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State awards $955,000 to eight state, local partners lifting Texans out of poverty, toward self-sufficiency
March 13, 2010 Posted by TDHCA
AUSTIN, TX - March 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has announced funding awards totaling $955,000 to three statewide organizations, four local or regional nonprofit agencies, and one South Texas county working to reduce the number of households living in poverty and helping them transition toward greater self-sufficiency.
Congressman Al Green and Ambassador Raymond Joseph Call for a Sustained Commitment in Haiti
March 1, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Houston, TX - March 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Al Green (TX-09) and His Excellency Raymond Joseph, Haitian Ambassador to the United States, discussed current conditions and humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti, following January’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated the island nation.
New state council visits El Paso, gathers input on special needs housing
February 19, 2010 Posted by TDHCA
AUSTIN, TX - February 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — El Paso-area residents concerned with the housing challenges confronting elderly individuals and persons with disabilities have a unique opportunity to help shape public policy at an upcoming meeting held by the state.
Jury Convicts Two in Multi-Million Dollar Mortgage Fraud Scheme
February 12, 2010 Posted by Texas RealEstateRama
HOUSTON, TX - February 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — A federal jury found David Vasser, 61, a Houston area resident, and Shirely Adger, 52, a Dallas area resident, guilty of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud.
State’s $30 million mortgage credit program to help veterans become homeowners
February 10, 2010 Posted by TDHCA
AUSTIN, TX - February 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Honoring those who preserve and protect the American Dream to finally live it, Governor Rick Perry and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) have announced the launching of a new homebuyer initiative with a special focus on veterans.
Marchant Unveils “Mortgage E-Verify Act”
February 5, 2010 Posted by Texas RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - February 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Kenny Marchant (TX-24) issued the following release today after unveiling his new bill, H.R. 4586 the Mortgage E-Verify Act.
HUD Awards $824,000 to Austin, Houston and San Antonio to Fight Housing Discrimination in Texas
January 28, 2010 Posted by HUD
FORT WORTH, TX - January 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded at total of $824,707,000 to three fair housing organizations in Texas to assist people who believe they have been victims of housing discrimination.
State housing agency makes $225,000 investment in Temple through homebuyer assistance
January 26, 2010 Posted by TDHCA
AUSTIN, TX - January 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) today announced a $225,000 award to the Temple Housing Authority to assist eligible residents with the purchase of their first home, providing greater stability to area low income families and a shot in the arm to the local economy.
State housing agency providing lift to East Austin’s affordable rental market
January 26, 2010 Posted by TDHCA
AUSTIN, TX - January 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has announced a funding award to help finance the redevelopment of an existing affordable rental property in East Austin that will allow the apartment complex to continue to provide low income tenants with decent, affordable housing while providing a shot in the arm to the local economy.
Duke Energy Acquires First Commercial Solar Power Project
January 25, 2010 Posted by Texas RealEstateRama
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - January 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Duke Energy is adding solar power to its commercial renewable energy portfolio through the acquisition of a large-scale solar photovoltaic project under development in San Antonio, Texas.
