July 1, 2011 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
July 1 30, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Contract renewal means program profits will continue to be invested in affordable housing throughout Iowa DES MOINES – The Iowa Finance Authority today announced that the agency has been awarded a contract renewa…
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May 17, 2011 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
May 17, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa has been tracking wasteful spending at public housing authorities including those in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Puerto Rico. He made the following comment on an audit released today, s…
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May 4, 2011 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Sioux City, IA – May 4, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan awarded more than $216 million to nearly 700 new homeless programs across the country. This amount represents $26 million more than last yea…
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April 18, 2011 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Sioux City, IA – April 18, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The Sioux City Human Rights Commission will host a Landlord and Property Manager Workshop on Thursday, May 5, 2011 in the third floor conference room at the Long Lines Family recreation Center, 40…
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April 18, 2011 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Sioux City, IA – April 18, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The Sioux City Human Rights Commission in partnership with the Siouxland Human Investment Partnership (SHIP) and Midtown Family Community Center will host an educational event “Fair Housing in Siouxland” on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at the Midtown Community Center, 525 14th Street, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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April 7, 2011 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Des Moines, IA – April 7, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors today approved four grants totaling $200,000 to advance affordable homeownership and rental opportunities in Fayette, Keokuk, Logan and Sioux Center. The funding is made available through the State Housing Trust Fund’s Project-Based program. The program provides financing for the development of affordable single-family and multifamily housing units.
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April 6, 2011 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Sioux City, IA – April 6, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — In recognition of Fair Housing month, the Sioux City Human Rights Commission, Siouxland Human Investment Partnership (SHIP) and the Midtown Community Center will host the symposium “Fair Housing in Siouxland” on Wednesday, April 20th at the Midtown Community Center, 525 14th Street, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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April 6, 2011 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Sioux City, IA – April 6, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Sioux City Fire Rescue is pleased to announce a new residential Safe Home Program. This program has three components:
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March 30, 2011 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
Sioux City, IA – March 30, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The City of Sioux City, Neighborhood Services Division has partnered with Inspection Services Division to develop a new program. “We have formed a unique partnership to help low-income elderly, and disabled homeowners with critical emergency repairs that have reduced life, health and safety hazards and improved homeowners’ quality of life” says Darlynn McMullen.
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March 2, 2011 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
SIOUX CITY, IA – March 2, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — MyPad Down Payment Assistance Program was created to overcome the greatest barrier to homeownership, down payment. MyPad provides an opportunity for qualified low to moderate income individuals and families to purchase affordable homes by receiving money from the Home Investment Partnership for down payment on a home. Homebuyers will never have to repay the gift from MyPad as long as the home purchased remains owner occupied throughout the 5 year period of the deferred payment loan
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