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Affordable Housing

[ 2 ] September 21, 2011

Affordable Condos for Sale in Nauck

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia is building new condominiums at 2912 17th St. South. Perry Hall Condominiums will have 3-bedrooms starting at $325,000. There will be an open house tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 22) from 6-7pm at Perry Hall Condominiums. For more information, contact Myrtle Washington, mwashington@habitatnova.org or 703-521-9890 x 102. See the County website [...]

Six New Affordable Apartments Coming to Virginia Square
[ 0 ] September 20, 2011

Six New Affordable Apartments Coming to Virginia Square

The Arlington County Board approved a plan to build 534 residential units, six of them guaranteed to remain affordable for 30 years.

Want to Buy a Home? Better Have Good Credit
[ 0 ] September 14, 2011

Want to Buy a Home? Better Have Good Credit

THE ABC’S OF CREDIT AND CREDIT SCORES  At the Arlington Housing Fair on October 1, there will be a one-hour class at 11:15 am highlighting the basics of credit and credit scoring. Establishing and maintaining good credit has a major influence on one’s life, including: Buying a home, renting, finding a job, insurance, car purchases, student [...]

Did you see the video and photos from the Arlington Mill Community Center groundbreaking?
[ 0 ] September 7, 2011

Did you see the video and photos from the Arlington Mill Community Center groundbreaking?

The Arlington Virginia Network made a great summary video. Also, the Columbia Pike Documentary Project has some excellent photos.

[ 0 ] August 22, 2011

Save the Date: Oct. 1, Arlington County Housing Fair

Renters, homebuyers, homeowners….the countdown has begun! Arlington County Housing Fair on October 1st at NRECA, 4301 Wilson Blvd., Ballston. Discover practical advice for managing money, improving credit and avoiding eviction or foreclosure; Attend tenant and homebuyer workshops (English/Spanish); Meet with landlords, real estate and finance professionals, housing specialists and County staff; Access federal, state and [...]

[ 0 ] July 8, 2011

Two Upcoming Housing Events – for Renters and Homeowners/Dos Nuevos Eventos de Vivienda serán ofrecidos a inquilinos y dueños de casa

Tuesday, July 12th from 5pm-7pm Emergency Homeowners Loan Program (EHLP)Workshop The EHLP assists homeowners who are at least 90 days late on their mortgage, and unemployed or working fewer hours because of the economy or a medical condition with monthly mortgage payments up to $50,000. Come learn how to access the program. Location: 625 Washington St, suite 212, [...]

[ 0 ] July 5, 2011

Did you miss the Columbia Pike Charette? Don’t worry, all the the information is on-line

See www.pikeneighborhoodsplan.com and scroll down to the calendar. There you will find the kick-off presentation, the presentation from the hands-on design studio, the planning for open spaces in urban settings presentation, the work-in-progress presentation, and video from the work-in-progress presentation.    

[ 0 ] July 5, 2011

Emergency Homeowners’ Loan Program – Pre-Application Due July 22

The Emergency Homeowners Loan Program will offer a zero interest, forgivable bridge loan to homeowners who have experienced a substantial loss of income (a reduction of at least 15%) due to unemployment or underemployment caused by adverse economic conditions or medical condition. Approved homeowners are eligible to receive one-time EHLP assistance to pay certain arrears to bring [...]

[ 0 ] July 5, 2011

Watch the Live Stream of the Columbia Pike Work-In-Progress Presentation, Tonight at 7pm

If you can’t attend tonight’s Work-In-Progress Presentation at the Sheraton National Hotel at 7pm, watch the Live Stream by clicking on the link here. Share your thoughts via the County Facebook, Twitter or in the comments section below. The presentation will show some draft work done by the design team during the charette week.

Don’t Forget About the Housing Expo Tomorrow
[ 0 ] July 5, 2011

Don’t Forget About the Housing Expo Tomorrow

After coming to the Columbia Pike Charette Kick-Off Presentation tonight and the Community Hands-On Design Studio tomorrow at the Sheraton as part of theColumbia Pike Neighborhoods Plan, don’t forget to stop by the Northern Virginia Housing Opportunities Expo. The Housing Expo will showcase opportunities for both first-time homebuyers and renters and include representatives from the financial and real [...]