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.
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2024 Ohio Housing Conference Preview
We at OHFA and Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing are gearing up for this year's Ohio Housing Conference at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on November 5–6, 2024. The two-day event will include more than 30 sessions exploring trending topics in the affordable housing industry.
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National Preparedness Month Steps
As September winds down we want to take a moment to remind Ohioans that it is National Preparedness Month, which reminds Ohioans to prepare for potential disasters or emergencies. The Ohio Emergency Management Agency's 2024 Ready Campaign provides simple inexpensive or free steps you can start today.
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Financial Tips for Buying a Home in Ohio on National Financial Awareness Day
Buying a home is a significant financial decision. In recognition of National Financial Awareness Day, here are some tips to stay financially aware and help you navigate the home-buying process in Ohio.
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My Experience with OHFA Trainings
This guest post features a Realtors® overview regarding the changing landscape within the real estate industry and how OHFA's in-person trainings can help!
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Tips to Avoid Moving Company Scams
Moving can be one of the most stressful experiences of your life, but the Better Business Bureau is warning everyone to be aware of moving company scams. Following are some tips to prevent you from becoming a victim.
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Prepping Your Home for Spring
The arrival of flowers, awakening of trees, and warmer temperatures mean spring is here! Spring is a great time to clean your home from top to bottom inside and outside. When creating your to-do list for this annual ritual, here are some things to consider.
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DataByte: Housing Insecurity Among Hispanic Ohioans Varies by Region of Origin
National origin is one of the protected characteristics under Title VIII of the Fair Housing Act and includes people of Hispanic or Latinx ethnicity. According to the 2022 American Community Survey, over 500,000 Ohioans identify as Hispanic.
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Building Your Credit Score
A strong credit score is important when securing a mortgage loan, so we recently asked Ohio's housing counseling agencies for their top suggestions for individuals wanting to build or improve their credit or FICO® scores.
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Women and Homeownership
Single women continue to dominate homeownership nationally despite the financial and societal obstacles that most of them face. As of January 2024, single women own approximately 2.71 million more homes than single men across all 50 states.
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OHFA Partners with CONVERGENCE Columbus
During Black History Month, OHFA celebrates its partnership with CONVERGENCE Columbus, a cross-sector collective of community leaders, industry professionals, and practitioners solving challenges to Black and minority homeownership.
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Improving Your Financial Wellness
January is Financial Wellness Month and a great time to set yourself up for financial success in 2024. Regardless of the economic environment, The Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary suggests you can improve your finances by implementing the following tips.
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The views and opinions portrayed in Stories of Home do not necessarily reflect the policies or position of the Ohio Housing Finance Agency.