Real Estate Briefs

Nevada Housing Division wins Agency of the Year Award

Nevada Department of Business and Industry Director Bruce Breslow announced that the Nevada Housing Division has been named the department’s 2014 Agency of the Year. The award was presented to administrator C.J. Manthe and agency staff.

“The Housing Division has undergone a complete rebuild and modernization in order to help a much larger number of Nevada families,” said Bruce Breslow, director of the Department of Business and Industry. “I salute C.J. and her outstanding team of professionals for creating several new programs that make a difference in people’s ability to afford a home.”

Established by the Nevada Legislature in 1975, the Nevada Housing Division is the State’s housing finance agency. In 2014, the Division awarded $6.4 million in housing tax credits to fund 10 projects to develop or revitalize 618 affordable housing units, which bring the number of units funded by Division programs to 25,000 since inception.

Under the leadership of Administrator CJ Manthe, the agency has expanded existing programs and introduced new programs to benefit homebuyers, seniors, veterans and low-income individuals and families.

“It is so rewarding for our team when we help Nevada families achieve their homeownership dream. Our goal next year is to help more than 2,000 Nevadan’s make that dream come true,” Manthe said.

The Nevada Rural Housing Authority offers online course

The Nevada Rural Housing Authority will offer a free one-hour online course, After The Close — Homeowner Education, which will provides homeowners with information on keeping their homes in great condition after they move in. It includes resources on budgeting, expenses and regular maintenance, as well as general housekeeping tips and how to prepare for emergencies.

“We believe in promoting responsible homeownership,” said Gary Longaker, NRHA Executive Director. “We want new homebuyers to not only feel financially comfortable with their decisions to buy the home, but we also want them to continue to be prepared as they own their homes for many, many years to come.”

For more information about NRHA’s Home at Last program, visit www.nvrural.org/homebuyer-services.