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$20,995,000 in Recovery Act Grants to Stabilize Neighborhoods, Rebuild Economies in Nevada
January 15, 2010 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - January 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced that HUD is awarding $20,995,000 in Recovery Act funding to the Housing Authority of the City of Reno in consortium with the City of Reno Credit Counseling Services and Nevada Rural Housing Authority with for-profit partners Reno Reality, Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank under HUD’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).
Titus Announces $1.5 Million for Housing Program for Homeless Veterans
July 22, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District announced today that the Clark County Housing Authority is receiving nearly $1.5 million to provide rental assistance under a supportive housing program for homeless veterans. The funding is provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and is for vouchers through the HUD Veterans […]
Over $7.5 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Prevent Homelessness in Nevada
July 17, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - July 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded a $7,571,985 grant to four grantees in Nevada to rapidly re-house families who fall into homelessness, or prevent them from becoming homeless in the first place.
More Than $6.5 Million In Grants For Affordable Housing, Community Development And Homeless Assistance Approved By Las Vegas City Council
March 24, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Las Vegas, NV - March 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Recommendations to use more than $6.5 million in grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for affordable housing, community development and homeless assistance received approval from the Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday.
Owners of Nevada apartment complex to pay $75,000 to families with children
January 15, 2008 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON - January 14, 2008 – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced a settlement agreement with two Las Vegas landlords for alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act. Sun and Christine Young, owners of Summer Place Apartments voluntarily agreed to pay $75,000 to several tenants; to cease discriminatory practices against families with children; and to stop refusing to make reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities.
Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in Lyon County
January 12, 2008 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON - January 9, 2008 - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to flood-ravaged Lyon County in Nevada and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following severe winter storms and flooding.
Nevada’s foreclosure rate highest in the nation
August 22, 2007 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
The realities of home ownership have finally hit Northern Nevada, and the truth, for some, can be summed up with one word: Foreclosure.
The foreclosure boom has real estate and mortgage experts are looking forward to the return of traditional home lending practices.
