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Online tours available for selected home plans
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Published 2008-12-30

Epperson reappointment to FHLB Advisory Council
The board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLBank) has appointed two new members to its 2009 Advisory Council (Council) and reappointed four members including Stacey Epperson, Executive Director of Frontier Housing Inc. of Morehead, Kentucky.
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Published 2008-12-22

Inaugural 'Repair Affair' accepting applications
The Morehead-Rowan County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy, in conjunction with Frontier Housing, Gateway Community Action, and Morehead State University’s Center for Regional Engagement, will sponsor the inaugural Morehead-Rowan County Repair Affair volunteer program on Saturday, April 4.
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Published 2008-12-15

Robert’s "Smokey Mountain" View
Robert was "tired of renting apartments and wanted to settle into a home of his own." He missed the spacious feeling he fondly remembers from his childhood years on his Granny’s acres. Like many from eastern Kentucky, he yearned to return to the land of his youth.
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Published 2008-12-11

Cold weather, heat pumps and thermostats.
We’ve all heard the mantra, “in the winter, turn your thermostat down when you are away from home or sleeping to save energy.” Is this always true? If you have a conventional furnace, this will clearly save heating costs because you are not creating and expending unneeded heat. However, if you have a heat pump, the answer is a little more complex..
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Published 2008-12-05

Frontier receiving $150,000 in grant funds from I’m HOME.
Frontier Housing announced today that it is receiving $150,000 in grant funds from I’m HOME (Innovations in Manufactured Homes) – providing a boost in support of their manufactured housing program.
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Published 2008-11-24

Earth- and Sky-friendly Outdoor Lighting.
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Published 2008-11-21

Frontier is the largest volume Kentucky originator for Just Choice Lending.
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Published 2008-11-14

Frontier Housing introduces very affordable, energy efficient housing to their area - The Ridgeline series.
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by the Housing Assistance Council in DC
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Published 2008-11-14

Frontier collaborates - Berea Performance Compact named semi-finalist for national prize. FAHE/Berea Performance Compact named as semi-finalist in $250,000 nonprofit collaboration prize.
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FAHE press release*
Published 2008-11-12

Frontier Housing has been awarded a Fall 2008 Change a Light, Change the World – Start with ENERGY STAR® Mini-Grant.
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Published 2008-11-6

Fannie Mae to Reinstate Home Buyer Education and Counseling
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Published 2008-11-3

Come tour our new Ridgeline series of homes
October 30th & 31st, (606) 784-2131
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Published 2008-10-27

Leaks and Drafts: Closing the Gaps in Energy Efficiency
By: Edna Schack
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Published 2008-10-20

Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs):
What is all the excitement?
By: Edna Schack
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Published 2008-10-9

Energy audits, insulation, and R-values:
Staying comfortable while saving energy and money
By: Edna Schack
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Published 2008-10-1

Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati awards grants for home ownership, foreclosure prevention.
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Published 2008-9-29

Low-Income Mortgage Borrowers with the Benefit of Homeownership Counseling Do Substantially Better than General Market, According to New Foreclosure Analysis.
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Published 2008-9-27

HUD AWARDS $16.9 MILLION FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL AMERICA!
$1,800,000 to benefit rural areas of Kentucky
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Published 2008-9-15

Frontier’s Construction Team Hits
a Home Run with 30 Day Challenge!
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Published 2008-9-10

ENERGY STAR®: What does that blue sticker mean?
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Published 2008-9-10

Frontier Housing: Regional Green Pioneer for Affordable Housing.
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Published 2008-9-7

Green construction at Frontier gets a boost from Dr. Edna Schack in the role of Green Programs Coordinator.
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Published 2008-8-27

Frontier Participates in Real Estate Workshop with KHC, FAHE, and JustChoice.
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Published 2008-8-27

Frontier Staff visits Chicago! Ten members of Frontier Housing’s staff attended a NeighborWorks® America Training Institute in Chicago, Illinois.
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Published 2008-8-25

Lorie the Lifelong Learner Read this and other family stories
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Published 2008-8-25

Governor Beshear Announces Kentucky Homeownership Protection Initiative
www.ProtectMyKYHome.org or (866) 830-7868
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Published 2008-8-14

Boodry Place's Dedication Was Magical
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Published 2008-8-12

Protect My Kentucky Home program
and Homeownership Protection Center
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directions to 8/11 news conference.
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Published 2008-8-9

New Kentucky Housing Chairman, William E. Summers V, visits Frontier Housing and People's Self-Help Housing.
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Published 2008-8-8

NeighborWorks® America Supports Sweeping Housing Legislation. NeighborWorks America applauds the efforts of the United States Congress and President Bush on enactment of the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008.
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Published 2008-7-30

Affordable housing for elderly and physically disabled at Boodry Place.
Searching for clean and affordable housing can be challenging for the elderly and the physically disabled. Frontier Housing is making the challenge achievable for many who would like to live in a new apartment complex.
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The Morehead News
Published 2008-7-28

Boodry Place in Morehead Welcomes First Residents.
Boodry Place, a multi-generational apartment complex in downtown Morehead, welcomed its first residents beginning in early July.
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Published 2008-7-24

You are invited to join us at the dedication of Boodry Place.
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Published 2008-7-18

Community Service at its Best!
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Published 2008-7-17

Jim Ward retires from Frontier Housing.
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Published 2008-7-17

PBS airs a documentary on subprime mortgage solutions.
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Published 2008-6-30

Tours of Boodry show community support and enthusiasm .
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Published 2008-6-24

NeighborWorks® America kicks off its Organizational Assessment of Frontier Housing with a site visit to the City of Ashland's redevelopment of the Pollard Mills Neighborhood.
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Published 2008-6-23

Frontier Celebrates National NeighborWorks Week by sponsoring Ashland Repair Affair to help 45 elderly homeowners repair their homes.
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Published 2008-6-20

Gov. Beshear Appoints Epperson to KHC board
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Published 2008-6-19

Frontier to Offer Homebuyer Education Workshops Geared Towards First-time Homebuyers. The “Realizing the American Dream” workshops teach potential homebuyers how to become successful homeowners. This course is open to anyone who is considering buying a home. Call Wendy at (606) 784-2131, x 241 to register.
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Published 2008-5-16

The Frontier Board of Directors met May 1st at Boodry Place to approve the new 5-year strategic work plans to double-impact by 2013 and strengthen ties to our local communities.
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Published 2008-5-12

Governor Steve Beshear Announces Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Funding of $500,000 for housing.
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Frontier Housing and the Appalachian Regional Commission story in pictures click here.
Published 2008-5-6

"April is Fair Housing month!"
Frontier Housing announced today the kick-off of several activities celebrating April as Fair Housing month.
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Published 2008-4-28

"Along The Frontier" newsletter.
April is Fair Housing Month.
Boodry Place is nearing completion.
Frontier Housing received a $600,000 award of home ownership funds.
Tom Carew wins e-achievement award.
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Published 2008-4-28

"Along The Frontier" newsletter.
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Published 2008-3-24

"Along The Frontier" newsletter.
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Published 2008-3-3

Sign up for Boodry Place living.
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Published 2008-2-27

Frontier Housing, Inc. is receiving $148,820 in flexible first round grant funds from NeighborWorks® America.
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Published 2008-2-13

"Along The Frontier" newsletter.
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Published 2008-1-25

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