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Solar panel dedication Apr. 18 at Farmers Market
Bellingham, WA - April 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A new demonstration solar power installation is shining a light on the City of Bellingham’s commitment to clean, renewable energy. Saturday April 18 at 11:00 a.m., the public is invited to a ceremony at Depot Market Square to dedicate a 2.4 kilowatt solar electric power system recently installed on the roof of one of the parking sheds. The new system was awarded to the people of Bellingham by Puget Sound Energy.
Survey to gain better understanding of homeless needs
SEATTLE, WA - April 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Hundreds of volunteers will survey unsheltered homeless people in Seattle tonight to better understand the needs of people who are homeless and the barriers they face to finding permanent housing.
Mayor’s South Lake Union Tour: Jobs, Housing, Transportation
SEATTLE, WA - April 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Greg Nickels led a walking tour of the South Lake Union neighborhood this morning, meeting physicians, scientists, and retailers. He also spoke about the future of Mercer Street and the need to improve mobility in this vital part of the regional economy.
Clark County and tribe cancel 2004 agreement over potential development
Vancouver, WA - April 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Board of Clark County Commissioners has voted to rescind a 2004 agreement with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe that spelled out how the tribe would pay for local services and follow county standards if the tribe received federal approval to develop 152 acres next to Interstate 5 near La Center.
Vancouver, Clark County team up to clear the way for sustainable, affordable housing
Vancouver, WA - February 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Vancouver and Clark County invite the public to learn about their joint study of code and regulatory barriers to developing affordable housing designed to minimize its long-term impact on the environmen
State Housing Trust Fund, Seattle Housing Levy Recognized With $1 Million MacArthur Foundation Grant
Olympia, WA - February 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Washington Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) and City of Seattle Office of Housing (Seattle OH) have been selected by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to participate in an innovative national initiative to preserve affordable rental housing.
Council-funded report explores options for improving rental housing conditions in Seattle
SEATTLE, WA - February 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The City Council will discuss a Council-funded Rental Housing Inspection Report by consulting firm Cedar River Group at its Planning, Land Use and Neighborhoods Committee on Wednesday, February 11 at 9:00 a.m. The presentation, which will be led by Cedar River Group representatives, will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m
Settlements with concrete contractors pave way for consumer refunds
SPOKANE, WA - February 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – A father-and-sons contracting business that built up a heap of customer complaints about shoddy service and unfair billing practices agreed to partial refunds for homeowners
States urge feds to push for affordable mortgage modifications
OLYMPIA, WA - February 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Attorney General Rob McKenna joined a group of other attorneys general and state banking regulators in sending a urging federal officials to encourage national banks and federal thrift-servicing operations to modify mortgage loans that are becoming unaffordable for consumers.
Realtors announce housing market strategies to boost Washington’s economy
OLYMPIA, WA - January 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The Washington REALTORS® today announced several recommendations designed to energize Washington's housing market. The recommendations are the product of the Realtors' Economic Stimulus Presidential Advisory Group, which included three of the Northwest's top economists and leaders from state agencies.
New standards for better townhouses, multifamily housing
SEATTLE, WA - January 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Mayor Greg Nickels has sent legislation to the City Council to improve the character and design of townhouses, and require environmentally sensitive building and landscaping.
Attorney General’s foreclosure rescue fraud and online promotions bills scheduled for public hearings this...
OLYMPIA, WA - January 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Two bills requested by Attorney General Rob McKenna that would protect Washington consumers are scheduled for public hearings this week.
Eastern Washington families lost their homes to felon and his wife
SPOKANE, WA - January 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The Washington Attorney General’s Office is suing a convicted equity skimmer a second time, claiming the Colfax man and his wife ran a real estate investment business that misled distressed homeowners and property investors
States want Congress to amend bankruptcy code
OLYMPIA, WA - January 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna is joining attorneys general from 21 other states plus the District of Columbia in an effort to convince Congress to loosen bankruptcy rules so judges can modify home loans to help reduce foreclosures.
State Awards More Than $40 Million for Affordable Housing Projects
OLYMPIA, WA - December 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – The Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) this week awarded more than $40...
DFI Advises Homeowners To Verify The Licenses Of Anyone Offering Loan Modification Services Before...
OLYMPIA, WA - December 4, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – The Washington State Department of Financial Institution’s Consumer Services Division advises homeowners who are delinquent on...
More housing for chronically homeless
City of Seattle, United Way of King County partner to secure site for 60-unit projectSEATTLE, WA - October 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Greg Nickels...
$2.1 million more for innovative “Housing First” units
SEATTLE, WA - October 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Greg Nickels is proposing an additional $2.1 million in his 2009-2010 budget for permanent housing...
Mayor proposes funding to keep homeless day center open
SEATTLE, WA - October 15, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Mayor Greg Nickels visited the Family & Adult Service Center (FASC), a Seattle “day center”...
Florida company accused of charging homeowners for empty promises
SPOKANE, WA - October 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — They call themselves “United Home Savers” and pledge to help homeowners facing foreclosure. But the...
