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President Obama, Sen. Reid Announce Housing Relief For Nevada
February 19, 2010 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Las Vegas, NV - February 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Nevada Senator Harry Reid and President Barack Obama are announcing a new effort to stem foreclosure in the Silver State.
$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).
$204,872 in Grants to Housing Authorities in Nevada to Help Public Housing Residents Obtain Jobs, Economic Independence
January 15, 2010 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - January 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $204,872 to housing authorities in Reno, Las Vegas and Clark County to help public housing residents find jobs that lead them toward economic independence.
HUD Charges Las Vegas Real Estate Broker and Owners with Violating Fair Housing Act
December 21, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - December 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that it is charging a Las Vegas real estate broker and two homeowners with violating the Fair Housing Act by denying a mother of seven the opportunity to rent a four-bedroom home because they thought she had too many children.
Secretary Donovan announces $144,676 in housing counseling grants to six housing counseling organizations in Nevada
October 15, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
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 Announces $3.5 Million in Housing Funding For Nevada Through Recovery Act
September 28, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - September 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Dina Titus announced today that Nevada is receiving more than $3.5 million for housing programs through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Clark County Receives $10 Million to Increase Energy Efficiency, Upgrade Public Housing, Create Jobs
September 25, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - September 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan awarded $500 million in competitive grants today that will allow public housing authorities across the U.S. to build or renovate affordable rental apartments and make existing public housing units more energy efficient.
Reid Announces More Than $15 Million in Recovery Funds for Affordable Housing Construction in Nevada
July 29, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C.- July 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nevada Senator Harry Reid announced today that Nevada will receive more than $15 million in economic recovery funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to jumpstart affordable housing construction that has been stalled by the economic downturn.
Titus Letter to Geithner Seeks Information on Effectiveness of Making Home Affordable Program
July 13, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - July 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District sent the following letter to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner today on the Making Home Affordable Program.
Las Vegas City Council Allocates Nearly $6 Million In Federal And State Funds For Affordable Housing
January 26, 2009 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Las Vegas, NV - January 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – The Las Vegas City Council recently approved nearly $6 million in federal and state funds for the development of 108 affordable housing units at four different projects. Affordable housing is a priority for the City Council.
Cashman Field Site Envisioned As Large-Scale Urban Reuse Project
October 17, 2008 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Las Vegas, NV - October 17, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The city of Las Vegas, in cooperation with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), is currently soliciting requests for proposals (RFPs) for the land parcel located at the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Washington Avenue known as Cashman Center. Proposals will be […]
Redevelopment Site In Exciting Entertainment District Ready For New Tenants
June 17, 2008 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
City Of Las Vegas Accepting Letters Of Interest Â
A 48,750-square-foot building located in the heart of the city’s burgeoning Fremont East Entertainment District is available for ground floor retail, nightclub and restaurant proposals. The site, located at 601 Fremont St., includes high-rise condo and hotel land entitlements making it an ideal site for an anchor entertainment […]
Tour Downtown Redevelopment Projects
March 27, 2008 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Las Vegas, NV - March 26, 2008 - Nevada Senator Harry Reid and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman toured downtown Las Vegas today to survey redevelopment projects currently underway, and discuss those planned for the future.
City Council Approves Selection Of Whiting-Turner To Handle Pre-Construction Services For The Smith Center For The Performing Arts
January 17, 2008 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
Landmark Project Takes Major Step Forward
January 16, 2008 - At its meeting today, the Las Vegas City Council approved a $1.71 million agreement with the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company to handle pre-construction services for the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. The $475 million complex will be built in downtown Las Vegas.
Floyd Lamb Park At Tule Springs Designated As Historic District
January 15, 2008 Posted by Nevada RealEstateRama
City Protects Treasured Park’s History
The Las Vegas City Council added Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs to the city’s historic register at a recent council meeting. The historic park is located at 9200 Tule Springs Road in the Centennial Hills area of the city. The city of Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission determined the park […]
