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Cross Park Place Provides Housing-First Apartments

By |March 14, 2019|Community|

In 2017, Shelter House of Iowa City received $2.7 million from the Iowa Finance Authority. In addition, it received $463,000 from The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County. These funds were intended to finance the construction of a 24-unit apartment building, Cross Park Place. On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, the recently completed [...]

Color, Comfort, and Character–Interior Design Trends to Watch For 2019

By |February 13, 2019|Interior Design, News|

When you're thinking about updating your home, checking out home decorating websites is a great source for finding the "Ins" and "Outs" and trends in design. For 2019, the pendulum is swinging back towards comfort, color, and personal style; and away from the stark minimalism and cool neutrals that defined [...]

10 Ways to Protect Your Home From Iowa’s Winter Weather

By |October 15, 2018|Iowa City|

Fall is the right time to prepare your home for Iowa's tough winters and other weather conditions. As winters here can be frigid, preparing and winterizing your house is vital to come through the winter in safety and comfort, and avoid huge repair bills in the spring. Here is a [...]

Dance and Eat the Night Away at Shelter House’s BBQ Bash

By |September 20, 2018|Community|

If you're looking for a great time and an opportunity to give back to a worthy cause in the Iowa City area, come down and join us at the BBQ Bash. Delicious food, wonderful company, and high-quality entertainment await you, at an event that is sure to be a crowd pleaser for [...]

10 Ways to Get Your Home’s Exterior Ready for Fall

By |September 11, 2018|Community|

Picnics and BBQ's are coming to an end, and the next few months will usher in another cold Iowa winter. With the kids back in school, your schedule back to normal, and fewer distractions from all the fun of summer living, it's time to prioritize home maintenance before the cold [...]

Iowa City Soul Festival 2018: Celebrate Community

By |August 17, 2018|Community|

Iowa City Soul Festival Every year since 2013, the Iowa City Soul Festival has been recognizing the way African influence has shaped our city. In this vibrant festival, we celebrate African and African-American culture through food, music and art. Don't miss out on this year's festival. Celebrate your community with [...]

Buying a Home: What To Look For and Generating the Down Payment

By |August 7, 2018|Houses|

Important Factors When Buying A Home In the excitement of house hunting, especially buying a home for the first time, enthusiasm now may cause some regrets later. It's easy to experience "paralysis by analysis", forever failing to pull the trigger. But examine the following features of your prospective home through [...]

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