Press Releases
Leggett Forms First-Ever Tenants Work Group; Group Will Make Recommendations to Strengthen Renter Security and Quality of Living
November 13, 2008 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
November 13, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett today announced the formation of the County’s first Tenants Work Group (TWG) to research and analyze renter concerns and make proposals that may include housing code revisions, state and county legislation and enhanced communication.
County Executive’s Code Enforcement Work Group Report Takes Aim at Improvements in Neighborhoods’ Quality of Life and Safety
November 11, 2008 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
November 11, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — County Executive Isiah Leggett today released the report of his Code Enforcement Work Group, a report which recommends sweeping changes designed to aggressively tackle a broad range of issues that impact the quality of life and safety in County neighborhoods.
Governor O’Malley Announces $26.7 Million in Homeland Security Funding to Local Communities
October 28, 2008 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
ANNAPOLIS, MD - October 28, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Martin O’Malley today announced nearly $26.7 million in homeland security grant funds for local communities in Maryland. The funds are part of U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant programs for state and local government.
Free Foreclosure Prevention Workshop to be Held in Silver Spring; One-on-One Housing Counseling Provided
October 27, 2008 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
October 27, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Persons facing foreclosure and in need of assistance and anyone concerned about keeping their home are invited to attend a free Foreclosure Prevention Workshop to be held on November 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Sligo Middle School, 1401 Dennis Ave., Silver Spring.
Attorney General Gansler Announces Agreement with Developer
October 16, 2008 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Rouse Fairwood Development to forgive $2 million loan
BALTIMORE, MD - October 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) —Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that his Consumer Protection Division entered into a settlement with Rouse Fairwood Development, LLP, concerning a loan that the developer had made to a homeowners’ association for the financing of amenities in the […]
County Executive Nominees For Board Of Registration For Building Contractors Confirmed By Council
October 1, 2008 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
UPPER MARLBORO, MD - October 1, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson’s nominees for the Board of Registration for Building Contractors were confirmed today by the County Council.
Enterprise Community Investment and Trinity Financial Partner to Create 152 New Affordable Homes at Boston’s Franklin Hill Redevelopment
June 25, 2008 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Boston – Enterprise Community Investment, Inc. (Enterprise) today announced its largest Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity investment with a $45 million capital infusion for Phase II of Boston’s Franklin Hill redevelopment in Dorchester. Project partners include Trinity Financial, Inc. and the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), which are also developing the first phase of Franklin Hill […]
Governor O’Malley Launches Ad Campaign to Combat Foreclosures
May 20, 2008 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Mortgage Late? Don’t Wait!
BALTIMORE, MD (May 6, 2008) – Governor Martin O’Malley, Baltimore City Council President Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Department of Labor and Licensing Secretary Thomas Perez, Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Raymond Skinner and other officials today kicked off a comprehensive, multimedia advertising campaign to help tackle rising foreclosures in the State and […]
Application Period Open for 2009 EnergyValue Housing Award
May 5, 2008 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Annual Award Competition Honors Nation’s Premier Energy-Efficient and Environmentally-Responsible Home Builders
Upper Marlboro, Md. - The NAHB Research Center has announced the start of the application period for the 2009 EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA) program. The EVHA honors home builders who voluntarily integrate energy efficiency into the design, construction, and marketing of new homes, while providing […]
Maryland Insurance Administration Urges Homeowners to Consider Insurance Protections Before Upcoming Hurricane Season
April 25, 2008 Posted by Maryland RealEstateRama
Insurance to your home’s value and flood insurance are key.
Baltimore, MD (April 21, 2007)… Maryland Insurance Commissioner Ralph S. Tyler today is reminding consumers of the upcoming hurricane season (starting June 1) and encouraging consumers to take action to protect their families and their property in the event of a storm.