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SEN. VOINOVICH CONTINUES FIGHT TO EASE FORECLOSURE CRISIS
Introduces third bill aimed at protecting homeowners
WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 1, 2008 - U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich (R-OH) today continued his ongoing fight...
OHFA Board approves more than $4 million in funding for affordable housing developments
COLUMBUS - March 19, 2008 - The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board today approved $1.4 million of funding through the Housing Development Assistance Program...
FORECLOSURE CRISIS: SEN. VOINOVICH REMARKS IN CLEVELAND
Today, Senator George V. Voinovich (R-OH) spoke at a foreclosure prevention clinic sponsored by the Neighborhood Housing Service of Cleveland. After Sen. Voinovich spoke,...
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT AWARDS
Columbus, OH - March 13, 2008 - Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced 15 awards through the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, which...
State Treasurers Urge Feds to Adopt Standard Approach to Adjustable-Rate Subprime Loans
States join forces in support of FDIC Chairman Bair’s foreclosure proposal
(Columbus, OH)-Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray and six other state treasurers have united behind FDIC...
OHFA announces lower homebuying rates for Ohio heroes
OHFA’S Ohio Heroes Program targets educators, military personnel and first responders
COLUMBUS - Ohio’s everyday heroes now can receive a lower rate through the Ohio Housing...
Foreclosure counseling efforts to increase in Ohio
OHFA receives federal grant to provide local funding
COLUMBUS - Foreclosure counseling efforts in Ohio received a much-needed boost this week through a grant awarded to...
HUD Secretary announces more Ohioans turning to affordable, government-backed mortgages
COLUMBUS, OH - February 21, 2008 - Thousands of Ohioans are turning to HUD's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to find an affordable mortgage refinancing solution, and many more could be helped by bipartisan legislation awaiting final approval by Congress, U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson announced today.
Senate Democrats Discuss Efforts To Keep American Families In Their Homes
Washington, DC— Senate Democrats held a press conference today to discuss their efforts to address the housing crisis and help families threatened with foreclosure...
As U.S. Housing Secretary Speaks In Cleveland, Brown Urges Administration To Support Senate Foreclosure...
Washington, DC - February 22, 2008 - As Alphonso Jackson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development spoke today at the...
OHFA Board approves more than $10.6 million in funding for affordable housing developments
COLUMBUS - February 20, 2008 - The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board today recognized the 25th Anniversary of the agency during its monthly meeting. OHFA began assisting Ohioans with affordable housing in 1983 and became an independent state agency in 2005.
Boehner Encourages At-Risk Homeowners to Take Advantage of New Mortgage Program
Washington - Feb 12, 2008 - Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today encouraged homeowners concerned about potential foreclosure to take advantage of a new...
Triple Net Properties Acquires Washington Park Office Center in Dayton
Santa Ana, Calif., February 4, 2008 – Chief Investment Officer Jeff Hanson announced today that Triple Net Properties, LLC has acquired Washington Park Office...
Schumacher Homes Announces ‘QUOTE MY HOME NOW’ Service
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Schumacher Homes, an on-your-lot Custom Home Builder based in Canton, Ohio, announces the launch of their leading-edge "QUOTE...
Fisher Announces $2 Million for Foreclosure Prevention Activities
24 Organization Receive Grant Assistance
Columbus, OH - January 30, 2008 - Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced that 24 organizations will receive $2 million in awards for foreclosure counseling through the Foreclosure Prevention Housing Counseling Program.
First-Time Homebuyer Program provides a secure option to Ohio families
COLUMBUS - January 28, 2008 - The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) today lowered interest rates on loans through its First-Time Homebuyer Program. Even...
More Than $12 Million to Generate New Investment and Jobs
Columbus, OH - January 28, 2008 - Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced that loans valued...
Ohio Hard Hit By Economic Downturn-Brown Advocates for Low-Income, Middle Class Families
Washington, DC - January 15, 2008 - U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today urged President George W. Bush to pay greater attention to the immediate needs...
OHFA Board approves more than $24 million in bonds for affordable housing developments
COLUMBUS - January 16, 2008 - The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board today approved $24.2 million in Multifamily Bonds. Multifamily Bonds are tax-exempt revenue...
Veterans Have Even More Flexibility When Buying a Home
Veteran exemption available through First-Time Homebuyer Program
COLUMBUS, January 15, 2008 - Buying a home now may be an option for more Ohio veterans. A temporary...
