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More housing for chronically homeless
October 30, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
City of Seattle, United Way of King County partner to secure site for 60-unit projectSEATTLE, WA - October 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Greg Nickels today announced a funding partnership between the City of Seattle and the United Way of King County to help secure a future site for approximately 60 new housing units for the […]
$2.1 million more for innovative “Housing First” units
October 23, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
SEATTLE, WA - October 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Greg Nickels is proposing an additional $2.1 million in his 2009-2010 budget for permanent housing units for chronically homeless individuals. The funding continues the Mayor’s commitment to “Housing First” projects, a highly successful approach that combines housing with important in-house medical and mental health services and […]
Mayor proposes funding to keep homeless day center open
October 16, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
SEATTLE, WA - October 15, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Greg Nickels visited the Family & Adult Service Center (FASC), a Seattle “day center” for homeless men and women. The center will stay open only if it receives city funding included in the mayor’s 2009-2010 proposed budget.“Day centers are a critical first step in helping […]
Florida company accused of charging homeowners for empty promises
October 16, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
SPOKANE, WA - October 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — They call themselves “United Home Savers” and pledge to help homeowners facing foreclosure. But the Attorney General’s Office says a Florida-based business and its owners actually preyed on Washington residents.“United Home Savers is a misnomer,” Attorney General Rob McKenna said. “The company promised to rescue homeowners […]
Clark County to reduce staff and services linked to development
October 8, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Vancouver, WA - October 8, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — With the continuing sharp downturn in building permits and development applications, Clark County is preparing to reduce hours at permit centers in Vancouver and Battle Ground effective Nov. 3.
At-risk Washington homeowners to get help in Countrywide settlement
October 8, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
SEATTLE, WA - October 8, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Rob McKenna Monday announced a landmark settlement brokered by Washington and other states requiring sub-prime lender Countrywide Financial Corp. to provide loan modifications for as many as 395,000 borrowers nationwide. As a result, nearly 10,000 Washington homeowners will receive about $200 million in payment relief.
MAJOR COUNTRYWIDE MORTGAGE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM AG MCKENNA MONDAY
October 6, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Seattle, WA - October 06, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — On Monday Attorney General Rob McKenna will announce Washington’s share of a multi-state, multi-billion dollar settlement with Countrywide Financial Corporation over allegations of deceptive lending practices.Bank of America, which recently acquired Countrywide, agreed to the settlement after months of negotiations. The agreement was brokered by McKenna […]
Public Health offers 0% interest loans for failing septic systems
September 23, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
Vancouver, WA - September 23, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Clark County Public Health is offering deferred, 0% interest loans to homeowners with failing septic systems in need of repair or replacement. To qualify, households must meet income guidelines established by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and be located outside the city […]
Bremerton, King County, Seattle to bring affordable housing in new mixed-income communities
September 23, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON - September 23, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today awarded $50.5 million to three public housing authorities in Washington State to revitalize the public housing in Bremerton, King County and Seattle. HUD’s grants will produce or rehabilitate 765 units of public and affordable housing and another 611 […]
Mayor Nickels calls for plan to create more workforce housing
September 17, 2008 Posted by Washington RealEstateRama
SEATTLE, WA - September 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Greg Nickels today sent legislation to the City Council to increase the supply of affordable, workforce housing in Seattle. The legislation is modeled after successful programs downtown and requires developers to provide for new affordable housing units, in exchange for permission to build larger buildings.