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Archive for month: February, 2013

HIP Services Counselor J. Scott Hutchison named Champion of Services

February 26, 2013
February 26, 2013

Housing Initiative Partnership and HIP Services are very proud of J. Scott Hutchison, a HUD-certified bi-lingual Housing Counselor in HIP’s Hyattsville office, who has been named a Champion of Service by HUD for his exemplary work helping families avoid foreclosure.  J. Scott has been with HIP Services since November, 2010 and has provided outstanding counseling services to over 450 clients in that time, achieving positive outcomes for many who otherwise would have lost their homes.  Please see the attached article from “The Bridge” newsletter, a national publication of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

 

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Publication of a New Report About Inclusionary Housing

February 15, 2013
February 15, 2013

The National Housing Conference and Center for Housing Policy are pleased to announce the publication of a new report about inclusionary housing by Robert Hickey, senior research associate at the Center for Housing Policy.  After the Downturn: New Challenges and Opportunities for Inclusionary Housing draws on interviews with practitioners, experts, and local administrative staff from across the U.S. to examine how inclusionary housing policies weathered the historic housing downturn of the past five years and what issues and new approaches have emerged during this time that impact inclusionary policies going forward.

This report is the first in a series of research reports and policy briefs on inclusionary housing due out in 2013 from the Center for Housing Policy, the research affiliate of the National Housing Conference.  We look forward to your feedback.

See the publication online at nhc.org in our Publications Library.

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NCHMA Releases Updated Model Content Standards for Rental Housing Market Studies

February 14, 2013
February 14, 2013

The National Council of Housing Market Analysts (NCHMA), a professional association of real estate market analysts and appraisers, has announced a new version of the organization’s Model Content Standards for Rental Housing Market Studies and Market Study Index. These documents contain recommended guidelines for the content of market studies prepared by market analysts on proposed new construction or substantial rehabilitation of multifamily housing projects.

Click here for full details on the updated model.

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HomeAid Northern Virginia & Pulte Homes to Celebrate $870,000 Renovation for Community Lodgings on Feb. 20

February 12, 2013
February 12, 2013

Chantilly, Va., February 7, 2013– HomeAid Northern Virginia and Pulte Homes will celebrate the renovation of a 10-unit apartment building for Community Lodgings on February 20, 10:00 am at 612 Notabene Drive, Alexandria, Va. The renovation, which began in August 2012, will enable Community Lodgings to better serve the families in their programs, with the renovation of six new two-bedroom units and four one-bedroom units to the property. View photos prior to renovation; watch the YouTube video about the project.

“Once again, HomeAid has been given the opportunity to work toward our mission of ending homeless in our community,” said Russell S. Rosenberger, Jr., HomeAid Northern Virginia President and president, Madison Homes, Inc. “This project exemplifies how important it is for non-profits and corporations to work together to help the community. Without the commitment of Pulte Homes and its 33 subcontractors, the renovation of the 10 apartments would not have been possible.”

This is an $870,000+ project with nearly 40% savings coming from the Builder Captain and Trade Partners, and includes new…

  • Kitchen cabinets, countertops and appliances
  • Windows
  • Electric and plumbing
  • Electric fixtures
  • Interior doors and trim
  • Exterior doors and trim
  • Roofing
  • Hardwood floors
  • Ceramic tile floors
  • HVAC systems
  • Drywall and paint, insulation

“This new building is absolutely gorgeous,” said Bonnie Baxley, executive director, Community Lodgings.  “I know our families will be inspired when they come into this clean, fresh, new space. It will give them a brand new outlook as our program helps them move from homelessness to independence.  These apartments are so beautiful any of us would be excited to live there. All of us here at Community Lodgings are grateful to everyone who helped to make this happen, but most especially to Pulte Homes and HomeAid Northern Virginia.”

“We are honored to have partnered with HomeAid and the City of Alexandria to address affordable and transitional housing needs in the area,” said Lewis Birnbaum, division president of Pulte Homes’ Mid-Atlantic operations. “For nearly 40 years, we have been a part of communities in the Metro DC area. Pulte Homes’ responsibility is not just to build homes, but to build and improve communities and positively impact the lives of our neighbors. It was a rewarding experience for us and our trade partners to roll up our sleeves and play a part in building a place for families to call home.”

Journalists are invited to tour the updated apartment building on February 20, 10:00 am, at 612 Notabene Drive in Alexandria. For more information, contact Denise Gavilan.

 

About HomeAid Northern Virginia

HomeAid Northern Virginia leverages the resources of the homebuilding community and its corporate partners to undertake new construction or major renovations to homeless shelters, transitional houses, and other facilities that help homeless people gain stability and a roof over their heads. HomeAid’s partners and resources help to significantly reduce the construction costs to care provider organizations, thereby allowing them to redirect those dollars back into programs and services for homeless families and individuals.

HomeAid Northern Virginia was started in 2001 by the members of the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA), and since then has completed 72 projects valued at more than $10 million. HomeAid Northern Virginia is a chapter of HomeAid America.

 

 

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Howard County Housing & Marks, Thomas Architects Celebrates the Cottages of Greenwood’s USGBC Maryland Wintergreen Award

February 12, 2013
February 12, 2013

Marks, Thomas Architects is proud to announce that The Cottages at Greenwood community has won a USGBC Maryland Wintergreen Award in the category of Socio-Economic Impact. Howard County Housing committed itself to a for-sale project consisting of single family detached, affordable, green, universally designed homes and the end result was the Cottages at Greenwood; a first of its kind project that was sold out before construction was half completed.  The project was intended to be a model for future affordable homeownership development and easily replicable.  The project is a certified LEED Platinum, stormwater friendly, accessible, and highly designed with the highest levels of sustainability and universal design.  To learn more about the project and the soon coming Cottages II community visit http://www.cottagesatgreenwood.com/.

 

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Come Home to Howard County Housing Fair

February 12, 2013
February 12, 2013

The 7th annual Come Home to Howard County Housing Fair will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Long Reach High School and is brought to you by County Executive Ken Ulman and Howard County Housing.

This is the only event where you can learn everything you need to know about living in Howard County.  Last year was a record-breaking event with 52 exhibitors and over 1,000 attendees in search of Howard County living information.  This free event is a unique opportunity to meet with a full range of real estate professionals; receive a free credit report; take a guided bus tour of select new housing developments; and possibly be a winner in our housing lottery drawing for two new homes in Ellicott City and Elkridge.  For more information, call 410-313-6318 or visit www.comehometohowardcounty.org 

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Virginia Housing Coalition Host Social Media Training

February 2, 2013
February 2, 2013

The Virginia Housing Coalition will host “Social Media for Nonprofit Organizations, Making the Most of This Tool,” on February 26 from 10 AM – 4 PM at the Fredericksburg Area Association of Realtors, in Fredericksburg, VA. Participants will learn how to use social media effectively to engage your constituents in your good work. This class is designed for individuals and organizations new to social media or for those who have a Facebook page, but haven’t touched it since they created it.  Time will also be provided for participants to speak one on one with their peers about what they are doing back at their home offices! For more information or to register for this session, visit the VHC website. Questions? Please call Anna Strahs Watts at 804.767.2412 or e-mail vahousingcoalition@gmail.com

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Walmart Foundation Provides Free Tax Filing Services Through MyFreeTaxes.com

February 2, 2013
February 2, 2013

The Walmart Foundation is joining with leading nonprofits to provide www.MyFreeTaxes.com. The site offers a free tax filing service that provides federal and state tax preparation and filing assistance for qualified individuals both online and in-person. Since 2009, the program has helped more than four million people receive nearly $6 billion in tax refunds and $1.5 billion in tax credits, equaling nearly $7.5 billion in tax refunds and credits.

 

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Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta 2013 Affordable Housing Program

February 2, 2013
February 2, 2013

FHLBank Atlanta is pleased to announce the availability of grant funds of up to $500,000 per awarded project for the 2013 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Competitive offering. The applications for the 2013 offering will be available beginning March 11, 2013, with a submission deadline of April 8, 2013. The final decision and notice on the awarded projects will be made in late July 2013. Read the AHP Competitive Offering Announcement in its entirety here.

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COMMUNICATION ACTION NETWORK (CAN) 2013 PARADE OF HOMES

February 2, 2013
February 2, 2013

Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 11 am – 3 pm
Deadline for Entries: Friday, March 1, 2013

The Communication Action Network is pleased to announce the 2013 CAN Parade of Homes, in which selected affordable communities will proudly open their doors and invite the community and the press to come on in! You’ll find details on the event and how to apply to have a community featured on the tour by clicking here.

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