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Website Offers Free Housing Search Assistance in North-Central Wisconsin
For Immediate Release: June 25, 2007 MADISON - Low-and moderate-income persons in north-central Wisconsin looking for affordable housing can access more than 600 free listings at www.wifrontdoorhousing.org. Housing providers can list their available units for free on this site. "Use of the WIFrontDoorHousing database is at an all-time high," said Department of Commerce (Commerce) Secretary Mary P. Burke. "This is the most comprehensive affordable housing database in the nation. Through on-screen search locators, it simplifies the housing search and advertising process by offering prospective tenants free access to rental information and a free-of-charge listing service for housing providers." The WIFrontDoor Housing website provides a statewide directory of affordable public and private housing units available for low- to moderate-income households. These individuals can quickly access the database and choose housing units that best meet their needs. Housing providers can quickly and efficiently list affordable housing units, post vacancies and remove leased units. They can list property amenities, post photographs, rental agreements and much more. The site was developed by the Bureau of Housing with generous financial support from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. Property owners and managers can list rental units by visiting the site, and signing up for a free account. For additional support or program information, send an email to fdhelp@commerce.state.wi.us. For additional information on Commerce housing programs, contact Marty Evanson, Department of Commerce, at 608/267-2713. -30- |
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