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WI DOJ Joins Partnership in Highlighting Resources for Wisconsin Homeowners
MILWAUKEE, WI - June 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Wisconsin Department of Justice joined a collaboration of state and federal organizations today in reaching out to distressed homeowners in Wisconsin who continue to face the effects of foreclosure.
New Eligible Areas Proposed for USDA Rural Development’s Housing Programs
STEVENS POINT, WI - April 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has recently completed a review of eligible areas in Wisconsin that can receive financing through available Housing programs to assist rural communities and residents.
Mortgage Fraud Charges Involve Approximately 50 Loans Totaling More Than $8 Million
MADISON, WI - April 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Stephen P. Sinnott, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that the following charges were filed on April 8, 2010:
Obey Attends UW-Barron & WITC Student Housing Grand Opening
RICE LAKE, WI - February 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Seventh District Congressman Dave Obey (D-WI) was in Rice Lake today to participate in the grand opening of Glenwood Commons, student housing to serve UW-Barron County and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (WITC) students.
Madison Area Tax Preparer Charged in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
MADISON, WI - December 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Stephen P. Sinnott, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced the unsealing of a two-count indictment charging Gail L. Mendez, 44, of Sun Prairie, Wis., with bank fraud involving mortgage applications and making false statements in connection with a loan application.
Van Hollen & State Agencies Join FTC in Targeting Loan Modification Schemes That Prey...
MADISON, WI - November 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen today joined federal and state officials to crack down on loan modification and foreclosure relief scams, including against two California-based companies that took money from distressed Wisconsin homeowners."
Kind Extends Homebuyer Benefits to Military Families
WASHINGTON, DC - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) today voted in favor of the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, a bill that will help continue America’s economic recovery by extending and improving the homebuyer tax credit, providing homebuyer benefits to military families, and extending unemployment benefits.
Kagen Votes To Reduce Taxes and Boost New Homes Sales
WASHINGTON, DC - November 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. continued to take action to put our economy on the road to recovery.
Kagen Makes It Easier For Veterans To Buy Their First Homes
WASHINGTON, DC - October 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Steve Kagen, M.D. is building a better future for our veterans and their families.
Governor Doyle Announces More Than $8 Million for Housing for Low-Income Seniors in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE, WI - September 9, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Jim Doyle today joined Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) Executive Director Antonio Riley, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and community leaders for a ground breaking ceremony for Olga Village, a 37-unit housing development for low-income seniors on Milwaukee’s south side. The Governor announced a combination of tax credits and funding totaling over $8 million will be provided for the development.
