Foreclosures

Secretary Donovan announces $144,676 in housing counseling grants to six housing counseling organizations in Nevada

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - October 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nevada families facing foreclosure, seeking affordable rental housing, or hoping to buy their first home will have a greater opportunity to find housing, or keep the homes they have, because of $144,676 in housing counseling grants announced today by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Titus Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits for Nevadans

Washington, D.C. - September 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District voted today to extend unemployment benefits for Nevadans who are still finding it difficult to find work during the economic recession.

Titus Launches Webpage to Track Challenges Homeowners Face with Foreclosure Prevention

Henderson, NV - August 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District announced today a new feature on her website to track the difficulties Nevadans are facing as they navigate housing programs designed to prevent foreclosures.

Reid and Housing Secretary Discuss Foreclosures in Southern Nevada

Washington DC - July 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nevada Senator Harry Reid joined Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan to tour a Las Vegas neighborhood Wednesday.

City Teams With Other Agencies For Foreclosure Prevention Forums

Las Vegas, NV - June 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The city of Las Vegas, Community Services of Nevada, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Fannie Mae are teaming up to provide information sessions designed to help homeowners in danger of losing their home to foreclosure.

Nevada Sees Major Housing, Tax, Veterans Boost in Budget

Washington, D.C. - April 03, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nevada Senator Harry Reid yesterday led the Senate in passing a national budget that lays the groundwork for bringing major aid to Nevada for foreclosure assistance, tax relief and veterans’ benefits.

Governor Leading Effort to Keep People in Their Homes

Carson, City, NV- December 11, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Governor Jim Gibbons today spoke with leaders of several major banks and mortgage lending companies to try to halt the epidemic of home foreclosures in Nevada. Governor Gibbons wants the lenders to implement a 90-day freeze on home foreclosures in Nevada.
During his conversation with the lenders, Gibbons repeated […]

Foreclosure Prevention Help Available In Las Vegas To Loan Holders With Countrywide Or Bank Of America

Las Vegas, NV - December 8, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Las Vegas homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure, have missed one payment and whose mortgages are with Countrywide or Bank of America, are invited to schedule appointments for a Foreclosure Prevention Partnership Forum on Friday, Dec. 12 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and […]

City Of Las Vegas Neighborhood Stabilization Plan To Address Foreclosure Fallout Open For Public Comment

Las Vegas, NV - November 14, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) –  The city of Las Vegas plan to use $20.6 million dollars from a Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) is open for public comment until Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008. The city’s action plan outlines how the funding will be used to address […]

Foreclosure Intervention Counseling Available

Reno, NV - November 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Many homeowners wait too long to get assistance when they begin having difficulty making their house payments. Please help your homeowners get help early if they are in financial difficulty. One source is housing counseling services. Yes, I said counseling. Homeowners can receive free foreclosure intervention […]

Foreclosure and Change of Ownership Nevada Landlord and Tenant Law

Reno, NV - November 7, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Termination of tenancy by foreclosure occurs when the landlord is unable to either pay his mortgage or a third party forecloses on a lien or judgment. In Nevada, most foreclosures are by a summary proceeding found in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 40.430 to 40.462.
NRS provides a […]

Governor Hosts Housing Recovery Task Force; Announces Pilot Partnership Program

Carson City, NV - October 22, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jim Gibbons today hosted the first meeting of his Housing Recovery Act Implementation Task Force, opening the formal discussion regarding how the state and local governments will leverage their funding allocation from the federal housing bailout this summer.

Reid Working To Help Nevada Families Affected By Foreclosure

Las Vegas, NV - October 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Nevada Senator Harry Reid joined Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman, Las Vegas City Councilman Steven D. Ross and other officials this week to tour a northwest Las Vegas neighborhood that could receive major assistance fighting the foreclosure crisis through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Created through […]

Governor Encourages Work With Bank of America to Assist Nevada Homeowners

Carson City, NV - October 6, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jim Gibbons today asked that the Nevada Attorney General explore options to settle with one of the nation’s largest home mortgage holders in order to stem foreclosures in the state.

City Of Las Vegas To Host Forum On Issues Surrounding Foreclosure

Las Vegas, NV - August 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The city of Las Vegas and Ward 6 Councilman Steven D. Ross will host a neighborhood forum on issues surrounding foreclosure on Thursday, September 4, at 5:30 p.m. at the Centennial Hills Community Center located at Buffalo Drive and Elkhorn Road. The forum will focus […]