Washington RealEstateRama
Attorney General McKenna joins honchos in mortgage fraud huddle
OLYMPIA, WA - September 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna fears a rise in scam victims as struggling homeowners trying to tap legitimate payment relief programs are simultaneously solicited by charlatans.
Seattle Housing Authority Wins $10 Million HUD Grant to Expand Housing
WASHINGTON, DC - September 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Donovan today announced that HUD has awarded $10 million to the Seattle Housing Authority $10 million to help develop, beginning next summer. up to 118 units of rental housing in the Rainier Vista neighborhood.
Opus Northwest Delivers New City Hall to Shoreline
SHORELINE, Wash. - August 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Design-build real estate developer Opus Northwest, L.L.C. together with architectural partner LMN Architects, today announced completion of the first phase of the City of Shoreline’s $33 million, 67,000-square-foot City Hall and Civic Center, and the turnover of the city hall building.
McKenna co-chairs effort to unite state and federal authorities against mortgage scams
OLYMPIA, WA - August 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage scammers and others seeking to prey on homeowners had better watch their backs. Attorney General Rob McKenna and Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller are co-chairing a new State-Federal Task Force on Mortgage Enforcement which is an unprecedented partnership to target fraudsters.
Mayor announces funding for homeless prevention and ‘re-housing’
SEATTLE, WA - August 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Greg Nickels today announced the city of Seattle is awarding $4.3 million in federal and local funding to 10 agencies (for 13 programs) to prevent more than 1,600 low-income households from becoming homeless over the next two years.
DFI Applauds The FHA’s Efforts To Assist Homeowners Facing Foreclosure In Obtaining Loan Modifications
OLYMPIA, WA - August 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- “I am encouraged by recent steps taken by the Federal Housing Administration to meet the needs of homeowners struggling to keep their homes,” Washington State Department of Financial Institutions Director Scott Jarvis said today.
Justice Department Obtains $35,000 in Disability-Based Housing Discrimination Settlement with Apartment Complex in Longview,...
WASHINGTON, DC - August 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the former owners and managers of Valley View Apartments in Longview, Wash., to settle allegations that they violated the Fair Housing Act by intentionally discriminating against an individual with a disability.
Mayor announces $8 million for senior and workforce housing
SEATTLE, WA - July 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Greg Nickels today announced $8.1 million in funding awards to rehabilitate and preserve nearly 200 units of housing for low-income seniors and to build 70 units of housing affordable to working individuals and families. The projects are funded by the Seattle Housing Levy and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Money available for foreclosed Countrywide borrowers
SEATTLE, WA - July 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Nearly 1,000 Washington residents who lost their homes to foreclosure are a step closer to receiving some money to ease their pain, Attorney General Rob McKenna announced today.
Free workshop to help homeowners avoid foreclosure
SEATTLE, WA - July 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Greg Nickels invites homeowners who may be having trouble paying their mortgages to attend a free workshop where they can get assistance from lenders and counselors to help avoid foreclosure.
Seattle ranks number one as green city
SEATTLE, WA - July 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city of Seattle is the No. 1 large city for environmental stewardship and sustainability, according to a new "Smarter Cities" survey released by the Smarter Cities Project of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
HUD approves $23 million deal to construct 25-bed replacement hospital in Grand Coulee, Washington
WASHINGTON, DC - July 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced a commitment to insure a mortgage loan to Coulee Community Hospital in Grand Coulee, Washington to construct a new 25-bed hospital to replace an existing 47-year-old facility and fund renovation of an associated clinic.
State, federal sweep slams loan-mod scams
SEATTLE, WA - July 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- In the aftermath of the mortgage industry shakedown, a new type of bottom-feeder is chomping at homeowners struggling to keep up with their loan payments.
Gov. Gregoire announces nearly $30 million in recovery funds to weatherize low-income homes
OLYMPIA, WA - July 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced Washington state received the green light from federal officials to distribute nearly $30 million in stimulus money for weatherizing low-income homes through the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development.
Seattle developer, Othello Partners, together with USAA Real Estate Company brings transit-oriented living to...
Seattle, WA - June 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Despite the economic downturn stalling numerous development projects around Puget Sound and throughout the country, one developer—Seattle-based Othello Partners—will move forward in breaking ground on The Station at Othello Park, 420,000-square-foot mixed-use project in south Seattle’s Othello neighborhood.
Pierce County businesses claiming to help homeless aren’t charities
TACOMA, WA - June 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The telemarketers’ pitch seems innocent enough: They want you to buy trash bags, light bulbs or gift cards at jacked-up prices.
Clark County purchases community park property in Felida
Vancouver, WA - June 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Clark County has purchased a 10-acre property at 11515 NW 16th Ave. in Felida for use as a future community park and trail head, following approval by the Board of Clark County Commissioners.
Grand opening of Green & Affordable Homes named in honor of former chair Bart...
Seattle, WA - June 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - The Grand Opening celebration for The Bart Harvey, in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, is scheduled for Wednesday July 8. The event will take place at the Bart Harvey Housing site, located at 430 Minor Ave. N. in Seattle, with a brief program from 3:30 PM until 5:00 PM.
Griffin-Matteson JV Closes First Multifamily Buy
KENT, WA - June 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - An alliance of apartment property operator JB Matteson Inc. and investment manager Griffin Capital Corp. recently made its first apartment acquisition, paying Equity Residential $32.4 million for Waterford at the Lakes, a 344-unit complex.
Project to provide free legal assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure
SEATTLE, WA - June 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) is pleased to announce that its Home Foreclosure Legal...
