$100,000 awarded to Panhandle Area Development District for regional housing rehab program
LINCOLN, NEB. - June 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Panhandle Area Development District (PADD) has received $100,000 in Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF) money to establish a regional owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program serving Scotts Bluff, Box Butte and Morrill counties. NAHTF is administered by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development.
Nelson: $225 Million In Federal Resources To Nebraska For Infrastructure, Economic Development
Washington, D.C. - June 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Today, Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Treasury Department that Nebraska will receive $225 million in new financing resources from the Stimulus Bill targeted to help communities invest in infrastructure and economic development.
Development Services Center Clears First Hurdle
Lincoln. NE - June 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The City-County Public Building Commission (PBC) today approved two items that will help move forward the City's planning process for the proposed Development Services Center (DSC).
NELSON: $7 MILLION IN STIMULUS FUNDS FOR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Washington, D.C. - April 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will provide nearly $7 million that can be used to help Nebraska Community Action Agencies provide housing services, health programs and employment services as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
FAIR HOUSING CONFERENCE PLANNED FOR APRIL
Lincoln, NE - March 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In observance of National Fair Housing Month, the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights (LCHR) will present its annual Fair Housing Conference April 21 and 22 at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln. This year's focus is on public housing with a session targeted at the needs of public housing authorities. There is no registration fee to attend the conference, however, there is a charge of $25 to attend the Awards Luncheon April 22. The registration deadline is April 6.
Housing Authorities Across State Prepare Renovations, Energy Efficiency Projects
Omaha, NE - March 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is sending more than $13 million to Nebraska for 98 public housing renovations and energy efficiency improvements in communities statewide as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
NIFA Releases 2009 Profile of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE - February 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — NIFA released the 2009 Profile of Nebraska Demographics, Economics and Housing study. Undertaken by Western Economic Services LLC., the 2009 edition builds on the previous six years of the study.
Phillips Edison Adds to Retail Holdings in Omaha
CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 14, 2008 (PR NEWSWIRE) - Phillips Edison & Company, a retail real estate owner, manager and developer, announced the purchase...
New Property Tax Deduction Championed by Nebraska’s Senator
Omaha, NE - July 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Following months of concern about the troubled housing market, Nebraska's Senator Ben Nelson applauded today's passage...
MAYOR’S BUDGET TO INCLUDE HOME OWNERSHIP STIMULUS AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTER
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...
HIGHER PENALTIES PROPOSED FOR SUBSTANDARD HOUSING
Cracking down on landlords who ignore housing code directives and the disorder and blight they cause is the goal of proposed legislation offered by...
Attorney General Bruning Says Watch Out for Home Deed Scam
Lincoln, Neb - Attorney General Bruning wants to warn Nebraskans about a certified deed scam. The Lancaster County Register of Deeds Office received more...
Attorney General and Better Business Bureau Warn Consumers About Home Repair and Home Improvement...
(Lincoln, Neb) Has recent storm damage left your home in need of repair? Or, are you thinking about making some home improvements this spring?...
NELSON APPLAUDS EXPANDED DEDUCTION FOR PROPERTY TAXES
April 10, 2008 - Nebraska taxpayers who file federal taxes without itemizing will be able to take advantage of a new standardized tax deduction...
2008 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Seminar
The Annual Tax Credit Compliance Seminar sponsored by Nebraska Investment Finance Authority (NIFA) and Midwest Housing Equity Group (MHEG), will be held Thursday, May...