From MassBenchmarks: Massachusetts Economy Entering Recession, Third Quarter Growth Revised Downward, Tough Times Ahead The Massachusetts economy grew at an annual rate of 0.2 percent between September and October and was up 1.2 percent from October of last year...

BOSTON - January 2009 - In keeping with the Patrick-Murray Administration's multi-faceted response to the foreclosure crisis, the Division of Banks (Division) today opened its online database of Massachusetts foreclosure notices to the general public. The web-based...

In its continuing effort to support affordable housing production in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP) has awarded nearly $4 million in grants to non‐profit and community - based development organizations across the state. Please click here to...

In the next two weeks, the Congress will be considering the American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill of 2009. This package is the first crucial step in a concerted effort to create and save 3 to 4 million jobs, jumpstart our economy, and begin the process of...

CHAPA Home » CHAPA Comments on Draft State Plan for Neighborhood Stabilization Program - November 10, 2008 Submitted by admin on November 10, 2008 - 5:46pm. CHAPA believes that the funds managed by DHCD under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program will be vital to...

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The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is making up to $2 million available to communities under the Gateway Plus Action Grant to support local planning efforts to expand housing opportunities for the Commonwealth's residents, resulting in...

CHELSEA – Friday, April 03, 2009 – As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick today announced he will target $108 million from several state and federal affordable housing programs and tax credits to help...

From the Wall Street Journal - Fannie Mae is finalizing a national policy that will allow tenants to remain in their homes even if their landlord goes into foreclosure - a landmark decision for tenants. The policy will be in effect Jan. 9, Fannie Mae said Sunday, and...

In this progress report, the Commission begins to outline strategies that remove barriers to asset building and aid families in acquiring and maintaining assets. The administrative and legislative actions already put into motion will make significant strides toward...