City of Monroe Offers Workshop on Historic Preservation Tax Credits for Residential and Commercial Properties
February 17, 2010 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
February 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — State Historic Preservation Office architect Bryan Lijewski will meet with Monroe property owners and developers at a free workshop on Thursday, February 18. The event is being presented by the Monroe Historic District Commission.
Macomb, Oakland Receive $7.6 Million for Weatherization Assistance
July 7, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Recovery Act Funds Will Provide Weatherization Assistance for Homeowners. Washington D.C. - July 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The US Department of Energy released $288 million in weatherization assistance funds today, including $97.3 million for Michigan. Macomb County received $3.2 million and Oakland County received $4.4 million. The counties previously received funds for training and ramp-up activities, and will be eligible for additional funds ($4 million for Macomb and $5.5 million for Oakland) after the state meets reporting guidelines. The funding, to be administered by Macomb County Community Services Agency and Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency respectively, will provide home energy audits and weatherization improvements to local eligible homeowners.
Governor Signs Foreclosure Package: Bills would give additional time for homeowners facing foreclosure to work with lenders
May 26, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
May 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Legislation to give homeowners on who are on the brink of losing their home a 90-day period to work out a payment plan with their lending institution has been signed by the Governor. House Bills 4453-4455, now Public Acts 29, 30, and 31 of 2009, would allow consumers who are on the brink of foreclosure a 90-day period to attempt a loan modification plan.
Governor Signs Legislation to Help Homeowners Facing Foreclosure Stay in Their Homes
May 22, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Homeowners, lenders will have extra time to work out new deal. LANSING, MI - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has signed legislation that helps protect homeowners from foreclosure by providing an extra 90 days for them to work with their lender on modifying their mortgage loan.
Sen. Kahns bill to clarify property tax assessment notices approved
May 12, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
LANSING, MI - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Legislation designed to help make property tax assessment notices easier to understand for homeowners was approved Wednesday by the Michigan Senate, said sponsor Sen. Roger Kahn, R-Saginaw Township.
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.
Michigan homeowners are in desperate need of relief. Thats why recently the Michigan Senate overwhelmingly passed a resolution designed to help homeowners with rising property taxes and declining home value
March 23, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
March 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Michigan homeowners are in desperate need of relief. That’s why recently the Michigan Senate overwhelmingly passed a resolution designed to help homeowners with rising property taxes and declining home value.
Lawmakers sponsor property tax assessment workshop in Montcalm County
March 2, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
LANSING - March 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Montcalm County homeowners who believe they are being over-assessed on their property taxes are encouraged to attend a March 3 workshop sponsored by a pair of state lawmakers on how to appeal tax assessments
Federal Mortgage Report May Hurt Homeowners
February 5, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
LANSING, MI - February 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Mike Cox today announced that he and 11 state attorneys general are questioning a federal report which could cause more home foreclosures because it over-estimates how many homeowners defaulted after using the mortgage modification process.
Richardville has 18 bills signed into law while working to protect homeowners and spur job creation in Michigan
January 22, 2009 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
LANSING, MI - January 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A recently signed mortgage reform measure, sponsored by Sen. Randy Richardville, is the senator’s 18th bill to become a public act during the 2007-2008 legislative session.
HUD Announces Foreclosure Prevention Workshop to Help More Michigan Families Keep their Homes
November 14, 2007 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Secretary Jackson to deliver keynote address; Lenders, counselors to be on hand to help first-time homebuyers and troubled homeowners
DETROIT, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will sponsor a free homeownership workshop in Detroit at the Metropolitan United Methodist Church on Thursday, November 15, 2007 from 2:00 to 8:30 p.m. […]
Mid-Michigan housing market still in decline
August 17, 2007 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
Some realtors have double the numbers of homes over last year.
One realtor said she has about double the homes for sale now than she did three years ago. Just drive through the Walnut Creek subdivision in Flint Township. It’s one of many where you can see sign after sign advertising homes up for grabs.
