Buyer education may increase homeownership in, around Evanston

The Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors (CABR) is working with the City of Cincinnati as part of the city's Neighborhood Enhancement Program in Evanston to boost homeownership in and around the neighborhood.

The Urban Home Buyers Extravaganza will be held at Keystone Parke on Saturday, October 4, from 4 PM to 7 PM.

Members of the real estate and lending communities will be on hand to offer tips on finding a new home and to answer questions about obtaining loans and other types of financing.

Annette Chmiel, director of education for CABR, says having these answers is key when buying a home.

"The Board of Realtors is helping the community draw attention to the amenities and housing stock as well as the opportunities for the public to purchase homes including the home buying process," Chmiel says.

Chmiel says that there are many reasons why one should consider buying a home in and around Evanston, and she believes that more people would be interested in its housing stock and community involvement if only they were exposed to it.

"Evanston is right off I-71 and has instant access to downtown, Kenwood and Rookwood," she says.  "Housing prices are affordable and it is an urban and diverse neighborhood.  Xavier University is investing in Evanston as well as other businesses such as Neyer Properties and the Red Cross.  They are working closely with the community."

The Evanston Community Council and the Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati are the other event partners.

Representatives of the community councils of CUF, Avondale, Mount Auburn, and East Walnut Hills will also be on hand.

Writer: Kevin LeMaster
Source: Annette Chmiel, director of education, CABR
Photography by Scott Beseler