October 23, 2012

20th Anniversary of Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 – Title X

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Title X is an important piece of modern history, however many are unaware of the breadth of its significance.  Title X has nothing to do with mutant superheroes, Cartesian coordinate planes, or world-famous, televised music competitions. It is considerably more important than these other X-associations because it has everything to do with your health and [...]

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July 9, 2012

Whitehouse.gov: Join us for a White House Google+ Hangout with Secretary Donovan Moderated by Zillow, Inc.

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Ed note:  This blog post originally appeared on Whitehouse.gov. Today, home interest rates are at historic lows. The average homeowners could save $3,000 a year by refinancing, but far too many borrowers are locked out of a chance to do so. President Obama has a plan to help millions of responsible homeowners save hundreds of [...]

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February 16, 2012

HUD’s Proposed Budget: Doing More with Less

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Have you had a chance to check out HUD’s fiscal year 2013 budget proposal? If so, you will find a plan that seeks to strengthen, yet streamline, HUD programs so that they help the economy. Titled Housing and Communities Built to Last, the budget reflects the vision of an America that can draw strength from [...]

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December 21, 2011

Daily Housing News Round-Up

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            Home of the day: Solar panels atop Washington D.C’s new affordable housing community Sheridan Station Secretary Donovan announces over $1.4 billion in Continuum of Care funding for homeless programs. The New York Times examines the challenges our cities face as they try to make do with less CDBG funds. [...]

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