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New resource from Missouri Department of Insurance makes it easy to create a home inventory
March 12, 2010 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
Jefferson City, MO - March 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Consumer advocates are encouraging Americans to become consumer savvy during National Consumer Protection Week, and here in Missouri, the Department of Insurance is helping homeowners and renters better protect themselves in the event of damage or theft to their property.
Treasurer Clint Zweifel releases statement on clean audit of his office
March 11, 2010 Posted by Missouri State Treasurer
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - March 11, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) issued a statement following yesterday’s release of a clean audit of his office performed by State Auditor Susan Montee’s office.
Consumer protection week scam of the day alert: foreclosure rescue
March 8, 2010 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
Jefferson City, MO - March 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Chris Koster said today the nation’s financial crisis has led to rampant growth of foreclosure-rescue scams. Since he took office in January 2009, the Attorney General’s Office has had 321 complaints of foreclosure fraud, compared with just 25 complaints in 2007 and 2008 combined, a more than one-thousand percent increase.
Property Sales Bring In Extra Funds for Road Projects
March 8, 2010 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - March 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — A state highway property sales blitz has generated more than $675,000 for road and bridge projects that will make Missouri highways smoother and safer.
The Missouri Department of Transportation tried something new last November - an all-out attempt to sell multiple properties across the state in a short period of time. The agency identified 21 highly marketable properties, then advertised them for sale by auction or sealed bid over a five-day period. The realty blitz brought in $676,739 and transferred land the state no longer needed to build, improve and maintain the highway system to interested property buyers
Treasurer Clint Zweifel announces $10 million small business and farm investment in northwest Missouri
March 8, 2010 Posted by Missouri State Treasurer
ST. JOSEPH, MO - March 8, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) was in St. Joseph today to announce that since January 2009 his administration had made more than $10 million in low-interest loans to farms and small businesses in northwest Missouri. While at a stop at FCS Financial, Treasurer Zweifel said 126 loans had been made impacting 71 jobs and 106 farmers in the region. Borrowers in the region will save an estimated $152,000 in interest annually using loans made through the Missouri Linked Deposit Program.
Treasurer Zweifel and Attorney General Koster announce $303,000 settlement with Sprint Award impacts 3,640 people
March 4, 2010 Posted by Missouri State Treasurer
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - March 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) and Attorney General Chris Koster announced today they had reached a $303,000 settlement in a lawsuit against Sprint over uncashed and unclaimed rebate checks. Treasurer Zweifel said his office had already added more than 3,600 Missourians affected by the lawsuit to ShowMeMoney.com. Thirty-six states signed on to the $22 million settlement. As a result, thousands of people will be able to claim their rebate checks and put money back in their pockets.
Treasurer Clint Zweifel Announces $36 million Investment in Northeast Missouri Says 469 loans issued impacting 398 jobs and 387 farmers in the region
February 16, 2010 Posted by Missouri State Treasurer
KIRKSVILLE, MO - February 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) was in Kirksville today to announce that since January 2009 his administration had made more than $36 million in low-interest loans to farms and small businesses in the northeast Missouri. While at a stop at the Bank of Kirksville, Treasurer Zweifel said 469 loans had been made impacting 398 jobs and 387 farmers in the region. Borrowers in the region will save an estimated $608,000 in interest annually using loans made through the Missouri Linked Deposit Program.
Treasurer Zweifel Applauds Initial Approval of Bill Protecting Medals of Honor for Veterans
February 10, 2010 Posted by Missouri State Treasurer
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - February 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful)today applauded the House Committee on Veterans for voting unanimously to send a bill to the full House that protects and respects the service of Missouri’s military veterans. The Veterans Medals Bill, HB 1745, ensures military medals held by Unclaimed Property in Treasurer Zweifel’s office will never be auctioned or sold. Treasurer Zweifelestablished the administrative policy that led to HB 1745 upon taking office
Treasurer Clint Zweifel announces $575,000 small business loan in St. Charles impacting 23 local jobs
February 5, 2010 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
ST. CHARLES, MO - February 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (ZWY-ful) was in St. Charles today to announce a $575,000 small business loan impacting 23 local jobs. Treasurer Zweifel made the announcement at Sams Carpet Cleaning and Repair. The low-interest loan, made through the Missouri Linked Deposit Program, will save the company an estimated $37,000 in interest costs. Qualifying borrowers generally save 30 percent on the cost of the loan.
Statement from Lt. Governor Kinder on Resignation of Missouri Housing Development Commission Director Ramsel
February 3, 2010 Posted by MHDC
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - February 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Lt. Governor Peter Kinder today released the following statement on the resignation of Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) Director Pete Ramsel
Luetkemeyer Supports Bi-partisan Bill Protecting Affordable Housing Efforts
January 25, 2010 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) is supporting bi-partisan legislation ensuring that certain nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity are protected from troubling mortgage restrictions that could impact the way affordable housing is provided to needy families
Treasurer Zweifel Announces Record Payout; $1.6 Million Returned to Individual in St. Louis Region
January 20, 2010 Posted by Missouri State Treasurer
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - January 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel announced today his office had returned $1.6 million in Unclaimed Property to a person in the St. Louis region. The payout is the largest single account returned to an individual in Missouri history. As always, when done directly with Treasurer Zweifel’s office, the Unclaimed Property return was made free of charge
Congressman Blunt Announces $942,000 for Homeless Assistance in Springfield & Joplin
January 12, 2010 Posted by Missouri RealEstateRama
Washington, DC - January 12, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Southwest Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt announced today grants totaling more than $942,009 to six local agencies that provide programs for homeless families and individuals. The Consortium of Care Homeless Assistance program provides grants for transitional housing, permanent housing and support services. Funding is awarded in an annual national competition.
Treasurer Zweifel Announces Record Pace for Unclaimed Property Accounts Returned
January 4, 2010 Posted by Missouri State Treasurer
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel announced that half way through the 2010 fiscal year his office was on pace to break the previous record for Unclaimed Property accounts returned by more than 15 percent. A total of 45,809 accounts had been returned since July 1. The previous record was set by Treasurer Zweifel’s office in fiscal year 2009.
Zweifel Offers a Fair Shake for Taxpayers to Kick Off the New Year
December 29, 2009 Posted by Missouri State Treasurer
JEFFERSON CITY, MO - December 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A little more than six months after being signed into law, legislation developed by State Treasurer Clint Zweifel will allow him to return more on investments he manages for Missouri taxpayers beginning January 1. The legislation, Invest in Missouri, received the unanimous support of the Senate and the House and was signed by Gov. Nixon on June 29.
