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With Agent Pools Shrinking, VA Home Loans and Refinances Skyrocketed in FY 09. COLUMBIA, MO - November 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Veterans and their families are buying homes in record numbers, but only a handful of Missouri real estate agents are capitalizing on that windfall.

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

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.

Jefferson City, MO - April 08, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Attorney General Chris Koster today filed suit against a California company that defrauded Missourians looking for help avoiding mortgage foreclosure. Koster said the company, US Foreclosure Relief, took money from victims but did not provide any help.

Kansas City, MO - April 07, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — This year, Turner Construction Company commemorates the firm’s 20th anniversary of building in Kansas City. From an original staff of six, the office now has more than 100 full-time employees working to shape the skyline and community and is one of the largest construction firms in Kansas City serving the four-state region of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa

WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In the midst of the worst economic crisis this country has seen in decades, many small businesses, local governments, and non-profit organizations are looking for help from the federal government.

ST. LOUIS - March 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that two St. Louis organizations have been approved for up to a total of $1,658,570 in remediation tax credits through the Brownfield Redevelopment Program.

JEFFERSON CITY - March 11, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Missouri Department of Economic Development today announced that four Missouri organizations that offer various services to Missouri children have been approved for a total of $746904 in Youth Opportunities Program tax credits.