Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Parma and Strongsville have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Financing- Programs for First Time Home Buyers | |
| Parma First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance - This program provides down payment assistance of up to 10% of the purchase price, maximum $10,000, for first time home buyers. Funds are limited and are expected to go very quickly this year. Applications taken begining March 2, 2009. | |
| The NEW Federal Tax Credit - $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers. | |
| OHFA First-Time Homebuyer Program - Thousands of low- and moderate-income Ohioans have purchased homes of their own thanks to OHFA¿s First-Time Homebuyer Program. The competitive interest rates and mortgage options on their 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage loans make it affordable for qualifying buyers to realize the dream of homeownership. | |
| OHFA Ohio Heroes Program - Ohio heroes make a difference in our lives by working hard in critical jobs every day. OHFA is proud to offer all the benefits of their First-Time Homebuyer Program to Ohio¿s heroes at a 1/4% lower interest rate. The Ohio Heroes Program is available to the following full-time employees who are: Active Military, Active Reserve, Veterans, Firefighters, Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, Health Care Workers, Police Officers, and Teachers. | |
| OHFA Down Payment Assistance Grant - If paying for a down payment and closing costs have kept you from getting into a home of your own, OHFA's Down Payment Assistance Grant may be able to help. Eligible borrowers participating in the First-Time Homebuyer Program, Target Area Loan Program, and Ohio Heroes Program can use the grant to greatly reduce the out-of-pocket expenses associated with buying a home. | |
| Financing- Homeownership Programs | |
| OHFA Down Payment Assistance - If paying for a down payment and closing costs have kept you from getting into a home of your own, OHFA's Down Payment Assistance Grant may be able to help. Eligible borrowers participating in the First-Time Homebuyer Program, Target Area Loan Program, and Ohio Heroes Program can use the grant to greatly reduce the out-of-pocket expenses associated with buying a home. | |
| OHFA Target Area Loan Program - OHFA¿s Target Area Loan Program helps revitalize federally-designated target areas by making their affordable first-time homebuyer loan products and competitive interest rates available to ANY qualifying buyer purchasing a home in these areas. | |
| OHFA Mortgage Credit Certificate Program - Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCCs) can help some families realize the dream of homeownership. An MCC creates an income tax deduction that reduces a household's federal income tax liability and allows the household to have more available income to make mortgage payments. | |
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| Parma Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of information to help with every aspect of your move. | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Tax Information | |
| The NEW Tax Credit - $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers. | |
| First-time homeowners - Internal Revenue Service- Tax Information for Homeowners | |
| Homeowner deductions information - Internal Revenue Service- Frequently Asked Tax Questions and Answers | |
| Selling your home - Internal Revenue Service- Publication 523 (2008), Selling Your Home | |
| How to report moving expenses - Internal Revenue Service- Publication 521 (2008), Moving Expenses | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
