Press Releases

Kentucky Housing Corporation Board of Directors to Meet

December 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Kentucky Housing Corporation Board of Directors will meet Thursday, December 10, 2009, 10 a.m., Eastern time, 1231 Louisville Road, Frankfort, Kentucky. A copy of the agenda for the meeting accompanies this notice.

Gov. Beshear Announces New Homelessness Prevention and Housing Program

FRANKFORT, KY - May 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear, along with Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) Chief Executive Officer Richard L. McQuady, and Kentucky Interagency Council on Homelessness (KICH) Chair Kentucky Sen. Gerald Neal, today announced that Kentucky has applied for more than $18.5 million for a new program to provide rental assistance and services to prevent people from becoming homeless and to help those who are experiencing homelessness.

Governor Beshear Announces $52 million in Federal Stimulus funds for Kentucky Energy Programs

FRANKFORT, KY - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Underscoring his vision to make Kentucky a national leader in energy, Governor Steve Beshear announced today a $52 million blueprint to create nearly 600 jobs by increasing efficiency and renewable energy efforts in schools, farms, homes, government buildings and private sector initiatives throughout the Commonwealth.

Gov. Beshear announces $1.3 million for Neighborhood Stabilization in Pennyrile Region

HOPKINSVILLE, KY - May 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Pennyrile Housing Corporation (PHC) has been awarded $1.3 million from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to stabilize communities that have suffered from foreclosures and abandonment

Governor Beshear asks President Obama for major disaster declaration in the wake of devastating storms, flooding

FRANKFORT, KY - May 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Following the devastating storms and extensive flooding that have ravaged parts of the state and forced hundreds of thousands of Kentuckians from their homes, Gov. Steve Beshear asked President Barack Obama this afternoon to declare a major disaster for impacted areas of the state.

Gov. Beshear Announces $1.3 million for Neighborhood Stabilization in Purchase Region

MAYFIELD, KY - May 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Purchase Area Housing Corporation (PAHC) has been awarded $1,372,500 from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to help stabilize communities in southwestern Kentucky that have suffered from foreclosures and abandonment.

Gov. Beshear announces $2 million grant to Housing Authority of Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, KY - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Housing Authority of Bowling Green (HABG) has been awarded $2,032,551 from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to help low-income families and individuals purchase homes that have been foreclosed and abandoned in the wake of the country’s economic crisis.

Governor Steve Beshear’s Communications Office

HOPKINSVILLE, KY - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) —Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Pennyrile Housing Corporation (PHC) has been awarded $1.3 million from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to stabilize communities that have suffered from foreclosures and abandonment.

Bunning Statement Opposing Housing Bill

May 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Jim Bunning today issued the following statement opposing S. 896, the Housing Bill.
“I opposed the FHA bailout program when it was created last year because it was going to be a place for irresponsible banks to dump their worst loans and irresponsible borrowers to get a taxpayer […]

Gov. Beshear announces Housing Grants in Lexington

LEXINGTON, KY - April 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) and REACH (Resources, Education and Assistance for Community Housing) have been awarded grants from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to help families and individuals purchase homes that have been foreclosed and abandoned in the wake of the country’s economic crisis.

Gov. Beshear announces Housing Grants in Madison County

RICHMOND, KY - April 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced that the city of Richmond and the Federation of Appalachian Housing Enterprises, Inc. (FAHE) have each been awarded grants from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to help low-income families and individuals purchase homes that have been foreclosed and abandoned in the wake of the country’s economic crisis.

Governor Beshear, Mayor Newberry Promote Energy Efficiency at Group Home

Canaan House receives energy efficiency improvements as part of a program to reduce energy costs. LEXINGTON, KY - April 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear recognized Earth Day in Lexington today at a shelter that is receiving extensive energy efficiency improvements as a part of Kentucky’s Clean Energy Corps (KCEC)

Governor Beshear announces help for first-time home buyers

FRANKFORT, KY - April 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear announced today a special initiative by Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) to offer up to $4,500 for down payment and closing costs for first-time home buyers who obtain a KHC home loan. The program will begin on May 1, 2009 and continue through Nov. 30, 2009.

First Lady Jane Beshear Participates in Weatherization Tour for Earth Day

WINCHESTER, KY - April 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — First Lady Jane Beshear and local officials today visited homes in Winchester and Richmond that are receiving extensive energy efficiency improvements to help the homeowners save money on utilities and promote a cleaner environment. The homes were stops on a hybrid bus tour sponsored by the Kentucky Clean Energy Corps (KCEC) in recognition of Earth Day

Gov. Beshear announces grants to Lexington nonprofit groups

LEXINGTON, KY - April 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. Steve Beshear today announced Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grants to two Lexington nonprofit groups; Community Ventures Corporation and the Hope Center. The NSP grant awards will help fund creative alternative uses for foreclosed and abandoned homes and property.