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Iowa Finance Authority Names 2027 Preferred Homeownership Partners

Preferred Homeownership Partners go above and beyond to build their expertise in IFA’s mortgage and down payment assistance programs.

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September 17, 2026
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a family standing in front of a home holding a sign that says sold
Homeownership
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Iowa Homebuyers Take the Mic: IFA and Iowa REALTORS® Award $40,000 to Launch First-of-Its-Kind Statewide Storytelling Campaign

IFA and Iowa REALTORS® today announced Jay Avant, LPT Realty in Clive as the winner of the 2026 Iowa Homeownership Incubator Pitch Competition

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September 9, 2026
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Federal Housing Changes, Innovation Take Center Stage at 2026 HousingIowa Conference

Join housing and community leaders Sept. 9–10 in Des Moines for timely discussions on the issues shaping housing in Iowa and across the country.

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August 17, 2026
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Iowa Finance Authority Announces Housing Innovation Finalists to Pitch at HousingIowa Conference

The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) announced the finalists for three statewide housing innovation competitions to pitch at HousingIowa Conference.

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August 5, 2026
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Judges and audience clapping after pitch competition
Homeownership
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Sean Mulvihill, Keyholder

Sean is working to find a home where his growing family can build their life together.

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July 5, 2026
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Family of three on couch
Homeownership
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Trish Dohrn, Keyholder

Trish shows that credit doesn’t stand in the way of homeownership and highlights the steps toward becoming a homeowner.

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July 5, 2026
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female standing in front of  sold sign
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Sarah Melsha, Keyholder

Sarah is working toward becoming a first-time homeowner in a familiar family home that has been part of her family for generations.

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July 5, 2026
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girl with dog inside home
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Serena Moss, Chief Door Opener

Iowa’s first Chief Door Opener, a young professional sharing her homebuying journey with curiosity, humor and relatable storytelling.

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July 5, 2026
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female headshot
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Connor Gronski, Keyholder

Connor is a motivated first-time buyer bringing the same discipline and determination from his Ironman journey to homeownership.

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June 29, 2026
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man on bike in front of house
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City Development
Press Release

Registration Open for 2026 HousingIowa Conference in Des Moines

Registration is now open for the 2026 HousingIowa Conference, hosted by the Iowa Finance Authority Sept. 9-10 in Des Moines.

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June 12, 2026
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lobby full of people at a conference
Homeownership
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Iowa Finance Authority Names Serena Moss of Des Moines as First “Chief Door Opener” During National Homeownership Month

In celebration of National Homeownership Month in June, the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has named Iowa’s first-ever Chief Door Opener.

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June 9, 2026
Homeownership
Press Release

Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2025 Top Mortgage Lenders and Realtors®

The awards were given to the lending institutions, loan originators and Realtors® who assisted the most homebuyers through IFA programs in 2025.

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February 20, 2026
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Presenting award and flowers to recepient
Homeownership
Story

From “Someday” to Homeowner

IFA’s down payment assistance turned Chelsea’s “someday” plan into closing on her home.

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January 22, 2026
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Family standing in front of home with keys
Homeownership
Story

Turning Financial Hesitation Into a First Home

For Christina, what felt like financial barriers to homeownership became manageable with IFA’s down payment assistance.

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January 22, 2026
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Woman holding flower packets
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When Homeownership Made Everyday Life Easier

IFA homeownership programs helped Sadie build a life close to her classroom.

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January 22, 2026
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Female in teacher shirt standing in front of house.

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