February 3, 2012

Daily Housing News Round-up

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Secretary Donovan speaks to families during a homeowner seminar at Triangle Family Services, a housing counseling agency in Raleigh.

The City of Cleveland asks residents their input on the best way to spend CDBG funds.

Sustainable, affordable housing opens up in South Los Angeles.

Indian Community Development Block Grant funds improving the lives of Navajo families.

And the first LEED-certified, affordable housing unit is completed in Brownsville, Texas.

February 2, 2012

Daily Housing News Round-up

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In case you missed it, yesterday President Obama announced his new refinance mortgage proposal in Falls Church, VA.

After his announcement, Secretary Donovan spoke to CNBC Closing Bell to further discusses the new plan.

Foreclosed properties to be turned into rentals.

Research from the Center for Community Capital at UNC says President Obama’s new housing plan is an effective strategy to reduce foreclosures.

Affordable housing project headed for downtown Austin and in California a motel is turned into new affordable housing.

And Jon Stewart tries but fails to dislike Brad Pitt.  Why? His work to build sustainable, affordable housing in New Orleans.

Daily Housing News Round-up

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Secretary Donovan briefs members of the White House press corps on the President’s plan to help responsible homeowners.

President Obama announces details of his refinance mortgage proposal.

Kudos from the Center for American Progress on the creation of the Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities Working Group.

Oregon Attorney General joins the mortgage fraud working group.

Eco-friendly affordable housing for seniors opens up in the District.

And just in case you missed, visit WhiteHouse.gov to learn more about President Obama’s plan to help responsible homeowners.  You can also visit HUD’s official blog, The HUDdle to learn more about the Homeowner Bill of Rights.