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HUD ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR MISSOURI STORM VICTIMS
July 3, 2008 Posted by Missouri Real Estate
Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in seven counties in the ‘Show Me State’WASHINGTON - U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Steve Preston today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to seven storm-ravaged counties in Missouri and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following severe storms and flooding.
Bond Criticizes Democrats for Failing to Deliver on Promise to Lower Gas Prices
April 25, 2008 Posted by Missouri Real Estate
Gas Prices Continue to Soar, Hurt Struggling Families
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Kit Bond today criticized the Democratic leadership in Congress for failing to deliver on their promise to lower gas prices. With $3.53 a gallon as the national average, gas prices have risen $1.20 since Democrats took control of the House and Senate and […]
Engler Passes Significant Measures Against Mortgage Fraud in Senate
March 24, 2008 Posted by Missouri Real Estate
JEFFERSON CITY –Sen. Kevin Engler, R-Farmington, today announced that Senate Bill 1059, a bill he sponsored, has received final approval from the Senate. The bill would create civil and criminal penalties for mortgage fraud. Mortgage fraud boosts the price of a property to become inflated so that consumers end up paying more than the value […]
Senate’s Property Tax Reform Bill Advances to House
March 9, 2008 Posted by Missouri Real Estate
JEFFERSON CITY - The much-anticipated property tax reform bill, Senate Bill 711, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Michael Gibbons (R-Kirkwood), was given final approval by the full Senate today. It now moves on to the House for similar consideration.
House Wraps Up Busy Week of Activity
January 31, 2008 Posted by Missouri Real Estate
Jefferson City – The Missouri House of Representatives adjourned on Thursday after a busy week that included passage of several supplemental budget bills and a flurry of committee activity.
Nixon warns consumers to watch for fraud, price gouging after ice storm
December 10, 2007 Posted by Missouri Real Estate
Jefferson City, Mo. — Bursting pipes, downed trees, wrecked cars and high prices may be among the results of this weekend’s ice storm, and Attorney General Jay Nixon is reminding consumers to look out for law breakers and con artists.
Nixon shuts down fraudulent St. Louis home repair business; consumers to receive $71,495 in restitution
December 1, 2007 Posted by Missouri Real Estate
St. Louis, Mo. — The owner of a St. Louis home repair business who accepted payment for services but then failed to begin or complete the work, used shoddy workmanship in the work performed and failed to provide refunds to consumers will pay $81,495 in restitution and costs in a settlement with Attorney General Jay […]
Blunt announces $5.1 Million in Brownfield Redevelopment Tax Credits for St. Louis
October 29, 2007 Posted by Missouri Real Estate
ST. LOUIS – Gov. Matt Blunt today announced that Parkside Towers, LLC, has been awarded $5.1 million in remediation tax credits under the Brownfield Redevelopment program by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED).
Blunt Announces More Than $250,000 in Grants to Support Missouri Firefighters
September 19, 2007 Posted by Missouri Real Estate
Governor Announces Grants for Edwards, Jamesport, Salem and Vandalia
JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Matt Blunt today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded Missouri $253,602 in grants to support Missouri’s fire departments and to help enhance Missourians safety.
Home buyers, Realtors see perks in cash purchases
August 23, 2007 Posted by Missouri Real Estate
Don Johnson purchased a home Aug. 1 in southeast Springfield. But unlike many home buyers, he didn’t have to worry about applying for a loan or waiting for bank approval.
