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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.

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.”

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

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.

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

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.

LANSING, MI - March 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A constitutional amendment to help homeowners facing property tax increases that are out of step with their home’s actual value was approved Thursday by the Senate Finance Committee, said sponsor Sen. John Pappageorge, R-Troy

March 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is pleased to announce the January, 2008 launch of “Step-Up”, a three-year rental assistance pilot program which will assist emancipated youth exiting the foster care system who are at risk of homelessness and individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse conditions who are chronically homeless or at risk for chronic homelessness.

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

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

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

New programs part of "Save the Dream" campaign to protect familiesLANSING, March 6, 2008 - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today applauded the state Senate for...

LANSING, Mich., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) announced today that it intends to issue bonds in the aggregate...

LANSING, Mich., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) and the Michigan Hispanic Caucus are pleased to announce the release...

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...