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VHC News Clips, volume 2009-19 (November 12, 2009)
Habitat for Humanity Projects Saved
The Loudoun Independent, November 10
(RECAP: One charity is breathing easier, as county leaders recently approved a $500,000 grant to keep several local Habitat for Humanity projects, including the renovation of foreclosed homes in eastern Loudoun County , up and running.)AHDC's Grand Opening of The Station at Potomac Yard
November 9
(RECAP: The Alexandria Housing Development Corporation (AHDC) celebrated the Grand Opening of The Station at Potomac Yard in the City of Alexandria, Virginia, on Saturday, October 17 th .)Home Loans Available for First-Time Homebuyers in Loudoun
Virginia RealEstateRama, November 9
(RECAP: VHDA has announced Fiscal Year 10 funding allocations under its SPARC program (Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities), a below-market-rate loan program administered by the Loudoun County Department of Family Services. )State Helping on Sale of Foreclosed Homes
The Washington Post, November 8
(RECAP: VHDA is making it easier for first-time home buyers to purchase foreclosed houses in the Sterling and Sugarland Run areas by offering below-market interest rates to low-income families )Town OKs Apartments at Old School
NVDAILY.com, November 7
(RECAP: The Woodstock Town Council gave the go-ahead Tuesday night for the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging to turn the West Court Street building into its headquarters and at least 28 one-bedroom apartments for people 65 and older. )More Good News For Home Sellers
Ashburn Connection, November 5
(RECAP: If you want to sell your home, you may soon be able to get a higher price than those of your neighbors who had to sell several months ago. )Fannie Mae to Rent Out Homes Instead of Foreclosing
Finance-Commerce.com, November 5
(RECAP: Thousands of borrowers on the verge of foreclosure will soon have the option of renting their homes from Fannie Mae, under a policy announced Thursday. )Walking for Others
Springfield Connection, November 5
(RECAP: Gray skies and intermittent rain did not deter Garfield Elementary students from walking around the school field all-day Friday, as part of the Fannie Mae Walk for the Homeless. )Supervisors Nix Inspection Program for Rentals
Chesterfield Observer, November 4
(RECAP: On a unanimous vote last week, the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors voted not to set a public hearing on a proposed rental inspection program, effectively killing the proposal. )Homeless Shelter Opens for Winter with Additional Beds
Sun Gazette, November 3
(RECAP: County government officials on Nov. 1 opened Arlington 's emergency winter shelter, which has been expanded this year to accommodate what is expected to be a larger group in need of a place to sleep when cold weather descends on the area. )News Clips Archives
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