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May 2013

IFA FYI HousingIowa 

Governor Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Reynolds recently  announced a summer social media contest sponsored by the Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Association of REALTORS®, Iowa Mortgage Association and the Iowa Home Ownership Education Project.

 

Under Construction: A Home Improvement Contest is a fun, new contest that is sure to heat up the competition this summer!

 

The winning entry will receive a $2,500 Lowe's gift card and the lender/counselor and REALTOR® with the most combined votes will each receive a $2,500 Community Betterment Grant, you could win BIG!

 
The Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Association of REALTORS® and Iowa Home Ownership Education Project have partnered together for a Free Home Buyer Education Series: Unique Iowa Programs & Information to Get You Started. The full schedule is available on the Iowa Finance Authority web site.

 

The 2013 HousingIowa Conference will be held at the Coralville Marriott from September 4-5, 2013.

 

Conference details, including keynote speakers, sponsorship opportunities and HousingIowa Award nomination opportunities are now available! Check the web site often for updates and registration information!

 

Iowa Mortgage Help is offering an Emergency Foreclosure Assistance Fund. The program is designed to provide temporary financial support to certain homeowners behind on their mortgages, enabling them to bring their first mortgage current. To learn more, visit the Iowa Mortgage Help web site.

Noteworthy

   

Governor Branstad and Lieutenant Governor Reynolds proclaimed April 21 - 27, 2013 as Affordable Housing Week in Iowa. Read more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

As part of Affordable Housing Month, the Polk County Housing Trust Fund held a Design Star Competition with local area high schools.

 

Congratulations to the winners (from left to right):

 

  • Devin Robbins & Kullen Neyons, Dallas-Center Grimes, $500

  • Joseph Bahnsen, Des Moines Central Academy, $2,000 scholarship 

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  • Sirina Reed, Ankeny, $500  

  • IFA FYI TGD 

     

    Title Guaranty's annual Settlement Service Workshop will held on June 11, 2013 at the Prairie Meadows Events Center in Altoona.

     

    Compliance Issues, Mechanic's Notice & Lien Registry Information and a Legislative Update are just a few of the key topics you won't want to miss! Find more details and reserve your spot today at TitleGuarantyEvents.com.

                     

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    The Iowa Finance Authority would like to welcome two new board members, Joan Johnson and Shaner Magalhaes.

     

      
    Joan Johnson,
    West Des Moines

    Joan serves
    as the Senior
    Vice
    President
    and General
    Counsel for
    Iowa Realty
    Co., Inc.

     

    She also

    serves as 

    General

    Counsel for

    Prudential

    First Realty

    and Midland

    Escrow

    Services, and

    is the CEO of

    Iowa Title

    Company.


    Shaner

    Magalhaes,
    Coralville 

     

    Shaner
    works as a
    REALTOR®
    for Skogman
    Realty in
    Coralville.

     

    He is actively

    involved in the
    Iowa City

    Area
    Association
    of
    REALTORS®

    and the local
    Chamber of

    Commerce. 

     

     

     

     

              

     

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