Archive for July, 2008

HUD charges Nevada Homeowners’ Association with discriminating against a homeowner with a disability

WASHINGTON - July 21, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that it has charged Arbors Owners’ Association, Inc., of Las Vegas, NV, and its management agent, First Columbia Community Management, Inc., with violating the Fair Housing Act by allegedly refusing to provide a disabled homeowner a parking […]

Kettler’s West Village Of Shirlington Townhomes Offering Free Smart Fortwo Pure With Home Purchase

July 17, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Kettler has announced the grand opening of the newest section of condominium and townhome residences at The West Village of Shirlington and on July 26, 2008, from 12 to 4 p.m. guests will have the opportunity to test drive the trendy new SMART vehicles at The West Village of Shirlington […]

Homeless Drop-In Center Reopens in Leesburg

The Loudoun County Department of Family Services, in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services (MR/MR/SAS) and Volunteers of America, has re-opened the Homeless Drop-In Center on old Sycolin Road in Leesburg previously operated by The Good Shepherd Alliance.

More than $19 million SPARC Funds Available to Assist First-Time Home Buyers

The Virginia Housing Development Authority has awarded $19,228,000 in Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities” (SPARC) funding to assist eligible first-time home buyers. The awards went to three programs:

Home Loans Available for First-Time Homebuyers in Loudoun County

The Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) has announced Fiscal Year 2009 funding allocations under its SPARC program (Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities), a below-market-rate loan program administered by the Loudoun County Department of Family Services.  The funds will be available until fully utilized or through June 30, 2009.  Applicants must be first-time homebuyers and meet […]

Homeless Shelters Receive Grants

Along with the department of Human Services, The Dwelling Place, For KIDS, Inc., the YWCA, and Salvation Army/ Norfolk Command have been awarded a total of $324,000 in federal and state grants, which will be used to support the services of the Norfolk’s homeless population. They will receive a portion of the funding administered though […]