Housing & Development
Sustainable Design & Roofing Trade Show
March 18, 2010 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
Roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall system experts share newest sustainable building design and industry practices. 25th RCI International Convention & Trade Show offers top-notch educational programs for the building envelope and the construction community. Orlando, FL - March 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The growing popularity of rooftop energy production systems, sustainable and vegetated roofs, and the impact of climate, fire and drainage on overall design standards are just a few topics to be explored during a 5-day, intensive, educational program taught by today’s leading authorities within the building envelope industry.
El Nino Fuels the Need to Prepare for a More Active Tornado Season, says IBHS
March 16, 2010 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
Tampa, FL - March 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — With an El Nino winter almost behind us, it is time to start preparing for what forecasters predict will be an active spring for tornadoes, warns the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).
Public Meetings Being Held To Seek Input on Barriers To Fair Housing Choices In Community
March 15, 2010 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
March 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Hillsborough County Affordable Housing Department has scheduled two public meetings to receive public input on barriers that residents encounter in obtaining decent affordable housing and choices of housing. These meetings are required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by local agencies that receive HUD funding, to ensure that the Fair Housing Act is being fulfilled in the community. The results of this survey and analysis will be used develop strategies and actions to reduce and/or eliminate the identified barriers. Please attend; we welcome your input
Attorney General McCollum Hosts South Florida Community Forum on Housing Issue
March 15, 2010 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
MIAMI, FL - March 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Bill McCollum and the Florida Interagency Mortgage Task Force today hosted a community forum in Miami to discuss the housing crisis. The event was designed to present a comprehensive approach for dealing with housing-related issues and provide information and assistance to consumers. Participating agencies included state agencies, law enforcement and regulatory authorities
Orange City Landlord and Manager to Pay $100,000 in Civil Penalties as Part of Settlement of Justice Department Housing Discrimination Lawsuit
March 2, 2010 Posted by USDOJ
WASHINGTON, DC - March 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The Justice Department today announced that landlord James Stevens, his company Fountain View Apartments Inc., and his former rental manager, Mildred Chastain, have agreed to pay $415,000 in monetary damages and civil penalties to settle a Fair Housing Act lawsuit alleging that they discriminated against African Americans and families with children at Fountain View Apartments, a 42-unit apartment complex in Orange City, Fla.
Recent Earthquakes Should Prompt U.S. to Prepare Now, Says IBHS
March 1, 2010 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
Tampa, FL - March 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The tragedies of the recent earthquakes in Chile and Haiti serve as a reminder that parts of the United States are highly vulnerable to the devastating effects of this unpredictable natural disaster.
Kendrick Meek and the Housing Market: Main Street Must Prosper Again
February 23, 2010 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - February 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Kendrick Meek today released the following statement regarding President Obama’s decision to use funding from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to support Florida homeowners and stabilize the housing market
IBHS Provides Property Protection Strategies for Severe Winter Weather
February 10, 2010 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TAMPA FL - February 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — As the Mid-Atlantic region begins to dig out from under one blizzard, and faces another serious snowstorm this week, the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is offering guidance on how business and home owners can protect their property from winter weather-related perils, such as roof collapse due to heavy snow loads.
Secretary Shinseki Announces $53 Million for Cape Coral, Fla., Facility
January 18, 2010 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - January 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the award of a $53 million contract to a Florida firm to construct a new clinic in Cape Coral. The new building will replace a Fort Myers facility and expand diagnostic and treatment capacity for southwest Florida’s Veterans
$38 Million for Central Park Revitalization
January 14, 2010 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - January 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — In one of the most significant investments for the Tampa Bay region under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Tampa Housing Authority is receiving $38 million to revitalize the Central Park Village area and transform it into a new community that will uplift this historic neighborhood and create hundreds, if not thousands, of jobs. Since last year, Congresswoman Kathy Castor has pressed officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to award this money to the residents in the heart of Tampa through Tampa Housing Authority. Just last week, Castor urged HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan to invest in redeveloping Central Park Village and bolster our economic recovery.
Florida Housing Launches Green Building Website
January 12, 2010 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) recently launched a new Web site aimed at encouraging green building practices in affordable housing across the state of Florida. The site, www.floridahousing.org/GreenBuilding, is another example of Florida Housing’s recent push to “Go Green.”
First Lake County family benefits from federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program
December 21, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
EUSTIS, FL - December 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Lake County Department of Community Services is pleased to announce, with its partner Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, the first Lake County family to receive funding through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) is moved into their new home on Starbird Street in Eustis
CFO SINK TALKS ABOUT SOLUTIONS FOR HOMEOWNERS AT FLORIDA HOUSING HELP ROUNDTABLE
December 21, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL - December 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida CFO Alex Sink today highlighted two initiatives she started to bring real, tangible help to Florida homeowners facing foreclosure, and heard from local leaders and community groups who are on the frontlines of tackling the state’s housing crisis.
2010 RE/MAX International Convention to Draw Thousands to Orlando
December 17, 2009 Posted by RE/MAX
Denver, CO - December 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The RE/MAX event management team has set the stage for what could be the most exciting and informative real estate convention of 2010. RE/MAX Affiliates and guest speakers from around the world will descend on Orlando, FL, in early spring for the 2010 RE/MAX International Convention, which will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott, Feb. 28 – March 3
Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling a Success in Florida and Nationwide
December 2, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL - December 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) recently received a report stating the funds from the NeighborWorks® America’s National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program (NFMC) is a success with helping Floridians facing foreclosure in the state
