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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.

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 […]

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 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.

Governor Jim Gibbons Issued the Following Statement Regarding Q2 Foreclosure Data Nevada

Carson City, NV (RealEstateRama) - July 25, 2008 - The revelation that one in every 43 Nevada homes received a foreclosure filing during the second quarter of 2008 is very troubling, and I would urge those families struggling during this difficult time to use the resources available to them to help cope.

Reid Fighting To Address Housing Crisis In Nevada

Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke about the need to pass a bipartisan housing bill, which addresses the record-high foreclosures at the root of the broader economic crisis by helping Nevadans keep their homes and their home equity. This legislation will restore safety and stability to the housing market, and help businesses and communities impacted by […]

FORECLOSURE ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES, HELP FOR VETS, $7,500 HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT

May 7, 2008 – Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Shelley Berkley (D-NV) is urging passage of a legislative package that will address America’s mortgage crisis and the downturn in the housing market. The package of bills will help Americans facing foreclosure keep their homes, aid families in avoiding future foreclosures, and help the recovery of communities […]

Reid: Housing Crisis Threatens More Than Just Those Facing Foreclosure

Washington, DC— Nevada Senator Harry Reid made the following statement today on the floor of the U.S. Senate regarding the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008: