Bedford, NH - June 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – At its recent meeting, New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority’s Board of Directors approved financing for the Dalianis House in Nashua. more »

Bedford, NH - May 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — At its recent meeting, the Board of Directors of New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority approved financing for Woods Edge Apartments at Rosewald Farm, phase two, in Hillsborough. more »

Concord, NH - May 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Meals & Rentals Tax Operators are reminded that it is necessary to register for a Meals & Rentals Tax License prior to serving taxable meals, renting rooms, or renting motor vehicles. Pursuant to RSA 78-A:4, licenses expire on June 30th of each odd numbered year. Timely renewing the license will authorize the business to continue doing business in New Hampshire and collect an 8% tax from customers, which must be remitted monthly to the Department. Failure to file and pay monthly will result in penalties as outlined in RSA 21-J:39. NH property owners are reminded that even occasional rentals of a vacation home may be subject to these provisions. more »

Bedford, NH - March 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority recently honored their 2008 top ten participating real estate offices with a luncheon and special awards ceremony. Over the past calendar year these top ten real estate offices helped generate over 268 new loans using New Hampshire Housing’s Single Family Mortgage Program, accounting for approximately $45 million in affordable mortgages to low and moderate income first-time home buyers. more »

CONCORD , NH - February 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. John Lynch today announced a new online resource aimed at helping consumers address potential mortgage problems.

“With the national recession and ongoing mortgage crisis, many New Hampshire families are seeing their dreams of home ownership put at risk. In these difficult economic times, many New Hampshire families are struggling to keep their homes and are looking for help. This new website will help connect families with the resources they need,” Gov. Lynch said. more »

WASHINGTON - February 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) today announced that the Fiscal Year 2009 Omnibus Appropriations bill contains $475,000 in federal funding for new transitional housing programs in Nashua for honorably discharged, homeless veterans. The funding will be used by Harbor Homes, Inc., to create a new supportive housing facility for veterans known as “Dalianis House” in honor of veterans’ advocate Dr. Griffin Dalianis. The funding for this project is included within the Committee allocation set out for the fiscal year 2009 spending measures. more »

BOSTON - December 9, 2008  - (RealEstateRama) – The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (the Bank) awarded nearly $1.5 million as grants, loans, and subsidies to fund 63 units of affordable rental housing in Nashua and Rindge. Of that amount, over $935,000 was given as a grant or subsidy. In all, 24 initiatives in eight states received more than $22.8 million as part of the Bank’s Affordable Housing Program (AHP) to create or preserve 816 rental and ownership units for very low-, low, and moderate-income individuals and families. more »

Bedford, NH - November 14, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority has received an award for program excellence from the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA). The NCSHA’s annual award ceremony honors state housing finance agencies for the creation and execution of superior public programs, projects and practices. more »

Bedford, NH - November 13, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – New Hampshire Housing’s active single family mortgage loan portfolio exceeded the $1 billion mark on October 7. This is the first time in more than 30 years of service the Single Family Mortgage Program’s active portfolio has reached this milestone. more »

Bedford, NH - October 25, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — At its recent meeting, the Board of Directors of New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority approved the reservation of Federal Housing Tax Credits for three development projects that will add 70 new affordable rental units to the state’s housing supply. more »

WASHINGTON, DC - October 20, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — United States Senators Judd Gregg and John Sununu (R-NH) today announced that the United States Department of Treasury has awarded $65,000,000 in tax credits to the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority (NHBFA) for development initiatives in New Hampshire communities.  NHBFA will use the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation for commercial real estate projects meant to create or retain employment, expand the local tax base of distressed communities, or provide needed community services such as health care. more »

Bedford, NH – August 28, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Nestled on a city block in the heart of Manchester is a multi-family home bursting with green initiative. In fact, the project is the first Platinum-rated multi-family LEED for Homes residence in the nation as well as the first Platinum rated residence of any kind in the state of New Hampshire. Not only is the project situated on the leading-edge of green building, but it is also spectacular in purpose.

New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority recently partnered with Child and Family Services of New Hampshire to help fund and develop the organization’s transitional living home, located on Union Street. Through programs provided by Child and Family Services, the new facility provides young adults who are aging out of the foster care system with a place to live while learning to be self-sufficient. more »

WASHINGTON - July 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — United States Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, today applauded Senate passage of the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 3221) to help stabilize and revitalize the nation’s ailing housing sector and financial markets while helping homeowners avoid mortgage delinquencies and defaults.  The measure was passed by a vote of 72 to 13, and it now heads to the President’s desk for his signature. more »

WASHINGTON, - July 25, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-NH) today introduced his three-pronged Weatherization, Assistance, and Relief for Middle-Income Households (WARM) Act amendment as a standalone bill after the Senate turned its attention away from debating energy following this morning’s failed cloture vote on the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008 (S. 3268).  Senator Gregg’s bill, the WARM Act of 2008 (S. 3323), is fully paid for through the elimination of unnecessary tax breaks currently in place for oil and gas companies and would not add to the federal deficit.  Senator John Sununu (R-NH) is an original cosponsor of both the amendment and the standalone bill. Specifics of the bill are included below. more »

WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Judd Gregg and John Sununu (R-NH) today announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee approved $500,000 in federal funding for new transitional housing programs in Manchester and Nashua for honorably discharged, homeless veterans.  The funding is included in the fiscal year 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill which is now ready for consideration by the full Senate.  The funding for this project is included within the Committee allocation set out for the fiscal year 2009 spending measures. more »