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...

May 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — On Tuesday, May 26, 2009, Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) began administering a down payment assistance program through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), which provides funds to purchase foreclosed property that will be used as the owner’s principal residence.

Jefferson City, MO - May 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Chris Koster today filed suit to stop a mortgage-refinancing company from calling and soliciting business from Missourians who had previously placed their names on the state's No-Call List. This suit against a mortgage-refinancing company continues the Attorney General's zero-tolerance stance against illegal mortgage operations, and is the fifth suit against a company offering mortgage refinancing or foreclosure relief since April 6.

Koster files suit to stop company from cheating people seeking foreclosure assistance and mortgage modification. Jefferson City, MO - May 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Chris Koster today filed suit against a company that offered foreclosure relief and mortgage modifications to Missourians, but did not provide the services promised.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - May 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In a unanimous vote Friday, State Treasurer Clint Zweifel became chair of the Missouri Housing Development Commission. Treasurer Zweifel will begin his duties at MHDC's July 31 meeting. "I am honored the commission members have confidence in me for this leadership role," Treasurer Zweifel said. "This commission is vital to Missourians. We have an opportunity to advance homeownership, affordable housing and Missouri's economy through MHDC."

U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is providing Kansas City’s Lead-Based Paint...

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - May 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In a continued effort to spur the state’s economy, the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) is issuing a call for proposals for Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) “Category 3” projects in accordance with the state’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program Substantial Amendment. The department has made $10,666,047 available for distribution under this category.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - April 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources helped make many homes safer last month by setting up collection sites throughout the state. Nearly 800 mercury-containing instruments and an additional 226 pounds of elemental mercury were dropped off during the Department's mercury roundup.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO - April 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that Excelsior Springs has been approved for a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The grant will be utilized to assist in the hiring of a downtown manager.