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Recession Continues to Push Rental Housing Further “Out of Reach” for Low Income Americans
Washington, DC - April 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- According to a national report released today that provides data on the cost of rental housing for every county, metropolitan area and state in the nation, the Housing Wage for Ohio is $13.39.
OHFA receives $1.3M Allocation to support foreclosure prevention counseling efforts
COLUMBUS, OH - April 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) announced that it will receive $1,318,451 to support foreclosure prevention counseling efforts across the state.
Boccieri Announces Nearly $2.5 Million in Recovery Funding for Medina Transit Construction and Renovation
WASHINGTON, DC - April 13, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Congressman John Boccieri (D-Alliance) today announced the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Authority awarded nearly $2.5 million in Recovery funding to Medina County for the design, construction and renovation of local transit facilities, providing needed bus storage and shop space so as to service vehicles in addition to improved office areas.
OHFA seeks nominations for outstanding homeownership programs
COLUMBUS, OH - April 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is the leader in developing effective programs that strengthen Ohio communities and address affordable housing needs throughout the state. OHFA is recognizing the best in innovative and quality initiatives across the affordable housing industry with the Spirit of Homeowner Excellence Awards (SHEAs).
Sen. Brown Addresses Issues Facing Homeless Veterans in Chillicothe
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown visited the Chillicothe VA Medical Center in an effort to bolster support new and ongoing programs at the facility. Sen. Brown met with VA leadership, union representatives, and veterans to examine veterans' issues, including veteran homelessness, the need for benefit reforms, and increased investments at the Chillicothe VA medical center.
After Urging by Sen. Brown, Ohio Added to Help for Hardest-Hit Housing Markets Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that Ohio will receive $172 million to help communities address the foreclosure crisis. The funds will come from the Help for the Hardest-Hit Housing Markets (4HM) program.
Rep. Sutton Announces $172 Million for Housing Assistance in Ohio
Washington, D.C. - March 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Rep. Betty Sutton (D-OH) announced that Ohio will receive $172 million for housing assistance through the second round of federal Housing Finance Agency Hardest Hit Funds from the U.S. Treasury.
Cordray Applauds Feds for New Foreclosure Prevention Effort
COLUMBUS, OH - March 26, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- In response to the Obama administration’s announcement to provide additional aid to homeowners facing foreclosure through government-backed refinancing and temporary payment reductions for eligible borrowers, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray issues the following statement:“
OHFA Board approves over $19.3M of funds for affordable housing
COLUMBUS, OH - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved over $19.3 million in funding for seven affordable housing developments. Approximately $11.5 million of funds approved were provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Sen. Brown Announces More than $2 Million in NeighborWorks Housing Grants
WASHINGTON D.C. - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced eight new neighborhood development grants totaling $2,584,
Sen. Brown Joins Housing Advocates, Ohio Homeowners to Outline Need for Additional Foreclosure Assistance
COLUMBUS, OH - March 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) visited Columbus Housing Partnership's housing advisory center today to outline the need for additional federal foreclosure funds for Ohio.
Rep. Sutton Joins Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Combat Foreclosure
Washington, D.C. - March 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Rep. Betty Sutton (D-OH13) joined Ohio Reps. Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH11) and Mary Jo Kilroy (D-OH15), as well as Reps. Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Kendrick Meek (D-FL) to introduce H.R. 4635--a measure to combat foreclosures.
Fudge, Kilroy, Sutton And Other Members Unveil Foreclosure Mediation Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Representative Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH11) collaborated with fellow Ohioans, Representatives Betty Sutton (D-OH13) and Mary Jo Kilroy (D-OH15), and Representatives Maxine Waters (D-CA35) and Kendrick Meek (D-FL17) to introduce H.R. 4635--a measure to combat foreclosures.
Kucinich, LaTourette, 11 Other Members of Ohio Delegation Demand Foreclosure Relief
Washington, DC - March 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressmen Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) and Steven LaTourette (R-OH), with 11 other Members of the Ohio delegation, have sent a letter to President Obama demanding that the administration reassess the criteria used to develop the $1.5 billion “innovation fund” to provide grants to “the states that are the hardest hit by this housing crisis.”
Turner Releases Report on Housing and Foreclosure Crisis
Washington, DC - February 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Representative Mike. Turner today announced the release of a report offering an analysis and policy considerations to the national foreclosure crisis.
OHFA continues its efforts to preserve Ohio neighborhoods
COLUMBUS, OH - February 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved over $4 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds to be issued in an effort to preserve a 150-unit development located near downtown Warren in Trumball county.
Kucinich Questions Administration’s Oversight of Ohio
Washington, DC - February 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today made the following statement after an announcement by the White House to provide $1.5 billion to five states for foreclosure prevention:
Ohio Treasury Partners With U.S. Bank To Help Ohioans Conserve Energy And Lower Utility...
Cincinnati, OH - February 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Treasury announced that it will partner with U.S. Bank to offer the Energy Conservation for Ohioans (ECO-LINK) program to help Ohioans save money as they make their homes more energy efficient.
Patt-McDaniel Announces $337,500 In Grants To Housing Nonprofits
COLUMBUS, OH - February 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lisa Patt-McDaniel, Director of the Ohio Department of Development, today announced that Habitat for Humanity of Ohio and the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio will receive grants totaling $337,500 through the Ohio Housing Trust Fund Discretionary Grant Program, administered by the Department’s Office of Housing and Community Partnerships.
Brown Points To Ohio Foreclosure Crisis, Calls For Improvements To Foreclosure Mitigation Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) wrote to the Obama Administration today regarding high foreclosure rates in Ohio and the need to improve foreclosure mitigation efforts that help Americans stay in their homes.
