Yearly Archives: 2014

DELAWARE, Ohio - February 20, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Home Remedy Center of Newport Beach, California, for failure to deliver and failure to provide refunds for its home loan modification service. Attorney General DeWine seeks consumer restitution, injunctive relief, and civil penalties

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) released the following column discussing House Republicans’ continued focus on jobs and the economy:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 17, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ohio EPA will hold a public information session at 6 p.m. on Weds., Feb. 19, 2014, to discuss the city of Hamilton’s application for an urban setting designation (USD) for the former Niles Tool Works property. The meeting will take place at the Butler County General Service Building, first floor conference room, 315 High Street, Hamilton.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 17, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Cincinnati-area 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 Garrett Wood LLC, Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. and the village of Woodlawn

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 10, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- A long-time Cleveland manufacturer has received a covenant not to sue under Ohio EPA’s Voluntary Action Program (VAP), after completing an investigation and remediation of its industrial property.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - January 28, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced lawsuits against two Ohio home improvement contractors accused of failing to deliver promised services to consumers.

YOUNGSTOWN, OH - January 27, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, with nearly a quarter of Mahoning Valley mortgages underwater, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) called for immediate Congressional action to reverse a tax increase imposed on struggling homeowners that began January 1. Before the New Year, Senate Republicans refused to take up and pass legislation that would have relieved, for one year, the requirement for homeowners to pay taxes on mortgage debt forgiveness resulting from mortgage modifications, or short sales. Unless the plan Brown supports is passed, principal reductions that homeowners receive on their loans through mortgage modifications or short sales will be treated as income by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)—sticking already struggling homeowners with tax bills that they may be unable to afford

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 27, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- In an effort to strengthen our economy and increase the supply of affordable rental housing across the country, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and 32 of his colleagues sent a letter to Mel Watt, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), urging him to end the suspension of contributions to the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) and the Capital Magnet Fund (CMF) within all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 24, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- A Newark brownfield is ready for redevelopment at the former Newark Processing property, 1367 E. Main St., thanks to the partnership of Ohio EPA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (U.S. ACE) and the city of Newark. Together, they helped protect the Licking River, prevent exposure to solid waste and prepare the site for reuse

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- New federal resources will provide for the construction of 43 units of affordable rental housing in Brown County. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced today that Ashley Grove Senior Residence in Brown County will receive an $837,000 loan from the USDA Rural Development branch’s Rural Rental Housing Guaranteed Loan program.

COLUMBUS - January 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board recognized the departure of a long-standing member yesterday. Henry Warren, Jr. retired after serving on the OHFA Board since 2008. During his tenure, Mr. Warren served on several committees including finance and single-family. The OHFA Board recognized Mr. Warren's service with a commemorative plaque.

JACKSON, Ohio - January 15, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced a lawsuit against Johnny Poe, a Wellston home improvement contractor accused of performing shoddy and incomplete work.

TOLEDO, OH - January 10, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, with more than 33 percent of Lucas County mortgages underwater, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) called for immediate Congressional action to reverse a tax increase imposed on struggling homeowners that began January 1. Before the New Year, Senate Republicans refused to take up and pass legislation that would have relieved, for one year, the requirement for homeowners to pay taxes on mortgage debt forgiveness resulting from mortgage modifications, or short sales.

COLUMBUS - January 9, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Reports are surfacing across the state that many homeowners experienced ruptured water pipes due to the recent severe cold weather, resulting in damage to their property. Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor is offering insurance tips to assist homeowner’s with the claim filings process.

CLEVELAND, OH - January 7, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, with more than one-quarter of Cuyahoga County mortgages underwater, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) called for immediate Congressional action to reverse a tax increase imposed on struggling homeowners that began January 1. Before the New Year, Senate Republicans refused to take up and pass legislation that would have relieved, for one year, the requirement for homeowners to pay taxes on mortgage debt forgiveness resulting from mortgage modifications, or short sales. Unless the plan Brown supports is passed, principal reductions that homeowners receive on their loans through mortgage modifications or short sales will be treated as income by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)—sticking already struggling homeowners with tax bills that they may be unable to afford.