/tags/abandoned-houses abandoned houses en-US Copyright Mon, 09 Jan 2017 13:05:36 GMT /news/2017-01-09/ohio-becomes-first-state-to-ban-plywood-on-vacant-homes Soon foreclosed properties will have a different look in Ohio. The state became the first in the country to ban the use of plywood over windows.Instead of… Mon, 09 Jan 2017 13:05:36 GMT /news/2017-01-09/ohio-becomes-first-state-to-ban-plywood-on-vacant-homes Andy Chow /news/2008-02-19/government-backed-group-counts-vacant-houses A report released today says more than 25,000 vacant and abandoned properties cost eight Ohio cities at least $63,000,000The report by Columbus nonprofit… Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT /news/2008-02-19/government-backed-group-counts-vacant-houses admin