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Johnson: Assistance Available to Prevent Foreclosure
December 6, 2007 Posted by South Dakota Real Estate
Washington, DC -December 5, 2007 - U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) today encouraged South Dakotans facing the threat of foreclosure to take advantage of resources that may help them find solutions to their housing problems. Johnson, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, is concerned about the subprime mortgage crisis currently affecting more than two […]
Top Loan Officers Earn Recognition
November 15, 2007 Posted by South Dakota Real Estate
Pierre, SD., November 15, 2007 — The South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA) is pleased to announce the seven top Loan Officers of SDHDA First-time Homebuyer loans. The SDHDA Loan Officer Recognition Program was designed to recognize those Loan Officers who are strong supporters of affordable housing in their community by consistently offering SDHDA programs […]
Johnson Commends Glory House Groundbreaking
November 9, 2007 Posted by South Dakota Real Estate
Washington, DC, November 9, 2007 — U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) commented on the groundbreaking for Glory House Methamphetamine Addiction Treatment Center in Sioux Falls today for a 5,400 square foot building with space for outpatient facilities and housing for female methamphetamine addicts.
Johnson Announces Two Million in Funds for Two Tribal Communities
October 31, 2007 Posted by South Dakota Real Estate
Washington, DC, October 18, 2007 – U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) announced today that the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and the Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority will receive Indian Community Development Block Grants totaling $2,000,000 for the development of housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities.
SDHDA Reduces Interest Rates for First-time Homebuyer Loans
October 24, 2007 Posted by South Dakota Real Estate
October 17, 2007 — While the temperatures are dropping, so are the interest rates for First-time Homebuyer Loans through The South Dakota Housing Development Authority (SDHDA). Today the SDHDA Board of Commissioners lowered the First-time Homebuyers Program Fixed Rate to 5.375% and the starting Step Rate is now 4.375%.
Johnson Works with Colleagues to Address National Housing Crisis
September 29, 2007 Posted by South Dakota Real Estate
Washington, DC, Sept. 19, 2007 — Senator Johnson joined his colleagues on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs to markup three pieces of legislation, including the FHA Modernization Act of 2007. All three pieces of legislation work to ensure that Americans have continued access to stable housing.
HUD awards $566,000 for affordable housing and economic development in rural South Dakota
September 24, 2007 Posted by South Dakota Real Estate
WASHINGTON, September 10, 2007 – Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson today awarded $566,000 to two rural housing programs in South Dakota to stimulate economic development, create jobs and produce more affordable housing. The funding is part of $16.8 million in grants provided through HUD’s Rural Housing and Economic Development Program nationwide.
Statewide Homeless Count to be Conducted by the South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium
September 24, 2007 Posted by South Dakota Real Estate
Pierre, September 5, 2007 – The South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium (Consortium) is conducting a one-day survey on September 20, 2007 to count the number of homeless families and individuals throughout South Dakota.
Affordable Housing Project Complete In Mission
August 16, 2007 Posted by South Dakota Real Estate
Mission is celebrating the grand opening of a 100-unit housing development on the Rosebud Reservation. The complex is the last part of a three phase project to provide the community with affordable housing. But there are still people waiting for a home of their own.
Housing Market Strong In SE South Dakota
August 8, 2007 Posted by South Dakota Real Estate
As skepticism is building in housing markets across the country, that’s not the case in KELOLAND. Halfway through 2007, industry leaders are reporting better numbers than last year.
