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LATHAM PUSHES FOR STABILITY IN THE HOUSING MARKET
March 6, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
March 06, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Iowa Congressman Tom Latham announced on Thursday his support of a housing initiative that will help ease the current turmoil in the market while encouraging the flow of credit and economic recovery.
Grassley works to help seniors and people with disabilities get care they need at home and seeks tax relief to help individuals manage caregiving costs
February 16, 2009 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Federal legislation introduced today by Senator Chuck Grassley would make it easier for states to provide Medicaid home and community-based services to seniors and Americans with disabilities, and empower individuals to manage the financial burdens that come with caregiving needs
Low-Income Housing Limits to Be Waived in Indiana and Iowa
June 24, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
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.
Governor Culver Signs Legislation To Strengthen Iowa Schools
June 2, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
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.
Freedom from Taxes - Tax Freedom Day for Iowans 2008
April 4, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
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.
A Helping Hand to Iowa Families Caught In Housing Crisis
March 27, 2008 Posted by Iowa RealEstateRama
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.
