Yearly Archives: 2009

BEDFORD, N.H. - December 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority has elected to participate in the U.S. Treasury’s New Issue Bond Program (NIBP).

Washington, DC - October 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Paul Hodes today wrote to House leadership in support of an extension of the first-time homebuyer tax credit.

Washington, DC - September 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- In the Obama Administration's continued effort to stimulate community development and job growth, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded $2.6 million in New Hampshire through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act).

WASHINGTON, DC - September 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Judd Gregg and Jeanne Shaheen today announced that the Senate has approved $1 million for Squamscott Community Commons in Exeter.

Washington, DC - September 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Paul Hodes, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement after President Obama’s speech on the need for financial regulatory reform. The President’s speech marks exactly one year from the collapse of Lehman Brothers.

Bedford, NH - September 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- At its recent meeting, New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority’s Board of Directors approved the reservation of federal program funds totaling $23 million for six development projects that will add 135 new affordable rental units to the state’s housing supply

Washington, DC - August 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced more than $4 million has been awarded in New Hampshire to support community development and produce more affordable housing. HUD's annual funding will also provide down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers; help individuals and families who might otherwise be living on the streets; and offer real housing solutions for individuals with HIV/AIDS.

CONCORD, NH - July 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. John Lynch today signed a consumer protection law (HB 610) that builds on the state’s ongoing efforts to better protect homeowners during the national mortgage crisis by ensuring mortgage originators are qualified, and have the proper education and training.

WASHINGTON, DC - July 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded more than $5.3 million in New Hampshire to rapidly re-house families who fall into homelessness, or prevent them from becoming homeless in the first place (please see attached for a list of individual grant awards). The funding is provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to help persons and families facing a sudden financial crisis due to the economic recession.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.