Department of State Launches Real Estate Education Campaign
ALBANY, NY - May 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Secretary of State Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez today announced that since the start of 2010 the Department of State has taken dozens of actions against dishonest licensed real estate professionals, leading to numerous revocations, suspensions and fines.
Attorney Sentenced in Manhattan Federal Court to 20 Months in Prison for Deceiving Clients...
New York, NY - May 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- PREET BHARARA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York,
DHCR Announces $9.6 Million to Help More than 97,000 Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
Albany, NY - May 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) today announced 26 awards totaling $9.6 Million that will help more than 97,000 New York homeowners avoid foreclosure.
New York State Approves $57.6 Million in Financing to Build and Renovate 670 Affordable...
NEW YORK, NY - May 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Thursday, May 13, 2010--The boards of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) and the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved $57.6 million in financing to build and renovate 670 affordable housing units in the state.
NEDAP Releases Joint Report Showing Sharp Decline in Prime Mortgage Lending in Communities of...
New York, NY - May 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lenders sharply cut prime mortgage lending in communities of color in recent years — for both home purchases and refinancing of existing mortgages.
Mayor Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor Lieber and Council Member Mark-Viverito Announce Start of Construction of...
New York, NY - May 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert C. Lieber, Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito, New York City Economic Development Corporation President Seth W. Pinsky, Housing Preservation and Development Deputy First Deputy Commissioner Douglas Apple
State Announces Additional Federal Home Heating Assistance to Help Struggling Low-Income New Yorkers
Albany, NY - May 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced that 500,000 of New York’s neediest households will receive additional federal funding to assist in meeting their current energy costs.
Mayor Bloomberg, HUD Secretary Donovan, Speaker Quinn, Commissioner Cestero and Other Officials Announce 100,000...
New York, NY - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan, City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert C. Lieber, and Department of Housing Preservation and Development Commissioner Rafael E. Cestero today announced that the City has financed the preservation or construction of more than 100,000 affordable homes since 2003.
Proposal to Hike State Real Estate and Vehicle Fees Criticized by County Clerk
Buffalo, NY - April 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Word that the State is even considering hiking fees on homes and new cars does not sit well with Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul. Both transactions occur within the County Clerk's Office.
Support the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day and ‘Buy Green to Save Green’
Albany, NY - April 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is encouraging New Yorkers to buy green to save green this Earth Day.
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Aid On Its Way, Sba Grants Li’s Request For Loans...
New York, NY - April 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand announced today that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has granted Long Island’s request for disaster loans for the March 12-30 storms that walloped the area.
OTDA Helps Break Ground on Homeless Youth Housing Project in Schenectady
Albany, NY - April 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recently helped SAFE, Inc. break ground on its new project to expand SAFE House, an emergency housing facility for runaway and homeless youth and pregnant and parenting teens, at an event in Schenectady.
Mayor Bloomberg Announces Appointment of Seth Diamond As New York City Commissioner of Homeless...
New York, NY - April 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced the appointment of Seth Diamond to head the City's Department of Homeless Services.
NYCHA Receives $23.5 million That Congress Set Aside to Help Housing Program
WASHINGTON, DC - April 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Charles B. Rangel on Friday praised the recent decision by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to award close to $23.5 million in funding for New York City's Section 8 voucher program.
Congressional Oversight Panel Evaluates Progress of TARP Foreclosure Mitigation Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Congressional Oversight Panel today released its April oversight report, "Evaluating Progress of TARP Foreclosure Mitigation Programs."
Easy-Rent-Reg designed to increase efficiency, eliminate errors in mandatory apartment registration process
Albany, NY - April 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) today announced that owners of rent regulated apartments in New York State can now fulfill their Annual Rent Registration requirement completely online, avoiding time-consuming errors and eliminating paperwork and the need to mail forms or disks to DHCR
New York State Approves $2.27 Million to Build and Rehab 181 Affordable Housing Units
NEW YORK, NY - April 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The boards of the New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA) and the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) today approved $2.27 million in funding to build and renovate 181 affordable housing units across the state.
NYSERDA is Recognized with 2010 ENERGY STAR® Leadership in Housing Award
Albany, NY - April 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) received the 2010 ENERGY STAR...
Gillibrand Announces $445,400 In Neighborworks® Grants To Neighborhood Housing Services Of New York City,...
New York, NY - April 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today announced $445,400 in NeighborWorks® America grants for Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City, Inc. (NHS). NHS is a member of the national NeighborWorks® network that supports affordable housing and community development activities throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
DHCR Announces Grants to Address Subprime Foreclosure Crisis
Albany, NY - April 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) today announced six awards totaling $3.5 Million that will help at least 10,000 New York homeowners to avoid foreclosure and potential homelessness.
Seneca County Housing Rehabilitation Needs Survey Launched
Waterloo, NY - April 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Seneca County Department of Planning and Community Development is now accepting Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Needs Surveys from low-to-moderate income Seneca County homeowners in need of assistance with home repairs.
Former Owner of Home Savers Consulting Corp. Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Foreclose Rescue Scheme
NEWARK, NY - March 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Brooklyn man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a mortgage fraud scheme that falsely promised to help homeowners facing foreclosure keep their homes and repair their damaged credit, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
Bypassing the Bust: The Stability of Upstate New York’s Housing Markets during the Recession
New York, NY - March 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today released Bypassing the Bust: The Stability of Upstate New York’s Housing Markets during the Recession—the latest article in its series Second District Highlights.
NY PSC Approves $270M for Customer-Sited Renewable Projects
Latham, NY - March 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- On March 25 the New York Public Service Commission approved more than $279 million over a five-year period for customer- sited renewable energy projects as part of the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) program.
Governor Paterson Calls for Property Tax Cap to Be Part of Budget Negotiations
ALBANY, NY - March 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor David A. Paterson today called on Legislative Leaders to consider his property tax cap proposal as part of budget negotiations.
