Own.Cincy

Building more homes is important, but building opportunity is just as important. 🏡
Cincinnati is growing, and it’s encouraging to see the City prioritizing housing alongside community partners.

But one of the biggest barriers to homeownership isn’t just inventory, it’s access.
Every day, we meet families who believe buying a home is out of reach, when in reality they may qualify for education programs, financial assistance, and resources that can help them get there.

The conversation can’t stop at building more homes. We also have to help more people become homeowners.
What do you think is the biggest barrier to homeownership in Cincinnati today?

We hope you had the opportunity to speak with a loan officer, get your questions answered, and take one step closer to your homeownership goals.

If you still have questions or concerns, send us a DM. We’re here to help you navigate your homeownership journey.

Our first responders spend their careers protecting and serving our communities. Now it’s time to invest in their own futures.

Join Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Kearney, Darrick Dansby, and CAFA President CJ Battle at the Own Cincy Heroes: First Responder Wealth Building Conference.

📅 Saturday, July 11
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 1819 Innovation Hub | 2900 Reading Rd.

We’ll discuss homeownership, building equity, retirement planning, and real estate investing. Those who serve our communities deserve the tools to build generational wealth, too.

Registration is FREE www.owncincy.org

Bought for $120K. Sold for $340K.

That’s the power of homeownership.

This is why our Homeownership & Wealth Building Fair exists, to help more people learn about the opportunities, resources, and pathways that can turn homeownership into a tool for building wealth and creating a legacy.

“I like knowing I can call my rental company if something breaks.”

Attendee shared a fear that many people have about buying a home: the responsibility of repairs.

And it’s a valid concern.

That’s exactly why conversations like these matter.

At the Homeownership & Wealth Building Fair, we discussed home warranties, repair assistance programs, budgeting for maintenance, and resources that can help homeowners prepare for the unexpected.

The goal isn’t to ignore the challenges of homeownership. It’s to understand them and learn what options are available.

Sometimes the thing holding us back isn’t the reality, it’s not having the information.

Thank you for joining us for the third annual Honeownership & Wealth Building Fair. Same time next year?

Yesterday was a reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together.

Over 600 attendees, 30+ vendors and community partners, and countless conversations centered around one goal: expanding access to homeownership and wealth-building opportunities.

To everyone who attended, volunteered, partnered, sponsored, and supported this year’s Homeownership & Wealth Building Fair, thank you. We appreciate you and are honored to do this work alongside you.

Thank you & for joining us for an impactful session.

The work continues. 🏡💙