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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Timing the market: When is the right time to buy a home?
Read Article: Timing the market: When is the right time to buy a home?There’s been a lot of talk about the housing market over the past few years. The record-low interest rates of 2021 quickly soared close to 8 percent by 2023. Housing […]
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From Hard Work to Homeowner: JaLynne’s Journey to Her First Home
Read Article: From Hard Work to Homeowner: JaLynne’s Journey to Her First HomeJaLynne’s move-in day in Idaho Falls was filled with joy and celebration. With the help of friends—and a huge smile—she unpacked the first boxes into her very own home. “Today’s
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From Renting to Owning: How One Idaho Family Found Stability
Read Article: From Renting to Owning: How One Idaho Family Found StabilityWhen Tom and his wife, Faithann, found out they had to move out of their rental in St. Maries, they weren’t sure what to do next. With local rents rising
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The Funding That’s Bringing More Affordable Housing to Idaho Communities
Read Article: The Funding That’s Bringing More Affordable Housing to Idaho CommunitiesIn a quiet neighborhood north of downtown Idaho Falls sits Black Feather Apartments, a 156-unit development catering to Idahoans who struggle to find affordable rental homes. More than 20 percent
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Investing in Stronger Communities
Read Article: Investing in Stronger CommunitiesAt Idaho Housing and Finance Association, our mission goes beyond mortgage lending — we’re dedicated to strengthening Idaho communities through strategic investments that foster safety, stability, and opportunity. This year,
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Rate Relief for First-Time Homebuyers in Idaho
Read Article: Rate Relief for First-Time Homebuyers in IdahoBuying your first home in Idaho just got more affordable. Idaho Housing recently increased income and sales price limits for its First Loan Tax-Exempt home loan product. This means more
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How the Family Self-Sufficiency Program put an Idaho woman on the path to homeownership
Read Article: How the Family Self-Sufficiency Program put an Idaho woman on the path to homeownershipKiesha can see the finish line. With just two semesters left to complete her master’s degree in social work, she’s looking to the future. She’s putting plans together for her
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A Bright Future for a Local Charter School
Read Article: A Bright Future for a Local Charter SchoolStep onto the campus at Future Public School in Garden City and you’ll find yourself enveloped in a world of possibility. The charter school is home to about 400 “engineers”
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Addressing a lack of affordable housing in Teton County
Read Article: Addressing a lack of affordable housing in Teton CountyWith its amazing views of the Teton mountains, easy access to the great outdoors and world-class skiing at their doorstep, it’s easy to see why people would want to call
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