Yearly Archives: 2013

Governor Jack Markell, U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congressman John Carney, along with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs announced that the National Park Service has awarded $1 million in federal funds help Delaware historic properties that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy

With some of the state’s top teachers set to gather tonight to discuss strategies to best address the needs of students in high-need schools, Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is announcing a new initiative to help encourage top educators to work in these communities

Today, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.), Ranking Member Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) and Committee Members Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), and Mark Begich (D-Alaska) introduced important legislation that would assist federal agencies in improving the disposal and management of federal buildings and facilities. The Federal Real Property Asset Management Reform Act of 2013 would help facilitate the disposal of unneeded federal property and establish a framework for federal agencies to better manage existing space in a more cost-effective manner

“For generations, owning a home has been part of the American dream. The 30-year mortgage is what’s enabled people to afford one

It’s a call for help that frequently has had no answer — until now. Many manufactured homeowners have not been eligible to participate in foreclosure prevention programs because their home is technically considered personal property and not real estate. The new Manufactured Housing Assistance Program (MHAP) has been made available through Delaware Homeowner Relief — a partnership of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Delaware Attorney General’s Office. MHAP enables owners of manufactured homes on rented land or on a lot owned by the homeowner to receive payment assistance for past due lot rent and/or home payments.

More than $1.2 million in federal funding has been awarded thus far for Hurricane Sandy recovery in Delaware, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today

Bradley Gillis, CCIM, a Senior Advisor with Sperry Van Ness – Miller Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce the former Floor Trader, a ten thousand square foot building located in Delmar, DE will soon be occupied by Advance Auto Parts. An out of town broker represented Advance Auto Parts in the 10 year lease, and Bradley Gillis, CCIM represented the Landlord.

IDX, Inc. announces the latest addition to the growing network of agents and brokers utilizing the immensely dynamic IDX Broker software: PANTANO Real Estate, Inc. professional Scott Deputy. A member of the Trend MLS (Trend), Deputy has synchronized thousands of area listings directly onto the IDX-enabled search page he hosts. Finding a Wilmington, Delaware area home online has never been easier, thanks to IDX Broker software and the comprehensive online real estate resource Deputy has created with his customizable IDX solution.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) has awarded five Blueprint Communities in Delaware a total of $86,000 in grant money for the next phases of neighborhood renewal and community planning.