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Affordable loans available to help with sewer repair or hook-up

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) and the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency remind homeowners that they offer an affordable loan for the repair or replacement of on-lot septic systems and sewer laterals, or first-time sewer connection from an existing home.

Key Points: 
  • "We developed this loan program with PHFA as a way to help homeowners who might find themselves in a financial bind when faced with this situation.
  • The added benefit is that well-functioning septic systems that are promoted under this loan program protect the quality of our shared water resources, too."
  • The success of the Homeowner Septic Program would not be possible without support from lending organizations that originate the loans.
  • "They help us to promote and carry out this loan program, and the assistance it provides for Pennsylvania homeowners would not be possible without their participation and support.

Glo Fiber Announces Partnership with Ford's Colony at Williamsburg, VA

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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EDINBURG, Va., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") (Nasdaq: SHEN), announced that they have formed a partnership with the Homeowner's Association of Ford's Colony to deploy next generation fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband services to Ford's Colony residents. Ford's Colony is an award-winning community in Williamsburg, Virginia, situated on 3,200 acres with more than 2,700 homes.

Key Points: 
  • EDINBURG, Va., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company ("Shentel") (Nasdaq: SHEN), announced that they have formed a partnership with the Homeowner's Association of Ford's Colony to deploy next generation fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband services to Ford's Colony residents.
  • Ford's Colony is an award-winning community in Williamsburg, Virginia, situated on 3,200 acres with more than 2,700 homes.
  • Glo Fiber enables multi-gigabit internet access with symmetrical upload and download speeds.
  • Using Shentel's 8,000-mile regional fiber network, Glo Fiber can ensure high speeds, low latency, and increased reliability.

Housing group announces lawsuit against Beverly Hills over inadequate planning for housing

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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that aims to address California's housing crisis through impact litigation, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the city of Beverly Hills to enforce state housing element law.

Key Points: 
  • that aims to address California's housing crisis through impact litigation, today announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the city of Beverly Hills to enforce state housing element law.
  • Under state law, Beverly Hills is required to identify sites that can accommodate approximately 3,100 new units of housing by 2029, including nearly 1,700 affordable units for lower-income families.
  • The city's housing element, which was adopted in October 2021, assumes that a large proportion of these buildings will be redeveloped as housing.
  • Cities are required to "affirmatively further fair housing" in the housing element process, including ensuring that lower-income housing is not inappropriately concentrated in one part of a city.

Shea Homes® Introduces An Upcoming 55+ Trilogy® Boutique Communities™ Near Seattle, Washington

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shea Homes, a leading 55+ community developer announced its upcoming Verterra –a Trilogy® Boutique Community™ delivering the hallmark Trilogy lifestyle in a smaller-scale community located within the master plan of Tehaleh® near Tacoma, WA. The all-new Trilogy Boutique Communities concept is designed to offer a vibrant 55+ lifestyle in a sophisticated setting in communities with fewer than 1,000 homes. Verterra—a Trilogy Boutique Community is one of the very first in Washington of this new type of offering and has now launched its Interest List. Shea Homes is currently under contract to purchase the land, but does not yet own the property and the final Plat has not been approved. Buyers wanting to learn more about the upcoming pre-sales, info session dates, pricing, and community details can join at Sheahomes.com/Verterra.

Key Points: 
  • The all-new Trilogy Boutique Communities concept is designed to offer a vibrant 55+ lifestyle in a sophisticated setting in communities with fewer than 1,000 homes.
  • Verterra—a Trilogy Boutique Community is one of the very first in Washington of this new type of offering and has now launched its Interest List.
  • Shea Homes is currently under contract to purchase the land, but does not yet own the property and the final Plat has not been approved.
  • Buyers wanting to learn more about the upcoming pre-sales, info session dates, pricing, and community details can join at Sheahomes.com/Verterra .

New Hippo Report Reveals Homeownership Challenges in 2022

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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This is felt even more heavily by pandemic buyers -- those who eagerly bought a home during the pandemic regret their purchase more than others (87% vs. 73%).

Key Points: 
  • 2022 was a big year for homeowners, managing unexpected issues alongside rising prices and other external factors, said Hippo President and CEO Rick McCathron.
  • With the right tools, homeowners can feel the Housepower, the confidence and control to tackle anything homeownership brings.
  • Homeownership Difficulties: 78% of respondents (U.S. homeowners) have had regrets about purchasing their homes within the last 12 months.
  • Hippo Holdings Inc. operating subsidiaries include Hippo Insurance Services, Hippo Home Care, First Connect Insurance Services, Spinnaker Insurance Company, Spinnaker Specialty Insurance Company, and Mainsail Insurance Company.

New Book by Souza's Heating and Air Conditioning Empowers Homeowners on HVAC Systems

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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The HVAC Almanac shares industry insights and reveals how homeowners can be empowered and avoid being taken advantage of.

Key Points: 
  • Salida, California--(Newsfile Corp. - November 4, 2022) - Souza's Heating and Air Conditioning in Salida, California, is releasing The HVAC Almanac: The Homeowner's Guide to Minimizing Costs and Maximizing Comfort.
  • It is an easy-to-understand, groundbreaking book that empowers homeowners to avoid mistakes while becoming savvy about their HVAC units.
  • A copy of The HVAC Almanac can be picked up on Amazon or by contacting Souza's Heating and Air Conditioning directly.
  • About Us: Souza's Heating and Air Conditioning is a leading HVAC company in California that provides a wide range of HVAC services to residential and commercial clients.

NAR Finds Share of First-Time Home Buyers Smaller, Older Than Ever Before

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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At just 26%, the share of first-time buyers was the lowest since NAR began tracking the data.

Key Points: 
  • At just 26%, the share of first-time buyers was the lowest since NAR began tracking the data.
  • Nearly nine in 10 buyers (86%) and sellers (87%) purchased or sold a home using a real estate agent or broker.
  • First-time buyers are older as a result of saving for down payments for longer periods of time or relying on a generational transfer of wealth to propel them into homeownership.
  • Seventy-eight percent of recent buyers financed their home purchase, down from 87% last year and driven by the increased share of repeat buyers who paid all cash.

Chase Expands $5,000 Homebuyer Grant Program to Help More Hispanic and Latino Families Achieve Homeownership

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Today, Chase Home Lending announced the expansion of its $5,000 Homebuyer Grant program to nearly 5,000 Hispanic and Latino communities in 20 markets across the country.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Chase Home Lending announced the expansion of its $5,000 Homebuyer Grant program to nearly 5,000 Hispanic and Latino communities in 20 markets across the country.
  • This grant supports Chases long-term, comprehensive commitment toward uplifting and empowering Black, Hispanic, and Latino neighborhoods, said Cerita Battles, head of Community and Affordable Lending at Chase.
  • We believe expanding our $5,000 Homebuyer Grant program is a step in the right direction and a direct investment in American families and the diverse communities in which they live and thrive.
  • Chase first rolled out the $5,000 Homebuyer Grant in 6,700 predominantly Black census tracts across the country in 2021.

'Today's Homeowner' Returns for Its Historic 25th Season

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford," the two-time Emmy-nominated, nationally syndicated TV show, premieres its historic 25th season this week.

Key Points: 
  • MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford," the two-time Emmy-nominated, nationally syndicated TV show, premieres its historic 25th season this week.
  • "We will continue our commitment to homeowners and fans by providing what keeps them coming back each season entertaining, trusted home improvement advice."
  • The "Today's Homeowner" 25th season kicks off the week of Oct. 24 with its premiere episode, "A More Inviting Entrance."
  • 3 Echoes Content Studio creates multi-media content strategy and assets for Today's Homeowner Media as well as an impressive national clientele.

Arbitration Panel Awards Divorced Spouse Nearly $2 Million for Being Refused Loss Mitigation

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer lawyers Nick Wooten, Rusty A. Payton, and Adam J. Feuer, have obtained a substantial verdict for their client in a consumer fraud case against PHH Mortgage Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ocwen Financial Corporation. Ocwen denied the consumer loss mitigation and refused to follow Freddie Mac guidelines to assist homeowners going through a divorce.

Key Points: 
  • Ocwen denied the consumer loss mitigation and refused to follow Freddie Mac guidelines to assist homeowners going through a divorce.
  • "Our client was mistreated for nearly five years because Ocwen simply refuses to follow the law.
  • "Ocwen then dangled an offer of help and received payments intended for loss mitigation only to later snatch the offer away.
  • Divorcing couples have a right to loss mitigation and loan modifications in the name of the borrower retaining the home.