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VHC News Clips, volume 2009-17 (October 29, 2009)
Richmond Not in Top 100 Foreclosure Cities
Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 28
(RECAP: The Richmond area is out of the top-100 cities with the highest foreclosure rates in the country in the third quarter, according to a report being released this morning.)Developer Buys Historic Former Hotel in Va
TriCities.com, October 28
(RECAP: The historic Patrick Henry Hotel in downtown Roanoke has been acquired by a developer who plans to invest at least $14 million to convert it to other uses.)Homebuyer Tax Credit Could be Extended
WAVY.com, October 28
(RECAP: The first-time homebuyer tax credit has been such a popular program that lawmakers are considering extending it past the November 30 deadline.)Economist: Area Will Lead Va. Out of Recession
Fredericksburg.com, October 27
(RECAP: Virginia has fared better than the U.S. as a whole, and the Fredericksburg region has outperformed the state.)Section 8 Assistance to Shrink
WSET.com, October 27
(RECAP: The City of Roanoke recently had to make some tough decisions. Nearly 2,000 Section 8 recipients in Roanoke will see their assistance shrink over the next two months just in time for Christmas.Financial Hurdles Fail to Stop Crozet Development Plan
Charlottesville Daily Progress, October 26
(RECAP: A plan that would refurbish business buildings in the heart of Crozet — connected to or within walking distance of new apartments — might begin within several months, despite major financial stumbles.)Mend-A-House Celebrates Silver Jubilee
InsideNova.com, October 26
(RECAP: Last week's Taste of the Town Silver Jubilee celebration was every bit as memorable for its fun, its entertainment and its food as it was for its recognition of its origins and its highly cherished volunteers.)Demand for Food Bank Services is Up in Richmond Area
Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 26
(RECAP: The economy may be improving, but many people continue to seek help through the Central Virginia Foodbank.)Habitat for Humanity Brings Good Housing News
WHSV.com, October 25
(RECAP: Some Waynesboro residents came out for the dedication of a Habitat for Humanity house going to a local family Sunday afternoon.)Foundation Provides Preparatory Funds for Affordable-Housing Joint-Use Project
Arlington Sun Gazette, October 24
(RECAP: Citi Foundation has given a $25,000 grant to the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing for the first phase of pre-development of the organization's Queens Court redevelopment project.)Roanoke 's Inaction on Housing Agreement Causes Rift
Roanoke Times, October 24
(RECAP: A man who sold 70 apartments to the housing authority says it and the city haven't kept their promise.)People are Lining Up to Move into Abingdon's New Subdivision
TriCities.com, October 23
(RECAP: Where Kyle Breeding used to live, he suffered from breathing problems, and the medical bills would pile up when his wife needed hospital treatment for severe asthma attacks. In September, the family moved into a good home – and haven't made a trip to the hospital since.)Alexandria Gets $7.7 Million for First-Time Home Buyers
Washington Business Journal, October 23
(RECAP: The City of Alexandria has received $7.7 million from VHDA for affordable homeownership programs.)Staunton and Waynesboro Housing Sales Show Improvement
WHSV.com, October 23
(RECAP: Virginia's housing markets appear to be moving upward, with the lowest point seen in fourth quarter 2008 and steadily improving since then, according to the third quarter 2009 home sales report released Friday by the Virginia Association of Realtors.)House Remodel Brightens Danville Neighborhood
GoDanRiver.com, October 22
(RECAP: One family business wanted to take an “ugly duckling” of a cheap house and turn it into a swan. Miracle Home Improvements, which has remodeled homes in Danville since 1991, couldn't pass up a challenge that could also help beautify a neighborhood near Ballou Park .)County Supervisors Adopt Planning District Legislative Agenda
Greene County Record , October 22
(RECAP: Greene's supervisors voted unanimously to adopt the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission's legislative agenda at their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, Oct. 13.
The agenda has already been adopted by the other localities in the district, which are the City of Charlottesville and other than Greene, the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa and Nelson.)Development Gets Approval
Suffolk News-Herald, October 22
(RECAP: City leaders on Wednesday granted a rezoning request to a project hoping to bring more than 300 housing units to the area southeast of downtown. The development would connect to a planned Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority development that would provide housing opportunities for current residents and first-time homebuyers, and also would seek to revitalize the White Marsh Plaza shopping center.)Despite Heated Words, Planners Refer Development
Northern Neck News, October 21
(RECAP: Kilmarnock is one step closer to a new 423-unit housing development after this month's planning commission meeting.)Homeless on the Peninsula : Fixing the Problem Before it Gets Worse
The Daily Press, October 21
(RECAP: Homelessness represents a crisis on the Peninsula , and new strategies are needed to more effectively address the problem, say agencies and city officials tackling the problem.)TAP Marks Completion of Renovations to Terrace Apartments in Roanoke
WDBJ7, October 21
(RECAP: Total Action Against Poverty Wednesday morning marked the completion of a four-year-long renovation project.)Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing gets Citi Foundation Grant
Washington Business Journal, October 20
(RECAP: The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing landed a $25,000 grant from the Citi Foundation for phase one of it's Queens Court Predevelopment Project.)Freddie Mac CEO Charles E. 'Ed' Haldeman, Jr. Statement on New Initiative for State and Local Housing Finance Agencies
Reuters, October 19
(RECAP: Statement from Haldeman indicates Freddie Mac is pleased that President Obama and Secretary Geithner are calling on the agency to play a central role in this new phase of the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan. Says it will give critical credit and liquidity support to the nation's state and local housing finance agencies when they need it most.)Crossing Looking at Major Retrofit
The Virginia Gazette, October 17
(RECAP: An ambitious plan is in play to reinvent Williamsburg Crossing. The idea is to revitalize the shopping center with more diversity through mixed-use, including housing over the stores.)News Clips Archives
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