BOSTON – March 16, 2009 –CHAPA and state officials unveiled a first-in-the-nation statewide clearinghouse program today aimed at taking back foreclosed properties throughout the state. Outside, in a New Bedford neighborhood deeply affected by foreclosures, CHAPA, along with Congressman Barney Frank, Governor Deval Patrick, Undersecretary Tina Brooks, New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang, and the New Bedford legislative delegation launched the new “Massachusetts Foreclosed Properties Initiative” today.
Housing News
June 20, 2011
This week the President signed into law an omnibus appropriations act for 2009. This law provides 2009 funding for most federal agencies, including affordable housing and community development programs administered by HUD.
Please click here to read the summary of the bill.
June 20, 2011
Click here to download the description and initial response form. (Word document)
June 20, 2011
U.S. Department of Treasury - The Obama Administration today announced new U.S. Department of the Treasury guidelines to enable servicers to begin modifications of eligible mortgages under the Administration's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan – announced by President Barack Obama just two weeks ago.
June 20, 2011
Mayor Menino today unveiled the City's Leading the Way III housing strategy, the third comprehensive campaign since 2000, designed to meet Boston's evolving housing needs.
The full City of Boston press release can be viewed here.
June 20, 2011
State Updates
MacArthur Foundation Awards $4.5 million to Massachusetts to Help Preserve Affordable Housing
June 20, 2011
Click here for the FY2010 HUD Budget
June 20, 2011
Click here to read MacArthur's eNewsletter
June 20, 2011
Click here to read about Adolfo Carrion's appointment in the Washington Post
June 20, 2011
Summary of the Plan
Fact Sheet from U.S. Treasury
Consumer Q & A