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Energy-efficient housing saves home owners more money than previously thought
August 27, 2008 Posted by Utah Real Estate
Salt Lake City, UT - August 27, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Affordable housing built to ENERGY STAR standards saves homeowners more money than previously thought, a new state study shows.
Actual utility costs per unit average $62 a month, according to a survey of 148 apartments and single-family homes financed by the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund. […]
Utah Housing Officials Promote Home Buyer Education
June 25, 2008 Posted by Utah Real Estate
Salt Lake City, Utah – Concerned about rising foreclosures, the Utah Division of Housing & Community Development is partnering with non-profit groups to improve home buyer education.
Through the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund, the division financed expansion of the Housing Education Coalition of Utah, a statewide network of counselors who advise potential and existing homeowners […]
Senate Committee Backs Bennett Homeland Security Requests
June 20, 2008 Posted by Utah Real Estate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved Senator Bob Bennett’s (R-Utah) $3 million request for cyber security research that will be conducted by a group of U.S. universities, including Utah State University (USU).
Study Gives Shurtleff an “A” for Fighting Mortgage Fraud
June 18, 2008 Posted by Utah Real Estate
A group that is fighting the country’s foreclosure crisis is giving Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff an “A” for his efforts to help homeowners. The new report by the ACORN Financial Justice Center included a survey and scorecard for all 51 attorneys general. The grades were based on answers to nine questions concerning actions and […]
2008 Homeless Count: Fewer chronically homeless, more families
April 24, 2008 Posted by Utah Real Estate
Salt Lake City, Utah - The number of chronically homeless on Utah’s streets has dropped 15 percent, despite growth in overall homelessness, according to the latest headcount.
Board approves $1 million for housing on Navajo Reservation
April 24, 2008 Posted by Utah Real Estate
Salt Lake City, Utah - The Utah Navajo Revitalization Fund board Monday approved $997,220 in grants and loans for housing and other improvements benefitting the Navajo Nation.
Hershey Company Announces New Facility in Ogden
February 23, 2008 Posted by Utah Real Estate
Feb 21, 2008 - The Hershey Company, North America’s largest manufacturer of quality chocolate and sugar confectionery products, announced today that it would accept an incentive offered by the State of Utah for a distribution center to be built in Business Depot Ogden.
Utah to get $3.7 million to help low-income families pay energy bills
January 24, 2008 Posted by Utah Real Estate
Salt Lake City, Utah - Utah is flush with funds to help low-income families pay their energy bills. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Sec. Mike Leavitt Thursday announced the release of $450 million in heat assistance funding for the winter months ahead. Utah’s share is $3,745,228, a 27 percent increase over the current […]
HUD announces grant funding for Affordable Housing and Community Development in St. George
September 29, 2007 Posted by Utah Real Estate
HUD to support a variety of local development programs
SALT LAKE CITY, September 19, 2007 - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson today announced St. George, Utah will receive $485,432 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to promote a variety of community development programs.
Utahns Will Get $1.9 Million From Ameriquest Settlement
September 10, 2007 Posted by Utah Real Estate
More than two thousand Utahns will be receive money from a $325 million national settlement involving alleged unlawful lending practices by Ameriquest Mortgage Company. The Utah Attorney General’s Office began sending letters and claim forms to 2,635 eligible Utah consumers who will share approximately $1.9 million in restitution.
