AOL.com By Stefanos Chen Posted January 22nd 2012   Twenty-six years after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was first honored with a holiday, his legacy has flourished — and not just in the annals of history. Today, there are more than an estimated 900 streets in America that bear the civil rights leader’s name. [...]

Associated Press By Kantele Franko Posted January 16th 2012 (PHOTO: RAVEN BIAS,  COALITION  HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING OHIO PROJECT COORDINATOR)   COLUMBUS: Ohio’s foreclosure prevention program has made changes aimed at helping more struggling owners remain in their homes. The Ohio Housing Finance Agency, which administers the “Restoring Stability” program, says the recently amended guidelines could [...]

ClevelandHeights.Patch.com By Michelle Simakis and Chris Mazzolini Posted January 5th 2012 President Barack Obama visited Northeast Ohio  Wednesday to announce the appointment of Richard Cordray, who will run the new consumer protection agency. Obama told a crowd at Shaker Heights High School that people need a consumer watchdog to defend and advocate for them. “For [...]

Cuyahoga County Executive Posted December 27th 2011   Steps can be taken now to deduct payment on 2011 federal return! CLEVELAND — Cuyahoga County’s 2011 property tax bills were mailed starting last Thursday, but there are steps that property owners can take right now if they want to ensure, for federal tax reasons, that the [...]

Yahoo.com By Bill Weir, C Michael Kim & David Miller- ‘This Could Be Big’ Posted December 21st 2011   Up until now solar panels have fallen a little flat, literally. Whether they’re on a house or an industrial solar field in the desert, solar panels have always been one shape: flat. But the world’s not [...]

City of Cleveland Posted December 5th 2011 (PHOTO: JOEL RATNER, PRESIDENT AND  CEO NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRESS INC)   Money to Fund Creative Vacant Lot Reuse and Side Yard Expansion!   CLEVELAND – Over the next year, $1 million of federal and foundation funds will be used to turn city-owned vacant lots into beautified greenspace through the [...]

BeaconJournal.com By Rick Armon, Beacon Journal Staff Writer Posted December 4th 2011 (PHOTO: RUSS PRY SUMMIT COUNTY EXECUTIVE)   Summit County plans to start a land-bank program to help deal with vacant and abandoned properties. Under legislation being introduced Monday to the County Council, the county would hire the Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s Thriving Communities [...]

Cuyahoga County Executive Posted November 13th 2011 (PHOTO: BOB REID CUYAHOGA COUNTY SHERIFF)   CLEVELAND — Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald is moving forward with a plan to reform the county’s system of appraising property for foreclosure sale by the sheriff. The plan will depoliticize a process previously dominated by individuals chosen by disgraced former [...]

MSN.Investopedia.com By Amy Fontinelle Posted November 1st 2011     Refinancing your mortgage can be a great way to save money, but it’s not a sure thing. Before you take the plunge, ask yourself these six questions to avoid making a major money mistake. 1. Do I have the time to spare? This question is [...]

University Park Alliance Posted October 28th 2011 (PHOTO: ERIC ANTHONY JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY PARK ALLIANCE)   AKRON, Ohio – October 17, 2011 – University Park Alliance (UPA) today announced the signing of a master services agreement with internationally recognized real estate developer KUD International LLC. UPA is leading the implementation of Akron’s core city [...]