Press Releases
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 […]
Senate Passes Landrieu Tax Cut For Gulf Coast Homeowners
April 11, 2008 Posted by Sen. Mary Landrieu
$1.1 billion tax relief amendment to housing bill would eliminate so-called “Road Home Tax,” spur business investment
WASHINGTON - April 11, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The United States Senate today overwhelmingly passed a measure by U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., to lift an onerous tax burden from thousands of Gulf Coast homeowners who received rebuilding […]
State Announces Residential Property Storm Mitigation Incentives
April 8, 2008 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
Insurance premium discounts are available in 2008 to home owners who build or retrofit a structure to comply with the requirements of the State Uniform Construction Code, install damage mitigation improvements, or retrofit their property utilizing construction techniques demonstrated to reduce the amount of loss from a windstorm or hurricane.
Rebuilding Together and NeighborWorks® Work Together to Assist Low-Income Homeowners
March 28, 2008 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON D.C. - Rebuilding Together, the nation’s lead nonprofit working to preserve affordable homeownership, today announced that it has partnered with NeighborWorks® America.
Rebuilding Together Teams with NBA for “NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service”
February 12, 2008 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
New Orleans - February 12, 2008 – Rebuilding Together New Orleans, a leader in the city’s post-hurricane renewal, will be hosting almost 400 NBA volunteers during the NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service on February 15, 2008. Rebuilding Together New Orleans is part of Rebuilding Together, the nation’s leading non-profit working to preserve affordable homeownership […]
Providence Community Housing and Enterprise Commence Construction on 474 Affordable Homes for Low-Income Seniors and Families in New Orleans and Marrero
January 9, 2008 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
$41 Million Invested Through GO Zone Tax Credits to Rehabilitate and Build Four Apartment Complexes
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ — Providence Community Housing and Enterprise today announced the investment of $41 million in Gulf Opportunity (GO) Zone low-income housing tax credit equity to renovate three senior apartment buildings and one multi-family apartment building as part […]
New Orleans City Council Vote Creates Opportunity to Rebuild Better Affordable Housing for Lafitte/Treme Residents
December 21, 2007 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
Providence Community Housing and Enterprise Help Build Community’s Vision for Lafitte
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Yesterday, the New Orleans City Council voted unanimously in favor of proceeding with the rebuilding process of several public housing developments in New Orleans.