Ohio RealEstateRama
Two Ohio Organizations Awarded Millions in New Markets Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that two Cleveland-based organizations will be awarded an aggregate $85 million through the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program. The funds, made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will support the existing tax credit program that works to create and save jobs, and develop real estate and business projects in both rural and urban distressed communities.
Governor, Patt- Mcdaniel Announce More Than $25.5 Million In Homelessness Prevention And Rapid Re-Housing...
Columbus, OH - May 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Ted Strickland and Lisa Patt-McDaniel, Interim Director of the Ohio Department of Development, today announced that Ohio’s Continuums of Care and county boards of commissioners will partner with the Department in awarding more than $24.5 million of Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) funds.
Patt- McDaniel Announces More Than $20 Million In Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund Grants To...
COLUMBUS, OH - May 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Ohio Department of Development Interim Director Lisa Patt-McDaniel today announced more than $20 million in Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund grants to 11 brownfield clean-up projects throughout the state. The funding, approved at a Clean Ohio Council Round Six award meeting, will allow for the reuse of idle commercial and industrial properties and is expected to initially create and retain more than 550 jobs.
SEN. VOINOVICH TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In an effort to bring transparency and accountability to government spending and appropriations, U.S. Senator George Voinovich (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations’ Subcommittee on Homeland Security, today released the following Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations requests for Fiscal Year 2010.
Five Have Entered Guilty Pleas in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
CINCINNATI, OH - May 12, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — A Dayton father and son pleaded guilty in United States District Court here for their roles in an extensive mortgage fraud scheme that affected 210 residential properties, including 205 in Montgomery County.
Three Ohio Residents Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud for Fraudulent Real...
WASHINGTON - May 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Todd Gongwer of Dublin, Ohio; Lance Parker of Dublin, Ohio; and Joel Lee, of Galena, Ohio, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced. Gongwer, a licensed real estate agent, also pleaded guilty to tax evasion in the hearing before Judge Michael H. Watson in Columbus, Ohio. Parker also pleaded guilty to illegally structuring cash transactions.
Rental Homes Remain “Out Of Reach” for Millions of Americans
Washington, DC - April 14, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — According to a National report released today on rental costs for every county, metropolitan area and state in the nation, the Housing Wage for Ohio is $13.14. The Housing Wage is the hourly wage a family must earn – working 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year – to be able to afford rent and utilities in the private housing market. This represents an increase of 26.9% since 2000.
Governor, Barbash Announce Aetna Expansion Project
Columbus , Ohio - April 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and Mark Barbash, Interim Director of the Ohio Department of Development, today joined...
Governor Recognizes April as Fair Housing Month in Ohio
Columbus, OH - April 02, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Ted Strickland today announced a proclamation recognizing April as Fair Housing Month in Ohio. The proclamation is intended to raise awareness about fair housing opportunities throughout the state.
BARBASH ANNOUNCES $20,000 FAIR HOUSING GRANT FOR VINTON COUNTY
COLUMBUS, OH - March 30, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Ohio Department of Development Interim Director Mark Barbash today announced that Vinton County will receive a $20,000 grant on behalf of the Vinton/Jackson County Consortia to assist with fair housing efforts. The funds will be awarded through the New Horizons Fair Housing Assistance Program, administered by the Department’s Office of Housing and Community Partnerships.
Ohio Homeowners Average Insurance Premiums Decreased Slightly in 2006
COLUMBUS OH - March 5, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson has announced that on average Ohioans paid slightly less for homeowners insurance in 2006 than in 2005. Ohio’s homeowners insurance premiums remained the 6th lowest in the country. The news comes based on a report issued by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).
Treasurer Boyce Provides Tips to Avoid Foreclosure Scams
COLUMBUS, OH - March 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — In celebration of the 11th annual National Consumer Protection Week, Ohio Treasurer of State Kevin L. Boyce is reminding Ohioans to be wary of too-good-to- be-true foreclosure rescue scams.
FISHER ANNOUNCES $3.5 MILLION IN SOLAR AND WIND GRANTS
Columbus, OH - January 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced the availability of $3.5 million in new grants for solar hot water systems and wind technologies to benefit residential users.
DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING ALERTS LICENSEES TO BE ON GUARD AGAINST...
Columbus, OH - December 22, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing is alerting its licensees to...
Ohio Agencies to Receive Funding for Counseling Services for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 3, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that $7,269,740 has been awarded to Ohio housing...
FISHER ANNOUNCES $3.3 MILLION IN HOUSING AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANTS
Columbus, OH - December 2, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced that 18 grants totaling more than $3.3 million will be awarded to eligible nonprofit organizations through Ohio Housing Trust Fund programs administered by the Ohio Department of Development.
FISHER ANNOUNCES $50.5 MILLION IN GRANT FUNDING TO ACCELERATE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL SITES
Columbus, OH - November 13, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced the award of $46 million in Job Ready Sites program grants and...
Community Development Funds Will Help Rebuild Neighborhoods Devastated by the Foreclosure Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that more than $258 million in new federal funds are...
Senate Democrats Urge Attorney General to Halt Any Plans to Challenge Voters Based on...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Following reports that Republican Party officials in Michigan may be planning to use lists of foreclosure filings...
FISHER ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $30 MILLION IN HOUSING IMPROVEMENT AWARDS
Columbus, OH - September 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced that 62...