Jun 24th, 2008 by Iowa Real Estate
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that it will waive certain limitations for the low-income housing tax credit in Indiana and Iowa so that owners of facilities in these states can provide housing to victims of recent storms and flooding. Continue Reading »
Popularity: 19% [?]
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Jun 18th, 2008 by Iowa Real Estate
Washington, D.C.—The Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities recently sat down with Iowa Congressman Tom Latham to discuss legislation before congress dealing with credit and student loans. Continue Reading »
Popularity: 22% [?]
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Jun 2nd, 2008 by Iowa Real Estate
SILO bill provides secure funding for Iowa’s school districts; Eases property tax burden
SIOUX CITY – Today, Governor Chet Culver signed House File 2663, which establishes Iowa’s sales tax at 6% and uses the extra 1 cent on every dollar spent in Iowa for school infrastructure funding. Continue Reading »
Popularity: 33% [?]
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Apr 17th, 2008 by Iowa Real Estate
Lenders in Boone, Dubuque, Iowa City, Johnston and West Des Moines earn honors (Des Moines, IA) – Today the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recognized six lenders for their efforts to help Iowans become first-time homeowners last year. Continue Reading »
Popularity: 61% [?]
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Apr 15th, 2008 by Iowa Real Estate
Projects in Fort Dodge, Keokuk, Mount Pleasant, Fort Madison, Mason City, Waterloo and Council Bluffs get state funds (Des Moines, Iowa) - The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently approved $595,000 in grants from the State Housing Trust Fund’s Project-Based Program, an initiative that helps finance the development of affordable single-family and multifamily housing units for low-income Iowans. Continue Reading »
Popularity: 62% [?]
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Apr 4th, 2008 by Iowa Real Estate
Many people are unaware of Tax Freedom Day, but it’s an important date to know. Tax Freedom Day marks the first day in the year when Americans no longer work to pay for their local, state, and federal government tax burden… and begin to work to pay for their own needs. Continue Reading »
Popularity: 69% [?]
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Mar 27th, 2008 by Iowa Real Estate
Our nation is mired in a housing crisis created by poor management of home mortgages. Because of this crisis many Iowa families are currently struggling to keep the homes they worked so hard to buy and maintain. Continue Reading »
Popularity: 76% [?]
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Feb 29th, 2008 by Iowa Real Estate
Sioux City Public Museum receives national grant
Museum professionals, interns, college students, and preservationists will have new resources available thanks to a grant for the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf. The Sioux City Public Museum is among the 851 museums, libraries, and archives nationally selected to receive conservation materials from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Continue Reading »
Popularity: 89% [?]
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Feb 26th, 2008 by Iowa Real Estate
Home sales across the state fell about 3 percent last year over 2006, a new report shows, while the statewide median sale price was flat. Continue Reading »
Popularity: 17% [?]
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Feb 4th, 2008 by Iowa Real Estate
Are you discouraged by watching the house hunting shows on television? Do you think that without granite countertops your house won’t sell? Do you think you have to spend $400,000 to find a nice three bedroom house? Continue Reading »
Popularity: 100% [?]
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