CHAPA Submits Comments to HUD on the Proposed Changes to Section 8 Renewal Policies – November 15, 2010
Please click here to read the comments.
Summary of Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Bill – July 19, 2010
Years without accountability for Wall Street and big banks brought us the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, the loss of 8 million jobs, failed businesses, a drop in housing prices, and wiped out personal savings.
The failures that led to this crisis require bold action. We must restore responsibility and accountability in our financial system to give Americans confidence that there is a system in place that works for and protects them. We must create a sound foundation to grow the economy and create jobs.
Please click here to read a summary of the bill.
CEDAC Releases Updated Database on Expiring Use Properties – July 2, 2010
Database of Expiring Use Properties in Massachusetts 2010 (PDF file)
Notes to Accompany 2010 Expiring Use Database
Community Economic Development Assistance Corporation
A&F Releases Capital Spending Plan for Housing Programs – November 29, 2010
The FY11 – 15 capital spending plan has been released.
View the Overall Capital Plan.
View a comparison of Housing Capital Spending in FY11 versus past years here.
Massachusetts Foreclosures Drop in November – January 3, 2011
For the second consecutive month, both year-over-year foreclosure petitions and deeds decreased by double-digit percentages in Massachusetts, according to The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman. Foreclosure activity in November reached its lowest levels so far in 2010.
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