Stories of Home

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is proud to present Stories of Home – a blog that features current happenings in the housing industry and also highlights those that have been positively impacted by our Agency's work.

A Roof Over Your Head: Mental Health in Trying Times
Posted on August 19, 2020
The stigmas that surround mental illness, paired with the lack of mental health resources, can wreak havoc on individuals and families. When a support system is not available, those with mental illness are vulnerable to homelessness and incarceration.
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Affordable Housing, Race and Impact on Education
Posted on July 15, 2020
Intensely segregated schools are defined as schools with 90-100% non-white student enrollment, or 90-100% white student enrollment and the numbers of these schools has tripled since 1988.
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Higher Opportunity in Affordable Housing: Move to Prosper
Posted on July 8, 2020
Children have the ability to do very well when they move to a higher opportunity community. Move to Prosper founders sought to test this in Columbus, Ohio, the second most economically separated region in the U.S.
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Are You Ready for Homeownership?
Posted on June 24, 2020
While homeownership can be a great tool for building wealth, it also includes expenses like taxes, insurance, utility payments and unexpected repairs. As you begin the homebuying process, make sure you are financially ready.
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Higher Opportunity in Affordable Housing: Move to Prosper
Posted on July 8, 2020
Children have the ability to do very well when they move to a higher opportunity community. Move to Prosper founders sought to test this in Columbus, Ohio, the second most economically separated region in the U.S.
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Are You Ready for Homeownership?
Posted on June 24, 2020
While homeownership can be a great tool for building wealth, it also includes expenses like taxes, insurance, utility payments and unexpected repairs. As you begin the homebuying process, make sure you are financially ready.
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Six Steps to Homeownership with OHFA
Posted on June 11, 2020
As we celebrate National Homeownership Month, we are proud to offer programs that can help Ohioans find and afford a safe, affordable place to call their own. Get started on the path towards homeownership with these six easy steps.
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Limited Internet Access is a Challenge for Ohio Children
Posted on May 19, 2020
One in nine children in Ohio live in a home with no access to broadband or high-speed internet. This lack of internet access has created a major obstacle for many Ohio families with children now required to attend school remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Disaster Strikes – Now What?
Posted on May 6, 2020
Disasters come in many forms and have consequences beyond initial impact. It's estimated that Ohio homeowners spent nearly $437 million in disaster repairs from 2013-2015.
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Take the Ohio Quaran Quiz
Posted on April 28, 2020
Spring is a perfect time for a scavenger hunt – with new flowers blooming, trees budding and animals coming out of hibernation. While the current stay at home order limits our ability to explore outside, we designed a challenge to help you travel the state from the comfort of your home!
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