Category Archives: In the News

A Main Street Maryland Success Story: CNN Puts Frederick on its List of “America’s Best Small Town Comebacks”

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

MARCH 12 Frederick, MD – The historic crossroads town of Frederick, nestled in western Maryland with its fabled clustered spires, is on CNN’s list of “America’s Best Small Town Comebacks;” part of the news organization’s “Best of” series. “Frederick is … Continue reading →

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It’s Official: Rep. Van Hollen Puts Tribute to Montgomery County Housing Counselor Into the Congressional Record

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

JULY 23 Washington – Eighth District Congressman Chris Van Hollen took time last week to call Congress’ attention to the “dedication and compassion of HUD-certified counselors who are assisting those hardest hit by the housing crisis.” The congressman read into … Continue reading →

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Study: Green Homes Rake in More Green on Housing Market

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

A new study is showing how green homes make for greener pockets on the real estate market. The study, carried out by researchers at UCLA and Berkeley, tracked the sale of over 1.6 million Californian homes sold between 2007 and the … Continue reading →

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Bloomberg: Housing Finance Agencies Such as DHCD Are Helping Fuel Recovery of National Housing Market

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

JUNE 28 State housing finance agencies such as DHCD are helping fuel the recovery of the nation’s housing market through programs such as Maryland’s Downpayment and Settlement Expense Loan Program, Bloomberg News is reporting. States are helping qualified homebuyers by … Continue reading →

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BBJ: Affordable Rental Housing Construction Boom Could Add 4,000 Units and Thousands of Jobs Over the Next Two Years

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

DECEMBER 19 Annapolis, MD – Secretary Skinner wants to use federal and state resources to help finance a construction boom of affordable rental housing in Maryland, adding much-needed housing for low to moderate income families and putting thousands of people … Continue reading →

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News Organizations Address Frequently Asked Questions About New Plan to Help Underwater Homeowners

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

OCTOBER 25 Washington – Major media outlets such as the Associated Press and Reuters are addressing some Frequently Asked Questions about the Obama administration’s new mortgage refinance plan. The goal of the new initiative is to help homeowners who are … Continue reading →

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New HUD Study Finds Moving to Better Neighborhoods Lowers Risk of Obesity and Diabetes for Poor Women

Posted on October 24, 2011 by

OCTOBER 24 Washington – For very-low income women, a move into even a slightly better neighborhood can have significant impact on their health, according to a new study. They were less likely to be extremely obese or have diabetes, researchers found. … Continue reading →

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Lt. Governor Writes About Maryland’s BRAC Preservation Initiative for Tax Credit Advisor Magazine

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

OCTOBER 4 Washington – Lt. Governor Anthony Brown describes the MD-BRAC Preservation Initiative in the October 2011 issue of Tax Credit Advisor Magazine, a national monthly publication produced in association with the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association. The goal of the MD-BRAC Preservation  Initiative … Continue reading →

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Cong. Edwards’ Newsletter Tells How Emergency Mortgage Assistance Loan Helped Save Home at the 11th Hour

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

SEPTEMBER 28 Upper Marlboro, MD – The Sept. 27 edition of Fourth District Congresswoman Donna Edwards’ e-newsletter tells the story of a Prince George’s County family that almost lost their home after a series of illnesses put them behind in … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Hurt: NPR Report Tells How the Great Recession is Eating Away at Black Wealth, One Household at a Time

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

AUGUST 26 Greenbelt, MD – A recent report by NPR opens with the story of a Greenbelt man whose rapid descent from homeowner to renter illustrates the toll the Great Recession is taking on the nation’s black middle class. “That … Continue reading →

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