A recent decision in Pennsylvania emphasizes the opportunity to improve Section 8. In an unprecedented victory, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court (the Court) struck down the City of Pittsburgh’s source of income ordinance in a unanimous decision. Much like similar fair housing laws in...
As housing availability and affordability issues continue to dominate conversations among leaders in Northeast Ohio, ACAR is seeing an increase in local governments taking up the issue of whether or not to amend zoning code to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). Last year, ACAR amended...
The following Op-Ed piece is jointly signed by leading Ohio-based organizations and groups, including Ohio REALTORS, Ohio Mortgage Bankers Association, Ohio Credit Union League, Ohio Bankers League, Ohio CDC Association, City of South Euclid, Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO...
Recently, ACAR submitted a letter to Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan encouraging the City to utilize some the funds received thanks to the American Rescue Plan to bolster homeownership. An excerpt of the letter is below. "In 2020, the Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS® (ACAR) commissioned...
The City of Cleveland Heights is considering changes to its zoning code that would alter its garage/enclosed parking requirements (Ordinance 70-2021). A public hearing was scheduled for September 30, 2021, but due to no quorum, it was rescheduled for November 1, 2021, at 6:00 pm. The City is...
On August 26, 2021, news broke that the Supreme Court ruled the eviction moratorium issued by the CDC was unlawful once again. For months, Realtor associations have been calling for the expedited processing of the emergency rental assistance that is available. If you or a client have...
ACAR’s Government Affairs Department has been going non-stop. The following update was shared at the Legislative Committee’s most recent meeting. If you are interested in joining the Legislative Committee, you can sign up here or email the Vice President of Government Affairs to learn...
Recently, ACAR's Legislative Committee and Board of Directors were invited to hear a presentation on the newly created Summit County Housing Trust Fund. After further review and discussion, the Board of Directors issued a letter of support. An excerpt of the letter is below, along with links to...
AKRON, OHIO – Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE is pleased to reintroduce the Fix-It Funds Home Improvement Loan Program to benefit the homeowners of Summit County. Qualifying homeowners can apply for low-interest, fixed rate loans through Westfield Bank to fund large and...
From the desk of Zack Rubin-McCarry, NAR Political Representative: HUD Secretary Fudge to Join NAR, The Memorial Foundation for Fair Housing Conversation WASHINGTON (April 14, 2021) – The Memorial Foundation and the National Association of Realtors® will host a conversation on fair...
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