Yearly Archives: 2009

June 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jack Markell today signed a proclamation officially declaring June as “Delaware Homeownership Month”. To help celebrate the First State’s ongoing commitment to homeownership, Governor Markell also announced the Foreclosure Mitigation Initiative – formed through a partnership among federal and state governments, local jurisdictions, legislators, financial institutions, housing counselors, and other for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The Initiative consists of three basic ideas

Wilmington, DE - June 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) —For the first time, social vice activity at a Delaware property has ceased through the Delaware Department of Justice’s enforcement of Delaware’s Nuisance Abatement Act. The Department announced today that, following a lengthy investigation, all activity resembling adult entertainment will cease at the Canton Inn and the property owner will take other measures to comply with the law.

May 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Delaware State Housing Authority Director (DSHA) Anas Ben Addi today announced that Cynthia Karnai has been promoted to Director of Housing Finance, an essential component of the senior management team of Delaware State Housing Authority. She joined DSHA as the Assistant Housing Finance Administrator in 2005. Ben Addi stated, "DSHA is fortunate to have such a qualified individual join the staff. Her advanced education and housing experience will prove to be invaluable in achieving our goals.”

Funding Will Sustain, Restore, and Modernize some Delaware Army National Guard Facilities. WILMINGTON, DC - May 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In a move to create jobs, boost the local economy, and help the Delaware Army - May 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — National Guard achieve energy savings through greater efficiency, Governor Jack Markell joined Senators Tom Carper and Ted Kaufman to announce that the Delaware Army National Guard will receive $1.96 million in stimulus funding. This new infusion of money, provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, will help the guard finance some overdue improvements.

April 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Homeowners from Delaware’s coastal areas are invited to attend a free workshop from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 15 on coastal landscaping and dune management for their properties. The workshop will be held at the Bethany Beach Fire Company, 215 Hollywood Street, Bethany Beach.

Ion Power Inc. receives grant from Delaware Green Energy Fund NEW CASTLE, DE - March 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Officials in Gov. Jack Markell's administration praised Monday's activation of the first commercial wind turbine in New Castle County, which will harness an abundant natural resource and convert it into electricity.

March 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Sussex County property owners who want to learn more about how to maintain stormwater ponds are invited to attend a free workshop being offered on Wednesday evenings, April 15 and 29, through the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s (DNREC) Drainage and Stormwater Section, Sussex Conservation District, and the Center for Inland Bays.

March 04, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Parks and Recreation reminds visitors to Delaware’s state parks that entrance fees are being collected as of March 1, 2009. The fee season was expanded last year to include the months of March, April and Nov. Fees are now charged from March 1 to Nov. 30

February 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Six hotels recently received Delaware Green Lodging certification for implementing basic green lodging practices that conserve natural resources, save money, and enhance their marketing potentials as environmentally-responsible businesses

Address to New Castle County Sustainability Seminar on Green Buildings Follows Climate Prosperity Announcement and Green Jobs Grant to build Electric Vehicles

Georgetown, DE - January 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Sen. Thomas R. Carper (D-DE) will announce the awarding of nearly $700,000 in affordable housing grants to Sussex County Habitat for Humanity at noon Friday, January 30, at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore facility, 107 Depot Street in Georgetown, DE.

Will develop a Low Carbon Fuel Standard to be implemented region-wide January 08, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Delaware and 10 other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states have committed to developing a regional Low Carbon Fuel Standard in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fuels for vehicles and other uses, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary John A. Hughes announced today