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Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Now Accepting Applications from Member Financial Institutions for $1 Million in Predevelopment Grants
May 12, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
San Francisco, CA - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco is now accepting applications for its 2009 Access to Housing and Economic Assistance for Development (AHEAD) Program, which allows members of the Bank to support economic and housing projects during their critical conception and early development stages. Since the program was launched in 2004, more than $1.5 million in AHEAD Program grants have been awarded to support 61 projects in Arizona, California, and Nevada. With demand for grants far exceeding supply, the Bank’s Board of Directors doubled the funding for the program in 2009, from $500,000 to $1 million.
Gov. Schwarzenegger Joins Mayor Johnson to Announce Steps to Help Homeless
March 26, 2009 Posted by Governor Schwarzenegger
March 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson today to announce the state’s participation in a plan that will serve as a first step to addressing Sacramento’s homeless issue by helping the city temporarily relocate homeless people living in “Tent City” to Cal Expo
Capps Announces Additional Economic Recovery Funding to Help Seniors and Address the Housing Crisis
March 23, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Providing over $9 Million for Senior Nutrition Programs and $145 Million for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Lois Capps today announced that California will receive additional economy recovery funds, including $9,827,504 for senior nutrition programs and $145,000,000 for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NPS).
Six Home Building Leaders Named to California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame
February 25, 2009 Posted by California RealEstateRama
SACRAMENTO, CA - February 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Six home building leaders, including two HBANC members, will be inducted this year into the California Homebuilding Foundation Hall of Fame.
Volunteers Needed to Count the City’s Homeless Population in January 2009
December 19, 2008 Posted by California RealEstateRama
Long Beach, CA - December 19, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is recruiting volunteers to help conduct the City’s fourth biannual homeless count, set for January 29, 2009.
Secretary Preston and Governor Schwarzenegger announce $105 million for affordable housing and community development in California
August 19, 2008 Posted by HUD
WASHINGTON - August 19, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced that the California State Program will receive more than $105 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing in the GoldenState.
HUD settles lawsuit with California hazard reporting company and real estate brokerage
August 11, 2008 Posted by HUD
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced that it has settled its federal lawsuit under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) against Property I.D. Corporation, a large hazard reporting company in California, Realogy Corporation, Cendant Corporation (now known as Avis Budget Group, Inc.) and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Corporation.
Community Celebrates Restoration of Historical Home for Homeless
August 4, 2008 Posted by California RealEstateRama
IRVINE, Calif. - August 4, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Catholic Worker Isaiah House, a turn of the century Victorian house that nightly provides refuge for the homeless most at risk on the street – families, senior adults and the disabled - was the site of a dedication ceremony hosted by HomeAid Orange County.
HUD TO HOST NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS WORKSHOP IN SAN FRANCISCO
July 8, 2008 Posted by HUD
“Theme of the workshop is “Providing Resources, Producing Results”
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will host a workshop at the JW Marriott in San Francisco July 9–11 to help expand computer access to lower income residents living in government-insured and assisted housing developments.
The 7th Annual HBANC Women’s Council Spring Basket Event
March 19, 2008 Posted by California RealEstateRama
The 7thAnnual HBANC Women ’s Council Spring Basket Event fosters a sense of community, competition and fun. Donated baskets are filled with household supplies, personal care items, and other themed gift s.Last years ’ event resulted in more that 60 baskets donated to Shepherd ’s Gate a HomeAid charity. Not only is this event open to members of the HBANC, it is also open to the public.
Tens of Thousands of Californians Could Benefit from Higher Government-Insured Mortgage Limits
March 12, 2008 Posted by HUD
Congress must finish the job on FHA modernization bill so more families can keep their homes Temporary loan limits part of Economic Stimulus Package
HUD TAKES ACTION AGAINST FLEETWOOD HOMES OF CALIFORNIA
February 27, 2008 Posted by HUD
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has taken action against a major builder of manufactured homes by requiring it to recertify its Woodland, California plant. In a settlement announced today, Fleetwood Homes of California has agreed to a HUD-monitored recertification process for its Woodland plant. The company must also provide notification and correction of defects to its consumers, and pay a civil money penalty.
Green Innovations Help Skid Row Residents, Too
February 12, 2008 Posted by California RealEstateRama
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ — Actor, director and Enterprise Community Partners Board Trustee Edward Norton, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, dignitaries and formerly homeless residents gathered today at 9:30 a.m. at the St. George Hotel in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the first solar electric system installation for a low-income, multiunit building on the West Coast.
Southern California Wildfires Resource Center to Assist Estimated 500,000 Evacuated and Homeless Southern California Residents
October 29, 2007 Posted by California RealEstateRama
CHICAGO, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ — Online rentals category leader, Apartments.com, today launched the Southern California Wildfires Resource Center within its site to help the estimated 500,000 homeless and displaced citizens in Southern California. The Resource Center provides valuable information to help individuals locate rental information or other wildfire relief resources quickly and easily.
