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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Homelessness in Idaho
Read Article: Homelessness in IdahoAffordable housing is an issue garnering a lot of headlines lately across the country and here in Idaho. It’s an issue facing more and more Idahoans as they struggle to
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Transforming a Boise family’s house into a home
Read Article: Transforming a Boise family’s house into a homeA Boise family that had been living in a local shelter now has a fully furnished home to call their own, thanks in part to the Avenues for Hope campaign
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Avenues for Hope celebrates a record year
Read Article: Avenues for Hope celebrates a record yearNonprofits from around Idaho gathered in downtown Boise to celebrate a record year for the Avenues for Hope housing challenge. Many of the participating organizations were there to receive recognition
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Kids across Idaho show us “What Makes a House a Home”
Read Article: Kids across Idaho show us “What Makes a House a Home”Kids across Idaho are showing off their creativity and being rewarded for it, thanks to the second annual “What Makes a House a Home” calendar contest. Idaho Housing and Finance
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Homeless to Housed: Program helps Magic Valley man into a home
Read Article: Homeless to Housed: Program helps Magic Valley man into a homeIf you’ve lived in the Magic Valley long enough, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered Reggie. His famous custom jingles at a local drive-thru earned him fame in the Twin
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Idaho housing nonprofits get a $2.7 million boost
Read Article: Idaho housing nonprofits get a $2.7 million boostIdaho nonprofits got a big boost this holiday season thanks to the 12th annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge. The campaign raised nearly $2.7 million over 20 days, benefiting 88
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Children on what makes a House a Home
Read Article: Children on what makes a House a HomeIdaho Housing and Finance created a scholarship opportunity for children who live in income-based housing or who participate in housing programs around the state. Idaho youths in elementary school, middle
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Avenues for Hope raises more than $2.5 million for Idaho nonprofits
Read Article: Avenues for Hope raises more than $2.5 million for Idaho nonprofitsIdaho nonprofits got a big boost this holiday season thanks to the annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge. The 2021 campaign raised more than $2.5 million over 23 days, benefiting
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