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Tuesday, Jun 12, 2018Posted in: Self-Help Builder News
Self-Help Builder June 2018
The House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees for Agriculture released preliminary numbers for next fiscal year. Generally the House numbers are more conservative than those from the Senate …
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The House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees for Agriculture released preliminary numbers for next fiscal year. Generally the House numbers are more conservative than those from the Senate, which requested $1.1 billion for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Section 502 Direct lending and $30 million for USDA Section 523 Mutual Self-Help Housing.
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Posted in: Affordable Housing, Featured News, Housing, Housing Development, Self-Help Housing
Affordable Housing Finance magazine ranks Self-Help Enterprises No. 42 on annual list
VISALIA – Self-Help Enterprises has long been regarded as the premiere developer of affordable housing in the San Joaquin Valley, but now it can make the claim that it is among the best in the nation.
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"This is a real wake up call." New research finds that housing instability can affect family's mental and physical health and well being. www.citylab.com/equity/2018/01/rent-anxiety-is-making-us-sick/551660/
How Housing Instability Can Make People Sick
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Rent anxiety affects the mental and physical health of family members of all ages.2 hours ago ·
Upcoming Small System Operator Training Training in Nevada! Achieve and Maintain Compliance with SDWA - June 26th!
Registration is FREE! Learn more here bit.ly/2JUqnat
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Did you know? Safe, decent and affordable housing can reduce stress and related adverse health outcomes. #Homeownershipmonth celebrates an important part of American life.
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A new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard has just been released and it's not very good news. #homeownershipmonth
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America’s Housing Crisis Is A Ticking Time Bomb
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A new report reveals rising rents and surging inequality — and it’s only going to get worse.2 days ago ·
"Construction workers are increasingly being drawn to build new single-family houses, leaving apartment projects across the country struggling to meet completion and budget deadlines, according to housing analysts." bit.ly/2taZvbP
Analysts see labor shortage in affordable multi-family housing construction - RCAC
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Construction workers are increasingly being drawn to build new single-family houses, leaving apartment projects across the country struggling to meet completion and budget deadlines, according to hous...3 days ago ·
No matter what the cause, septic system failure can result in pollution of wells, lakes, and streams and can be very expensive to homeowners. Our Idaho SRF-Household Septic System Program can help rural Idaho residents with low interest rate loans/grants to refurbish or replace your system.
To learn more, visit us online here bit.ly/2jwyTge
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By passing the Veterans and Affordable Housing Act (SB 3) in November 2018, we can help bring affordable housing to California communities.
Join our growing coalition of affordable housing advocates, business leaders, and groups across the labor, veterans and environmental fields -- sign up today! www.vetsandaffordablehousingact.org/
Veterans and Affordable Housing Act
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A broad coalition of affordable housing advocates, business leaders, labor, veterans & environmental groups working to bring affordable housing to California communities by passing the Veterans and Af...4 days ago ·
For rural communities, affordable housing can be a challenge. The Section 502 direct loan program is the only federal program targeting home ownership opportunities exclusively to low- and very-low income rural households.
RCAC is an intermediary and quality assurance reviewer of packaged loan applications for USDA RD’s Section 502 Single Family Housing Direct Loan Program.
June is National Homeownership Month! Learn more on our website here: bit.ly/2t6xz99
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Do you need financing for an affordable housing, environmental infrastructure or community facility project? RCAC’s Loan Fund could be a perfect fit! Our rates are competitive, our staff is easy to work with and they provide quick turnaround on applications. Give us a call to discuss your project in detail. RCAC is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), with an Aeris rating of 4 Stars AA plus Policy Plus. Go here for details: bit.ly/2LRp7kS
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Participants who attend this three-day training and pass the online exam will be better equipped to package 502 loan applications on behalf of parties seeking USDA RD assistance. The course is also excellent for Mutual Self-Help Housing grantees who want to build their skills in packaging loans for participating households. Dates: Aug 28-30, Sacramento CA. Click the link below for details.
502 Direct loan packaging training - RCAC
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Hosted by RCAC August 28 – 30, 2018 in Sacramento, California – This three-day advanced course will cover USDA Rural Development's (RD) Section 502 direct loan program and provide invaluable insig...1 week ago ·