Yearly Archives: 2010

West Hartford, CT, - May 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) CT REIA and Than Merrill presents: A Free Webinar with Than Merrill – Turn Key Marketing Systems for Real Estate Investors May 11th. 8:00 – 9:00 pm EST

May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor M. Jodi Rell today is reminding residents that U.S. Census workers will begin visiting homes and apartments on May 1 to take data from those individuals who have not mailed back their Census 2010 forms.

WASHINGTON, DC - May 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to three counties in Connecticut and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following last month's severe winter storms and snowstorms

WASHINGTON, DC - April 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to three counties in Connecticut and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following last month's severe winter storms and snowstorms

April 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities today, April 30, expressed its gratitude to the leaders of the State House of Representatives for passing much-needed mandates relief, local revenue diversity, and help in stemming health insurance increases.

Team from New Haven submitted design for green-energy homes. Washington, DC - April 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) welcomed students from New Haven and Branford to her office to celebrate their success in a national design competition organized by the Construction Industry Round Table and the ACE Mentor Program of America.

April 23, 2010 - (RealEstateRama). CT REIA and Lou Brown Presents: The Millionaire Jump Start Training Weekend. May 1st (8:30am to 7:00pm) and May 2nd (8:30am to 6:30pm). Doubletree Hotel. 16 Ella Grasso Turnpike Windsor Locks, CT 06096. $99 for 2 people (money will be refunded at event)

West Hartford, CT - April 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with the Women Real Estate Investors Association, or WREIA, is announcing a new meeting and dinner. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Alina’s Ristorante (formerly Georges II Restaurant), located at 950 Yale Avenue in Wallingford, CT from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The cost of this event is $25 for CT REIA and WREIA members, and $35 for guests. All prices include dinner. It is advised that interested parties pre-register for this event.

Norwalk, CT - April 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- It’s only been a few short weeks since heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding in Connecticut, especially in shoreline communities. State Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) today urged property owners in Norwalk and Darien who experienced damage from torrential rains, floods and heavy winds to be cautious and do their homework when hiring workers to do repairs and clean-up.

Meriden, CT - April 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama). Deal or No Deal Workshop (CTREIA Members Only event). Wed, April 28. 6:30 - 9:00pm. Comfort Inn. 900 East Main St. Meriden, CT.

Women Real Estate Investors Dinner Meeting. Tuesday, April 27th. Wallingford, CT - April 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Alina's Ristorante (formerly Georges II Restaurant) 950 Yale Ave. Wallingford, CT 06492 Dinner starts at 6:30pm. $25 for CT REIA Members (includes dinner) $35 for Guests (includes dinner)

April 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Hartford, Office of Human Relations will host the 3rd Annual Fair Housing Month celebration. This year’s theme is “Knowledge is the Key.” The event takes place on Friday, April 23, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Hartford Public Library, Seminar Room 2nd floor, located at 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103

Harford, CT - April 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney helped to lead passage of a bipartisan bill that not only resolves most of the state’s budget deficit for the current year but also extends the state’s landmark foreclosure mediation program for an additional year.

April 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) announces availability of approximately $60,000,000 for construction and permanent Tax-Exempt Bond (TEB) financing for multifamily rental housing developments. TEB financing is typically paired with 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) as a source of investor equity. Under this notice of funding availabilty, CHFA will be accepting both TEB financing and 4% LIHTC applications

Washington, DC - April 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) reminded constituents today that Connecticut taxpayers are seeing significant relief as a result of new tax breaks for middle and low-income families. As noted by former Reagan policy advisor Bruce Bartlet, ?“…federal taxes are very considerably lower by every measure since Obama became president.” All totaled, Congress has enacted over $800 billion in tax cuts, including the Making Work Pay, First-time Homebuyer, and new residential energy tax credits, with another $285 billion in cuts also making their way through Congress, such as permanent estate tax relief and the R&D tax credit to spur business innovation.“The tax cuts we enacted this past year are putting money back in the pockets of hard-working Connecticut families and individuals,” said Himes. “I encourage everyone who is eligible to take advantage of this year's new tax cuts.”