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PA Treasurer McCord Returns More Than $13,000 in Unclaimed Property to Philadelphia Health Care Advocacy Group
June 19, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Philadelphia – June 19, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — More than $467 million in lost and forgotten money and valuables are up for claim in southeastern Pennsylvania, State Treasurer Rob McCord stressed today during a visit to a Philadelphia health care advocacy group that claimed its cash earlier this year. The Treasurer encouraged residents, businesses and organizations to visit www.patreasury.gov, where they can search and claim property for free
Fitzpatrick Helps Seniors Keep Homes Through Retirement
June 13, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 13, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — The Reverse Mortgage Stabilization Act of 2013 [HR 2167] – introduced by Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-8) and Congressman Denny Heck (WA-10) – passed the House Wednesday by a voice vote.
Cartwright Announces Veterans Housing Voucher Grant
June 10, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC – June 10, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Today U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright announced a U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant in the amount of $131,007.00 has been awarded to the Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority.
McCord Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Program Reaches $1 Billion Milestone in Collections, Surpasses $600 Million Mark in Revenue Generation
June 10, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg – June 10, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Rob McCord today announced that Treasury’s unclaimed property program recently reached the $1 billion mark in collection of lost and forgotten money and valuables since he took office in January 2009. New innovations and efficiencies implemented by his administration have produced higher collections – his office took in 41 percent more property in 2012 than in 2008, the year before he became treasurer
Keystone HELP’s® Energy Efficiency Efforts Earn National Award
June 6, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. – June 6, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — The Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (Keystone HELP®) is the winner of the Alliance to Save Energy’s 2013 Andromeda Star of Energy Efficiency award. The Pennsylvania Treasury Department and AFC First Financial Corporation (AFC), along with their partner the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, will be honored for Keystone Help® during the Alliance to Save Energy’s Annual Dinner on October 2 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.
Attorney General reminds contractors: they have a deadline to re-register as required by Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act
May 31, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
HARRISBURG – May 31, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Kathleen Kane is reminding contractors to re-register with the Attorney General’s Office, in order to comply with the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, which took effect July 1, 2009. The majority of contractors’ registrations will need to be renewed by July 1, 2013 so they may legally continue to perform home improvement services
Attorney General Kane settles with mobile home park owners
May 23, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
HARRISBURG – May 23, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced today the settlement of a case against Hilltop Mobile Home Park in State College, PA. Under the terms of the deal, the owners of the park will pay $26,700 to the Commonwealth. $21,700 will be distributed to residents of the park, and $5,000 will go to the state to pay court costs and attorney’s fees. An additional $10,000 will initially be set aside in case other residents file valid claims in the next 30 days, and this additional fund will be supplemented if valid claims exceed the initial set aside.
PA Treasurer McCord Returns More Than $3,000 in Unclaimed Property to Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
May 17, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Pittsburgh – May 17, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — During a visit today to the headquarters of Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania, State Treasurer Rob McCord presented officials with a mock check representing the more than $3,000 in unclaimed property the organization claimed earlier this year. The Treasurer noted that $180 million in lost and forgotten money and valuables is available to claim by residents, businesses and organizations in the eight-county region served by Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania
Treasurer McCord Proud to Accept National Award for Keystone HELP
May 15, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg – May 15, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Rob McCord expressed appreciation to State and Local Energy Report for recognizing the achievements of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (Keystone HELP) as the magazine announced the winners of its fifth annual Residential Energy Efficiency Awards today.
SeniorCare Network of Oakmont Selected for State’s Supportive Housing Award
May 7, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg – May 7, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — SeniorCare Network, Inc., of Oakmont, today was awarded the state’s annual Supportive Housing Award for its many programs and initiatives that provide Pennsylvania seniors with quality, affordable housing and services that help them live independently.
Fitzpatrick Talks Home Ownership, Economy with Bankers, Housing Groups
May 3, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
BENSALEM, PA – May 3, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-8) spent Wednesday morning in Bensalem at the Bucks County Visitor Center hosting a discussion on the economy and announcing of the return of a program designed to provide families with assistance to achieve home ownership
Schwartz Statement on Tax Provisions for Homeowners
April 26, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 26, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Rep. Allyson Y. Schwartz (PA-13) issued the following statement at today’s House Ways and Means Committee hearing on tax reform and incentives for residential real estate.
Governor Corbett Breaks Ground for New Energy Efficient Buildings
April 25, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Philadelphia – April 25, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Governor Tom Corbett broke ground for Penn State University’s new Center for Building Energy Science at The Navy Yard, showcasing multiple energy saving technologies
Treasurer McCord Seeks to Return $232,000 in Unclaimed Property to Libraries, Bookstores and Literacy Organizations During National Library Week
April 15, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg – April 15, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — More than $232,000 in unclaimed property is waiting to be claimed by libraries, books stores and literacy organizations across Pennsylvania, State Treasurer Rob McCord announced today during National Library Week
Centre County mobile home park owners sued for violating state law
April 8, 2013 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
HARRISBURG – April 8, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced that the Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection has filed a lawsuit against the owners of a Centre County mobile home park over allegations that they violated the Manufactured Home Community Rights Act and the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.


