $6.15 Million to Combat Homelessness and Provide Related Veterans Assistance and Childcare in Long Beach
January 12, 2010 Posted by California RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — With the dramatic increase in homeless families caused by the current economic downturn affecting California and the nation, Congresswoman Laura Richardson is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is providing $6,152,772 to the City of Long Beach for preventing and decreasing homelessness.
