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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Finding Home After Hardship
Read Article: Finding Home After HardshipIt took a friend to tell Alisa she had a problem. The mother of three was working at the Mountain Home School District when a coworker began to notice something […]
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Improve Your Home Without Going Into Debt
Read Article: Improve Your Home Without Going Into DebtYes, you can add value to your home without emptying your savings or racking up debt. With a little elbow grease and a willingness to do it yourself, you can […]
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From Renters to Proud Homeowners: How Bruno and Katherine Made It Happen
Read Article: From Renters to Proud Homeowners: How Bruno and Katherine Made It HappenWhen rising rent costs made Bruno and Katherine reconsider their living situation, they turned to Idaho Housing and Finance for guidance—and found so much more. With the help of a […]
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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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