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HUD approves neighborhood stabilization plans of state of Louisiana and New Orleans
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...
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
BATON ROUGE, LA - December 29, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced appointments to the Louisiana Manufactured Housing Commission.
The Louisiana Manufactured...
DOE Partners with New Orleans Developer to Meet Builders Challenge Benchmark
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 22, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the successful completion of the first...
Chalmette High School To Receive More Federal Dollars For Repairs
CHALMETTE, LA - December 19, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Chalmette High School (CHS) will receive further federal funding to cover additional repair work to...
Commissioner Donelon Announces Newly Revised Online Auto and Homeowners Insurance Rate Comparison Guides
December 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon announces that newly revised online auto and homeowners rate comparison guides are now...
FEMA, State Funds Elevation Projects For 600 Properties
NEW ORLEANS, LA - October 31, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) and the Governor’s...
FEMA Implements Direct Housing In Louisiana
New Orleans, LA - October 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — In response to a request from the state of Louisiana, the Federal Emergency Management...
Commerce Secretary Gutierrez Announces $9.3 Million in Disaster Recovery Grants to the State of...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 23, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez today announced that the Commerce Department’s Economic Development...
Governor Bobby Jindal Announces the Appointment of Rep. Sam Little to the Louisiana Citizens...
BATON ROUGE, LA - September 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointment of Representative Sam Little to the Louisiana...
Preston announces disaster assistance for Louisiana
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...
Construction Begins on Ten Homes for Lafitte Redevelopment
New Orleans, LA - August 21, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Providence Community Housing and Enterprise today celebrated the ground breaking of the Edmundite Homes, 10...
Commissioner Donelon urges consumers to protect their property with flood insurance
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...
Landrieu Comments on New Fannie Mae Down Payment Policy
Continues to push for reduction in fees for Louisianians with lower credit scores.
WASHINGTON - June 4, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — United States Senator Mary...
HUD Charges Louisiana Couple With Housing Discrimination
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...