A series of workshops on homeownership in
Over-the-Rhine will take place this spring. The series aims to bring together relevant resources and expertise to better educate potential homebuyers.
Owner-Occupied Over-the-Rhine, which is sponsored by the
OTR Foundation, will cover everything from selecting the right property to financing to navigating the specific needs of a historic property and historic district.
The Foundation’s goal is to make it easier for individuals and families to rehabilitate buildings in OTR, the Brewery District or Pendleton by educating them about what redevelopment in a neighborhood entails, and helping them make connections to successfully complete a project.
The workshops will be held at 8 a.m. on April 12, May 10 and June 14 at the
Art Academy of Cincinnati in OTR. Registration is $50 for all three sessions. You can register for the series
here.
April 12’s session is titled “Learning from those who have gone before you.” Attendees will learn from other owner-occupants who have successfully renovated buildings, and tour completed or in-process projects. The second session, “You have a property, where do you begin?” will deal with choosing and purchasing a building, preparation for renovation, choosing a team, preserving historic properties, and laws and regulations. The final session, “Do the numbers add up and if they don’t, what do you do?" will touch on financing options that are available to owner-occupants.
By Caitlin Koenig
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