Yearly Archives: 2013

Reston, Virginia - May 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. today announced that Justice Brian T. Tucker of the New Hampshire Superior Court ruled in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS), dismissing a borrower’s “difficult to decipher” claim that transfers of his promissory note while MERS held the mortgage created a cloud on his title. The borrower also cited other allegations of fraud

BEDFORD, N.H. - May 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing’s Board of Directors recently approved a $500,000 loan to support the renovation of Newport Village Apartments, a housing complex that offers affordable apartments for low-income families in Newport. The funding will mean the nine-building complex, which was originally built in 1982, can undergo significant renovations. The project is sponsored by the Caleb Group. The loan will be provided from federal HOME funds.

Washington, D.C. - May 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) today announced that the New Hampshire National Guard will receive $535,000 to support the Guard's Deployment Cycle Support Program (DCSP). Shaheen and Ayotte have been strong advocates for the DCSP program and have worked with Pentagon officials to underscore the clear benefits of the program.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 26, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter has joined colleagues on both sides of the aisle in requesting that the Department of Energy continue to support the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), which provides funding to help low-income families, seniors, homeowners with disabilities, and families with children make permanent energy efficiency improvements to their homes

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 23, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter and Congresswoman Annie Kuster are pleased to announce that CATCH Neighborhood Housing, a nonprofit housing services organization in Merrimack County, has been selected as the recipient of a $55,000 federal grant from NeighborWorks America. The grant was awarded through a competitive process, and it will allow CATCH Neighborhood Housing to continue to preserve affordable housing for low- or moderate- income individuals and families of Merrimack County.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Annie Kuster and Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter are pleased to announce that CATCH Neighborhood Housing, a nonprofit housing services organization in Merrimack County, has been selected as the recipient of a of $55,000 federal grant from NeighborWorks America. The grant was awarded through a competitive process, and it will allow CATCH Neighborhood Housing to continue to preserve affordable housing for low- or moderate- income individuals and families of Merrimack County

Concord - April 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Low and Moderate Income Homeowners may receive State Education Property Tax relief by applying for such relief during the filing period - after May 1, 2013, but no later than June 30, 2013.

CONCORD - April 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- To help counsel homeowners who are at risk of foreclosures, Governor Maggie Hassan has announced the launch of a three-year, statewide initiative known as HomeHelpNH. This $3.5 million coordinated counseling effort will provide New Hampshire homeowners who are at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure with access to information and assistance about alternatives to foreclosure. The initiative is part of a larger $7 million effort, which includes funding for legal services through the New Hampshire Foreclosure Relief Project. HomeHelpNH is sponsored by the New Hampshire Department of Justice, the New Hampshire Banking Department, and New Hampshire Housing.

BEDFORD, N.H. - April 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing’s Board of Directors recently approved $1 million in federal funding from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program for Marlborough Homes, an effort that will re-purpose the former Marlborough Elementary School into affordable apartments for seniors.

BEDFORD, N.H. - April 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing’s Board of Directors recently approved $1.2 million in federal funding from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program for the second phase of construction at Harriman Hill, a permanently affordable housing development in Wolfeboro.

BEDFORD, N.H. - March 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Homebuyers looking for an extra tax break are in luck—New Hampshire Housing has launched a new program designed to save first-time homebuyers up to $2,000 a year on their federal income taxes, making homeownership more affordable for low- to moderate-income buyers in the Granite State.

BEDFORD, N.H. - March 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Walkable and vibrant village centers, communities with a diverse housing supply, and protection of critical resources are now a more attainable reality for 21 New Hampshire communities thanks to funding through the Community Planning Grant (CPG) Program. New Hampshire Housing recently awarded nearly $500,000 in Community Planning Grant awards to cities and towns across the state so they can improve their land use regulations and achieve community development goals.

BEDFORD, N.H. - March 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- March is a great time to search for a home, and New Hampshire Housing’s 11th Annual Homebuyer Fair on Saturday, March 16, will arm prospective homebuyers with useful information and tools to help them navigate the homebuying process. Attendees will have access to free educational seminars and can talk with Realtors, lenders, title companies, relevant nonprofit organizations, and state and federal agencies.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte are asking the Department of Energy to clarify procedures that are being used to prepare for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) related to Northern Pass Transmission's proposal to construct energy lines across the US-Canadian border into northern New Hampshire. The Senators made this request yesterday in a letter sent to the Department of Energy

BEDFORD, N.H. - February 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing kicked off 2013 by hosting a virtual Visa gift card giveaway, and Families in Transition was named the winner by a public vote. Facebook users took to New Hampshire Housing’s Facebook page to cast their votes in favor of the homeless services provider receiving a $200 Visa gift card. The online giveaway was one of many efforts New Hampshire Housing makes throughout the year to support nonprofits that offer food, shelter, and other basic needs.