Yearly Archives: 2009

July 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Standards of Conduct Committee for the Missouri Housing Development Commission will meet Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. to discuss revisions to the commission's ethics policy.

Newly-renovated $10 million hotel brings boutique charm to cosmopolitan Central West End. ATLANTA, GA Hotel Indigo today announced the opening of Hotel Indigo St. Louis Central West End following a $10 million renovation by Roberts Hotels Group of the historic Bel Air West Motel, which first opened in 1958 as the city's first motel. The Central West End property is the first of three Hotel Indigo properties planned for St. Louis; additional hotels are slated to open in University City and the downtown convention district in 2011 and 2012, respectively

INVEST IN MISSOURI to reinvest $1 billion in Missouri. JEFFERSON CITY, MO - June 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel’s economic development legislation, INVEST IN MISSOURI, was signed by Governor Jay Nixon today at stops in St. Louis and Kansas City. The legislation reinvests $1 billion in Missouri communities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — These days television shows are regularly interrupted with commercials about a “great” new financial opportunity backed by the federal government: a reverse mortgage loan that allows seniors to convert the equity in their homes into cash. While this can be a useful tool for some, many elderly homeowners are prime targets for predatory lending schemes in a rapidly growing industry.

Jefferson City, MO - June 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — More than $547,000 in disaster assistance has been approved in the seven days since President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for Missouri. The disaster declaration is a result of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding May 8 - 16.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - June 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — As a result of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding May 8 - 16, President Obama declared a Federal disaster making funds available across the state to assist in the recovery process. These are available to Missouri's residents and infrastructure.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - June 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel released a statement on the audit performed of the Missouri Housing Development Commission by State Auditor Susan Montee's office.

New chair pushes for accountability and transparency. JEFFERSON CITY, MO - June 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Clint Zweifel called for reforms to the Missouri Housing Development Commission in a news conference in Jefferson City today. He said he would work with commissioners to pass a reformed standards of conduct policy that would remove conflicts of interest and build Missourians trust in the agency.

Foreclosure protection offered to displaced families in 46 counties. WASHINGTON, DC - June 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to 46 storm-ravaged counties in Missouri and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes following last month’s severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes.

June 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — State Treasurer Zweifel will hold a news conference Tuesday, June 23 in Jefferson City to layout his strategic plan for Missouri Housing Development Commission during his term as chair of the agency.

St. Louis, MO - June 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Chris Koster today filed a motion for criminal and civil contempt against a St. Louis man who has engaged in the home-remodeling business despite being barred in 1999 from having any responsibilities for a business that engages in home-remodeling activities or from owning or acting in a supervisory role in the home repair/remodeling business.

Zweifel continues efforts to increase open and transparent government. JEFFERSON CITY, MO - June 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In a public meeting of the Missouri State Employees' Retirement System yesterday, State Treasurer Clint Zweifel introduced a motion requiring compensation of MOSERS staff to be posted on its Web site. The motioned passed, and it marks the first time MOSERS staff compensation has been available via the Internet. Previously a Sunshine Law request was needed to obtain the information.

June 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Water and Environmental Program will provide Missouri projects with $6,549,030 in federal grants and loans. The money is coming through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

June 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill announced today that the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) is providing the Farmington Regional Airport with $1,347,314 in federal grant dollars. The money is being provided through the DOT’s Missouri State Block Grant Program.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - June 10, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Missouri State Treasurer Clint Zweifel's office has set a new record with 71,406 unclaimed...