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RISMEDIA, Oct. 6, 2008-Federal, state, and community leaders from around the nation will be gathering in Washington this week for a two-day national Summit on Housing sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD Secretary Steve Preston invited key housing and finance staffs from state, city and ...
RISMEDIA, Oct. 3, 2008-This week, the Bush Administration unveiled additional mortgage assistance for homeowners at risk of foreclosure. The HOPE for Homeowners Program will refinance mortgages for borrowers who are having difficulty making their payments, but can afford a new loan insured by HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA). ...
RISMEDIA, Sept. 30, 2008-On Friday, Freddie Mac received a federal grand jury subpoena from the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. Also on Friday, September 26, 2008, Freddie Mac received from the Staff of the Enforcement Division of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ...
RISMEDIA, Sept. 19, 2008-Congress should pause and carefully consider the consequences before it acts to overturn its recent ban of so-called "charity" down payment assistance schemes, according to the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) and the National Apartment Association (NAA). ...
RISMEDIA, Sept. 12, 2008-This week, Governor Schwarzenegger's task force on non-traditional mortgages highlighted the dramatic increase in the number of California homeowners who have taken action in the wake of rising mortgage payments and seeking help through the HOPE hotline. ...
RISMEDIA, Sept. 11, 2008-U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston awarded nearly $6 million to 10 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) to help revitalize neighborhoods, promote affordable housing and stimulate economic development in their communities. ...
Commentary by Jason Kotar ...
RISMEDIA, July 15, 2008-Friday's volatility on Wall Street could signal an even wilder couple of weeks ahead, as the nation's troubled banks report financial results under a cloud of worry about the future of giant mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. ...
RISMEDIA, June 9, 2008-The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) called on Congress to create a temporary home buyer tax credit along with other important tax measures to boost the faltering housing market and economy. ...
RISMEDIA, May 21, 2008-In promotion of homeownership and home education in Georgia, PEMCO, Ltd., will host a Metro Atlanta HUD Home Bus Tour and homebuyer education program Saturday, June 7. ...
RISMEDIA, May 15, 2008-Imagine someone from your city or community knocking on the door of your home and telling you to move because they have found someone else who will contribute more in taxes than you do. Sound far-fetched? Not if you're one of the thousands of people throughout California ...
RISMEDIA, May 12, 2008-The Bush Administration has put in place responsible solutions to help American families stay in their homes and avoid foreclosure, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary Roy A. Bernardi said today. Delivering the keynote address at the Federal Home Loan Banks Annual Directors Conference, ...
RISMEDIA, May 8, 2008-The nation's mayors, led by Conference President and Trenton, NJ Mayor Douglas H. Palmer, will gather in Miami from June 20-24 for the 76th Annual Meeting of The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), hosted by Miami (FL) Mayor Manny Diaz to debate national policy impacting America's ...
