There
are several attractive programs available to home buyers
in the Little
Italy neighborhood of University Circle
Greater
Circle Living Program
Offers
forgivable loans to eligible home buyers. The loan amount
is $5,000 available to full-time employees working for a University
Circle
institution. Provided the buyer lives in the home for 5 years,
continuing to work in the Circle, the loan is forgiven. Workers
at CWRU,
CMA, Judson Manor, Cleveland Clinic and UH could qualify for
an additional $10,000, forgivable loan.
Website: www.fairfaxrenaissance.org
Contact: Wyonette
Cheairs 216-361-8551, wcheair5@fairfaxdev.org or
Denise
VanLeer
at 216-361-8575, dvanleer@fairfaxdev.org
Fairfax Renaissance
main number is 216-361-8400.
federal
programs
Tax
Credit - Repayable
- First time homeowner qualifies
Tax Credit: $7,500
Available: April 9, 2008 through July
1, 2009
Website: www.federalhousingcredit.com
Contact websites FAQ and or your tax
advisor for details.
This credit, while repayable over 15 years or
at the sale date affords an up front direct tax credit against taxes
owned for the year of purchase.