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Long Branch, NJ - July 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) held three town hall meetings with residents at senior complexes operated by the Long Branch Housing Authority (LBHA) where he shed light on the crippling effect the across the board federal budget cuts, also known as the sequester, are having on housing programs in New Jersey and nationally. The sequester has caused housing authorities to nearly stop issuing new rent vouchers

TRENTON, N.J. - July 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Repairing your home after a storm like Sandy can be a physical and financial challenge but there are improvements you can make that won’t ruin your back or break the bank.

Trenton, NJ - July 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Christie Administration today launched a $70 million Landlord Rental Repair Program to provide grants to help rental property owners repair, reconstruct or elevate rental units damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The program is part of the ‘reNew Jersey Stronger’ Housing Initiative, and will provide up to $50,000 per unit to be made available at affordable rental rates. Eligible owners of rental property in the 9 most-impacted counties from Sandy will be prioritized, but the grants will be available for rental properties damaged by the storm in all 21 counties. It is anticipated the program will benefit approximately 1,500 rental units.

WASHINGTON, DC - July 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises, issued the following statement after the Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act (PATH Act), H.R. 2767, a bill that would create a sustainable housing finance system, passed the Financial Services Committee

WASHINGTON, DC - July 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Scott Garrett (R-NJ), Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government-Sponsored Enterprises, issued the following statement today after introducing the Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act (PATH Act), H.R. 2767, a bill that would create a sustainable housing finance system.

TRENTON, N.J. - July 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Repairing damage after a disaster can be expensive. In cases of severe damage, repair costs can be staggering.

Brick, NJ - July 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Demonstrating his commitment to protect New Jersey residents from future storms, Governor Chris Christie today joined Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Richard E. Constable, III and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Bob Martin in Brick to launch a $100 million home elevation program in the nine counties hardest hit by Superstorm Sandy

HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ - July 22, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This week, Congressman Andrews announced that South Jersey gained 50 new construction jobs for a 70-unit, five-story apartment building that broke ground in Collingswood on Tuesday. Rep. Andrews helped make the project possible by helping Collingswood restore its quality credit rating so that the project could be financed. Andrews led a dialogue between the town and Moodys, the credit rating agency, which led to an upgrade in the town’s credit rating to investment grade in late May 2012

Moonachie, NJ – July 15, 2013 – On Tuesday, July 16, more than 50 employees from home furnishings retailer, Crate and Barrel, will join with Rebuilding Together, a Safe and Healthy Housing organization that believes Community Starts at Home, to renovate three homes devastated by Hurricane Sandy on Bruno Street, in Moonachie, New Jersey as part of Rebuilding After Sandy. This marks Rebuilding Together’s 200th revitalization, which includes both homes and community centers, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

TRENTON, N.J. -- As Sandy survivors begin making repairs to their homes, there’s one important tool they may need in their toolbox — a building permit.

TRENTON, N.J. - July 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As homeowners across New Jersey begin to rebuild after Sandy, specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are advising survivors to rebuild safer and stronger so homes and buildings in the Garden State can better withstand storms.

Trenton, NJ - July 16, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Christie Administration today announced that Sandy-impacted homeowners have until August 1, 2013 to apply for the Homeowner Resettlement and Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Elevation and Mitigation (RREM) Programs. After August 1, applications will no longer be accepted for the two grant programs. Eligible homeowners can apply for grant assistance online at www.renewjerseystronger.org, by phone at 1-855-SANDYHM (1-855-726-3946), or in person at any one of the Housing Recovery Centers open in each of the nine counties most affected by Superstorm Sandy.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has charged the owners of two apartment buildings in North Arlington, New Jersey, with violating the Fair Housing Act for allegedly denying rental opportunities to African Americans

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority is seeking nominations for awards to be presented at “Highly Caffeinated Recycling,” the 26th Morris County Recycling Awards Dinner that is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2014, at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- In response to the decision by the State Supreme Court in the Borough of Harvey Cedars v. Harvey Karan and Phyllis Karan, 9th District Legislators Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove issued the following statement

TRENTON, N.J. - July 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- To protect a home from damage from a flood or a hurricane takes more than just making the outside stronger. The inside of the house can be better protected from wind and water with a little planning and preparation

Trenton, NJ - June 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and its affiliate the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA) today announced the creation of the Predevelopment Fund for Affordable Rental Housing. The new initiative, supported through federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery funds, will provide financing to help nonprofit developers revitalize Sandy-affected areas by covering the predevelopment costs associated with the redevelopment of properties that are currently considered unsafe, underutilized, or in foreclosure.

NEWARK, NJ - June 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Richard E. Constable, III today met with Sandy-impacted residents at the ‘reNew Jersey Stronger’ Housing Recovery Center serving Essex County and encouraged eligible homeowners whose primary residences were damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy to apply for two grants designed to encourage them to resettle in their homes and help them repair, elevate or rebuild their residences

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As extreme weather becomes more common across the state, homeowners should make sure their homes are prepared to deal with storms.

Trenton, NJ - June 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Addressing the ongoing need for rental housing for residents impacted by Superstorm Sandy, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Richard E. Constable, III today announced that grants are now available to rental property owners through the new Landlord Incentive Program. This incentive allows rental property owners to expand the State’s inventory of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households that will assist at least 1,000 families