The Howard County Department of Housing and Community Development is accepting applications during this current enrollment period for the county's moderate income housing unit (MIHU) program.
The MIHU program requires developers in certain zoning districts to sell or rent some of it's new housing units to households of moderate income. The application deadline is April 30, 2008.
MIHU is also holding a Buyers and Renters workshop on
Date: April 23, 2008
Place: Banneker Rm., George Howard Building -Ellicott City
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Representatives will be present to explain the program's eligibility requirements and application process.
We have heard so much about Base Realignment Closures Act (BRAC).
On April 16, 2008 a milestone was reached - Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) broke ground on the new facility which will consist of seven buildings encompassing approximately 1.1 million square feet at a cost of about $442 M.
The headquarters building is slated to ready for occupancy by October 2010 and the remaining buildings by September 2011.
Approximately 4,300 DISA Jobs will relocate to Ft. Meade from Northern Virginia during the next 3 years.
Hensel Phelps Construction, the winning company selected by The Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District --stated that more than 200 local and national companies will be involved in construction of the new DISA complex.
Quick take -- Housing inventory is about supply and demand.
What do you think will happen in three years with the influx of thousands of people relocating?
What is appreciation? Below is the definition from dictionary.com -- Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This ap·pre·ci·a·tion Audio Help /əˌpriʃiˈeɪʃən/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[uh-pree-shee-ey-shuhn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1. gratitude; thankful recognition: They showed their appreciation by giving him a gold watch. 2. the act of estimating the qualities of things and giving them their proper value. 3. clear perception or recognition, esp. of aesthetic quality: a course in art appreciation. 4. an increase or rise in the value of property, goods, etc. 5. critical notice; evaluation; opinion, as of a situation, person, etc. 6. a critique or written evaluation, esp. when favorable.
What slide caught your attention? -- (for me) -- there were a few -- one being the number of people who have a computer, internet capability and how 6 people controlled the wealth.
I appreciate and am very thankful for my children, health, relationships with people, and a roof over my head.
Show your gratitude by telling the people you appreciate them. Don't be shy! Write a note and send it by mail-- one of the lost traditions of the modern world.
Five years from now it will be 2013!
Will you ask yourself, this question? --
Why didn't I buy a home when the prices were very attractive?(While the inventory was plentiful
and the market was normal).
Recently, I heard Les Brown, the motivational speaker state -- "During adversity -- expand!"
You can use the classic Dr. Seuss book, Oh, the places you'll go! to wonder and wonder in delight with that statement.
I say - the American dream is alive and well -- choose now what you'll do!
I didn't feel like changing into my gym clothes so I went to Border's instead to read. I am so glad I did because I came across an excellent book titled, "The Faith Club: A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew-- Three Women Search for Understanding".
The book is real, the authors share their feelings completely as they go on this journey of discovery as they learn about themselves as well as their new found friends' faith. It's an excellent depiction of what can occur when human beings come together to work on a project despite the challenges that may occur as you face tough questions.
Personally, I believe that if we discussed issues such as faith -- we would have a better understanding of people who may seem different. The authors do an excellent job of providing a blueprint as to how to start and conduct a faith club.
I first heard of this story this morning while watching ESPN, Outside the Lines.
George Martin, a 14 year veteran of the NFL -- he played defensive end for the New York Giants and has a Super Bowl Ring -- is up to big things in life -- he is on a quest to raise 10 Million dollars for the first- responders of the 9/11 tragedy.
Imagine being able to touch the lives of some 40,000 people -- that is the approximate number of firefighter, police, EMS and volunteers who have been affected by breathing the contaminants without protective masks.
He started his walk in September 2007 at The George Washington Bridge in New York and his walk will end at San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. The walk will cover 3,300 miles -- and he has taken a year off from work as an executive to accomplish this goal.
So far he has lost 30 lbs and raised more than a million dollars.
If you want to donate or to find out more -- go to www.ajourneyfor 911.info
I first heard of this story this morning while watching ESPN, Outside the Lines.
George Martin, a 14 year veteran of the NFL -- he played defensive end for the New York Giants and has a Super Bowl Ring -- is up to big things in life -- he is on a quest to raise 10 Million dollars for the first- responders of the 9/11 tragedy.
Imagine being able to touch the lives of some 40,000 people -- that is the approximate number of firefighter, police, EMS and volunteers who have been affected by breathing the contaminants without protective masks.
He started his walk in September 2007 at The George Washington Bridge in New York and his walk will end at San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. The walk will cover 3,300 miles -- and he has taken a year off from work as an executive to accomplish this goal.
So far he has lost 30 lbs and raised more than a million dollars.
If you want to donate or to find out more -- go to www.ajourneyfor 911.info
January enrollment is open for applications and will end January 31, 2008. This program requires developers and or builders to sell or rent housing in certain districts to households of moderate income.
The Department of Housing & Community Development is hosting a workshop for potential renters or buyers:
Date: Monday, January 14, 2008
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: George Howard Building (Banneker room)
Eligibility to buy: Household income cannot exceed 80% of Howard County median Income or $75,408(for a family of four)
Eligibility to rent: Household income cannot exceed 60% of Howard County median income or $56,556( for a family of four)
*Base sale prices for MIHUs range from approximately $110,000 for a condominium to approximately $225,000 for a single-family home. Prices vary, depending on the size and amenities of the unit. Rents range from about $1,060 to $1,640, including utilities.
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