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WHAT'S NEW
AT HOMES4NC
Homes4NC License Plate Gains
Traction
Join the hundreds of REALTOR®
and housing leaders in supporting Homes4NC with your license plate. Not
only is it a great image-builder, it also is an easy way to make an automatic,
annual contribution that supports the business you're in. Purchase a Homes4NC license plate at any NC DMV
license plate office or on the
DMV
Website.
More...
Recognize Local Housing Heroes at
Home4NC Awards
Be part of the excitement of the 2008 Homes4NC Affordable Housing Achievement
Awards, planned for October 20 in Cary. Help us select the winners by
nominating an individual or organization who is providing affordable housing
solutions that are making a difference in your community. The nomination
deadline is June 27, so send in your
nomination form
today! Read about last years winners or
get more information.
IN THE
HEADLINES
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Affordable Housing Coalition Hosts
Successful Summit
The Affordable Housing Coalition of Southeastern NC recently held its 2008
Summit, which covered topics such as foreclosure prevention, green
building, universal design and safety in our neighborhoods. Homes4NC
helped make the Summit possible through a $2,500 matching grant to the
Coalition. For a link to the Summit video, visit the Coalition Web site.
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Building Energy-Efficient Housing That's
Affordable Too
About 80 percent of low-income houses built by groups such as Habitat for Humanity and subsidized by a state housing program come equipped with features such as efficient appliances, heat-blocking windows, high-grade ducts and snugly installed insulation without gaps or breaks.
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Foreclosures Reduce Neighboring Property
Values
Entire neighborhoods are being impacted by rising foreclosures, said Chris
Kukla of the Center for Responsible Lending on a recent bus tour in
Greensboro. If your house is within a quarter-mile of a home lost to
foreclosure, your home's value decreases $2,000 on average in Guilford
County.
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Asheville Recognized as Ambassador City
The National Association of REALTORS®
and the U.S. Conference of Mayors recently designated Asheville and five
other cities as 2008 Ambassador Cities. The Asheville Board of REALTORS®
is a key member of a task force working to create an affordable housing
plan for Asheville.
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Next Grant Cycle Ends June 30
If your REALTOR® association is financially supporting a charitable organization
that helps improve housing opportunities in your community, you can double the
impact of your contribution by requesting a matching grant from Homes4NC.
More...
UPCOMING EVENTS
REALTOR®
Charity Challenge Planned for Aug. 18 in Raleigh
Want to have a great time while
supporting a great cause? The second annual REALTORS®
Charity Challenge promises to provide both. Make plans now to join industry
leaders on Monday, August 18 at the historic Raleigh Country Club to raise fun
and funds for Homes4NC. More...
Other Events:
June 14 - CRRA Workforce
Housing Fair, Charlotte
Oct. 5-8 - NC REALTORS®
Convention & Expo, Charlotte
Oct. 16-17 - NC Affordable
Housing Conference, Durham
ARTICLES & PRESS
RELEASES
Homes4NC - Making a Difference For Affordable
Housing
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