Monthly Archives: July 2010

Governor O’Malley Declares Baltimore Maryland’s Capital For A Day as Secretary Skinner Tours New Development Projects

JULY 30 Baltimore – Recovery Act dollars are creating jobs and transforming Central Baltimore neighborhoods, members of the Central Baltimore Partnership told Secretary Skinner during a tour of new development projects Thursday. New retail space, affordable and workforce housing, and … Continue reading

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Secretary Skinner Shares A Bold Economic Development Vision for Prince George’s County and Maryland

JULY 30 Crownsville, MD – Writing for the commentary page of the Gazette Newspapers, Secretary Skinner says the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s planned move to a transit-oriented development site in Prince George’s County could spark the kind … Continue reading

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WYPR Radio Reports Examine What Happens to a Family After Foreclosure, State Resources Available Through MDHOPE

JULY 27 Baltimore – WYPR Radio has been taking a look at what happens to a family after foreclosure in a series of reports airing this week. DHCD Assistant Secretary Carol Gilbert tells reporter Mary Rose Madden that although a beleaguered … Continue reading

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Weatherization Program Helps Minority-Owned Business in Prince George’s County Add Expertise, Expand Earnings

JULY 23 Largo, MD – There’s a neat story in the Community College Times featuring J. Aaron Warren and Shane Warren, whose construction and home improvement company is bringing in an additional $80,000 a month after hiring employees trained through … Continue reading

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Baltimore Business Journal: Maryland Housing Leaders Race to Stem Rising Tide of Foreclosures

JULY 23 Baltimore – The Baltimore Business Journal is reporting on the federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program, launched to help prevent foreclosure rates in hard-hit communities from rising further. Carol Gilbert, assistant secretary for neighborhood development at DHCD tells the paper … Continue reading

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Top 2010 Maryland Mortgage Program Lenders Honored as State Strengthens Ties With Lenders

JULY 22 Crownsville, MD – Secretary Skinner told members of the state’s mortgage lending community that “we’ve got to get the word out to first-time homebuyers – now is a good time to buy.” The secretary spoke at a breakfast … Continue reading

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Gazette: DHCD Bond Program May Help Resurface Streets, Replace Curbs in New Carrollton

JULY 22 New Carrollton, MD – The New Carrollton City Council is considering a $1 million infrastructure bond to make badly needed street repairs, according to a report in the Gazette Newspapers. City Administrator J. Michael Downes tells the paper … Continue reading

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RealtyTrac Releases Second Quarter Foreclosure Data

JULY 16 Crownsville, MD – Like much of the rest of the country, Maryland continues to wrestle with near-record levels of foreclosures, according to data released by RealtyTrac, the California-based research company. Property foreclosures in the state increased to 15,637 … Continue reading

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Maryland Closes Financing for Hampden Lane in Bethesda

JULY 15 Bethesda, MD – Secretary Skinner announced that DHCD has closed financing for Hampden Lane in Bethesda, a new affordable rental housing project for individuals with special needs. Hampden Lane was financed in part through the Section 1602 Exchange … Continue reading

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Maryland Asset Building and Community Development Network to Honor Excellence in Advocacy, Innovation and Collaboration

Sykesville, MD – The Maryland Asset Building and Community Development Network is seeking nominations for its third annual Awards of Excellence. The awards will honor organizations and individuals working on asset building and community development for their achievements in three … Continue reading

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