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...
