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February 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority’s (NRHA) Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review it’s annual plan for assisted-rental programs at 6:30 p.m. March 23, 2011, at Ruffner Middle School, 610 May Avenue.

February 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., delivered opening remarks at the Insurance, Housing, and Community Development Subcommittee hearing on Government Barriers to Housing Recovery. Capito has continuously highlighted the need to bring private sector capital back into the mortgage market while minimizing government support in housing finance. The portfolios of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Government Sponsored Enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have grown to hold more than 90 percent of all mortgages in the United States, placing the American taxpayer at risk. Since their bailout, the two mortgage houses have already cost taxpayers $150 billion and counting.

ARLINGTON, VA - February 16, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Arlington County Board today approved a $6.38 million Affordable Housing Investment Fund (AHIF) loan to help the Community Preservation for Development Corporation (CPDC), a non-profit organization, purchase and renovate Howard Manor Apartments. CPDC has agreed to keep the units affordable for moderate and low-income tenants for up to 60 years.

February 9, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Housing Virginia, a partnership committed to providing access to high quality affordable housing, has announced it is hosting two SOURCEBOOK webinars during February 2011.

February 2, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the months of January, February, March and April, City of Hampton real estate appraisers will continue a comprehensive field review program that was initiated in 2006. The following neighborhoods and areas of Hampton will be visited during the coming months

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 12, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall and Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin (all D-W.Va.), announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today released $2,922,000 in funds previously earmarked by the late-Senator Robert C. Byrd for the Pocahontas County Commission to construct a multi-purpose community center in Marlinton.

December 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- USAA Real Estate Company recently acquired the fully entitled 1900 Wilson site from ZOM, Inc. for the development of an urban transit-oriented property located within the Courthouse District of Arlington, Virginia. ZOM has been engaged in the capacity of development manager to oversee the development, construction and lease up.

RICHMOND, VA - November 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Bob Sledd, Senior Economic Advisor to Governor Bob McDonnell, unveiled today the interim report of the Virginia Housing Policy Framework Initiative at the Governor's Housing Conference in Richmond, taking place November 17th- 19th. This year's conference provides informational and educational sessions led by experts on housing, finance and community development. The conference is Virginia's largest and most comprehensive affordable housing event of the year.

October 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- US Government Building Fund, LLC, a fund sponsored by USAA Real Estate Company, announces the recent purchase of One and Two Potomac Yard, a 621,774-square-foot, two-building office complex located in the Crystal City submarket of Arlington County. Seller Potomac Yard Holding Company, LLC, owned by JP Morgan Strategic Properties Fund, transferred the property for an undisclosed sum

Leesburg, VA - September 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Loudoun County Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program, also known as Section 8 Rental Assistance, is opening its waiting list to new applicants.