Yearly Archives: 2008
SEN. VOINOVICH SECURES ASSISTANCE FOR STRUGGLING HOMEOWNERS AND EMPLOYERS IN FORECLOSURE PREVENTION BILL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 25, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Senate today took one final step toward passage of the Foreclosure Prevention Act...
HUD and Cuyahoga County announce plan to create more accessible housing
CLEVELAND, OH - July 25, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) today announced a voluntary agreement to create 482 fully accessible units for senior citizens and residents with disabilities.
Owning a home easier with new incentives
COLUMBUS - July 9, 2008 - Now is a great time to consider homeownership through the Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s (OHFA) First-Time Homebuyer Program....
FISHER ANNOUNCES CLEAN OHIO REVITALIZATION FUND DEADLINE
Columbus, OH -July 10, 2008 - Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today advised local communities of the...
Ohio Housing Finance Agency awards over $23 million in tax credits for affordable housing...
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) today announced the recipients of approximately $23 million in housing tax credits through the 2008 Housing Tax Credit Program.
HEAP SUMMER CRISIS PROGRAM BEGINS JULY 1
Columbus, OH -- Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced that funding to assist eligible households with...
Brown Releases Estimate of Federal Funds Slated for Ohio Under Housing Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – As the U.S. Senate takes up debate on the housing bill, Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released an estimate of federal funds...
Brown Joined by Columbus Homeowners Facing Foreclosure at Rehabilitated Home in Neighborhood Hard-Hit by...
COLUMBUS, OH – June 23, 2008 - United States Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today joined the Columbus Housing Partnership and homeowners facing foreclosure to...
$6 million approved for second mortgage program by Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board
COLUMBUS - June 18, 2008 - Today, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved $6 million of additional funding for OHFA's Second Mortgage...
Funds to assist with the development of Regional Center West
Columbus, OH - June 16, 2008 - Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced that the City...
CITY OF MILFORD TO RECEIVE GRANT MONEY TO HELP PLAN FOR DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
Columbus, OH - June 13, 2008 - Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today...
Ohioans encouraged to explore housing options during Homeownership Month
COLUMBUS — June is Homeownership Month and buying a home is within reach for many potential homeowners. National Homeownership Month is an education outreach...
OHFA Board approves more than $6 million in funding for affordable housing developments
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved over $5.21 million of funding through the Housing Development Assistance Program (HDAP) and $1...
Efforts to redevelop Cleveland area vacant properties approved for funding by OHFA Board
COLUMBUS — Six Cleveland area neighborhoods are looking forward to revitalization efforts that will encourage new homebuyers to invest in their communities. Today, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved an award of $1.5 million in Ohio Housing Trust Funds and a $1 million Housing Development Loan to assist the vacant properties redevelopment initiative in Cleveland.
FISHER ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF $13.6 MILLION IN NEW FUNDS FOR HOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
Columbus, OH - April 18, 2008 - Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has received $13.6 million in...
OHFA announces increased down payment assistance to borrowers
COLUMBUS - April 11, 2008 - The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) announced today that borrowers now have the option to receive 3 percent...
Statewide Effort Provides Legal Assistance for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Expanded Save the Dream Program Consolidates State Resources
COLUMBUS – Wednesday, 02 April 2008 - In an extraordinary multi-agency effort, state leaders today announced the latest component of Ohio’s “Save the Dream” foreclosure assistance program: a new initiative that connects qualified homeowners with legal aid lawyers and nearly 1,100 attorneys statewide who have volunteered to provide legal services free of charge.
House Republicans Unveil Principles for Bipartisan Housing Legislation
Washington - Apr 8, 2008 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today issued the following statement, joining other House Republican leaders in unveiling principles...
Murray, Schumer, Brown And Casey Offer Amendment To Housing Bill Adding $100 Million In...
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Bob Casey (D-PA) today announced that they will...
With Housing Debate Underway, Brown Urges Help For Main Street & Wall Street
Washington, DC – The Senate this week is debating a housing foreclosure package after Republicans reversed course and elected not to continue February’s filibuster....
