Kentucky RealEstateRama

FRANKFORT, KY - November 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- First Lady Jane Beshear, joined by 2010 Miss Kentucky Djuan Trent, advocates for the homeless and other state officials, today announced November 14-20, 2010, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Kentucky. Mrs. Beshear also presented a proclamation signed by Gov. Steve Beshear in honor of the week.

Louisville, KY - November 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman John Yarmuth and Governor Steve Beshear are pleased to announce significant, positive progress in the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s application for a $100 million federal loan from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the development of Museum Plaza. Congressman Yarmuth received a letter from HUD Assistant Secretary Mercedes Marquez which states, in part, “HUD is optimistic that a [loan] commitment can be issued.” And, upon receipt of the project receiving a commitment for the remaining $140.5 million construction loan and other administrative requirements, “HUD will move promptly to complete the process for issuance of a Section 108 commitment.”

FRANKFORT, KY - October 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Steve Beshear today announced the launch of KY Home Performance, a comprehensive energy efficiency program that will help homeowners across the Commonwealth save money and energy while creating jobs.“KY Home Performance not only provides homeowners access to tools to reduce their homes’ energy use, it is adding new opportunities to the growing green jobs sector,” said Gov. Beshear. “Helping families find ways to save money and protect our environment while expanding job opportunities in the green energy sector make today’s announcement especially exciting. I strongly encourage homeowners to take advantage of this unique opportunity to make changes in their homes that will have a lasting impact.”

VANCEBURG, KY - October 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Steve Beshear today announced funding to support construction of a new building in Vanceburg that will house a volunteer fire station and community center. Department for Local Government (DLG) Commissioner Tony Wilder presented a check to Vanceburg Mayor Angie Patton. The $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to the city of Vanceburg will supplement a $225,000 investment by the city.

October 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Jack Conway announced today that his office and attorneys general from 48 other states have formed a multistate group to inquire whether or not individual mortgage servicers have improperly submitted affidavits or other documents in support of home foreclosure actions filed in state court. The facts uncovered in the investigation will dictate the scope of the inquiry

FRANKFORT, KY - October 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Steve Beshear, along with Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) Chief Executive Officer Richard L. McQuady, today announced that Kentucky will receive additional funding from the U.S. Treasury Department to help unemployed and underemployed homeowners pay their mortgages as they seek work. Kentucky originally expected to receive $55.6 million, but received notification today that that state will receive an additional $93.3 million for a total of $148.9 million.

FRANKFORT, KY - September 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the first time, the only annual event in North America that brings together the foremost practitioners of traditional building trades in a single venue is coming to Kentucky. The 14th Annual International Preservation Trades Workshop (IPTW), sponsored by the Preservation Trades Network (PTN), will take place Oct. 21-23 in downtown Frankfort. The IPTW is dedicated to sharing skills, hands-on education and the preservation and conservation of the built environment. The workshop is open to all

FRANKFORT, KY - September 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Steve Beshear announced today that Kentucky will receive $500,000 to support energy efficiency projects that will lower energy bills for Kentucky families and businesses, boost job growth, and increase investment in companies that deliver energy-saving technologies. The funding comes from grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy to 12 states totaling $28.5 million

Louisville, KY - August 31, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) joined community partners from the New Directions Housing Corporation, HUD, NeighborWorks America, and PNC Bank to announce that final funding is now is place for the renovation and renewal of the Jackson Woods Apartments in Louisville. At the announcement, Congressman Yarmuth presented $475,000 to New Directions – which is the final amount needed for the $7.7 million project. “By working together in partnership with local agencies and the private sector, we’ve achieved something special here at Jackson Woods,” said Congressman Yarmuth. “The investments in this project are not going to provide vitally-needed affordable housing for Louisville families - they are helping create new jobs for Louisville workers.

LOUISVILLE, KY - August 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In front of the former St. Bartholomew school, Congressman John Yarmuth announced $3 million for Catholic Charities of Louisville and co-developer, The Housing Partnership, Inc., to develop the structure into 24 units of senior housing.

FRANKFORT, KY - August 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Steve Beshear, along with Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) Chief Executive Officer Richard L. McQuady, today announced that Kentucky will share $2 billion in federal assistance to help unemployed and underemployed homeowners pay their mortgages as they seek work, along with 16 other states and the District of Columbia. Kentucky is eligible for this assistance as a result of having sustained unemployment rates at or above the national average during the last 12 months.

WASHINGTON, DC - August 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit against the owners, developers, architects and civil engineers of Park Place Apartments, a 276-unit complex in Louisville, Ky., for failing to provide accessible features required by the Fair Housing Act.

EUGENE, OR - July 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Greg Fleischaker of Housing Associates Realtors has adopted the premier IDX Broker software from IDX, Inc. to make Louisville, Kentucky real estate listings more accessible and easier to search through on his professional website. Metro Search MLS listings are now displayed directly on the website, thanks to the unique IDX solution, which extracts raw listing data from Metro Search. Home seekers in and around Louisville can now experience the quickest and most thorough online property search, conveniently on the website of Fleischaker

FRANKFORT, KY - June 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gov. Steve Beshear today announced 38 recycling and 10 household hazardous waste grants totaling over $3.5 million to expand recycling in Kentucky, reduce the amount of solid waste going into landfills, and sustain the environmental management of hazardous waste from homes, including electronic scrap and mercury.

FRANKFORT, KY - June 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today issued a cease and desist order against a mortgage company called Home Ownership Possibilities for Everyone LLC (HOPE) in Louisville, Ky.