Homeless & Crisis Assistance
Michigan’s Homeless Coalition and MSHDA Team Up to End Homelessness in Michigan
November 18, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Lansing, MI - November 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Homelessness ends with a place to live. That is the message the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH) in partnership with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) wants to drive home this week during Homeless Awareness Week in Michigan. Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has issued a proclamation designating November 15-21 as the official week for this year’s homeless awareness activities.
Schauer votes to extend homebuyer incentives and provide more stable health care funding for veterans
October 9, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - October 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Mark Schauer voted to pass two key measures for our American veterans. The Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act (H.R. 3590), which passed with bipartisan support today, will extend the deadline for taking advantage of the first-time homebuyer tax credit under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for qualified service members by one year.
Kildee Announces Nearly $1.7 in HUD Grants for Saginaw
September 23, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Grants Will Help Revitalize Neighborhoods, Create Jobs and Combat Homelessness
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Dale E. Kildee (D-MI) today announced that $1,690,524 in stimulus funding has been awarded to Saginaw through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This legislation passed the House of Representatives on February 13, 2009 with Congressman Kildee’s strong support and became law on February 17, 2009. Of this funding, $1,022,177 is being made available through the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing (HPRP) Program, and $668,347 of this funding is through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Granholm Hails Plans to Transform Former Wixom Assembly Plant into Renewale Energy Park, Creating Thousands of Green Jobs in Michigan
September 11, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
LANSING, MI - September 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today hailed plans to transform the former Ford Wixom Assembly plant into a $725 million renewable energy park anchored by Xtreme Power and Clairvoyant Solar. The project, which still requires approval of federal and state incentives, will provide up to 4,000 jobs on site
Stupak Announces $2,375,000 for Water, Sewer Projects in East Jordan
August 26, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - August 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Menominee) announced the city of East Jordan will receive $2,375,000 for two projects to make necessary investments in water and wastewater infrastructure. The loans are being distributed through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development program.
Army Corps of Engineers to Fund Restoration Effort in Red Run Drain
August 21, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Recovery Act Funding will improve water quality in Clinton River
Washington D.C. - August 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The US Army Corps of Engineers has updated its list of projects funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, including several previously unfunded projects. Included in the new projects is a total of $3.75 million to reduce sedimentation and improve water quality in the Red Run Drain. The Red Run Drain is a tributary of the Clinton River.The Corps funding, provided under the Oakland County, Michigan, Environmental Infrastructure Program, will include $210,000 for design work related to shoal removal and stream bank stabilization, with an additional $3.54 for construction. There is a 25 percent, $1.25 million local match requirement for the project to move forward. The Corps funding will be used for Infrastructure assistance to the George W. Kuhn Drain project, located in the SE corner of Oakland County. The George W. Kuhn Drain system includes the Red Run Drain, the majority of which is actually located in Macomb County, so the restoration work will largely benefit areas downstream in Macomb County.
Vice President Biden concludes “Road to Recovery” tour with Michigan groundbreaking
June 12, 2009 Posted by The White House
WASHINGTON D.C. - June 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Vice President Biden concluded a two-day, three-state “Road to Recovery” tour with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where they attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the I-94 widening and Westnedge Avenue interchange reconstruction project. The Vice President and Secretary LaHood were joined by Governor Jennifer Granholm and United States Senators Carl Levin and Debbie Stabenow.
Stemming Foreclosures and Keeping Families in Their Homes
May 29, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - May 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Foreclosures continue to drag down our economy, and Michigan has one of the worst foreclosure situations in the nation. To address this issue, Congress passed and President Obama recently signed into law the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009.
Foreclosure bills will help residents who want to stay in their homes
May 20, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
May 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Long before the current national recession took hold, Michigan was dealing with a severe economic downturn. Still facing job losses and mounting debt in 2009, many state residents have been unable to continue making payments on their homes. As a result, Michigan has consistently had one of the highest foreclosure rates in the nation
Senate Floor Statement on S. 896, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
May 12, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The foreclosure situation in my state of Michigan continues to be dire. According to data released by real estate firm RealtyTrac, even though there are less foreclosure filings than this time last year, there were still over 11,000 Michigan foreclosure filings in January 2009 alone. That’s one foreclosure filing for every 397 households IN JUST ONE MONTH, which puts Michigan’s foreclosure rate at the seventh highest in the nation. Nationwide, foreclosure filings are up 18% compared to this time last year.
Stabenow: Housing Legislation will Help Keep Michigan Families in Their Homes
May 12, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today praised the Senate’s bipartisan passage of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009. The bill makes it easier for homeowners and lenders to work together to prevent foreclosures.“Families across our state continue to struggle every day to make their mortgage payment while trying to make ends meet,” said Stabenow. “This much-needed legislation will help homeowners already making great sacrifices to keep their part of the American dream.”
Property Taxes
April 7, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
April 07, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Homeowners, neighborhoods and communities are best served when people are able to remain in their homes. Families across our state are struggling to do just that, and I want to make sure they have a fighting chance. That’s why I am working on measures to protect homeowners from property tax increases that are out of step with their home’s actual value
Senate approves legislation to help homeowners facing foreclosure stay in their homes
April 3, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
LANSING, MI - April 03, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The state Senate today approved legislation that would help Michigan homeowners who are facing foreclosure, said Sen. Randy Richardville, who voted for the measures.
Sen. Pappageorge decries Democrats for voting against resolution to help homeowners
March 18, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
LANSING - March 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — With home values across the state plummeting while property taxes increase, Senate Democrats failed to approve a constitutional amendment designed to help homeowners facing property tax increases out of step with their home’s actual value, said sponsor Sen. John Pappageorge, R-Troy
Still Time to Save Green with Early Registration for May 11th “Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow” Conference Early Registration Deadline Extended through March 31; Keynote Speaker Named White House Adviser
March 17, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
March 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth Director Stanley “Skip” Pruss announced today that there is still time to save money with early registration for the May 11 “Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow” conference at the Lansing Center. The deadline for the early registration has been extended through March 31.
