Yearly Archives: 2008

OFIR Applauds House for Passing Foreclosure Prevention Act

Legislation would help Michigan homeowners with subprime mortgages avoid foreclosure LANSING, MI - November 19, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Office of Financial and Insurance...

Granholm Announces Over 7,500 New Jobs Planned for Michigan

LANSING, MI - October 15, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is helping...

Michigan Requires 10% Renewable Electricity by 2015

October 08, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm approved an energy package on October 6 that includes a requirement for 10% of...

Oakland and Macomb Communities Allocated Millions for Neighborhood Stabilization

Assistance Will Allow Communities to Acquire and Redevelop Foreclosed Properties    Washington D.C. - October 06, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Department of Housing and Urban...

Law grants millions to local colleges for projects

LANSING - October 03, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Legislation granting three local colleges and universities nearly $25 million for infrastructure projects has been signed...

Sen. Pappageorge introduces resolution to help homeowners

LANSING - October 03, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — A constitutional amendment to help homeowners facing property tax increases that are out of step with...

Senate: House is holding up property tax relief bill

Lansing, MI - October 02, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop today called on House Democrats to transmit House Joint Resolution...

DNR Director Authorizes Acquisition of Property Near Bay City State Recreation Area

August 18, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — A 6.5 acre parcel of land on the Lake Huron shore adjacent to the south part of the...

HUD ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR MICHIGAN STORM VICTIMS

Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in 11 countiesWASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today announced HUD will speed federal...

June is Homeownership Month in Michigan

MichiganState Housing Development Authority Continues to Deliver the Dream of Homeownership to Michigan Families LANSING – A proclamation from Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has recognized...

Clarke Calls for Action on Foreclosure Moratorium to Stabilize Property Values, Local Revenue

Foreclosure crisis driving down property values, decimating local government budgets LANSING-Today Senator Hansen Clarke (D-Detroit) made the following statement in response to a recent report...

Environmental Assurance Program Verifies First Greenhouse: Kalamazoo County operation recognized by program

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Michigan State University (MSU) today applauded Elzinga & Hoeksema Greenhouses for taking the lead...

Moratorium Now: Sen. Clarke Announces New Foreclosure Legislation

Two-year ‘foreclosure freeze’ will help struggling consumers get back on their feet, keep their homes LANSING—Senator Hansen Clarke (D-Detroit) was joined today by Rep. Shanelle...

MPSC Issues Three Requests for Proposal for Low-Income Energy Assistance, Low-Income Energy Efficiency, and...

The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today released three Requests for Proposal (RFP). The RFPs are for low-income energy assistance grants, low-income energy efficiency...

Governor Granholm Signs Legislation to Help Citizens Threatened With Mortgage Foreclosure

State housing authority and lenders join forces to offer new tools to help families save homes LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today signed legislation...

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New shorelands program helps waterfront homeowners improve shorelines, inland lakes

The Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership recently launched a program to help lakefront homeowners understand best practices to protect their shoreland and inland lakes. The Michigan Shoreland Stewards Program will recognize inland lake property owners who are using healthy property management practices to protect their inland lake and offer tips to improve the shoreline further.

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Property for Sale: Houses for sale: Property24

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