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HUD USER Releases Market Study of Lafayette, LA
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Economic and Market Analysis Division has released a comprehensive housing market analysis for the Lafayette, Louisiana market area.
LISC Release Market Strength and Foreclosure Risk Matrix
Foreclosure-Response.org has also recently released a downloadable Market Strength and Foreclosure Risk Matrix that includes census-tract level indexes of both market strength and foreclosure risk.
Oregon Names Rick Crager as Interim OHCS Director
After four years as the Executive Director of Oregon Housing & Community Services Victor Merced recently announced he will be leaving his position for new opportunities. Deputy Director Rick Crager will act as Acting Director until a replacement is named by the governor.
NH&RA Winter Golf Round Up
NH&RA had perfect weather for this year’s Winter Golf Tournament at the Raptor Bay Golf Club last week in Bonita Springs, Fla. NH&RA congratulates the following prize winners.
HUD Releases Analysis of HCV Marketing Opportunity
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released a new report designed to produce an index for every census tract and block group in the United States and Puerto Rico that identifies each tract’s and block group’s potential opportunity for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) holders seeking housing.
HUD Releases Housing Market Conditions Report for Fourth Quarter 2010
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released its U.S. Housing Market Conditions Report for the fourth quarter of 2010.
New Jersey Governor Vetos Historic Rehab Tax Credit
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie last week vetoed a bill that would have created a state historic rehabilitation tax credit program in New Jersey.
Louisiana Releases Timeline for 2011 LIHTCs
The Louisiana Housing Finance Agency (LHFA) has announced its tentative timeline of 2011 low-income housing tax credit reservations for competitive applications
Louisiana Announces Plan for Remaining TCAP Allocations
The Louisiana Housing Finance Agency (LHFA) recently released a memo that describes how it will award its remaining Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) funds.
Florida Housing Releases Draft White Paper on Jobs Created by LIHTC
Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) recently released a draft white paper that examines the jobs created by the construction and/or preservation of low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) developments.
Congresswoman Waters Reintroduces Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Legislation
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) has reintroduced her Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) authorizing legislation from the 111th Congress.
HUD Names New England Regional Administrator
President Obama has named Barbara Fields as the New England regional administrator for HUD.