Local homeowner recognized in national home ownership month

“Theme for 2011 – Rural Housing/Rural Jobs”

  Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently kicked off National Homeownership Month and highlighted the important role housing plays in creating jobs, maintaining viable rural communities and contributing to the economy.  Since the start of the current fiscal year, which began last October 1, USDA Rural Development has financed approximately 80,000 home loans for rural residents. In Missouri, during the last fiscal year, 6,200 individuals and/or families benefited with financing from USDA Rural Development to reach the American dream of homeownership!

Pictured left to right:  Gloria Appleberry of Glory Realty, homeowner
Sharon Martin and son Damian, Melody Roach of USDA
 Rural Development 

   For example, Sharon Martin of Butler, MO, recently purchased a home through the Direct Loan Program with qualified financing obtained through USDA Rural Development.  With the help of her realtor, Gloria Appleberry of Glory Realty, Sharon achieved the dream of homeownership.      

   Vilsack said this year’s Homeownership Month theme is “Rural Housing/Rural Jobs.”  Communities across the nation are holding events and activities during June to highlight USDA Rural Development’s role in providing homeownership opportunities for rural residents.  USDA officials will discuss the benefits of homeownership and share information on ways families can become homeowners. 

  

  USDA Rural Development’s mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for rural residents.  Rural Development fosters growth in homeownership, finances business development, and supports the creation of critical community and technology infrastructure. Anyone interested in obtaining information regarding the Rural Development rural housing programs or any other assistance available through USDA Rural Development may visit the homepage at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/mo/ or can contact Melody Roach, Rural Development Specialist, at the Butler Sub Area Office of USDA Rural Development at 625 West Nursery, Butler, Missouri 64730 or by calling (660)679-6114 x4. 

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“USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.”

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 Washington, DC  20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).