Press Releases
St. Bakhita Opens in Marrero
May 21, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
One Hundred Green, Affordable Townhomes for Rent on the Westbank. New Orleans, LA - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Providence Community Housing, Enterprise Community Investment (Enterprise) and CLB Porter LLC today joined residents and local officials to celebrate the grand opening of St. Bakhita Apartments in Marrero, La, the first green and affordable rental property in Jefferson Parish. Named after the Sudanese native, kidnapped into slavery, canonized as a saint, “Bakhita” means “fortunate one,” and for the Westbank community that surrounds the apartments, these energy-efficient homes offer much needed post-Katrina housing opportunities and affordable rental options.
Governor Bobby Jindal Announces the Appointment of Eugene Montgomery, III, to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors
May 21, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
BATON ROUGE, LA - May 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Eugene Montgomery, III, to the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Directors.
Governor Bobby Jindal Announces Appointments to the Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee
May 20, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
BATON ROUGE, LA - May 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced appointments to the Residential Building Contractors Subcommittee.
Commissioner Donelon Urges Consumers to Protect Their Property with Flood Insurance
May 6, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
May 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Despite experts predicting an “average” 2009 Atlantic hurricane season, Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon is strongly urging consumers to heed the lessons learned from Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, and to protect themselves and their property against Louisiana’s most frequent and unpredictable natural disasters – hurricanes and floods. The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, 2009.
Secretaries Donovan and Napolitano announce hurricane recovery funding for Louisiana
March 6, 2009 Posted by HUD
NEW ORLEANS, LA - March 06, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — On day one of U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano’s listening tour throughout New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, the secretaries announced hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to Louisiana to stimulate long-term recovery in the wake of last year’s devastating hurricane season and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Opens at New Orleans Airport
February 26, 2009 Posted by Louisiana RealEstateRama
February 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)], the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announced that the Crowne Plaza New Orleans-Airport has undergone a $28 million renovation and conversion from a former Holiday Inn Select
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. - January 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — 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.
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, 2009 - (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 to Hurricane Katrina
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.
