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Justice Department Resolves Discrimination Lawsuit with Scranton, Pennsylvania, Apartment Complex
March 18, 2010 Posted by USDOJ
WASHINGTON, DC - March 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The United States has reached a settlement resolving a housing discrimination lawsuit in Pennsylvania concerning discrimination against families with children, the Justice Department announced.
Murt Legislation Would Provide Property Tax Relief for Disabled Veterans
March 1, 2010 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg, PA - March 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — In an effort to provide property tax relief to Pennsylvania’s disabled veterans, Rep. Thomas P. Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) is joining with Rep. Doug Reichley (R-Lehigh/Berks) to introduce a pair of bills designed to help disabled veterans.
Judge Sentences Pittsburgh Man to Five Years of Probation with Home Detention for Participating in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
February 22, 2010 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Pittsburgh, PA - February 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Acting United States Attorney Robert S. Cessar announced today, February 16, 2010, that Jason Jester, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court in Pittsburgh to five years of probation, including four months of home detention, on his conviction of wire fraud conspiracy in connection with a mortgage fraud scheme.
Attorney General Corbett announces distribution of $2.7 million in foreclosure relief to PA residents as part of Countrywide Financial settlement
February 17, 2010 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
HARRISBURG, PA - February 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Foreclosure relief checks totaling more than $2.7 million have been mailed to several hundred Pennsylvania consumers as part of a multi-state settlement with Countrywide Financial Corporation.
Attorney General Corbett cautions consumers to be wary of online real estate or vehicle sales scams
February 8, 2010 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
HARRISBURG, PA - February 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Tom Corbett today cautioned Pennsylvania consumers to be alert for possible scams linked to online ads for rental homes and apartments, along with Internet “for sale” ads and auctions for cars, motorcycles and other items.
Mortgage Attorney Pleads Guilty in Fraud Scheme After Four Days of Trial
January 11, 2010 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Pittsburgh, PA - January 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Acting United States Attorney Robert S. Cessar announced today, January 8, 2010, that Robert Danenberg, a resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of Wire Fraud Conspiracy in connection with a mortgage fraud scheme.
Thursday, 12/31, is Deadline to Apply for “2008 Tax Year” Property Tax & Rent Rebates
December 29, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg, PA - December 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Michael A. O’Pake (D-Berks) today reminded eligible older adults and people with disabilities that they only have until Thursday, December 31, to apply for “2008 tax year” rebates under the state’s Property Tax and Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program.
Governor Rendell Reminds Residents of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline
December 15, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Harrisburg, PA - December 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Edward G. Rendell today reminded eligible older adults and people with disabilities that Dec. 31 is the deadline to apply for rebates up to $975 from Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.
Attorney General Corbett announces lawsuits against four loan modification businesses accused of deceiving consumers about “mortgage rescues”
November 24, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
HARRISBURG, PA - November 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Consumer protection lawsuits were filed today against four loan modification or “mortgage rescue” businesses, along with their officers, who are accused of deceiving Pennsylvania consumers seeking help modifying their mortgage loans.
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.
Dahlkemper Delivers on Unemployment Extension, Homebuyer Tax Credit
November 7, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper (PA-3) voted to extend relief to unemployed workers, local real estate markets, and provide much-needed help to businesses and families.
Donovan awards $95 million to jump-start affordable housing construction in Pennsylvania
July 31, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PHILADELPHIA, PA - July 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded $95 million to jump start affordable housing programs in Pennsylvania that are currently stalled due to the current economic recession. Funded through American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), HUD’s new Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) will allow Pennsylvania to resume funding of affordable rental housing projects across the state while stimulating employment in the construction trades.
Governor Rendell Signs Bills To Protect Homeowners From Mortgage Fraud
July 1, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
HARRISBURG, PA - June 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed a pair of bills to combat mortgage fraud by strengthening communication between homeowners and their lenders and encouraging employees at mortgage companies to report illegal activity.
$222.7 Million In Property Tax/Rent Rebates Distributed To Older Adults, Residents With Disabilities
July 1, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
HARRISBURG, PA - July 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – More than 475,000 senior homeowners, renters and people with disabilities will be issued rebates today totaling $222.7 million through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The number is approximately 58,000 more rebates than were issued last year on July 1.
Philadelphia Man Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud and Identity Theft
June 17, 2009 Posted by Pennsylvania RealEstateRama
PHILADELPHIA, PA June 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - Mahn Huu Doan, a/k/a “Bruce Doan”, 40, of Philadelphia, was sentenced today to 151 months in prison for a massive mortgage fraud and identity theft scheme, announced United States Attorney Michael L. Levy. Doan, a self-described real estate investor, would purchase houses, using false or borrowed identities, using government insured loans which he secured using fraudulent information.
