Yearly Archives: 2009

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.

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.

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.

FRANKFORT, KY - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The State Property and Building Commission (SPBC) will meet on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 182 of the Capitol Annex, Frankfort.

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.

May 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Jim Bunning today issued the following statement opposing S. 896, the Housing Bill. "I opposed the FHA...

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

LEXINGTON, KY - April 17, 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.

April 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee will hold a regularly scheduled meeting at 1:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, on Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at Kentucky Housing Corporation, 1231 Louisville Road, Frankfort

April 01, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Kentucky Housing Corporation has announced the latest round of funding from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program. Fifteen recipients around the state will receive a total of over $5.5 million to fund 18 homeownership development projects in their communities and produce or preserve 206 units of affordable housing