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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.
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.
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.
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...
Mayor Nickels statement on Housing Levy renewal
SEATTLE, WA - June 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Mayor Greg Nickels issued a statement on today's actions by the City Council's Housing Levy Committee of the Whole to place the Housing Levy renewal on the November ballot:
Stimulus funds to enhance housing and community development programs
Vancouver, WA - May 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, signed into law last February, will infuse more than $6 million into Clark County’s housing and community development programs. Planning is underway for the management and distribution of funds.
Housing Levy Renewal Needed Now More than Ever
SEATTLE, WA - April 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Greg Nickels today announced his proposal to renew the Seattle Housing Levy, which expires at the end of 2009. He made his announcement in the courtyard of the Seattle Housing Levy-funded Stone Way Apartments in Wallingford, surrounded by current and former residents of levy-funded housing.
State Awards $11.5 Million in Community Development Block Grants
Olympia, WA - April 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) today announced Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) General Purpose Grants for over $11.5 million dollars to 14 cities and counties throughout the state.
Fire Marshal urges homeowners to prepare for wildfire season now
Vancouver, WA - April 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — On the heels of the devastating wildfires that scorched more than 100,000 acres near Oklahoma City earlier this month, Clark County Fire Marshal Jon Dunaway is urging homeowners to be proactive.
Green Building Initiative: saving energy for homes and businesses
SEATTLE, WA - April 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels today announced a multitiered strategy to save energy and shrink the amount of climate pollution from Seattle's buildings and homes. Launched today on Earth Day, the Green Building Capital Initiative:
Seattle awards $628,000 to improve community buildings
Seattle, WA - April 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Greg Nickels today announced City of Seattle funding awards totaling $628,000 for five community agencies that are renovating or building facilities to help them better serve people in need. Funding for the awards comes from the federal Community Development Block Grant.
