Monthly Archives: May 2012

For Homeownership Month: New Rates Mean Great Homes! Great Prices! Great Neighborhoods! in Maryland

MAY 31 Baltimore – In recognition of June as National Homeownership Month, the Maryland Mortgage Program is featuring the lowest interest rates in the program’s history on homes in Baltimore City and targeted neighborhoods around the state, Secretary Skinner announced … Continue reading

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$54 Million From Settlement to be Used for Foreclosure Prevention, Community Stabilization and Fraud Enforcement

MAY 30 Baltimore – Maryland will use $54 million from a landmark settlement with the nation’s five largest mortgage lenders to boost foreclosure prevention programs, stabilize communities and expand housing-related enforcement and fraud prevention, state officials said today. Read a … Continue reading

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Rental Housing Works Application Round Begins

CROWNSVILLE- Today the application round begins to submit proposals on potential affordable rental housing development. Announced in January by Governor Martin O’Malley, Rental Housing Works is a $17.5 million initiative aimed at increasing the state’s affordable rental housing stock and … Continue reading

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DHCD’s Ja’Nai Keith Honored by the Maryland Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration

MAY 8 Baltimore – DHCD’s Ja’Nai Keith has been named a Rising Star in Public Administration by the Maryland Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration. “Ja’Nai is dedicated to public service and chooses to use her skills and … Continue reading

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Secretary Skinner at Affordable Housing Dedication in Severna Park Says Quality Housing is Part of Winning the Future

MAY 8 Severna Park, MD – Enlarging upon Governor O’Malley’s State of the State pledge to win the future, Secretary Skinner said winning the future in housing includes ensuring that senior citizens are able to live in quality homes in desirable … Continue reading

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AG Holding Workshops on Foreclosure Settlement and Secretary Skinner Tells Housing Counselors to Expect New Resources

MAY 8 Baltimore – The landmark foreclosure settlement between the state and the nation’s five largest lenders is expected to bring significant new resources for foreclosure prevention counseling, Secretary Skinner said Tuesday during the annual conference of Maryland housing counselors. … Continue reading

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Returning Maryland National Guard Members Learn About DHCD’s Homeownership, Rental Housing Programs

MAY 7 BALTIMORE – Returning members of the Maryland National Guard are learning how DHCD programs such as the Maryland Mortgage Program for first-time homebuyers and MDHousingSearch for renters can help meet the housing needs of their families. DHCD’s Office … Continue reading

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Governor O’Malley Signs Foreclosure Prevention Measures Establishing Early Mediation and Foreclosed Property Database

MAY 2 Annapolis, MD – With a stroke of his pen, Governor O’Malley on Wednesday added to the state’s growing arsenal in the fight to help beleaguered families find sustainable alternatives to losing their homes. At an afternoon ceremony in … Continue reading

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Montgomery County’s Annual Affordable Housing Summit Names RKR Construction its Builder of the Year

MAY 2 Bethesda, MD – The Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County is announcing that RKR Construction will be crowned 2012 Builder of the Year at its 21st annual housing summit on May 7.  The award will be presented to … Continue reading

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Revitalization Projects in Baltimore and Hyattsville are Honored by Maryland Economic Development Association

MAY 1 Cambridge, MD – Projects to revitalize historic downtown Hyattsville and to redevelop the historic Union Mills district in Baltimore were big winners at the annual conference of the Maryland Economic Development Association. Arts District Hyattsville is a $213 … Continue reading

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