VA Changes Loan Rules For Veterans

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The VA has recently announced they will begin to allow veteran borrowers to pay for termite inspections and repairs for VA mortgage loans.  Some of our local purchase agreements have language stating the seller is required to pay for these expenses when VA financing is utilized. With this change, members are encouraged to inform sellers…

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Paragon Updates: Release 5.89

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Paragon has added several enhancements to the NWIA MLS with their latest software update to version 5.89. All enhancements are designed to help you navigate through the system and enhance your experience with Paragon.  Find a list of the enhancements and links to view videos or PDFs of the new features here on our website.…

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Burge Announces Retirement Plans

NWIA CEO To Step Down At The End Of 2022 At today’s Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS® (NWIA) Board of Directors meeting, Kelly Burge announced her intention to step down as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer later this year.  Her retirement will be effective December 31, 2022. Initially hired in 1999 by the Greater…

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The Warming Shelter Needs Our Help

The Warming Shelter in Sioux City is a cause that’s been close to our hearts for years here at NWIA.  This fall and winter, they need our help as they prepare to open for the upcoming cold weather season. The shelter has a long history of successfully caring for the most vulnerable members of our…

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Paragon Updates: Release 5.85

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Paragon has been updated with new features as part of the downtime on September 22.  See below for information about release 5.85 and the latest enhancements to our Paragon MLS System. All enhancements are designed to help you navigate through the system and enhance your experience with Paragon.  Below is a list of the enhancements…

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