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Florida Realtors Announces New Scholarship Program
February 23, 2010 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
ORLANDO, FL - February 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Do you have kids currently in college, or maybe one who is about to graduate high school? Are they interested in a possible real estate-related career? Then find out more about the Florida Association of Realtors® Education Foundation Inc., a new not-for-profit corporation established to provide real estate-related educational scholarships and grants. But act fast: The application deadline for this year’s program is March 15
US Department of Labor announces grant exceeding $1.6 million to assist workers in Florida affected by mortgage industry layoffs
January 18, 2010 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - January 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $1,661,173 grant to assist about 600 workers affected by layoffs at the Taylor, Bean and Whitaker Mortgage Corp. and its subsidiary companies in north/central Florida.
Florida Housing Receives Funding to Support Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Efforts Statewide
November 2, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL - November 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Florida Housing was recently awarded $1,805,370 to support foreclosure prevention counseling efforts in the State of Florida. The much-needed boost will bolster efforts to provide additional foreclosure counseling to area homeowners in danger of foreclosure.“Needless to say, we are very pleased to have been awarded these funds from NeighborWorks® America to expand and build upon the efforts to help those facing foreclosure in our state,” said Steve Auger, Florida Housing’s executive director. “Through the continued partnership with our sub-grantees, we will work diligently to assist as many homeowners as possible.”
Hastings Introduces Legislation to Address Chronic Homelessness Nationwide
September 23, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - September 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-Miramar) introduced the Support for Ending Long-Term Homelessness Act of 2009. This bill will establish a grant program to provide permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals and families that have needs not addressed by traditional affordable housing. The companion bill has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Richard Burr (R-NC). (Please find attached a copy of the bill.)
Attorney General Presents $700,000 in Grants Through Mortgage Foreclosure Defense Fund
September 3, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL - September 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Bill McCollum and the Florida Bar Foundation today awarded approximately $700,000 in grants to several South Florida non-profit organizations to fund free foreclosure legal defense work. A total of $4 million will be available statewide over two years to fund attorneys and paralegals who will provide free legal assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure. The grants were funded by the Attorney General’s settlement with Countrywide Financial last October.
Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen & Director Peter J. Horton laud $2.5 million FAA grant to sound proof homes in Key West
August 27, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
Monroe County, FL - August 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, a senior member of the Florida Congressional Delegation, and Peter J. Horton, Director of Airports at Key West International Airport, were both very pleased that the Federal Aviation Administration has authorized a $2.5 million grant to sound proof homes in Key West, Florida.
Attorney General Launches Multi-Million Dollar Grant Program for Foreclosure Defense Assistance
July 28, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL - July 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Bill McCollum and The Florida Bar Foundation today announced a new foreclosure defense assistance program, funded by money obtained by the Attorney General through a settlement with Countrywide Financial. A total of $4 million will be available over two years to fund additional lawyer and paralegal positions devoted to providing free assistance to homeowners facing foreclosures who cannot afford legal defense. Florida currently has the fourth highest rate of foreclosures in the nation
Meek Announces Over $17.5 Million for Rebate Program for Energy Efficient Appliances
July 15, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - July 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Congressman Kendrick B. Meek today announced that Florida will receive up to $17,585,000 in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for its state rebate program for consumer purchases of energy efficient appliances. The program will specifically fund home appliances designated as ENERGY STAR qualified.
Martinez Announces more than $63 Million in Disaster Relief for Florida
June 10, 2009 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, DC - June 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) today announced that Florida will receive $63,606,850 for areas affected by natural disasters during 2008. The funds, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, are for expenses related to disaster relief, long-term recovery, and restoration of infrastructure, housing, and economic revitalization in the state
