State housing agency releases $81 million in first time homebuyer funds
August 21, 2009 Posted by TDHCA
AUSTIN, TX - August 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has released $81 million in mortgage loan funds available to help qualifying households purchase their first home. Homeownership promotes stable families and neighborhoods, generates local economic development with construction jobs, and supports local governments with increased tax revenue.
State releases $7.5 million for down payment loans in advance of homebuyer federal tax credit
July 7, 2009 Posted by TDHCA
AUSTIN, TX - July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Do you consider yourself a would-be first time homebuyer eager to take advantage of current market conditions and the new federal homebuyer tax credit but don’t have enough ready cash on hand to make a down payment? The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has a solution for you.
TDHCA’s Brooke Boston earns national recognition as 2009 Young Leader in affordable housing
June 11, 2009 Posted by TDHCA
AUSTIN, TX - June 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Brooke Boston, an executive with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), has been named to the list of 2009 Young Leaders by Affordable Housing Finance magazine. Boston currently serves as Deputy Executive Director for Community Based Programs, and also leads the Department’s Office of Recovery Act Accountability and Oversight.
TDHCA’s Mortgage Credit Certificate can be your key to homeownership
May 22, 2009 Posted by TDHCA
AUSTIN, TX - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Promoting homeownership as the key to bringing prosperity to families and economic stability to local communities, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs saluted two area homeowners who recently purchased their first home through the Department’s Texas Mortgage Credit Program while reminding all residents of the benefits of homeownership.
Flood ravaged Roma receives $500,000 in disaster recovery funds from state housing agency
May 8, 2009 Posted by TDHCA
AUSTIN, TX - May 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Recognizing the importance of preserving single family housing in rural Texas, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and State Senator Judith Zaffirini have announced a funding award to repair or rebuild several homes in Roma damaged last year by severe flooding.
