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Cohen Announces $135K for Affordable Housing in Memphis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced United Housing in Memphis has been awarded $135,000 from NeighborWorks America to help finance the rehabilitation of affordable housing throughout the city.
Cohen Announces More Than $10 Million for Memphis Housing Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) today announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the Memphis Housing Authority (MHA) more than $10 million for capital and management activities that include modernization and development of public housing.
HUD, Cohen Announce $22 Million for Memphis Housing Authority
MEMPHIS, TN - June 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary Raphael Bostic was at Cleaborn Homes in Memphis today to announce the Memphis Housing Authority will receive a $22 million HUD HOPE VI Revitalization grant to transform the Cleaborn Homes public housing development into a mixed-income community.
FEMA Disaster Assistance Tops $100 Million in First Two Weeks
NASHVILLE, TN - May 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than $100 million in federal assistance has been approved for the survivors of Tennessee’s record-setting storms and flooding, just two weeks after President Obama declared a federal disaster.
$15,536,217 in Homeless Grants Throughout Tennessee
MEMPHIS, TN - December 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Obama Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is renewing grant funding needed to keep 104 local homeless assistance programs throughout Tennessee operating.
Gordon Announces Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension Takes Effect
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Bart Gordon announced that starting today (Dec. 1), first-time homebuyers in Tennessee will be able to take advantage of an $8,000 tax credit for an additional five months, and existing homeowners are eligible for a $6,500 tax credit for new home purchases.
Tanner Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits and Tax Relief for Homebuyers, Businesses, Military
Washington, D.C. - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. John Tanner helped the House of Representatives pass legislation to help Tennessee families and small businesses hit hardest by the economic downturn.
THDA, Department of Revenue Receive Award for Community Investment Tax Credit
NASHVILLE, TN - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The National Council of State Housing Agencies has recognized a partnership between the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) and the Tennessee Department of Revenue with an award for Tennessee’s Community Investment Tax Credit.
Gordon Calls for Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 31, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Representative Bart Gordon is supporting efforts in Congress to extend a popular tax credit that has benefited thousands of new homeowners in Tennessee.
House Unanimously Passes Enhanced Homebuyer Tax Credit for Military Families
Washington, D.C. - October 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Lincoln Davis today supported the House of Representatives effort to make first-time homebuyer tax credits more flexible for members of our Armed Forces.
