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PA Treasurer McCord: Treasury’s Property Return Team Helping Veterans Claim What’s Theirs
HARRISBURG, PA - November 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- As Veterans Day draws near, Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord and his Unclaimed Property Return Team are working to help veterans organizations across the Commonwealth claim what is theirs – so far returning more than $73,000 in unclaimed property and identifying $14,000 more belonging to organizations.
Real Estate Attorney Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Charge
PITTSBURGH, PA - November 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A resident of New Brighton, Pa., pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of bank fraud, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today. William Buchko, 59, pleaded guilty to one count before United States District Judge David Cercone
PA Treasurer McCord Announces Expansion of Money-Saving, Job-Creating Energy Efficiency Loan Program
HARRISBURG, PA - October 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Pennsylvania homeowners considering geothermal heat pump systems can now take advantage of a new and innovative financing package through the Commonwealth’s energy efficiency loan program, the Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP), which combines a low-interest HELP loan with a companion loan given in anticipation of federal tax credits available for the installation of these fuel-conserving systems.
PHFA recognizes housing counselors from across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA - October 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- PHFA honored the work of the state’s private sector housing counselors yesterday at the Hilton. These counseling agencies extend the work of PHFA by helping state residents with questions about homeownership and home foreclosure, working to inform consumers so they make educated housing decisions
HUD’s New Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program to Bring $105 Million to PA
Glenside, PA - October 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Federal HEMAP is here - almost! HUD has announced their intention to begin taking applications from eligible homeowners for their new Emergency Homeowners Loan Program (EHLP) Program by the end of the year.
Fattah, HUD Dep. Secretary Sims Unveil Emergency Homeowners Loan Program
PHILADELPHIA, PA - October 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Important emergency mortgage relief for unemployed homeowners is on the way under a major new federal program authored by Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) and unveiled at a news conference Tuesday with Fattah and Deputy Secretary Ron Sims of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Barrar Bill to Protect Seniors from Property Tax Hikes Moves Forward
Harrisburg, PA - September 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The House Finance Committee approved legislation authored by Rep. Stephen E. Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would freeze property taxes for senior citizens.
Mortgage Broker and Loan Officer Charged in Fraud Scheme
PHILADELPHIA, PA - September 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- An indictment was filed today against Bernadette Nicholas, Kevin D. McAllister, and Wayne Rosen for engaging in schemes to defraud Wilmington Trust Federal Savings Bank and Malvern Federal Savings Bank involving properties valued at more than $35.5 million,
Penn State to Lead Philadelphia-Based Team that will Pioneer New Energy-Efficient Building Designs
Research consortium led by Penn State to receive up to $122 million in federal funding for "Energy Innovation Hub" at the Philadelphia Navy Yar
Rep. Murphy, Mayor DiGirolamo Announce Funding for Affordable Housing for Vets
Bensalem, PA - August 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Tuesday Pennsylvania Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8th District) was joined by Bensalem Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo’s office and local officials to announce House passage of $500,000 in federal funding for affordable housing for veterans.
Casey, Fattah Highlight Benefits of New Emergency Mortgage Relief Law
PHILADELPHIA, PA - August 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homeowners who have lost their jobs and face foreclosure will benefit from the new $1 billion emergency mortgage relief program scheduled to go into effect by Oct. 1, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) announced today.
Urban Caucus Chair Applauds Administration on $5.1 Billion to America’s Unemployed Homeowners
Washington, DC. - August 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- “For eight years, I have been actively pursuing legislation on behalf of America’s unemployed to help stave off foreclosure. Now, thanks to the Administration, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank and Committee members Representatives Maxine Waters and Paul Kanjorski more of the nation’s unemployed will be getting help.
Job Loss, Medical Bills Among Top Factors Contributing to Home Foreclosures in PA
LEMOYNE, PA - August 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Job loss and unexpected medical bills are among the top factors contributing to home foreclosures...
Loan Officer Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Pittsburgh, PA - July 27, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Acting United States Attorney Robert S. Cessar announced today, July 27, 2010, that Mark Hipsley of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh,
Casey, Specter Announce Committee Approval of Pennsylvania Transportation and Economic Development Projects
Washington, D.C. - July 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Bob Casey and Arlen Specter today announced that the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved federal funding for several Pennsylvania transportation projects.
Out-of-Work Homeowners Score a Major Victory With Rep. Fattah’s Plan in Financial Reform Bill
Washington, DC - July 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Emergency Homeowners’ Relief Fund is a significant provision of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Metro Commercial Signs Ulta to New Quakertown, PA Center
Quakertown, PA - June 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Metro Commercial Real Estate, Inc., the region’s premier full-service retail real estate company, has announced that it has negotiated a new 10,100 square foot lease with Ulta, the nation’s leading beauty retailer, at Richland Marketplace in Quakertown, PA.
Fattah Secures Mortgage Relief For Unemployed In Financial Reform Legislation
Washington, DC - June 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) is thanking his colleagues for their diligence in working to ensure the nation’s unemployed are able to remain in their homes.
Bucks County Mortgage Broker Pleads Guilty to Fraud Scheme that Resulted in Foreclosures
PHILADELPHIA, PA - June 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Frank J. Dattilo, 64, of Holland, PA, pleaded guilty today to two counts of mail fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud mortgage lenders and enrich himself. Dattilo was the owner and operator of the mortgage brokerage firm Provident Financial Group (“PFG”), which was located in Bensalem, PA.
Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force Announces Regional Results of “Operation Stolen Dreams” Targeting Mortgage...
PHILADELPHIA, PA - June 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following an announcement today by Attorney General Eric Holder in Washington, D.C., representatives of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force in Philadelphia, including the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Housing and Urban Development,
