Yearly Archives: 2010

PADUCH, KY - December 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Jonathan Morgan Harris, age 25, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced to five and one-half months’ imprisonment in United States District Court, Paducah, Kentucky, for theft of government property, United States Attorney David J. Hale of the Western District of Kentucky announced today

FRANKFORT, KY - December 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State Property and Buildings Commission (SPBC) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 at 2 p.m. in Room 182 of the Capitol Annex, Frankfort, Kentucky.

December 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- With frigid temperatures and wind chills expected to continue through the week, the Kentucky Division of Water reminds citizens to protect the water systems in their homes and businesses from freezing.

LOUISVILLE, KY - November 22, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- First Lady Jane Beshear, joined by other state and local officials, today visited the home of Louisville residents Mathew and Bridget Triplett who are participating in KY Home Performance, a program that will help homeowners across the Commonwealth save on their energy bills while also creating jobs.

FRANKFORT, KY - November 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The State Property and Buildings Commission (SPBC) will hold a meeting on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010 at 3 p.m. in Room 182 of the Capitol Annex, Frankfort, Ky

LEXINGTON, KY - November 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- First Lady Jane Beshear today visited the home of Lexington residents Larry and Melissa LeVine to see firsthand the energy-efficiency improvements being made as a part of KY Home Performance, a comprehensive, energy-efficiency program designed to help Kentucky homeowners save energy while increasing the comfort of their homes.“I encourage Kentuckians to take advantage of this unique program to make home improvements just as Steve and I have done in the Governor’s Mansion and in our own home,” said Mrs. Beshear. “KY Home Performance assists Kentucky families in financing energy-efficiency upgrades to make their homes more energy efficient while also creating opportunities for green jobs.”

FRANKFORT, KY - November 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Steve Beshear today congratulated Richard Moloney on his new post as the Chief Administrative Officer in the administration of Lexington Mayor-elect Jim Gray. Moloney serves as the Governor’s Commissioner for Housing, Building, and Construction

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.

LOUISVILLE, KY - October 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Assistant Secretary John Trasviña today announced a new National Fair Housing Collegiate Partnership with Kentucky State University (KSU) at Frankfort. The new HUD-KSU partnership announced today will help develop an innovative curriculum at a historically black university designed to train a new generation of students interested in pursuing careers in civil rights and fair housing. Trasviña joined prominent leaders and KSU President Dr. Mary Evan Sias to kick off HUD’s new education program during the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights 50th Anniversary Civil and Human Rights Conference in Louisville

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