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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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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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Homeownership
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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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Homeownership
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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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Homeownership
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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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City Development
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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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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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Homeownership
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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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Homeownership
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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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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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A First Home, Sooner Than Planned

For this young couple, IFA down payment assistance turned a long-term goal into reality sooner than imagined.

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January 21, 2026
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Homeownership
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Creating Home Through Ownership

With support from IFA homeownership programs, Aleah was able to buy her first home and invest in the place she now calls home.

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January 20, 2026
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Iowa Title Guaranty
Iowa Title Guaranty Programs
Homeownership
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Iowa Title Guaranty Launches One of the Nation’s First Title Theft Coverages for Homeowners

New Coverage Available Now to Guard Against Growing Fraud Threats

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December 11, 2025
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Homeownership
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Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2026 Preferred Homeownership Lenders and Realtor®

These professionals serve as trusted advocates for Iowa homebuyers, completing specialized training to help buyers access IFA’s programs.

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September 15, 2025
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