Homeownership Helps 100 Families Buy First Homes
[This summary is based in part on an article by Tom Hartwell in the Vicksburg Post, Oct 23, 2007]
Marvin and Kisha rent an apartment, but won’t for much longer. When the working couple decided to begin looking for a house, they got help from the City of Vicksburg and learned they could qualify for a forgivable loan from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas. … GET MORE INFO….
November 5, 2007
Rural Development funds Communities, Businesses, and Families
USDA provides $68.5 million in grants and loans to Wyoming communities for community development, housing and home repair.
Rural Development is a venture capital entity that provides equity and technical assistance to finance and foster growth in home ownership, business development, and critical community and technology infrastructure. The funds provide financial assistance and improve lifestyle conditions for Wyoming communities, businesses, and families. … GET MORE INFO….
November 5, 2007
South Carolina Housing Matching Grants
New Beaufort County, South Carolina housing initiative starts with matching grant funding from county and local nonprofit organization partnerships to assist low-income first-time homebuyers. Owning an affordable home in Beaufort County is challenging, particularly for blue-collar workers with moderate incomes. The median home value was $245,400 in the last census. While homes are available in that price range, it doesn’t mean that people can afford them. … GET MORE INFO….
October 25, 2007
Pennsylvania First Time Homebuyer Funding
[This summary is based in part on an article by Ashley Hartman, published in the Herald-mail.com ]A Human Services Expo was sponsored by the Franklin County Community Forum to inform people in the community about social services and funding programs available to them. Between 250 and 300 people attended the expo, with about 65 vendors providing information about their services. … GET MORE INFO….
October 25, 2007
Hawaii Grants for Renewable Energy
The Hawaii Global Warming Solutions Act is a state plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Currently, Hawaii is more than 90 percent dependent on oil. Under this initiative, Hawaii farmers, ranchers, and other small businesses will receive grants and loans from federal, state, and local government agencies to reduce their dependence on oil by using renewable energy. … GET MORE INFO….
October 25, 2007
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