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Congresswoman’s 40th Solar Power 101 event will be held Tuesday in Green Valley. TUCSON, AZ - October 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords today announced that the 40th of her popular Solar Power 101 events will be held Tuesday in Green Valley, with future events held in Marana, Sierra Vista and Tucson.

Tucson, AZ - October 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva today announced his call for a full audit of three major mortgage lenders in the wake of revelations about improper foreclosures nationwide based on dubious paperwork and legally suspect lender behavior. Grijalva sent a letter Oct. 15 alongside Reps. John Conyers, Marcy Kaptur and Alan Grayson to the inspector general for the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) asking him to conduct an audit of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and GMAC, which together control millions of mortgages around the country.

FLAGSTAFF, AZ - October 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Representative Ann Kirkpatrick announced today that her Indian Veterans Housing Opportunity Act has been signed into law. This major success on behalf of tribal communities will prevent Native American Veterans, their families and survivors from being denied low-income housing assistance through the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) due to their military service. The law takes effect immediately.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - October 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Harry E. Mitchell today commended Bank of America for halting foreclosure sales in all 50 states in order to address flaws in their foreclosure process. [Source: CNN, October 8, 2010]"I commend Bank of America for doing the responsible thing and halting their foreclosure sales around the country in order to address flaws in their foreclosure process," said Mitchell. "As we hear more about current flaws in the foreclosure process, it is even more important that banks slow down and figure out the root of the problem I urge others to swiftly follow suit so that families will not have to worry about losing their home because of a clerical error."

Congresswoman urges all other mortgage services companies to take similar action until flaws are addressed. TUCSON, AZ - October 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords welcomed a move today by Bank of America to halt all foreclosures nationwide as it addresses potential problems in foreclosure documents

TUCSON, AZ - October 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords today announced that a Tucson agency will receive a grant worth more than a quarter million dollars annually from the Veterans Administration to house 20 job-seeking homeless veterans

TUCSON, AZ - October 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords today called for an immediate three-month national moratorium on foreclosures so lenders and loan servicers can address rampant problems that have led to homeowners being wrongly removed from their homes

WASHINGTON, DC - September 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is introducing legislation to benefit members of the military by relieving housing financial pressures for those who are transferred and easing the transition to civilian life.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - September 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell today attended SCORE's 2010 Phoenix Green Business Forum at Skysong in Scottsdale, highlighting the economic importance of local small businesses, as well as green energy industries. Approximately 100 people attended presentations from experts from Arizona's burgeoning solar and green-energy industries.

Washington, D.C. - September 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva today congratulated the The Dunbar Coalition, Inc. on a newly announced $250,000 grant for the creation of an African American Museum and Cultural Center at the historic Dunbar School. Funding from the Economic Development Initiative, secured by Rep. Grijalva in the FY2010 consolidated appropriations bill, was designated to construct the museum under the guidance of the Pima County Cultural Resources and Historic Preservation Office.

September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city of Phoenix Planning and Development Services Department will offer money-saving incentives to promote “green” construction in homes and businesses beginning Oct 1. The Green Building Incentives Program is funded by a $700,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy

Tucson, AZ - September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Arizona received approximately $45.4 million yesterday from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), which the state can use to purchase foreclosed homes at a discount and rehabilitate or redevelop them. The money was authorized by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

Phoenix, AZ - September 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Phoenix property owners will soon receive this year's property tax assessments in the mail and the average Phoenix homeowner will pay a lower tax bill to the city. Phoenix's property tax rate is $1.82 per $100 of assessed value. This rate has not changed in 14 years.

Washington, D.C. - September 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva today congratulated the Tonto Apache Tribe and the Ak-Chin Indian Community for receiving housing awards of $54,019 and $384,994, respectively, from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The grants come through the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, which awards funds to tribes through a formula based on need and prior funding levels.

PRESCOTT, AZ - August 31, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Wednesday, Representative Ann Kirkpatrick had the opportunity to join tribal communities from across Arizona and neighboring states at the first inaugural Navajo Housing Summit, where she delivered the conference’s introductory keynote speech. Rep. Kirkpatrick congratulated conference leaders and membership on their success in organizing the historic gathering and discussed her ongoing efforts to serve Native American communities.

PRESCOTT, AZ - August 31, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Representative Ann Kirkpatrick announced today that the Navajo Housing Authority (NHA) will soon be able to provide critical new assistance to families across the Navajo Nation. The organization has been awarded access to new resources from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that will allow it to expand the availability of quality, affordable homes to Diné communitie

Washington, D.C. - August 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it is making $189 million in grants available through a pair of programs that aim to revitalize community quality of life. The Choice Neighborhoods FY 2010 program, which is offering $65 million, includes local governments, non-profits, and for-profit developers in residential planning to improve housing quality, improve local schools and increase neighborhood work access.

Washington, DC - August 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva today congratulated Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC), a community development non-profit corporation with offices throughout the state, on its new $400,919 grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program to provide technical assistance in the construction of 30 homes in Santa Cruz County. Rural Development also awarded CPLC a $17,500 grant to supply much-needed kitchen and playground equipment for a Head Start program in Somerton.

Washington, DC - August 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Raúl Grijalva today congratulated the Pascua Yaqui Tribe on its new $4,875,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grant comes from the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) of 1996, which awards funds to tribes through a formula based on need and prior funding levels.

August 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The city of Phoenix is seeking proposals for the rehabilitation of a city-owned residential property at 50 W. Mariposa St. The city will hold a pre-submittal meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St., first floor, assembly room D.The pre-submittal meeting will provide an opportunity for proposers to ask questions about the Request for Proposals (RFP).