We have collected links to affiliated organizations that may be of interest to our clients. Inclusion of this information is for the convenience of our clients and does not imply endorsement.
Glossary of Terms
HUD glossary of lending and real estate terms
www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/buying/glossary.cfm
Architects
Brashear Bolton Architects
(513) 621-5533
www.brashear-bolton.com
K4 Architecture, LLC
(513) 455-5005
www.k4arch.com
Schickel Design Company
(513) 721-4000
Martha@schickeldesign.com
www.schickeldesign.com
Development Consultants
Mark Brunner
Housing Consultant
(513) 608-0222
SPREC Services
Fund Raising and Real Estate/Social Service Consultant
(859) 441-1224
sprec@earthlink.net
Environmental Site Assessments
BHE Environmental
(513) 326-1500
www.bheenvironmental.com
H.C. Nutting Company
(513) 321-5816
www.hcnutting.com
Financing
City of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Homeowner Infill and Rehab Program (CHIRP)
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cdap/pages/-3501-/
City of Cincinnati
Rental Rehab Program
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cdap/pages/-3519-/
City of Cincinnati
Tax Abatement Program
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cdap/pages/-3521-/
Hamilton County
Home Improvement Program (HIP)
www.hamilton-co.org/hc/hc_hip.asp
Homeownership Center
Live by Design in Over-the-Rhine Program
www.hometoday.cc/OTR_BIND.pdf
Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Various programs
www.ohiohome.org/partners/developers_home.htm
Green Building
Building Value Deconstruction Services
Deconstructs buildings in order to re-use and recycle materials
(513) 475-6783
www.buildingvalue-cincy.org
Building Value Material Re-Use Center
2901 Gilbert Ave
(513) 475-6783
www.buildingvalue-cincy.org
Carpet and Rug Institute
Industry labeling program for carpets and rugs
www.carpet-rug.com
Energy Star
Federal government program covers appliances, lighting, heating and cooling, etc.
www.energystar.gov
Enterprise Foundation Green Communities Initiative
Green affordable housing development initiative
www.greencommunitiesonline.org
Forest Stewardship Council
Rigorous certification of sustainably-managed timber
www.fscoax.org
GreenGuard
Tests interior finish materials for particulate and gaseous emissions
www.greenguard.org
Green Seal
Independent, non-profit product certifier
www.greenseal.org
National Association of Home Builders Green Building Guidelines
www.nahb.org
Sustainable Forest Initiative
Sustainable Forest Management certification
www.aboutsfi.org
US Green Building Council
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification
www.usgbc.org
Historic Preservation
City of Cincinnati Community Development and Planning Historic Conservation Office
Provides information about Cincinnati Historic District guidelines, etc.
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cdap/pages/-3662-/
Cincinnati Preservation Association
Private, nonprofit, membership organization that serves the Greater Cincinnati community
www.cincinnatipreservation.org
Ohio Historic Preservation Office
Information about funding and tax credit certification
www.ohiohistory.org
Sullebarger Associates
Historic Preservation Consultant
(513) 772-1088
sullebarger@fuse.net
Housing and Economic Development Organizations
Affordable Housing Advocates (AHA)
AHA is focused on meeting the housing needs of very low, low, and moderate-income individuals and families in the Cincinnati area.
www.ahacincy.org
Community Development Corporations Association of Greater Cincinnati (CDCAG)
CDCAG is the trade association in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area for Community Development Corporations (CDCs).
www.cdcagc.org
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund
The CDFI Fund promotes economic revitalization and community development through investment in and assistance to community development financial institutions (CDFIs).
www.cdfifund.gov
Cornerstone Homesource Regional Loan Fund
Certified CDFI
Cornerstone revitalizes distressed urban neighborhoods from the inside out.
(513) 369-0114
www.cornerstoneloanfund.org/
Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative (GCMI)
Certified CDFI
Providing building blocks for successful entrepreneurs and small businesses
(513) 569-4816
www.gcmi.org
Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC)
LISC is a national organization offering project-related financial and technical assistance to CDCs in the Greater Cincinnati area.
www.lisc.org/greater_cincinnati/index.shtml
Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati
Certified CDFI
Provides homeownership education and resources
(513) 961-2800
www.hometoday.cc
Ohio CDC Association
A Statewide Membership Association of Community Development Corporations
www.ohiocdc.org
Opportunity Finance Network
A US-based membership organization of CDFI organizations
www.opportunityfinance.net
Uptown Consortium, Inc.
http://uptownconsortium.org
Leasing Agents
Jim Moll
Residential Leasing Agent
Urban Living
(513) 623-2001
Kathleen Norris
Retail Leasing Agent
Kathleen Norris & Associates
(513) 321-9144
Property Appraisers
Miller, Wilkins & Associates
Shawn Wilkins
(513) 794-2900
www.millerwilkins.com
Property Advisors
Scott Glaser
(513) 792-4774
www.propertyadvisors.com
Signature Appraisal Services
Paul Wesselkamper or Guy Wesselkamper
(513) 891-1500
Situs Inc.
Catherine Smith
(513) 961-9002
www.situs-inc.com
Property Information
City of Cincinnati Land Use and Zoning
www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cdap/pages/-3533-/
Hamilton County Auditor
www.hamiltoncountyauditor.org
Hamilton County Planning and Zoning
www.hamilton-co.org/hcrpc/
Hamilton County Recorder’s Office
http://recordersoffice.hamilton-co.org/
Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission (NKAPC)
www.nkapc.org/
Real Estate Agents (Specializing in Downtown and Over-the-Rhine)
Comey & Shephard
Michael Sweeney
(513) 241-3400
www.mycityliving.com
Huff Realty
Christine Schoonover
George Verkamp
(513) 533-6572
www.downtownliving.org
Keller and Williams
Peter Chabris
(513) 708-3000
www.teamchabris.com