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VHC News Clips, volume 2009-34 (February 25, 2010)
Bognet to Build Brookland Apartments
Washington Business Journal, February 24
(RECAP: Arlington-based Bognet Construction will build the Brookland Artspace Lofts, an affordable apartment complex where artists and their families can live and work. The four-story, 57,000-square-foot arts campus, located in D.C.'s Brookland neighborhood, will break ground April 9 and deliver in July 2011.)Local Programs for First-Time Buyers see Changes
The Washington Examiner, February 24
(RECAP: As first-time homebuyers race to secure a deal before the $8,000 federal credit expires, state and local agencies stand ready to help with information, money for closing costs and reduced-rate loans for those who qualify. Buyers need to check the status of the programs they are interested in, though, as some have been modified, expanded -- even eliminated.)Housing for Staunton Elderly May Get a Makeover
WHSV.com, February 24
(RECAP: Gypsy Hill House, an affordable housing complex for the elderly, may soon be getting a makeover.)Habitat for Humanity Dedicates New Home
Chatham Star Tribune, February 22
(RECAP: Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity dedicated a new home for Tonya, Donnika and Brandon Law on Lee Street in Danville Saturday. The Law family worked hard to help complete their three-bedroom home, enthusiastically exceeding the requirement to put in 225 "sweat equity" labor hours.)City Plans to Build Affordable Housing Unit for Residents: Mayor Hopes Apartments will be Long-Term Solution to Homelessness in Area
The Cavalier Daily, February 22
(RECAP: The City of Charlottesville , in collaboration with Virginia Supportive Housing, is working to construct an apartment building on Fourth Street that will have 60 single-room occupancy units. Half of these rooms will be rented out to low-income persons, and the other half will be subsidized for homeless individuals.)From Boom to Bust to Bouncing Back: Renovation Gives Dante a Boost
TriCities.com, February 22
(RECAP: It's been many years since any new housing was built in this old coal camp, where empty buildings and dilapidated homes define how a one-time boomtown has fallen by the wayside. But residents of this Russell County hamlet said turning the community's largest building into an apartment complex might give Dante new life.)Habitat and StellarOne Team Up for Affordable Homes
WHSV.com, February 22
(RECAP: Habitat for Humanity Virginia has joined forces with StellarOne Bank to help provide affordable homes for Virginians. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta has awarded Habitat a grant of $994,000 to help purchase foreclosed homes and re-sell them to low income families.)APAH Announces Staff Additions, Resident-Services Program
Sun Gazette, February 20
(RECAP: The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing has announced that Linda Kelleher has been tapped as director of community and resident relations. In addition, the non-profit organization is starting a new resident-services program at its 208-unit Columbia Grove Apartments, and has hired Kerry Lutz to coordinate the effort.)Benchmarks for Evaluating Public Policy in Virginia
Connect Richmond , February 19
(RECAP: In the course of its activities, the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities determined that a far-reaching "blueprint" was needed that could measure the progress of the state's disability services system toward full community integration, as well as the overall progress toward achieving a Commonwealth with equal rights and opportunities for all Virginians.)Congress to Return; House, Senate THUD Appropriations Hearings Scheduled
NLIHC's Memo to Members, February 19
(RECAP: Both the House and Senate are scheduled to return from the President's Day recess on February 22. During the week, the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies will each hold hearings on the President's FY11 budget proposal.)Proposed Housing Goals for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae Issued
NLIHC's Memo to Members, February 19
(RECAP: The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced on February 17 that it sent to the Federal Register for publication a proposed rule establishing 2010 and 2011 housing goals for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (collectively, “the enterprises”). The goals require Fannie and Freddie to direct a specific portion of their business to low and moderate income families.)Report: Housing Affordability for U.S. Working Households Declines
NLIHC's Memo to Members, February 19
(RECAP: A study released in December reports that housing cost burdens for households have increased, despite declines in housing prices across the nation. The report, produced by the Center for Housing Policy, shows that the proportion of working households spending more than 50% of their monthly income on housing costs increased significantly to 21% in 2008, from 20% in 2005.)Deadline Approaching to File for Virginia's Livable Homes Tax Credit
RealEstateRama, February 17
(RECAP: If you have made improvements to your home designed for increased accessibility, livability and visitability, you may qualify for Virginia 's Livable Homes Tax Credit.)Council Set to Take Action on Land Purchase for Single Room Affordable Housing Project
Charlottesville Tomorrow, February 16
(RECAP: City Council will vote tonight on whether to spend $1.55 million to purchase land on 4th Street that will be used for a 60-unit single room occupancy facility. The vote comes despite the fact that details on financing both the capital and operating costs are not yet secured.)Housing Authority Seeks Millions in Grants
The Daily Progress, February 13
(RECAP: The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority no longer being listed as “troubled” will pave the way for the agency to apply for millions in grants to help redevelop the city's deteriorating public housing.)Habitat Gets Go-Ahead, Funding for Mixed-Income Community in Richmond
Richmond Times Dispatch, February 10
(RECAP: Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity got the go-ahead yesterday from Richmond -- and a commitment of $225,000 from the city, the largest to date -- for its first mixed-income community.)News Clips Archives
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