Press Releases
Achieving the dream of homeownership
March 11, 2010 Posted by IHFA
BLACKFOOT, ID - March 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Owning a home is something her family has dreamed of for some time, and now it’s a reality. With a little help from two programs, Scott and Julie Campfield and their three children now have a home of their own in Blackfoot. “It’s the first time I’ve ever owned a home – it’s amazing,” said Julie. Scott and Julie purchased their home in November after working with Idaho Housing and Finance Association’s (IHFA’s) Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) and Individual Development Account (IDA) programs.
Minnick supports two credit measures for consumers
December 2, 2009 Posted by Idaho Department of Finance
Washington, D.C. - December 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In these tough times, Idahoans deserve the chance to buy a home or attend college without having to worry about unfair marks from credit agencies.
$4.4 million in funding will aid Idaho’s homeless Recent count identifies nearly 2,000 Idahoans as homeless
May 28, 2009 Posted by IHFA
BOISE, ID - May 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Homelessness. The word alone does little to explain how it affects individuals, families, and communities. Nearly 2,000 Idahoans – 24% under the age of 18 – were identified as homeless during the annual homeless Point-In-Time Count, conducted statewide on Jan. 28, 2009.
Permanent Injunction Entered Against Boise Man For Originating Mortgage Loans Without A License
May 27, 2009 Posted by Idaho Department of Finance
Boise, ID - May 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — An Ada County District Court Judge has entered a permanent injunction against a Boise man for accepting and negotiating residential mortgage loan applications without a license on behalf of Idaho borrowers.
If Assessed Home Values Drop, Will Property Taxes Do The Same?
May 20, 2009 Posted by Idaho RealEstateRama
BOISE, ID - May 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Property valuation notices are in the mail to Idaho homeowners. And one property tax expert is reminding homeowners that, whether their home values go up or down, their taxes won’t necessarily follow suit.
Attn: Commissioners - Idaho Building Code
May 13, 2009 Posted by Idaho RealEstateRama
May 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Idaho Building Code Board, in compliance with the passage of H220 and H218a, will be accepting input from local government as to which parts of the 2009 code locals may want to exempt or change statewide.
$13.5 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Funds awarded to Idaho communities to stabilize neighborhoods and address foreclosed properties
May 12, 2009 Posted by IHFA
BOISE, ID - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Idaho communities feeling the effects of foreclosures in area neighborhoods will benefit from funding recently awarded by Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA). IHFA, the administrator of the program, has conditionally awarded $13.5 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds to help Idaho communities facing increased numbers of foreclosed and abandoned homes.
UNLICENSED MORTGAGE LOAN MODIFICATION COMPANY’S FALSE GUARANTEE TO AVOID FORECLOSURE LEAVES DISTRESSED HOMEOWNERS WITHOUT THEIR HOME
April 27, 2009 Posted by Idaho Department of Finance
Boise, ID - April 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Idaho Department of Finance has ordered National Foreclosure Relief, Inc. (National Foreclosure), a Nevada corporation, to cease and desist from offering and selling mortgage loan modification services to Idaho residents. The company apparently targets distressed homeowners seeking to avoid foreclosure on their homes.
Idahoans Who Don’t Itemize Can Get Deduction for Property Taxes
March 18, 2009 Posted by Idaho RealEstateRama
BOISE, ID - March 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Idahoans who don’t itemize their tax deductions can claim an additional standard deduction for real property taxes on their 2008 Idaho income tax return. The deduction is part of legislation that conforms Idaho law to federal law, and it applies to state and local real property taxes paid
Some Homeowners Qualify for Idaho’s Property Tax Relief Programs
February 25, 2009 Posted by Idaho RealEstateRama
BOISE, ID - February 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Homeowners who qualify have until April 15 to apply for two different programs that can help them with their property taxes
CRAPO TO DISCUSS RENEWABLE ENERGY EFFORTS, CELEBRATE OPENING OF ENERGY RESEARCH FACILITY
February 19, 2009 Posted by Idaho RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - February 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, Co-Chair of the Senate Renewables and Energy Efficiency Caucus, will meet with Idaho energy experts, local mayors and others on Thursday to discuss renewable energy initiatives before the Congress, funding and the potential impacts for Idaho
First-time homebuyer education classes offered throughout Idaho Finally Home!® Homebuyer Education 2009 class schedule now available
January 30, 2009 Posted by IHFA
BOISE, ID - January 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Finally Home!® Homebuyer Education classes – valuable, informative classes designed to educate first-time homebuyers about the purchase of a home – will be held across the state throughout 2009
Affordable senior housing available in Caldwell
January 6, 2009 Posted by IHFA
CALDWELL, ID - January 06, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Although times may be tough economically for many Treasure Valley residents, there is an affordable housing option available for seniors.
Idaho Housing and Finance Association welcomes Steven Keen to Board of Commissioners
December 29, 2008 Posted by IHFA
BOISE, ID - December 29, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has appointed Steven Keen of Boise to Idaho Housing and Finance Association’s (IHFA’s) Board of Commissioners.
Finally Home! Home Buyer Education Program Receives $5,000 from Home Federal Foundation
October 17, 2008 Posted by IHFA
BOISE, ID - October 17, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Home Federal Foundation recently contributed $5,000 to the Finally Home!® Home Buyer Education Program administered by the Idaho Partners for Home Buyer Education, Inc. (IPHBE, Inc.). Home Federal has contributed a total of $13,000 to the program since 2003.
