Government Deal Funding tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2009-06-18://4 2012-05-17T14:20:44Z for Real Estate Investors and Developers Movable Type Pro 4.21-en Yesterday, I stood in a Cell! tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.947 2012-05-17T14:00:47Z 2012-05-17T14:20:44Z Sean Carpenter http://www.GovernmentDealFunding.com/ Start the Day with an Inspiration to Work Harder! tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.946 2012-04-25T13:51:08Z 2012-04-25T13:56:06Z Sean Carpenter http://www.GovernmentDealFunding.com/ The Opportunity To Kick Start Your Wealth! tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.945 2012-04-10T12:58:54Z 2012-04-10T13:04:32Z Sean Carpenter http://www.GovernmentDealFunding.com/ From the Desk of Sean Carpenter tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.944 2012-04-02T20:21:35Z 2012-04-02T20:36:44Z Sean Carpenter http://www.GovernmentDealFunding.com/ CHFA Releases Draft QAP tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.940 2012-03-13T18:30:00Z 2012-03-13T13:34:19Z Last month, the Connecticut Housing Finance Agency (CHFA) approved the Qualified Action Plan (QAP) for 2012. Amendments to Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) procedures and other aspects of the QAP were proposed, and are now open to public comment.... Stephanie Hamilton HUD Seeks Public Comment on Public Housing tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.939 2012-03-12T20:30:00Z 2012-03-12T20:12:16Z Recently, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) commissioned a study aimed at surveying current conditions of public housing across the country. The study found that public housing units require about $25 billion in what are called "large-scale"... Stephanie Hamilton Washington State Gets Disaster Relief tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.938 2012-03-08T19:30:00Z 2012-03-08T16:50:37Z Strange weather patterns continue to make life difficult for residents across the country. Washington state is one of the most recent areas affected, and was hit by a severe winter storm in January. This week, the U.S. Department of Housing... Stephanie Hamilton Ohio Considers Simplifying Inspections tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.937 2012-03-07T19:30:00Z 2012-03-07T16:01:48Z One of the ways in which the Obama administration is trying to streamline federal rental policy is by reducing requirements for physical inspections. Over the last several months, state and federal agencies have begun working together to make inspections easier... Stephanie Hamilton Several East Coast States Receive Block Grants tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.936 2012-03-07T16:00:00Z 2012-03-07T14:41:00Z Each year, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awards housing grants through a variety of programs. One is the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (IHBG), which provides funding for low-income housing developments on Indian reservations and tribal... Stephanie Hamilton February Housing Stats Released tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.935 2012-03-06T17:30:00Z 2012-03-06T16:34:28Z Last week, the Obama Administration released its February Housing Scorecard. And for the first time in months, there was more good news then bad news.... Stephanie Hamilton Seattle FHLB Announces Funding Available tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.934 2012-03-01T19:30:00Z 2012-03-01T14:29:59Z The nation's 12 Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLB) have, for decades, encouraged regional investment in community and economic development. They make mortgage more accessible, and provide critical funding for affordable housing. Just yesterday, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle... Stephanie Hamilton Wisconsin Streamlines Housing Development tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.933 2012-02-29T19:30:00Z 2012-02-29T13:48:54Z In November, 2011, Wisconsin became the first state in the country to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with federal agencies to simplify the inspection process for affordable rental housing. This month, the state joined a second innovative pilot program... Stephanie Hamilton Connecticut Invests in Affordable Housing tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.932 2012-02-28T19:30:00Z 2012-02-28T14:26:42Z The primary mission of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development is to encourage commercial investment and neighborhood revitalization. One of the ways it pursues its mission is by offering a multitude of financing options for housing developers. Last... Stephanie Hamilton HUD's Fair Housing Campaign tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.931 2012-02-27T19:30:00Z 2012-02-27T16:36:34Z The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has stepped up its efforts to fight discrimination. Last week, it partnered with the National Fair Housing Alliance to launch a media campaign aimed addressing housing discrimination.... Stephanie Hamilton Administrative Fees Impact Affordable Housing tag:www.governmentdealfunding.com,2012://4.930 2012-02-23T19:30:00Z 2012-02-22T15:10:58Z Upper Township, New Jersey finds itself in a difficult position. Over the last several years, it has collected over $200,000 from developers who opted not to include affordable housing units in their projects. The money has to be spent, or... Stephanie Hamilton