Press Releases
HOME’s President will retire January 1, 2012
June 14, 2012
Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, Inc., today announced that its long-time President, Connie Chamberlin, will retire on January 1, 2012.
Press Conference to Release New Report Highlighting Foreclosures & Housing Market
February 20, 2012
Foreclosures, Subprime Mortgages and Increase in Vacant Properties are Hurting Economic Growth in the Commonwealth.
Report Evaluates Virginia Housing Crisis & Impact of American Jobs Act
October 17, 2011
The Center for Housing Leadership at Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia Inc (HOME) released a report today entitled “Virginia’s Neighborhoods and the American Jobs Act.” This report evaluates “Project Rebuild” in the American Jobs Act which provides for $15 billion to rehabilitate and refurbish vacant and foreclosed homes and businesses. The report analyzes which communities in Virginia have been hardest hit by the housing crisis and could benefit the most from this portion of the American Jobs Act.
Illegal Online Housing Ads Ask for Sex
March 18, 2010
HOME filed 20 complaints with the federal and state government alleging that advertisements on Craigslist and other sites violated fair housing laws.
Richmond Foreclosure Prevention Clinics
September 17, 2009
September 26, 2009: The City of Richmond & HOME are holding HOME Preservation Clinics to help those behind on their mortgages.
How To Help Yourself Avoid Foreclosure
June 29, 2009
HOME is making a free self-help kit available to homeowners who are behind on their mortgages.
Trust in Lending Act – HB 1776
January 8, 2009
Delegate Jennifer McClellan and Senator Donald McEachin filed legislation today to add a layer of protection for Virginia homeowners when dealing with mortgage brokers. The Trust in Lending Act (H.B. 1776) requires mortgage brokers in Virginia to act in the best interest of their clients.
Video: HOME Hampton Roads Press Release 2008
November 25, 2008
HOME releases 2008 Hampton Roads Audit Results (video)
HOME releases 2008 Hampton Roads Audit Results
October 9, 2008
Year-long fair housing audit by Housing Opportunities Made Equal shows increased number of discrimination and illegal barrier problems
Virginia’s Foreclosure Rescue Scam Law Now in Effect
July 24, 2008
The rise in foreclosures has spawned a new industry that takes advantage of vulnerable homeowners afraid of losing their homes. It is called the foreclosure rescue scam. Homeowners are tricked into paying for non-existent services, losing equity, or losing the home.
Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia now offers FREE Up-TO-Date Housing Statistics
May 30, 2008
The Center for Housing Leadership at Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, Inc. (HOME) announces the release of the inaugural Virginia Housing Statistics Snapshot, a FREE data source for media focusing on the housing market in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Snapshot, which includes statistics related to housing from leading sources, organizes data-rich information on affordable housing, fair housing, and fair lending.
