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Shea-Porter, Kuster Announce $55,000 Grant to CATCH Neighborhood Housing

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.

Kuster, Shea-Porter Announce $55,000 Grant to CATCH Neighborhood Housing

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

Governor Hassan Announces NH Homeowners at Risk of Foreclosure Now Have Access to Counseling

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.

NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSING APPROVES $1 MILLION FOR MARLBOROUGH HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

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.

NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSING APPROVES $1.2 MILLION FOR WOLFEBORO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

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.

NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSING LAUNCHES NEW HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

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.

NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSING FUNDS BETTER FUTURES FOR CITIES AND TOWNS

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.

NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSING RELEASES ONLINE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION

BEDFORD, N.H. - February 14, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing has released a new, online homebuyer education course to make homeownership education easily accessible to prospective homebuyers across the state. “Becoming a Homeowner,” a free course located at Education.GoNewHampshireHousing.com, provides both first-time homebuyers and previous homeowners looking to re-enter the market with the latest information about the home buying process.

New Hampshire Housing Funds Special Needs Housing in Concord

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing’s Board of Directors recently approved a $750,000 loan so a residential building in Concord can be renovated to provide housing for people with disabilities.

NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSING FUNDS SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING IN CONCORD

BEDFORD, N.H. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing’s Board of Directors recently approved a $750,000 loan so a residential building in Concord can be renovated to provide housing for people with disabilities.

NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSING APPROVES FUNDING FOR DOVER HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

BEDFORD, N.H. - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing’s Board of Directors recently approved $1.5 million in federal funding from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program for Woodbury Mills, a project that plans to renovate a historic mill building near downtown Dover and create affordable housing.

HUD AND NEW HAMPSHIRE REAL ESTATE AGENCY SETTLE HOUSING DISCRIMINTION CLAIM

Firm agrees to pay $9,000 and market its units to families with children WASHINGTON, DC WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The...

JOHN A. CUDDY JOINS NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSING’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BEDFORD, N.H. - January 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing is pleased to announce that John A. (Jac) Cuddy has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Members of the Authority’s Board of Directors are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Executive Council.

PAULINE IKAWA JOINS NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSING’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BEDFORD, N.H. - January 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing is pleased to announce that Pauline Ikawa has been appointed to its Board of Directors. Members of the Authority’s Board of Directors are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Executive Council.

HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES FORECLOSURE PROTECTION FOR DISPLACED NEW HAMPSHIRE STORM VICTIMS

WASHINGTON, DC - December 4, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State of New Hampshire in addition to resources being provided by FEMA and other federal partners. HUD will provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to Hurricane Sandy.

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New Hampshire Housing Graduates Second Class of Homeownership Fellows

New Hampshire Housing graduated its second class of Homeownership Fellows recently. This year-long program accepts applications from emerging leaders in the mortgage origination field and is broken down into six educational development sessions. Sessions include learning about New Hampshire Housing’s entire range of programs, meeting with successful mortgage professionals, spending time at the New Hampshire Legislature, and visiting with other top state and national officials

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HUD CHARGES NEW HAMPSHIRE LANDLORDS WITH DISCRIMINATING AGAINST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is charging a group of New Hampshire landlords with housing discrimination for denying families with children the opportunity to rent certain apartments