Press Releases
HUD approves neighborhood stabilization plans of state of Louisiana and New Orleans
January 9, 2009 Posted by HUD
Funding aimed at neighborhoods hard-hit by foreclosure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today approved plans from the State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans seeking to recover from the effects of high foreclosures and declining home values. Funded under HUD’s new Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Louisiana and New […]
HUD Secretary returns to break ground at C.J. Peete to bring new housing, mixed-income community
January 8, 2009 Posted by HUD
Groundbreaking is second in 30 days to redevelop old public housing
NEW ORLEANS - January 08, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston returned to New Orleans today for a second time in less than 30 days to break ground at another public housing site that was slated for redevelopment prior […]
Governor Bobby Jindal Announces Appointments to the Louisiana Manufactured Housing Commission
December 29, 2008 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
BATON ROUGE, LA - December 29, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced appointments to the Louisiana Manufactured Housing Commission.
DOE Partners with New Orleans Developer to Meet Builders Challenge Benchmark
December 22, 2008 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 22, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the successful completion of the first four homes in New Orleans to meet its Builders Challenge level of high energy performance.
Chalmette High School To Receive More Federal Dollars For Repairs
December 19, 2008 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
CHALMETTE, LA - December 19, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Chalmette High School (CHS) will receive further federal funding to cover additional repair work to the school, announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA).
Commissioner Donelon Announces Newly Revised Online Auto and Homeowners Insurance Rate Comparison Guides
December 10, 2008 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
December 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon announces that newly revised online auto and homeowners rate comparison guides are now available for viewing on the Department of Insurance Web site at
www.ldi.state.la.us.
FEMA, State Funds Elevation Projects For 600 Properties
October 31, 2008 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
NEW ORLEANS, LA - October 31, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) recently announced Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding to elevate or reconstruct approximately 600 flood prone properties throughout the state of Louisiana.
FEMA Implements Direct Housing In Louisiana
October 30, 2008 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
New Orleans, LA - October 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — In response to a request from the state of Louisiana, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering mobile homes and park model units only to families who need continued temporary housing assistance after hurricanes Gustav and Ike in the five, State-identified priority parishes of […]
Commerce Secretary Gutierrez Announces $9.3 Million in Disaster Recovery Grants to the State of Louisiana in the Wake of Hurricane Gustav
September 23, 2008 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 23, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez today announced that the Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) will provide the State of Louisiana $9,313,500 in federal funds to assist with the economic recovery of communities affected by Hurricane Gustav.
Governor Bobby Jindal Announces the Appointment of Rep. Sam Little to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors
September 17, 2008 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
BATON ROUGE, LA - September 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Representative Sam Little to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors.
Preston announces disaster assistance for Louisiana
September 8, 2008 Posted by HUD
Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in 34 Parishes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 8, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today announced a foreclosure moratorium in 34 parishes throughout Southern and Central Louisiana and offered support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following Hurricane Gustav.
Construction Begins on Ten Homes for Lafitte Redevelopment
August 26, 2008 Posted by Enterprise
New Orleans, LA - August 21, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Providence Community Housing and Enterprise today celebrated the ground breaking of the Edmundite Homes, 10 wood-frame houses located in the historic Treme/Lafitte neighborhood just four blocks from the site of the former Lafitte Public Housing development.
Commissioner Donelon urges consumers to protect their property with flood insurance
June 18, 2008 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
One-month countdown to the 2008 hurricane season begins today
With experts predicting another above-average hurricane season beginning June 1, Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon is urging people to protect their home and property against the most frequent natural disaster in Louisiana – floods.
Landrieu Comments on New Fannie Mae Down Payment Policy
June 4, 2008 Posted by Sen. Mary Landrieu
Continues to push for reduction in fees for Louisianians with lower credit scores.
WASHINGTON - June 4, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., today made the following statement regarding Fannie Mae’s announcement that it is reducing down payment requirements for the conventional, conforming mortgages it is willing to purchase or guarantee.
HUD Charges Louisiana Couple With Housing Discrimination
April 22, 2008 Posted by HUD
Husband and wife accused of violating Fair Housing Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 22, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced it is charging a Louisiana couple with racial discrimination in connection with the sale of a privately owned townhome. HUD claims Reggie and Kimberly Collier complained to a local […]