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Turner Announces Grant to Combat Veterans’ Homelessness
Washington, DC - July 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Mike Turner is announcing a grant of $757,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Social Services, Inc. to help combat veterans’ homelessness. St. Vincent de Paul is a nonprofit organization, annual...
Following Storms, Attorney General DeWine Urges Caution for Repairs
COLUMBUS, OH - July 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- As Ohioans begin to clean up from yesterday’s storms, Attorney General Mike DeWine is reminding consumers to research any contractors who offer to repair damage to their homes.
KAPTUR, COLLEAGUES SEEKING FUNDS FOR DEMOLITION
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 8, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Kaptur joined fellow Reps. Marcia Fudge (OH-11) and David Joyce (OH-14) along with U.S. Sen. Rob Portman in support of the Ohio Housing Financing Agency's consideration of a proposal that would make $60 million available in federal funds for demolition of vacant and blighted homes in targeted areas of the state.
Geauga County Property Receives Covenant Not to Sue Under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 5, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Through the voluntary efforts of the city of Chardon and Chardon Property Development LLC (the volunteers), an industrial brownfield has been investigated and remediated under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP) and is ready for redevelopment.
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a Single Tenant GSA Property in Bowling Green,...
Northbrook, IL - July 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant GSA property located at 745 Innovation Drive in Bowling Green, Ohio for $1,281,500.
Garfield Heights Property Receives Covenant Not to Sue Under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Through the voluntary efforts of a Garfield Heights property owner, a local brownfield has been investigated and remediated under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP), and redeveloped into a ...
OHFA Examines the Impact of Ohio’s Shale Oil Industry on Affordable Housing
COLUMBUS - June 28, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency's (OHFA) Office of Affordable Housing Research and Strategic Planning released a series of reports commissioned to examine housing markets in the regions of Ohio impacted by...
On the Heels of Landmark Supreme Court Ruling, Sen. Brown Introduces Bill to Ensure...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- On the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court’s rulings on marriage equality, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today introduced the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act of 2013, which would for the...
Sen. Brown Announces New Federal Resources to Provide Critical Services to Homeless Veterans in...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New federal resources will provide critical support services for homeless veterans in Cincinnati. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that the Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Rehabilitat...
Research Identifies Strategies for Overcoming Affordable Housing Barriers in Ohio’s Appalachian Region
COLUMBUS - June 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) recently partnered with the Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) to fund a research initiative to analyze the need for affordable housing and identify strategies t...
OHFA Recognizes Two Organizations with the Spirit of Homeownership Excellence Awards; Awards More Than...
COLUMBUS - June 20, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board celebrated National Homeownership Month with a proclamation from Governor John R. Kasich and presented two organizations with the 2013 Spirit of Homeownership E...
Brown Urges Kasich to Balance Important Priorities of Housing Counseling, Demolition When Submitting Housing...
Tuesday, - June 19, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ohio has nearly $375 million remaining in its allotment through the Hardest Hit Fund, federal funds which U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) helped secure in 2010. Today, Brown urged Gover...
Ohioans Report Losing Money to Rental Scams, Attorney General DeWine Warns
COLUMBUS, OH - June 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today warned that consumers across the state are reporting losing money to rental property scams. The Attorney General’s Office has received more than a dozen report...
Beware of Traveling Contractor Scams Following Storms, Attorney General DeWine Warns
COLUMBUS, OH - June 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following the recent storms, Attorney General Mike DeWine is warning Ohioans to watch for traveling contractors who may try to take advantage of homeowners in need of assistance.
Brown: $27 Million Settlement Will Help Rebuild Dayton Neighborhoods Affected By Housing Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- A settlement announced today will provide $27 million in funding to rebuid communites affected by the housing crisis in 19 cities, including Dayton. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) welcomed the news, noti...
Ohio Claimants to Receive Payments from the National Mortgage Settlement by June 17th
COLUMBUS, OH - June 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that eligible Ohioans who lost their homes to foreclosure will be sent settlement payments by June 17th. The payment checks will be worth approximately ...
Tiffin Property Approved for Redevelopment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - June 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Through the voluntary efforts of the property owner, a Tiffin brownfield is ready for redevelopment after undergoing investigation under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP). Ohio EPA has iss...
Cleveland Midtown District Property Receives Covenant Not to Sue Under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 24, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Through the voluntary efforts of a Cleveland property owner and developer, a brownfield in the Midtown District has been investigated and remediated under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program(VAP),...
Former Kimball Midwest Property Cleared for Redevelopment
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 21, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Another Columbus brownfield is ready for redevelopment after undergoing an investigation and remediation through Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP), thanks to the voluntary efforts of 582 W...
OHFA Board Welcomes New Members; Approves $10.4 Million for Affordable Housing Communities in Adams,...
COLUMBUS - May 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board welcomed three new members yesterday who were recently appointed by Governor John R. Kasich. Gregory Arcaro, CEO of Frontier Community Services, replaces Mark Mi...
