Housing grants awarded
From the National Association of Realtors:
"WASHINGTON --- Despite today’s tight economy, many areas of the country have not seen a significant drop in their high cost of living. To help meet this critical need for more affordable housing for low- to moderate-income working families, the National Association of Realtors® has awarded more than $3.4 million through the Ira Gribin Workforce Housing Grants program.
"Teachers, firefighters, police officers, and restaurant and retail workers provide vital community services –however, they often cannot afford to live in the communities where they work. This segment of the population can be shut out of the local housing market in high-cost communities, which can lead to longer commutes, sprawl and traffic congestion."
