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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

BEDFORD, NH - November 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing approved Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funding for six affordable housing developments across the state, making possible the construction of a combined total of more than 180 units of affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income residents. These housing developments are also expected to create almost 500 jobs while they are under construction.

BEDFORD, NH - October 26, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority’s efforts to keep New Hampshire’s rental housing safe and affordable were recognized this week by the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA). The Greener Homes program, which focuses on preserving the long-term affordability of rental housing through energy updates to aging buildings, was selected for one of NCSHA’s Annual Awards for Program Excellence. The program was chosen based on its innovation, ability to be replicated, and production of measurable benefits while responding to an important state housing need.

BEDFORD, NH - September 27, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority today released a study that examines the impact of new housing construction on school enrollment in the state. “Housing and School Enrollment in New Hampshire: 2000-2010 – A Decade of Dramatic Change” was prepared by Applied Economic Research and commissioned by New Hampshire Housing to update findings from two previous studies on the same issue and to confirm whether the findings from the 2004 and 2005 studies still held true in the aftermath of the housing market crash.

BEDFORD, N.H. - July 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Has your organization made significant contributions to affordable housing in New Hampshire in the past three years? New Hampshire Housing’s "Bringing You Home" award recognizes and celebrates the work of nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public agencies, and private housing developers or providers who have made exceptional contributions to affordable housing in the Granite State. If you would like to nominate a project, program or service for the Bringing You Home award in either of two categories – program/service or project – please visit New Hampshire Housing's website, http://www.nhhfa.org/news_hsgconf.cfm, for award criteria and entry form.

BEDFORD, N.H. - July 13, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority today released its annual “Residential Rental Cost Survey.” The survey reflects that rental costs across the state have increased and apartment vacancy rates have generally decreased.

BEDFORD, N.H. - July 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) --New Hampshire Housing Finance Authoritytoday announced its first round of awards to New Hampshire cities and towns through the Community Planning Grant (CPG) Program. The CPG Program was created by New Hampshire Housing, in collaboration with a consortium of public agencies and state-wide institutions, to help New Hampshire cities and towns improve their land use regulations and create more resilient local economies. Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). New Hampshire Housing is one of 27 state and local agencies to be awarded a share of $28 million in FY2011 grants through HUD’s Community Challenge Grant program, which aims to reform and reduce barriers to achieving affordable and economically vital communities.

BEDFORD, N.H. - June 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the first time in its 35 years of mortgage lending, New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority will offer affordable mortgage loans and downpayment assistance to all income qualified homebuyers throughout the state – not just first-time buyers.