Monthly Archives: July 2013
FEMA Mitigation Outreach July 2 through July 7
AURORA, IL - July 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Individuals who sustained storm damages can gain valuable information about repairing and rebuilding their damaged property in a stronger, safer and smarter way by visiting one of the FEMA mitigation teams located at home improvement centers throughout the area
US Department of Labor announces $2 million to assist storm recovery in Illinois
WASHINGTON, DC - July 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded a $2 million National Emergency Grant to assist with cleanup and recovery efforts following severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding in 40 counties throughout Illinois between April 16 and May 5.
Reps. Quigley, Schiff and Lee Announce $3 Million in Additional Funding for Housing Opportunities...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This week, Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL), Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced that the Appropriations Committee passed their amendment to the annual Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill which would increase funding for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program by $3 million
New Program to Turn Vacant Homes into Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
CHICAGO, IL - July 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced the launch of an innovative program that will target $6.6 million to help low- to moderate-income families afford homeownership, and return vacant homes to productive use in communities across Illinois. This is the latest effort announced as part of Governor Pat Quinn’s proclamation of 2013 as the Year of Homeownership, and will further his administration’s continued commitment to strengthen and stabilize communities.
