Sep 19 2008
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — As part of the massive housing rescue bill passed by Congress in July, troubled borrowers will be able to refinance their home loans with the backing of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) starting on October 1.
But at a congressional hearing today in Washington, lenders didn’t seem terribly enthusiastic about the program, [...]
Sep 02 2008
California lawmakers passed a bill aimed at cutting carbon-dioxide emissions by rewarding cities and counties that prevent urban sprawl and improve public transportation.
The bill’s proponents and transportation experts say it is the first measure in the nation to link government transportation funding with urban planning and CO2-reduction goals. Senate Bill 375 contends that cutting back [...]
Aug 07 2008
Proposed law would require large, privately built commercial and residential projects to use environmentally sound practices.
February 16, 2008 in print edition B-1
Los Angeles, known for its choking smog and fuel-burning gridlock, is poised to adopt one of the toughest green building ordinances [...]