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New Property Tax Deduction Championed by Nebraska’s Senator
August 17, 2008 Posted by Nebraska Real Estate
Omaha, NE - July 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Following months of concern about the troubled housing market, Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson applauded today’s passage of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. The bill includes provisions championed by Senator Nelson providing property tax relief to Nebraskans and more investment in rural communities.
MAYOR’S BUDGET TO INCLUDE HOME OWNERSHIP STIMULUS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
June 26, 2008 Posted by Nebraska Real Estate
Mayor Chris Beutler today announced that his proposed City budget for 2008-2009 will include two measures designed to move the City forward in economic development – an area ranked highly by citizens in the PRIORITY LINCOLN budget input process. The Mayor is proposing the City create a home ownership stimulus package and a Development Services […]
HIGHER PENALTIES PROPOSED FOR SUBSTANDARD HOUSING
June 24, 2008 Posted by Nebraska Real Estate
Cracking down on landlords who ignore housing code directives and the disorder and blight they cause is the goal of proposed legislation offered by City Council members Doug Emery and John Spatz. The City Council will hold a public hearing on their proposal to increase housing code violation fines at its meeting, which begins today […]
GROUND BROKEN FOR “GREEN BUILD” HOUSE
June 24, 2008 Posted by Nebraska Real Estate
June 20, 2008 - Mayor Chris Beutler participated a groundbreaking today for a “green build” house in the historic Malone neighborhood. The design of the home at 631 N. 24th Street includes passive solar techniques, materials, and building methods essential for sustainable design. Beutler said the innovative homeownership option is part of the Stronger, Safer […]
Attorney General Bruning Says Watch Out for Home Deed Scam
June 17, 2008 Posted by Nebraska Real Estate
Lincoln, Neb - Attorney General Bruning wants to warn Nebraskans about a certified deed scam. The Lancaster County Register of Deeds Office received more than 20 requests for certified deeds on local homes from a company called National Deed Service in the last few months.
National Deed Service preys on vulnerable Nebraskans, often first-time homeowners, senior […]
Attorney General and Better Business Bureau Warn Consumers About Home Repair and Home Improvement Scams
June 11, 2008 Posted by Nebraska Real Estate
(Lincoln, Neb) Has recent storm damage left your home in need of repair? Or, are you thinking about making some home improvements this spring? If so, it’s important to make sure you don’t fall into the hands of an unscrupulous con artist. While most home repair specialists and home improvement contractors perform a valuable service […]
NELSON APPLAUDS EXPANDED DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY TAXES
April 11, 2008 Posted by Nebraska Real Estate
April 10, 2008 - Nebraska taxpayers who file federal taxes without itemizing will be able to take advantage of a new standardized tax deduction for property taxes passed by the Senate today and pushed by Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson.
Nelson joined a bipartisan coalition in voting to pass legislation aimed at addressing the troubled housing market. […]
LINCOLN AWARDED $1.63 MILLION IN HOMELESS GRANTS
March 6, 2008 Posted by Nebraska Real Estate
Mayor Chris Beutler today announced that local agencies serving the homeless have been awarded a record $1,630,861 million in federal grants. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awards “Continuum of Care” grants through a competitive process. The grants provide permanent and transitional housing as well as job training, health care, mental health […]
NeighborWorks Lincoln Urges Homeowners to Call for Help During National Home Ownership Month
February 21, 2008 Posted by Nebraska Real Estate
NeighborWorks® Lincoln urges local homeowners at risk of foreclosure to take the first step to avoid losing their biggest investment – call for help. By calling 1-888-995-HOPE (4673) or 477-7181, Lincoln homeowners can receive foreclosure counseling from agencies like Neighborworks® Lincoln, who are certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD).
Nelson Pushes Expanded Deduction For Property Taxes
November 18, 2007 Posted by Nebraska Real Estate
November 16, 2007 – Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson yesterday cosponsored legislation with Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana to expand property tax deductions for millions of Americans. The legislation would create a new, standard deduction for real property taxes for homeowners who do not currently itemize their deductions.