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VHC News Clips, volume 2009-4 (July 23, 2009)
K.G. Project in Line for Federal Funding
Free-Lance Star, July 19
(RECAP: A King George County project that would help families who lost their homes to foreclosures is on a list to get federal funding.)Many Problems Face the Poor, Task Force Told
Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 19
(RECAP: The conversation on how to reduce poverty in Virginia expanded across the state, as the Virginia Poverty Reduction Task Force commissioned by Gov. Timothy M. Kaine held public meetings at two dozen community college campuses and Richmond 's City Hall.)Union Mission's New Campus Gets First Residents
The Virginian-Pilot, July 19
(RECAP: The Union Mission Ministry has worked about four years to transform the former Virginia Natural Gas property near Military Circle for its homeless shelter and outreach center. It has just opened its interim Men's Shelter.)Administration Weighs More Foreclosure Aid
The Washington Post, July 17
(RECAP: A top Treasury Department official told a Senate panel that the government is considering a proposal to allow homeowners to stay in their home as renters after a foreclosure.)Building Gets Underway for Thrivent Home in Waynesboro
News Leader.com, July 16
(RECAP: Construction leaders, volunteers, and Lutheran champions from 18 area Lutheran churches gathered to give thanks and praise for the beginning of the an accessible home project in Waynesboro .)Obama Housing Nominee Sworn in After Delay
The Associated Press, July 16
(RECAP: The Obama administration's nominee who will serve as both Assistant Secretary of HUD and head of the FHA was sworn in Wednesday, after being confirmed by the Senate last week.)Ashburn Woman Sought In $50M Mortgage Scheme
Leesburg2day.com, July 15
(RECAP: Members of the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and the Office of the Virginia Attorney General are on the hunt for an Ashburn woman indicted Monday in a $50 million mortgage scheme.)Prince William Considers Seeking Housing Stimulus Funds
The Washington Business-Journal, July 15
(RECAP: Prince William County , among the hardest hit by the wave of mortgage defaults and foreclosures, is poised to seek federal funds to address the problem.)Perriello Promotes Homebuyer Credit
Daily Progress.com, July 14
(RECAP: Rep.Tom Perriello (D-Ivy) pointed to last week's report by the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors that showed a significant increase in sales of homes priced below $300,000. He attributes the spike to the federal homebuyer tax credit that is available.)Area's Mid-Year Home Sales Reflect Continued Struggle
Daily Progress.com, July 10
(RECAP: According to the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors' mid-year market report far fewer homes listed at more than $300,000 are selling.)Phelps Units Set for Needy
New Era Progress, July 8
(RECAP: The Virginia Housing Development Authority has received more than $44 million in stimulus funds for affordable housing in Virginia , of which 6 percent has been set aside for developments such as Phelps Road in Madison Heights , a 22-unit affordable-housing complex for about 40 people with disabilities.)SPARC Funding Extended for Town
Southwest Times.com, July 2
(RECAP: The Town of Pulaski still has funds available to help qualifying residents obtain a low-interest home loan. Thanks to an extension of its Round 7 SPARC (Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities) funding, the town will have until Sept. 30 to use $600,000 still available to eligible citizens seeking to own a home within the town.)
