Monthly Archives: June 2016
Central Ohio Housing Report – May 2016
There were 3,091 central Ohio homes and condos sold during the month of May, a 15.7 percent jump over April and a 2.4 percent increase over May 2015. Year-to-date sales (January through May) were 11,464 which is the highest on record for the first five months of the year according to the Columbus REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service
Brown Announces $3.4 Million to Help Remove Lead from Homes in Columbus
Federal Funding Would Help the City of Columbus Address Lead Hazards in 175 Homes; Brown Has Called For Increased Funding through HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes. Brown is a Strong Supporter of Federal Funding to Help Prevent Lead Poisoning, Monitor Lead Exposure in Children, and Eliminate Lead Hazards
Congressman Tim Ryan Works to Help Americans Pay Down Their Mortgages
Congressman Tim Ryan today introduced legislation to help hardworking Americans pay down their mortgages. The Building Equity for the American Middle-Class Act (BEAM Act) would create a 50% refundable tax credit on additional principal payments individuals make to their monthly required payment, up to $1000.
REALTOR® Care Day 2016
Almost 500 local REALTORS®, family and friends cleaned, painted, pruned and planted this past Wednesday as part of the Columbus REALTORS®’ 12th annual REALTOR® Care Day, helping improve many homes and organizations all over central Ohio!
Charges filed regarding cash bribes and kickbacks between contractors and Cleveland Housing Network official,...
Criminal charges were filed in federal court alleging cash bribes and kickbacks between contractors and a Cleveland Housing Network official, as well as improper lead abatement practices at several renovation projects, law enforcement officials said.