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Mn/DOT announces local transportation stimulus projects
March 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Mn/DOT today announced city and county road and bridge projects in Greater Minnesota that will be fast- forwarded with transportation funding from the federal economic stimulus package
Preliminary census numbers show historic low for new housing units
ST. PAUL, MN - March 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — – The seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area tallied only 4,458 new housing units in 2008, according to preliminary data for new residential construction from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Smoke Alarms Save Lives – But Only if they Work
ST. PAUL, MN - March 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — As Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend, it’s time to “Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries.” The campaign, sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the makers of Energizer batteries, was created 22 years ago after statistics showed that non-working smoke alarms too often contributed to home fire fatalities
‘Cram-down’ Will Add Uncertainty to Market, Increase Mortgage Costs
WASHINGTON - March 06, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman John Kline issued the following statement today after opposing H.R. 1106, mortgage “cram-down” legislation that passed today in the U.S. House of Representatives
Senator Clark, Representative Davnie, And Attorney General Lori Swanson Announce Reverse Mortgage Legislation
Attorney General also warns seniors to be sure to fully understand complex mortgage product
February 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Assistant Senate Majority Leader Tarryl Clark (St. Cloud) and Representative Jim Davnie (Minneapolis),
Attorney General Lori Swanson Expands Litigation Against Fraudulent Foreclosure Consultants And Issues Warning To...
Minnesota Legislators and Attorney General also propose legislation to tighten laws and stop new breed of mortgage modification companies that prey on homeowners in trouble
Homeowners can use funds for solar, wind, other renewable energy projects
Saint Paul, MN - October 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Pawlenty announced today that $10 million is now available for micro-energy and conservation...
Ensuring Safe Homes, the Legislature Votes to Enact Building Code Across the State
MN - August 3, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — In a victory for homeowners and quality contractors, this year’s legislature worked with the Builders Association of...
COLEMAN DELIVERS FORECLOSURE RELIEF TO VETERANS
Comprehensive housing legislation includes veterans foreclosure relief provision
Washington, D.C. - July 31, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Norm Coleman today announced final Senate passage...
COLEMAN FIGHTS TO HELP HOMEOWNERS FACING FORECLOSURE
Amendment would allow for tax-favored withdrawals from retirement savings
Washington, D.C. - Continuing his effort to address the housing crisis, Senator Norm Coleman has introduced...
FHA AND MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY SIGN AGREEMENT TO HELP MORE MINNESOTANS ACCESS SAFER...
Minneapolis- HUD's Federal Housing Administration and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (HFA) today announced a first-of-its-kind agreement to promote safer, affordable government-insured mortgages. The...
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson Prevails in Lawsuit Trageting Foreclosure and Real Estate Fraud
Attorney General Lori Swanson scored a sweeping victory today in a lawsuit against real estate fraudsters who were scamming Minnesota homeowners in foreclosure. Following...
State Rep. Jim Davnie On the Issues – Property Taxes
Property taxes continue to be a pressing challenge for many families in our state. This year, the Minnesota Legislature considered several measures to deliver...
Attorney General Lori Swanson Sues Six Mortgage “Foreclosure Consultants” for Violations of Minnesota Consumer...
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson today filed six new lawsuits in Hennepin County District Court against foreclosure consulting companies that charged Minnesota homeowners up...
SenateE Passes Housing Relief Bill, Package Contains Coleman Provision to Keep Veterans in Their...
MN Senator’s amendment triples foreclosure protection to 9 months for our men and women in uniform returning from active duty service
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