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DETROIT - September 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Tomorrow, Representative John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) will meet with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan and other Members of Michigan’s congressional delegation to discuss federal efforts to strengthen Southeast Michigan’s housing market and assist Detroit as it faces chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy. Prior to the meeting, Rep. Conyers issued the following statement:

First of all, I want to thank Governor Snyder, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Sen. Levin and Congressmen Dingell, Kildee, Peters, and Conyers for working on this important issue and inviting me to attend this important event. I would also like to thank Scott Woosley for that kind introduction

LANSING, MI - August 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Scott Woosley, executive director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), today announced a total of $850,000 in Housing Resource Fund (HRF) grants, which will allow home rehabilitation and emergency repair projects to move forward in three counties.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following the President’s speech today outlining priorities to overhaul the mortgage finance industry, U.S. Representative Gary Peters expressed encouragement that Washington is finally ready to get serious about developing common-sense GSE reform. Peters, who serves on the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, continues to fight for bipartisan GSE reform that both prevents bailouts paid for by taxpayers and protects the 30 year-fixed-rate mortgage. Peters is optimistic about the Administration and Congress working together on a comprehensive, bipartisan solution to fix the housing industry.

LANSING - August 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Director Jeff Barnes announced today that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has completed its annual survey of the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans and released its final report to the agency

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin today announced federal job training support for homeless women veterans and veterans with families in Southeast Michigan. Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is one of 22 recipients across the country that was awarded the competitive grant. Services provided will include job-placement, on-the-job and classroom training, career counseling, life skills and money management mentoring, and help finding housing

LANSING, MI - July 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Scott Woosley, executive director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), today announced that Alpena County will receive a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals provided an answer last month to a lingering tax question impacting Michigan REALTORS® and their clients: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are federal agencies exempt from state and county real estate transfer taxes. This 6th Circuit ruling overturned a lower court that said two Michigan counties could collect such taxes

LANSING - June 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Several members of the Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following statements on the announcement yesterday by PulteGroup that they are moving its headquarters from Bloomfield Hills to Atlanta, Georgia in 2014. PulteGroup is one of the nation's largest home building companies. They have been based in the Detroit area since 1950 and currently have about 380 employees there

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- MSU Extension is offering the popular Make Macomb Your Home -- Home Ownership series this June. Home Ownership will focus on consumer protection during the home buying process. Attendees will learn how to

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Across Michigan, REALTORS® are actively participating in placemaking initiatives designed to improve their neighborhoods and communities and provide the groundwork for continually improving Michigan's housing market. REALTORS® have been creating and selling place for decades; and therefore are natural leaders in placemaking. But what are the best strategies for putting placemaking to work in your community?

LANSING, MI - May 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Rick Snyder today issued Executive Order 2013-8, which transfers the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority (MLB) from the Michigan Strategic Fund to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). Both Entities are currently housed in Michigan Strategic Fund.

LANSING, MI - May 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Scott Woosley, executive director of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), recently announced nine statewide projects will receive state Housing and Community Development Fund grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Calling all green thumbs - the Michigan Historical Center is holding a fun family spring event in Lansing on Saturday, May 11, to highlight Extreme Gardening. Come learn the many different ways to grow flowers and plants, and take home your own mini-garden. Museum admission is free that day as part of the event sponsorship by Christians Greenhouse and Garden Center of Williamston and Haslett. The museum is located at 702 W. Kalamazoo St. in Lansing

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Rick Snyder today proclaimed May 2013 as Building Safety Month in Michigan. This year's theme "Code Officials Keep You Safe" highlights four weekly themes: Fire Safety and Awareness; Disaster Safety and Mitigation; Backyard and Pool Safety; and Energy and Green Building. The month-long observance aims to increase public understanding of the importance of building safety and the resources available for protecting lives and property