HUD Archives: 2004 News Releases

01/06/2004 HUD Releases $2 Million to Department of Hawaii Home Lands (04-002)
01/06/2004 HUD Announces Higher FHA Home Loan Limits to Help More American Families Become Homeowners (04-003)
01/08/2004 HUD Recoups Misspent Funds from Hawaii Housing Agency (04-004)
01/12/2004 Bush Administration Awards $17.6 Million in Fair Housing Grants to Continue Fight Against Housing Bias (04-001)
01/19/2004 Bush Administration Announces New HUD "Zero Down Payment" Mortgage (04-006)
01/22/2004 Chicago Federal Home Loan Bank Buys HUD Mortgages to Support Homeownership in Indian Country (04-009)
02/02/2004 HUD Announces $31.3 Billion Budget for FY 2005 - Continues Emphasis on Affordable Housing, Stronger Communities and Homeownership (04-010)
02/09/2004 Journalists, Researchers Data Gathering Made Simpler by MapsStats (04-008)
02/10/2004 HUD to Sell Up to 4,000 Homes in Two-Day Internet Auction (04-012)
02/12/2004 Reform to Section 8 Aims to Help Families Achieve Self-Sufficiency (04-013)
02/13/2004 A. Jo Baylor Earns Prestigious Award from National Federation of Black Women Business Owners (04-014)
02/17/2004 HUD Awards More Than $31 Million to Assist People and Families Living with HIV/AIDS (04-015)
02/20/2004 HUD Announces $24.2 Million Commitment to Replace Aging Texas Hospital (04-017)
02/27/2004 HUD Launches Assisted-Living Information Center (04-018)
03/02/2004 Seven Cities Leading Effort to Help Persons Living on the Streets (04-016)
03/03/2004 Weicher and Liu Highlight HUD's Continued Emphasis on Affordable Housing and Stronger Communities During Budget Hearing (04-019)
03/08/2004 HUD's Hospital Program Is Bringing Medical Care to Communities Across America (04-020)
03/10/2004 Bush Initiative to Provide Homeownership for 40,000 (04-024)
03/15/2004 HUD Helping Communities Expand Affordable Housing Through Regulatory Reform (04-025)
03/17/2004 HUD Offers to Save Communities Millions in Taxes (04-026)
03/26/2004 HUD to Offer Affordable Housing Funding Incentives (04-029)
04/01/2004 HUD Awards $6.5 Million to Help Provide Permanent Housing to Help End Chronic Homelessness (04-030)
04/01/2004 HUD Says Housing Discrimination is Underreported by Victims (04-031)
04/01/2004 Alphonso Jackson Sworn in as HUD Secretary (04-032)
04/05/2004 HUD Sends GSE Housing Goals to Congress (04-033)
04/07/2004 HUD Raises Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (04-035)
04/14/2004 Jackson Returns to Dallas Neighborhood He Helped to Revitalize (04-036)
04/14/2004 HUD Raises Fines for Lenders Who Fail to Assist Troubled Borrowers (04-037)
04/15/2004 Jackson Announces $94.5 Million in Community Development and Housing Funds for State of Texas (04-038)
04/20/2004 New HUD Receiver to Guide New Orleans Housing Authority (04-039)
04/26/2004 HUD Clarifies Implementation of 2004 Section 8 Funding (04-040)
04/29/2004 HUD Takes Action to Ensure Accountability of Federal Funds (04-041)
05/05/2004 HUD Announces Urban Scholars Fellowship Recipients (04-042)
05/14/2004 $2.3 Billion in HUD Grants Now Available to Provide Affordable Housing, Help the Homeless and Stimulate Community Development (04-043)
05/20/2004 Jackson Unveils Funding Assistance for Public Housing Authorities (04-046)
05/21/2004 HUD, Justice Department Release New "Reasonable Accommodation" Guidelines (04-047)
06/02/2004 HUD Secretary Jackson Announces $161.5 Million in Downpayment Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers (04-050)
06/02/2004 HUD Moves to Take Over Riviera Beach Housing Authority (04-052)
06/03/2004 HUD Secretary Jackson Announces More Than $2.8 Million in Downpayment Assistance for First-Time Homebuyers in Maryland (04-051)
06/03/2004 HUD Awards $20 Million Hope VI Grant to Washington, DC to Transform Public Housing, Help Residents (04-053)
06/18/2004 HUD Creates National Fair Housing Training Academy to Strengthen Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws, Curb Discrimination (04-055)
06/18/2004 HUD Secretary Announces Higher FHA Home Loan Limits to Help More Las Vegas Families Become Homeowners (04-056)
06/21/2004 HUD's Fourth Annual Neighborhood Networks Week Connects Families with the Future June 20-26 (04-062-1)
06/23/2004 HUD Approves $4 Million Loan to Modernize Sanford's Public Housing (04-058)
06/23/2004 HUD's How-To Webcasts Overcome "Homebuying Fear Factor" (04-059)
06/24/2004 HUD's New "Homewise" Program Will Provide New Home for Ten Lucky Families (04-060)
06/25/2004 HUD Extends Comment Period on New Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (04-062)
06/26/2004 Bernardi Announces New "Homewise" Program at Miami Homeownership Expo: One Lucky Family to Become Homeowner (04-061)
07/01/2004 U.S. Settles Cases Against Minnesota Landlords - Nearly 4,500 Apartments in Four States to Become Lead Free (04-063)
07/07/2004 HUD Approves $176 Million Plan for Deconstruction of Deutsche Bank Building, Cultural Programs and Lower Manhattan Tourism (04-064)
07/08/2004 Bush Administration Awards $24.5 Million to Boost Economic Development and Job Growth in Rural America (04-065)
07/08/2004 HUD Data Shows Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Have Trailed the Industry in Providing Affordable Housing in 44 States (04-066)
07/12/2004 HUD Saves $50 Million with Public-Private Joint Venture (04-067)
07/20/2004 HUD Publishes New Rule to Protect Homebuyers from Predatory Lending Practices (04-070)
07/22/2004 HUD Charges Texas Newspaper with Violating Fair Housing Act by Publishing Discriminating Ads (04-069)
07/26/2004 Statement from Secretary Alphonso Jackson on Record Sales of Existing Homes in June (04-071)
07/27/2004 HUD Reaches Settlement with California Condominium Complex for Alleged Disability Rights Violations (04-072)
07/29/2004 Statement from Secretary Alphonso Jackson on New Record Homeownership Rate (04-074)
07/30/2004 Ginnie Mae Introduces Government-Guaranteed Stripped MBS (04-073)
08/05/2004 HUD Wins Lawsuit in Massive Land Fraud Case Targeting Seniors (04-077)
08/06/2004 HUD Awards $750 Million Information Technology Contract (04-078)
08/17/2004 HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Floridians (04-080)
08/26/2004 HUD Gives $2.5 Billion in Grants to Housing Authorities Across Nation for Major Repairs to Public Housing (04-082)
09/09/2004 Bush Administration Unveils $3 Million Education and Advertising Campaign to Sell HUD Homes, Curb Predatory Lending (04-083)
09/09/2004 Secretary Jackson Recognized for Promoting Small and Minority Businesses (04-084)
09/10/2004 HUD Charges Boise Publisher with Violations of Fair Housing (04-085)
09/10/2004 HUD Issues Consumer Guidance on How to Clean Up and Prevent Mold (04-087)
09/13/2004 HUD Recognizes 14 Local Communities for Outstanding Achievement in Community Development (04-088)
09/14/2004 HUD Charges Arkansas Landlords with Violation of Fair Housing Act (04-089)
09/15/2004 HUD Awards Hawaii Universities Nearly $5 Million in Grants (04-090)
09/23/2004 HUD and Building Industry Showcase New Homes That Can Resist Hurricanes (04-092)
09/27/2004 Jackson Announces $168 Million to Protect Thousands of Children and Families from Dangerous Lead and Other Home Hazards (04-093)
09/27/2004 Statement from Secretary Alphonso Jackson on August Sales of New Homes (04-095)
09/28/2004 HUD Announces 2005 Rent Data - Addresses Concerns (04-096)
09/29/2004 Bush Administration Increasing Public Housing Opportunities for People with Disabilities (04-098)
09/29/2004 Federal Agencies Form Historic Partnership to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans (04-099)
09/30/2004 HUD Charges New Jersey Landlord and Employee with Violations of Fair Housing Act (04-097)
10/05/2004 HUD Awards $250,000 Grant to the Milwaukee Housing Authority to Create a Community Computer Center (04-100)
10/07/2004 HUD Awards $17.6 Million in Grants to Help Fight Housing Discrimination (04-102)
10/07/2004 HUD Charges Chicago Man with Violations of Fair Housing Act (04-103)
10/07/2004 HUD Announces More Than $600,000 in Funding to Create Homeownership Opportunities for San Juan Pueblo (04-104)
10/07/2004 Ginnie Mae Names Michael Frenz Its New Executive Vice President and COO (04-gm001)
10/08/2004 Bush Administration Announces $144 Million to Stimulate Economic Development and Housing in Florida (04-107)
10/12/2004 HUD Charges Reno Corporation and Owner with Violations of Fair Housing Act (04-108)
10/12/2004 HUD Issues Second Largest Insurance Commitment in FHA History (04-110)
10/12/2004 HUD Conducts Its Third Successful Loan Sale in Six Months (04-111)
10/13/2004 New Mexico Housing Authority Named Best in U.S. (04-113)
10/14/2004 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Met 2003 Affordable Housing Goals (04-101)
10/14/2004 HUD Finalizes Review of Fannie and Freddie's Year-End Mortgage Transactions (04-105)
10/14/2004 HUD Awards $24.6 Million in Grants to Redevelop Brownfields and to Create Thousands of Jobs in 17 Communities (04-112)
10/14/2004 HUD Awards $3.5 Million in Grants to Florida Seminole Tribe, Ft. Lauderdale Housing Authority (04-114)
10/14/2004 Bush Administration Awards $7.5 Million in Grants to Hispanic-Serving Universities for Community Development (04-117)
10/15/2004 HUD Clarifies Reporting for Domestic Violence Shelters - Data Collection Will Further Protect Victims' Privacy & Safety (04-115)
10/15/2004 HUD Awards a $1.8 Million Grant to the Deland, Fla. Housing Authority to Demolish Distressed Public Housing (04-116)
10/19/2004 HUD Charges Illinois Apartment Complex in Carol Stream with Violation of Fair Housing Act (04-118)
10/19/2004 Colorado Housing Agencies Get $104,000 for Helping Nearly 80 Families Become New Homeowners in State (04-119)
10/20/2004 HUD Expands Native American Home Loan Program (04-120)
10/21/2004 Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority Named Best in Ohio (04-122)
10/21/2004 Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority Awarded Funding for Creating New Homeowners in State (04-123)
10/21/2004 HUD Charges Ohio Man and Mobile Home Park Owners with Violations of Fair Housing Act (04-124)
10/22/2004 Bush Administration Announces More Than $789 Million to Help Very Low-Income Elderly and People with Disabilities (04-121)
10/22/2004 Brown County Housing Authority Named Best in Wisconsin (04-125)
10/25/2004 HUD Awards $20 Million to Help People & Families Living with HIV/AIDS (04-126)
10/25/2004 Statement from Secretary Alphonso Jackson on Third Quarter Homeownership (04-128)
10/26/2004 Bush Administration Announces $43.7 Million in Housing Counseling Grants for Low-Income Families (04-127)
10/27/2004 HUD Awards $6.75 Million in Grants to City of Portland (04-130)
10/28/2004 HUD Approves $17 Million Loan Guarantee to Expand Detroit's Cultural Center (04-129)
10/28/2004 HUD Official Joins Reno Housing Authority to Cut Ribbon for Hillboro Place - a New Reno Homeownership Community (04-132)
10/29/2004 HUD Awards $36.5 Million to Better House and Serve Low-Income Families, the Homeless and Persons with HIV/AIDS (04-131)
11/01/2004 HUD Finalizes Rule on New Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (04-133)
11/01/2004 HUD Charges Arkansas Real Estate Broker and Homeowner with Violation of Fair Housing Act (04-134)
11/01/2004 HUD Rewards New Hampshire Authorities for Creating 53 New Homeowners (04-135)
11/03/2004 HUD Announces $120 Million Available to Housing Authorities for Public Housing Transformation, Community Revitalization (04-136)
11/04/2004 HUD Names New Receiver, Board Chair to Guide Sanford Housing Authority (04-137)
11/16/2004 HANO Welcomes Residents at River Garden Grand Opening (04-140)
11/17/2004 Jackson to Honor Local Communities That Reduce Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing (04-138)
11/17/2004 HUD Lauds 6.4 Percent Rise in New Home Starts (04-141)
11/19/2004 HUD Settles Investigation of Falls Church and Condo Developers (04-142)
11/22/2004 New Law Will Increase Native American Homeownership (04-139)
11/22/2004 HUD and EPA Settle Case Against Massachusetts-Based Landlord -10,000 Apartments in Seven States and D.C. to Become Lead Safe (04-143)
11/30/2004 HUD Charges Texas Apartment Owner and Manager with Violation of Fair Housing Act (04-144)
12/06/2004 HUD and IRS Partner to Help Low-Income Families Cut Their Tax Bills (04-146)
12/08/2004 Innovative HUD Program Increasing Hispanic Homeownership Numbers in Colonias Region (04-145)
12/09/2004 HUD Issues 2005 Section 8 Funding Guidelines to Public Housing Authorities Nationwide (04-147)
12/13/2004 HUD's Youthbuild Program Delivers $54 Million for Skills and Leadership Training (04-148)
12/16/2004 HUD Publishes 'Preserving America' - a How-To Guide to Promote Historic Preservation and Tourism (04-150)
12/17/2004 HUD Announces $44.4 Million to Help Families Across the U.S. (04-151)
12/22/2004 HUD Secretary Issues Innovative New Year's Message (04-152)