| 12/29/2009 | Florida Housing Releases New Issue Bond Program Reservations |
| TALLAHASSEE - In late October, 2009, the Treasury, the Federal Housing Finance Administration, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced a new program under which housing bond issuers will have the opportunity to sell multifamily bonds to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “GSEs”) that will in turn be securitized and sold to the Treasury. (...read more) |
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| 12/2/2009 | Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling a Success in Florida and Nationwide |
| TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) recently received a report stating the funds from the NeighborWorks® America’s National Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling Program (NFMC) is a success with helping Floridians facing foreclosure in the state. (...read more) |
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| 12/1/2009 | Florida Housing Encourages All Floridians to Participate in 2010 Census |
| TALLAHASSEE - The 2010 U.S. Census is right around the corner. Florida Housing encourages all Floridians to do your part by completing and returning your mandatory Census forms. (...read more) |
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| 11/25/2009 | Florida Housing Releases New Issue Bond Program Preliminary Reservations |
| Multifamily NIBP ReservationsPreliminary Reservations TALLAHASSEE - In late October, 2009, the Treasury, the Federal Housing Finance Administration, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced a new program under which housing bond issuer (...read more) |
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| 11/17/2009 | Florida Housing Invited Developers to Participate in New Issue Bond Program |
| TALLAHASSEE - In late October, 2009, the Treasury, the Federal Housing Finance Administration, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced a new program under which housing bond issuers will have the opportunity to sell multifamily bonds to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “GSEs”) that will in turn be securitized and sold to the Treasury. (...read more) |
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| 11/16/2009 | Florida Housing Named State Agency of the Year |
| TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) was recently awarded “State Agency of the Year” by the Florida Supportive Housing Coalition (FLSHC) and the Florida Coalition for the Homeless (FCH) during their Third Annual Statewide Housing and Homeless Conference last month in Clearwater Beach, Florida. (...read more) |
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| 11/13/2009 | Revised HOME-Bonds RFP Draft Available for Public Comment and Review |
| A revised draft of Request for Proposals (RFP) 2009-06 is now available for review. Public comments on this draft may be submitted to Len.Stirrat@floridahousing.org. You may also send written comments to (...read more) |
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| 11/12/2009 | Telephonic Board Meeting November 13 |
| TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing will hold a Telephonic Board Meeting on November 13, 2009 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will address the consideration of necessary actions related to approval of credit underwriting reports and market studies. A copy of the agenda can be viewed here. (...read more) |
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| 10/30/2009 | Florida Housing Receives Funding to Support Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Efforts Statewide |
| TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing was recently awarded $1,805,370 to support foreclosure prevention counseling efforts in the State of Florida. The much-needed boost will bolster efforts to provide additional foreclosure counseling to area homeowners in danger of foreclosure. (...read more) |
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| 10/13/2009 | Florida Housing's Online Housing Locator Helping Floridians Find Affordable Rental Housing |
| TALLAHASSEE — Reports recently received by Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) show a significant increase in the number Floridians finding affordable rental housing using www.FloridaHousingSearch.org, which is the Corporation’s FREE online rental housing locator. (...read more) |
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| 10/13/2009 | Board Meeting October 20 in Tallahassee |
| TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing's upcoming Board of Directors' Meeting will be held on Friday, October 23 in Tallahassee. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information (...read more) |
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| 9/24/2009 | HOME-MMRB Request for Proposals (RFP) Workshop in Tallahassee |
| TALLAHASSEE - A HOME/MMRB Request For Proposals (RFP) workshop will be held Monday, October 19th in Tallahassee. (...read more) |
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| 9/9/2009 | Board Meeting in Tallahassee |
| TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing's upcoming Board of Directors' Meeting will be held on Friday, September 18 in Tallahassee. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information (...read more) |
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| 9/3/2009 | Predevelopment Loan Program (PLP) to Hold Rule Development Workshop |
| TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing's Predevelopment Loan Program (PLP) will hold a rule hearing on September 17, 2009 in Tallahassee. This hearing concerns the 2009 PLP Rule. (...read more) |
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| 9/2/2009 | Florida Housing to Hold Telephonic Board Meeting |
| TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing will hold a Telephonic Board Meeting on September 4, 2009 beginning at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will address the consideration of necessary actions related to approval of credit underwriting reports, market studies and approval to begin rule development to implement provisions of 2009-96, Laws of Florida, concerning Section 420.5087(6)(c) and (l), Florida Statutes. (...read more) |
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| 8/6/2009 | HUD Announces HUD - VASH Awards for 2009 |
| WASHINGTON, DC - On July 15, The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the award of the HUD - VASH housing voucher allocations nationwide. (...read more) |
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| 7/30/2009 | Universal Cycle to Hold Application Workshop in Tallahassee |
| Tallahassee - Florida Housing will hold a Universal Cycle Application Workshop on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 in Tallahassee. (...read more) |
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| 7/9/2009 | SHIP Program to Hold Rule Development Workshop in Tallahassee |
| TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing's State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program will hold a rule development workshop on July 23, 2009 in Tallahassee. The workshop will be held to receive comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to program requirements as specified in Rule Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code. (...read more) |
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| 7/9/2009 | July Board Meeting to Be Held in Tallahassee |
| Tallahassee - Florida Housing's upcoming Board of Directors' Meeting will be held on Friday, July 24 in Tallahassee. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information (...read more) |
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| 6/23/2009 | Florida Housing Honors Outstanding Lenders at Awards Dinner |
| Orlando - On Friday, June 12, Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) honored top-producing lenders for its First Time Home Buyer program during the Sixth Annual Lenders Appreciation Awards Dinner held at the Peabody Orlando Hotel. (...read more) |
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| 6/4/2009 | Foreclosed Properties Present a Preservation Opportunity |
| Tallahassee - Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) is now listing several properties either in, or near foreclosure, on its public website (view the listing of properties) under the (...read more) |
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| 5/21/2009 | June Board Meeting in Orlando |
| Tallahassee - Florida Housing's upcoming Board of Directors' Meeting will be held in Orlando on Friday, June 5, 2009. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information (...read more) |
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| 5/14/2009 | Public Meeting on the Implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act |
| Tallahassee - Florida Housing will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 in Tallahassee. The purpose of the meeting is to receive comments and suggestions from interested persons relative to the methodology to be used regarding the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (...read more) |
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| 5/13/2009 | Florida Housing Launches New Communications WebBoard |
| Tallahassee - Florida Housing is pleased to now offer a Communications WebBoard. Florida Housing's WebBoard is an online forum where interested parties are kept up to date on the various goings on at Florida Housing. WebBoard users can also sign up to receive email notices once posts are published to the various sections. (...read more) |
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| 4/16/2009 | April Board Meeting to Be Held in Tallahassee |
| Tallahassee - Florida Housing's upcoming Board of Directors' Meeting will be held on Friday, April 24, 2009 in Tallahassee. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information (...read more) |
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| 3/25/2009 | Universal Cycle to Hold Rule Hearing in Tallahassee April 17 |
| Tallahassee - Florida Housing's Universal Cycle will hold a Rule Hearing on Friday, April 17, 2009 in Tallahassee and concerns Rule Chapters 67-21 and 67-48, F.A.C., as well as the proposed 2009 Qualified Allocation Plan. (...read more) |
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| 3/17/2009 | New FHFC WebBoard to Offer Communication Notices, Publications and More |
| Tallahassee - Florida Housing's Communication Office has announced a new WebBoard group on www.floridahousing.org on which they will make available information on available publications and/or current events and news about Florida Housing. (...read more) |
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| 3/17/2009 | Florida Housing Expands Online Affordable Rental Housing Locator |
| Tallahassee — Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) recently announced its newly expanded free, web-based rental housing locator service—www.FloridaHousingSearch.org. (...read more) |
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| 3/9/2009 | March Board Meeting to Be Held in Tallahassee |
| Tallahassee - Florida Housing's upcoming Board of Directors' Meeting will be held in Tallahassee on Friday, March 13, 2009. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information (...read more) |
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| 2/27/2009 | Florida Partnership Receives $1 Million Affordable Housing Preservation Grant Award from the MacArthur Foundation |
| Orlando - On Friday, June 12, Florida Housing Finance Corporation (Florida Housing) honored top-producing lenders for its First Time Home Buyer program during the Sixth Annual Lenders Appreciation Awards Dinner held at the Peabody Orlando Hotel. (...read more) |
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| 2/20/2009 | President Obama Announces the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan |
| On February 18, 2009 President Obama announced a comprehensive plan to help responsible homeowners avoid foreclosure by providing affordable and sustainable mortgage loans. (...read more) |
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| 1/7/2009 | Homeownership Pool (HOP) Program to Hold Rule Development Workshop |
| TALLAHASSEE - Florida Housing's Homeownership Pool (HOP) Program will hold a public meeting (rule chapter) on Friday, January 23, 2009, in Tampa. (...read more) |
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| 1/5/2009 | January Board Meeting to Be Held in Tampa |
| Tallahassee - Florida Housing's upcoming Board of Directors' Meeting will be held in Tampa on Friday, January 23, 2009. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. For Board Package information (...read more) |
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