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FREE WEBINARS on Land Bank Legislation - July 28 and August 4 at noon
July 28, 2010 10:47 am
 Would you support state legislation that would mean more developable land, stronger local housing markets and increased property values all while protecting existing homeowners? [more]
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Passage of Wall Street Reform Brings Housing, HEMAP Dollars to PA
July 20, 2010 1:43 pm
On July 15 Congress passed the much-debated financial reform legislation, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Act, which President Obama is expected to this Wednesday, includes a number of important housing provisions, foremost of which is a federal foreclosure prevention program that will mean approximately $35 million for Pennsylvania’s own HEMAP. [more]
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Housing Alliance's Liz Hersh Discusses Anti-Blight Bill on Fox News
July 7, 2010 12:38 pm
 Housing Alliance Executive Director Liz Hersh appeared on Philadelphia's Fox News recently, to discuss SB 900, an anti-blight bill that would give municipalities more power to make negligent landlords take responsibility for blighted properties. Watch the news video: HERE. [more]
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Working for a Home
Within Reach for Every Pennsylvanian.
The Housing Alliance is a statewide membership organization whose mission is to ensure that all Pennsylvanians, especially those with low incomes,
have access to safe, decent, affordable and accessible homes.
We are a persistent, effective voice
for affordable housing in Harrisburg. We focus primarily on state policy, programs and budget.
We promote common-sense solutions through research, education and action. |
| Blight and Abandoned Property Clearinghouse – News, Legislation & Resources
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| Are you dealing with blight or abandoned property in your community? If you need more information OR have news to share, check out the Clearinghouse. Click here! |
Blight/Vacant Property:
Conservatorship
Conservatorship is the appointment of a third party to take possession and control of a property in order to make repairs and return the property to productive use. [more] |
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