Monthly Archives: September 2010

New Program Provides Downpayment Assistance to Families Relocating to Maryland through BRAC Process

SEPTEMBER 29 ANNAPOLIS – Families moving to Maryland through the military’s Base Realignment and Closure process could receive $2,500 in downpayment and closing cost assistance through the Maryland Mortgage Program, Lt. Governor Anthony Brown and DHCD Secretary Skinner announced. Learn … Continue reading

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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Gets National Recognition for Innovative Project in Baltimore

SEPTEMBER 28 Crownsville, MD – The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has received the President’s Award for Innovation by the Council of State Community Development Agencies. The agency was honored for Miller’s Court , a mixed-use project that … Continue reading

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Thanks for the Memories! Montgomery County Commemorates DHCD’s Long Support of County’s Annual Housing Fair

SEPTEMBER 24 Rockville, MD – Secretary Skinner accepted a certificate of appreciation from Montgomery County Executive Isaiah Leggett in recognition of DHCD’s longstanding support of the Montgomery County Housing Fair. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the fair, which … Continue reading

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Baltimore Small and Minority Business Owners Told Small Business is Big Business in Maryland

SEPTEMBER 14 Baltimore – The best way to protect the home is to create and preserve jobs and the best way to create and preserve jobs is to strengthen our small businesses, said Secretary Skinner, addressing small and minority business … Continue reading

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Neighborhood BusinessWorks Loan Helps Launch New Restaurant and Pub in Downtown Silver Spring

SEPTEMBER 13 Silver Spring, MD – The old brick building that for almost a century served as the home of the Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department has been converted into a cool restaurant and pub thanks to a $150,000 loan … Continue reading

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Downtown Delaware Meets Maryland Main Street

2010 Delaware-Maryland Main Street Revitalization Conference at Rehoboth Beach Sept. 27, 28 SEPTEMBER 22 Crownsville, MD – Revitalize Yourself! A two-day conference bringing together national experts and professionals involved in the revitalization of small businesses and traditional downtowns from all … Continue reading

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Baltimore Sun Describes State and Local Programs Available to Help Homebuyers Now that Federal Tax Credits are Gone

SEPTEMBER 17 Baltimore – Need cash to buy a home? Baltimore Sun reporter Eileen Ambrose has a pretty thorough primer on the many state and local programs that are available now that the federal homebuyer tax credit program has ended. … Continue reading

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Howard County Hosts Foreclosure Prevention Workshop

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Obama Administration Awards $6.8 Million to Help Stabilize Maryland Neighborhoods Hard-Hit By Foreclosure

SEPTEMBER 8 Washington – Maryland will receive an additional $6.8 million to help communities that are struggling to reverse the effects of the foreclosure crisis, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced. The grants represent a third round … Continue reading

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Governor O’Malley, Secretary Skinner and other Cabinet Members Meet with Prince George’s County Business Leaders

SEPTEMBER 8 Governor announces millions in highway improvements Bowie, MD – Secretary Skinner and other cabinet members joined Governor Martin O’Malley as he described the O’Malley/Brown administration’s investment and job creation efforts in Prince George’s County before the Greater Prince George’s Business … Continue reading

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