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Barrar Urges House to Approve Statewide Housing Trust Fund
March 11, 2010 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg, PA - March 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Rep. Stephen E. Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) is calling on House Democrat leaders to bring House Bill 60 to the floor for a vote so Pennsylvania can take full advantage of federal affordable housing funds.
PHA To Use On-line Housing Applications For First Time
March 1, 2010 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Philadelphia, PA - March 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The Philadelphia Housing Authority announced today it would begin accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program on-line, through its Web site, pha.phila.gov.
New Fed Report on Affordability and Availability of Rental Housing in Pennsylvania
January 14, 2010 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Glenside, PA - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — This past December, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia published a new study on rental housing in Pennsylvania.
Congressman Thompson Helps Celebrate Opening of New Low-income Housing: Unique Financing Arrangement Makes Boalsburg One of Nine Projects in State
January 5, 2010 Posted by Congressman Sestak
Boalsburg, PA - January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-05) joined community and economic development leaders today to celebrate the completion of Centre Estates I and II, an 80-unit low-income housing project in Centre County made possible through a unique financial arrangement involving some of Pennsylvania’s most prominent affordable housing organizations
Congressman Thompson Helps Celebrate Opening of New Low-income Housing
January 5, 2010 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Boalsburg, PA - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-05) joined community and economic development leaders today to celebrate the completion of Centre Estates I and II, an 80-unit low-income housing project in Centre County made possible through a unique financial arrangement involving some of Pennsylvania’s most prominent affordable housing organizations.
Turner Selected to Manage Construction of $49.7 Million Constantine Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building for Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa.
December 15, 2009 Posted by Turner
New York, N.Y. - December 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Turner Construction Company, the nation’s largest general builder of education facilities, has been selected by Drexel University to manage construction of the Constantine Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building on the University’s main campus in Philadelphia, Pa. Upon completion in June 2011, the138,000 sq. ft. facility will house thirty-nine research and teaching laboratories for bio-medical engineering, biology and chemistry and a fossil preparation lab.
Fattah Announces $844,176 in Affordable Housing Grants for Four Nonprofits in Philadelphia
November 24, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PHILADELPHIA, PA - November 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA-02) today invoked rock ‘n roll legend Junior Walker and the All-Stars as he announced the award of $844,176 in grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) to four new affordable housing projects in Germantown, North and West Philadelphia.
Congressman Fattah Awards $844,000 in Affordable Housing Grants: Gaudenzia, NewCourtland, New Directions for Women and PEC receive funding
November 24, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Philadelphia, PA - November 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Chaka Fattah (PA-02) today announced the awarding of $844,176 in grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) to four new affordable housing projects in the city
Rep. Patrick Murphy Announces Expansion of First-Time Homebuyer Credit
November 20, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Morrisville, PA - November 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8th District) joined local realtors and homebuyers to announce the expansion of the first-time homebuyer tax credit to help more hardworking families in Bucks County and across the country achieve the American dream by owning their own home.
HUD announces $2.8 million for affordable housing and community development in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
October 23, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PHILADELPHIA, PA - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced Harrisburg will receive more than $2.8 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing. HUD’s annual funding will also help individuals and families who might otherwise be living on the streets; and offer real housing solutions for individuals with HIV/AIDS.
FHLBank Pittsburgh Awards $3.4 Million in Affordable Housing Grants
October 16, 2009 Posted by Congressman Sestak
Pittsburgh, PA - October 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) has approved $3,446,246 in grants under its Affordable Housing Program (AHP).
Congressman Sestak and Leading Economist Present Needed Housing Recovery Plan
October 15, 2009 Posted by Congressman Sestak
Washington, DC - October 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Following the recent release of a Congressional Oversight Panel (COP) report, which found that the Administration’s current housing relief efforts lack scope, scale and permanence, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) and top economist Dr. Mark Zandi, today, held a press conference to highlight the need for a comprehensive homeownership vesting plan to address the nearly 12 million homeowners who are currently underwater– owing more on their mortgage than the value of their home.
HUD announces $2.9 million for affordable housing and community development in Upper Darby and Abington, PA
October 8, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PHILADELPHA, PA - October 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced Upper Darby and Abington will receive more than $2.9 million to support community development and produce more affordable housing.
Specter and Casey announce HUD to Award Philadelphia Housing Authority $13.9 million to “Green” Public Housing Apartments
September 23, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - September 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey today announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the Philadelphia Housing Authority $13,915,000 to complete a “green” public housing transformation to the Paschall Apartments.
Specter, Casey Announce Senate Approval of Pennsylvania Housing Projects
September 23, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - September 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senators Arlen Specter and Bob Casey today announced that the U.S. Senate has approved federal funding for several Pennsylvania housing projects.
