Weichert Receives Corporate Partnership Award from Morris Habitat for Humanity

March 9, 2010 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. - March 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The Weichert Family of Companies was recently honored by Morris Habitat for Humanity with its Corporate Partnership Award.

DCA & HMFA Welcome Gloucester City to “Live Where You Work” Homebuyer Program

February 22, 2010 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. - February 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Gloucester City Mayor William James today joined representatives of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) at the Community Center, 230 Nicholson Road, to announce that the City is the newest member of the Live Where You Work program.

Governor Christie Forms Housing Opportunity Task Force to Restructure Affordable Housing Mission

February 16, 2010 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

Trenton, N.J. - February 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today Governor Chris Christie signed Executive Order 12 creating the Housing Opportunity Task Force, which will initiate an immediate review of the Commission on Affordable Housing and its continued existence.

DeCroce And Bramnick Praise Christie’s Choice Of Sen. Karrow To Lead Coah Task Force

February 10, 2010 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

Trenton, NJ - February 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Assembly Republican Leader Alex DeCroce and Conference Leader Jon Bramnick both lauded Gov. Christie’s choice of former state Sen. Marcia Karrow to chair the newly formed Housing Opportunity Task Force that will study issues surrounding the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) and its third round rules.

New Jersey HMFA Extends it First-Time Homebuyers “Prefund” Program

February 9, 2010 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

TRENTON, N.J. - February 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — For first-time homebuyers thinking of buying their first home in New Jersey, the combined incentive and mortgage programs from the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) and the federal government have never been better.

DCA & HMFA Welcome Pemberton Township to “Live Where You Work” Homebuyer Program

February 8, 2010 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

PEMBERTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. - February 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Pemberton Township Mayor David Patriarca today joined representatives of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) at the Municipal Building, 500 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road, to announce that the Township is the newest member of the Live Where You Work program.

Lautenberg And Menendez Announce More Than $49 Million In Federal Recovery Act Funding For Affordable Housing In New Jersey

January 20, 2010 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

NEWARK, NJ - January 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Sens. Frank R. Lautenberg and Robert Menendez today announced the U.S. Department of the Treasury has awarded the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) more than $49 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to finance the expansion and improvement of affordable housing in New Jersey.

Former Jersey City Housing Department Employee Indicted for Allegedly Accepting $50,000 in Corrupt Payments

January 14, 2010 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

NEWARK, NJ - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — A former Jersey City Housing Department employee was indicted today on charges in connection with his acceptance of $50,000 in corrupt cash payments in exchange for his official influence and assistance on real estate development matters in Jersey City, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.

Property Tax Relief Funding Restored League Salutes Governor Corzine

December 23, 2009 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

Trenton, NJ - December 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The League of Municipalities welcomes the news that Governor Corzine has balanced the budget, without resorting to cuts in crucial municipal property tax relief funding.

DCA & HMFA Welcome Asbury Park to ‘Live Where You Work’ Homebuyer Program

December 14, 2009 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

ASBURY PARK, NJ - December 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Asbury Park Mayor Ed Johnson today joined representatives of the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) at City Hall, One Municipal Plaza, to announce that the City is the newest member of the Live Where You Work program. Asbury Park is the 25th municipality to partner with the HMFA on this workforce housing initiative.

Rep. Sires Introduces Bill to Provide Adequate Housing for Our Nation’s Veterans

December 3, 2009 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

Washington, D.C. - December 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Sires announced that he introduced legislation to support veterans who lack stable housing.

Weichert Sees Expanded Tax Credit As a Final Step to a Healthy Market

November 10, 2009 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. - November 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nearly two years ago, James M. Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors, began calling upon Congress for a homebuyer tax credit that he felt would help repair the struggling national economy.

Port Authority Releases Third Quarter Milestone Report On World Trade Center Rebuilding

November 9, 2009 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

New York, NY - November 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Port Authority has met 21 of 24 World Trade Center rebuilding milestones, according to its latest quarterly milestone report, released today.

Congressman Rothman Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits and Homebuyer Tax Credits

November 9, 2009 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

Washington, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009.

Mandates Relief Equals Property Tax Relief

November 9, 2009 Posted by New Jersey RealEstateRama

Trenton, NJ - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The people of New Jersey have spoken. Their priorities are still tax relief and cost cutting at all levels of government. The new Administration will surely need to tackle the factors that drive public spending. Local officials, through the League of Municipalities, stand ready and willing to help.

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