Our Blog
Welcome to Idaho Housing and Finance Association’s new blog, where you will learn about our many products and services, their impact in Idaho, and related industry news and announcements. Read about our team’s activities as we work together to fulfill our mission to improve lives and strengthen communities in Idaho.
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How an Idaho Family Turned Hope Into Homeownership
Read Article: How an Idaho Family Turned Hope Into HomeownershipOwning a home felt like a dream that Kendall and Emily could admire from afar but could never quite achieve. They longed for a place of their own where their family could put down roots. But soaring home prices, considerable debt and everyday expenses conspired to keep the couple among the ranks of renters. Even…
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For Idahoans who need flood insurance, this federal program could be a lifeline
Read Article: For Idahoans who need flood insurance, this federal program could be a lifelineMany parts of the South are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Florence. Though Idaho is hundreds miles from the ocean and has never felt the impact of a hurricane, we know firsthand the damage that can be done by floods. Many cities, such as Boise, Twin Falls, Weiser and Hailey, are still picking up…
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Bonneville Renovation to provide more affordable housing to Idaho Falls
Read Article: Bonneville Renovation to provide more affordable housing to Idaho FallsThe historic Bonneville Hotel in Idaho Falls is about to undergo a complete restoration. Over the course of the next year, it will be stripped down to its core and transformed into 35 new affordable apartments. The hotel, which occupied the corner of Constitution Way in downtown Idaho Falls for nearly a century, was once…
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Idaho’s homeless student population on the rise
Read Article: Idaho’s homeless student population on the riseThe final ring of a school bell can bring about a number of different emotions for students. Some may be excited while others may feel anxiety because school is the only safe and stable place for them to go. Unfortunately, these emotions are compounded for the homeless student population, which has steadily increased in Idaho…
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Idaho donors help keep the lights on for nonprofits that serve the homeless
Read Article: Idaho donors help keep the lights on for nonprofits that serve the homelessThe term “sojourner” arose through European literature to describe the rise of nomadic people who found purpose in wandering freely from place to place. While it’s easy to romanticize their restless spirits, the unsettling truth is that for most people living this way, life quickly becomes physically and emotionally exhausting. Sojourners’ Alliance, a unique homeless…
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