Press Releases
Hill Reminds Southern Indiana Residents about Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension
December 2, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - December 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Baron Hill wants to remind Southern Indiana residents that potential homebuyers will be able to take advantage of the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit through next spring. The extension took effect yesterday, December 1, 2009, and will last until April 30, 2010
Carson Praises Enactment of Housing Assistance Legislation
May 21, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman André Carson issued the following statement after President Obama signed the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, legislation that the House passed in March that is designed to prevent foreclosures
Bayh Announces $7.4 Million for Home Safety in Indiana
May 18, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - May 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Senator Evan Bayh today announced that Indiana will receive more than $7.4 million in economic recovery funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to keep Hoosier children safe by removing lead-based paint in homes and preventing other common health hazards.
HUD Secretary announces Disaster Assistance for Indiana storm victims
April 24, 2009 Posted by HUD
Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in 13 counties. ASHINGTON, DC - April 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to 13 storm-ravaged counties in Indiana and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following last month’s severe storms, tornadoes and flooding
Indiana Community First to Achieve National Green Building Certification
April 13, 2009 Posted by NAHBRC
Upper Marlboro, MD - April 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Village in Burns Harbor, a neo-traditional community in Northwest Indiana, today became the first green land development project certified by the NAHB Research Center to the National Green Building Standard.
Property owners, anglers can help spot aquatic invaders
March 25, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
March 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Lakefront property owners and anglers are being called upon to help stop the spread of invasive, non-native aquatic plants into lakes by being on the lookout for them.
IDEM reminder: Fix outdoor household leaks this week
March 20, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
March 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is joining the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in recognizing March 16 to 20 as “Fix a Leak” week, a time to take an inventory of your home’s water usage and to make easy fixes.
Next Phase of State Road 62 Corridor to Begin
March 18, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
VINCENNES, IN - March 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) announces the State Road 62 (S.R. 62) added travel lanes and road reconstruction project in Warrick County has a winning bidder. E & B Paving, Inc. of Anderson, Indiana, bid $17.6 million for the project.
Indiana fire departments receive $1.1 million in grants
March 5, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
March 05, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar was notified today that 15 Indiana fire departments will receive funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program totaling $1,100,202. 14 fire departments received grants for operations and safety and the Schererville Fire Department received a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant
Load Limit set for Veale Creek Bridge on State Road 257
February 18, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
VINCENNES, Ind. - February 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is announcing a load limit restriction has been established for the Veale Creek Bridge in Daviess County.
State forests open house dates set
February 17, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
February 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Interested Hoosiers can share their views on the operation, funding and staffing of Indiana’s state forests during the DNR Division of Forestry’s series of open houses in March and April.
Indiana fire departments receive $384,052 in grants
February 12, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
February 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar office was notified today that six Indiana fire departments will receive funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program totaling $384,052.
State to Transition Students at Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Children’s Home to Public Schools
January 9, 2009 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - January 09, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Indiana State Department of Health today announced plans to transition students at the Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailor’s Children’s Home in Knightstown, Indiana to community-based school corporations after the conclusion of the spring semester in May.
Indiana fire departments receive $175,750 in grants
December 9, 2008 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
December 09, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar was notified today that three Indiana fire departments will receive funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program totaling $175,750.
Carson Comments on Potential Lowering of Federal Interest Rates
October 29, 2008 Posted by Indiana RealEstateRama
Washington, D.C. - October 29, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — “Cutting the federal interest rate in and of itself is not going to solve our nation’s financial woes. Working Americans are in vital need of direct assistance that will provide them with job security and enable them to stay in their homes and avoid foreclosure.
