April 19, 2012

Join me for a Sustainable Communities Earth Day Twitter Town Hall

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Earth Day carries a different significance to many people. For some it’s a day to call attention to issues of environmental justice, to others it’s a day to highlight achievements in energy efficiency, and yet for others it’s a day to admire and preserve our planet’s natural wonders. For us here at HUD’s Office of [...]

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January 13, 2012

Daily Housing News Round-Up

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Home of the day: Bride Homeless Shelter in Dallas, TX.   Newly appointed CFPB Director Cordray rolls out plans to help homeowners. Affordable housing project commences in Santa Barbara, CA. Martinsville, VA begins revitalization efforts. Idaho unveils first ever Passive Energy home. And HUD launches its new Rental Assistance Demonstration website.

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January 12, 2012

Daily Housing News Round-Up

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Home of the Day: 2009 Solar decathlon entry from Virginia Tech University.   How going green can create thousands of jobs. Mortgage applications are on the rise. Burlington County, NJ launches new plan to deal with homelessness. Columbia, MO continues efforts to revitalize local communities. And the Wampanoag Indian tribe set to develop affordable housing [...]

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January 10, 2012

Daily Housing News Round-Up

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Home of the day: Affordable senior housing complex nearing completion in Vernon Hills, IL. HUD announces 13 communities to receive Choice Neighborhood grants. Optimism on the housing market continues to rise. HUD awards grants to Union County, NJ to help aid the homeless. FHA’s new program will expedite affordable housing application process. And homeowners in [...]

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January 9, 2012

Daily Housing News Round-Up

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Home of the Day: Solar decathlon entry from Florida International University Brand new 24-hr facility opens to assist homeless LGBT youths. Residents in Charlotte, NC cashing in for going green. Freddie Mac launches program to help unemployed mortgage holders. New affordable housing complex opened in Irvine, CA. And here are some tips to help keep [...]

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