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2010 

Too much of the federal government's effort has been wasted helping people prolong their exit from a home they will never be able to afford.  Foreclosure avoidance is often foreclosure delay.  Delaying the return to the rental market by "accidental homeowners" gives false hope to people, and it d...
03/28/2010
Government programs have largely been focused on helping homeowners avoid foreclosure.  In a real estate market that is flat or worse, many people on the edge of ownership affordability may be better off financially if they became renters.  Recent programs that contribute toward facilitating shor...
03/26/2010
  The first Greenleaf homes were built by Orrin Thompson forty years ago.  Even in 1970, it was apparent that this well-planned subdivision was destined to become one of the most afordable and desirable neighborhoods in Apple Valley.  Greenleaf is nestled among mature oak trees, hills and ponds. ...
03/24/2010
Down payment and closing cost assistance is available for first time Northfield home buyers and others who have not owned a home for at least three years. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ONLY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE DAKOTA COUNTY PORTION OF NORTHFIELD  Downpayment and closing cost assistance is made av...
03/23/2010
Down payment and closing cost assistance is available for first time Hastings home buyers and others who have not owned a home for at least three years. This program is made available through the Dakota County Community Development Agency, and it provides financial resources to make your home pur...
03/22/2010
Down payment and closing cost assistance is available for first time Inver Grove Heights home buyers and others who have not owned a home for at least three years.  This program is made available through the Dakota County Community Development Agency, and it provides financial resources to make y...
03/22/2010
Down payment assistance is available for first time Lakeville home buyers and others who have not owned a home for at least three years. This program is made available through the Dakota County Community Development Agency, and it provides financial resources to make your home purchase successful...
03/16/2010
Down payment assistance is available for first time Burnsville home buyers and others who have not owned a home for at least three years. This program is made available through the Dakota County Community Development Agency, and it provides financial resources to make your home purchase successfu...
03/16/2010
Down payment assistance is available for first time Rosemount home buyers and others who have not owned a home for at least three years. This program is made available through the Dakota County Community Development Agency, and it provides financial resources to make your home purchase successful...
03/16/2010
Down payment assistance is available for first time Eagan home buyers and others who have not owned a home for at least three years. This program is made available through the Dakota County Community Development Agency, and it provides financial resources to make your home purchase successful. Th...
03/16/2010
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