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RIHousing Expands “First Down” Program to Further Stabilize RI Communities
As part of its mission to build vibrant and sustainable communities, RIHousing, joined by Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, today announced the relaunch of its incredibly popular ''First Down'' program, which provides $7,500 in down payment assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing a home in one of the Rhode Island communities hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis.
Congress Must Restore Tax-Exempt Private Activity Housing Bonds in H.R. 1
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) urges the House Committee on Ways and Means to amend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, H.R. 1, to preserve tax-exempt...
DCHFA Financing Brings The Solstice to Northeast, D.C.
The District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA) financed its first development of Fiscal Year 2018 with the issuance of $21.5 million ($10.6 million long-term, $10.9 million short-term) in DCHFA tax-exempt bonds to fund the construction of The Solstice (3534 East Capitol NE, Washington, D.C.).
RIHousing Uses Creative Financing Tool to Preserve Needed Senior Housing in Warwick
U.S. Senator Jack Reed and Mayor Scott Avedisian joined Barbara Fields, Executive Director of RIHousing and representatives from Property Advisory Group & Cathedral Development Group to celebrate the completion of renovations at Greenwood Terrace, a housing development for low-income seniors on Post Road.
NCSHA Announces New Board of Directors
The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) held its 2017 Board election on October 15 in Denver during the association's 47th Annual Conference and Showplace.
Delaware Home Repair Program Wins National Award
Delaware's new home repair assistance initiative, the Statewide Emergency Repair Program, has received national recognition from NCSHA.
Delaware Foreclosure Workshops Can Help Families with Resources and Information
Delaware homeowners who face foreclosure, have fallen behind on their mortgage payments, or have questions about their mortgage can meet with lenders and housing counselors at two upcoming workshops in November.
WCDA Announces 2017-2018 Board Officers
Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA) elected new Board officers during their annual meeting.
National Awards Recognize Outstanding State Housing Finance Agency Programs
The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) recognized 18 state Housing Finance Agency (HFA) programs for innovation and excellence on October 16 during the association's Annual Conference and Showplace in Denver.
FHFA Housing Report Finds that GSEs Met Most Affordable Housing Goals in 2016
According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Annual Housing Report for 2017 released today, Freddie Mac met its 2016 affordable housing goals and Fannie Mae met its multifamily goals but had a mixed record on its single-family goals. The report covers all Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s (collectively, the Government-Sponsored Enterprises, or GSEs) affordable housing activities in 2016.
Industry Recognizes Colorado’s CHFA for Affordable Housing Preservation Initiative
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), has been honored with a National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) Annual Award for Program Excellence.
Florida Housing’s Board Approves Using Resources for Hurricane Recovery
The Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) Board took action to direct available state and federal resources to assist the areas impacted by the recent hurricanes.
