In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Stringer from the Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (TNP) to talk about the incredible work he and his team are doing to improve housing and strengthen our community.We cover a range of important topics, including:<ul><li>🏚 Emergency Home Repair Program – Learn how you can get help with urgent home repairs. 📞 Contact Kevin at 330.647.6301 ext. 111 or kevin@tnpwarren.org for more info.</li><li>🏠 Tangled Titles Program – A partnership between TNP and Community Legal Aid that helps resolve ownership issues after the death of a homeowner or complications from land contracts. 🔗 More info: <a href='https://www.communitylegalaid.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'>communitylegalaid.org</a> </li><li>🏡 New Homes Coming to Warren – TNP is building four brand-new homes in the Drexel Park neighborhood! Requirements apply, so reach out to Kevin if you’re interested.</li><li>🌿 Warren Farmers Market – Stop by the North Park Commons at 347 North Park Ave., Warren, Ohio, every Tuesday from 3–6 PM through September 30th.</li><li>🏙️ Downtown Revitalization – Big things are happening downtown—stay tuned for updates!</li></ul>And a quick callout to University Hospital and Cleveland Clinic: it’s time to bring more resources to Warren.  Lets go!!!This episode is dedicated to Korey Stinger ❤️

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I sit down with &lt;b&gt;Kevin Stringer&lt;/b&gt; from the &lt;b&gt;Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (TNP)&lt;/b&gt; to talk about the incredible work he and his team are doing to improve housing and strengthen our community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We cover a range of important topics, including:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;🏚 &lt;b&gt;Emergency Home Repair Program&lt;/b&gt; – Learn how you can get help with urgent home repairs.&lt;br/&gt;📞 Contact Kevin at &lt;b&gt;330.647.6301 ext. 111&lt;/b&gt; or kevin@tnpwarren.org&lt;br/&gt; for more info.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🏠 &lt;b&gt;Tangled Titles Program&lt;/b&gt; – A partnership between TNP and &lt;b&gt;Community Legal Aid&lt;/b&gt; that helps resolve ownership issues after the death of a homeowner or complications from land contracts.&lt;br/&gt;🔗 More info: &lt;a href='https://www.communitylegalaid.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com'&gt;communitylegalaid.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🏡 &lt;b&gt;New Homes Coming to Warren&lt;/b&gt; – TNP is building &lt;b&gt;four brand-new homes&lt;/b&gt; in the Drexel Park neighborhood! Requirements apply, so reach out to Kevin if you’re interested.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🌿 &lt;b&gt;Warren Farmers Market&lt;/b&gt; – Stop by the &lt;b&gt;North Park Commons&lt;/b&gt; at &lt;b&gt;347 North Park Ave., Warren, Ohio&lt;/b&gt;, every &lt;b&gt;Tuesday from 3–6 PM through September 30th&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🏙️ &lt;b&gt;Downtown Revitalization&lt;/b&gt; – Big things are happening downtown—stay tuned for updates!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;And a quick callout to &lt;b&gt;University Hospital&lt;/b&gt; and &lt;b&gt;Cleveland Clinic&lt;/b&gt;: it’s time to bring more resources to &lt;b&gt;Warren.  Lets go!!!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is &lt;b&gt;dedicated to Korey Stinger&lt;/b&gt; ❤️&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Stringer from the Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (TNP) to talk about the incredible work he and his team are doing to improve housing and strengthen our community. We cover a range of important topics, including: 🏚 Emergency Home Repair Program – Learn how you can get help with urgent home repairs. 📞 Contact Kevin at 330.647.6301 ext. 111 or kevin@tnpwarren.org  for more info.🏠 Tangled Titles Program – A partnership between TNP and Community Legal Aid...

Mr. Kevin Stringer - Community Engagement Coordinator with TNP

We’re excited to introduce a new segment to the Defend Warren podcast focused on helping people understand the mortgage process. Joining us regularly will be Mattie Easton, who brings valuable insight and experience to guide listeners through the home-buying journey.Mattie grew up in Bristolville with her two sisters and graduated in a close-knit class of just 30 students. As a teen, she loved dancing at local clubs and community spots. She attended Kent State University and later earned her accounting degree from Hiram College.In this episode, you’ll hear the entertaining story of how Mattie met her husband and learn how she got started in the mortgage industry back in 2004. She emphasizes that qualifying for a mortgage involves more than just having a good credit score.Mattie shares practical advice on:<ul><li>Understanding PMI and down payment requirements</li><li>The basics of conventional loans</li><li>Why being transparent with your lender matters</li><li>How you can get a mortgage with a credit score as low as 580</li><li>Simple tips to build or improve credit</li><li>The difference between a hard and soft credit pull</li><li>What separates being pre-qualified from being pre-approved</li><li>How self-employed individuals can navigate the mortgage process</li></ul>Most importantly, she outlines the best ways to prepare financially and mentally for buying a home.If you’d like to speak with Mattie about your mortgage questions, you can reach her directly at:  📞 330.307.1015  📧 measton@alcova.comMusic: Keepers of the Faith by Terror

<description>&lt;p&gt;We’re excited to introduce a new segment to the &lt;em&gt;Defend Warren&lt;/em&gt; podcast focused on helping people understand the mortgage process. Joining us regularly will be Mattie Easton, who brings valuable insight and experience to guide listeners through the home-buying journey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mattie grew up in Bristolville with her two sisters and graduated in a close-knit class of just 30 students. As a teen, she loved dancing at local clubs and community spots. She attended Kent State University and later earned her accounting degree from Hiram College.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, you’ll hear the entertaining story of how Mattie met her husband and learn how she got started in the mortgage industry back in 2004. She emphasizes that qualifying for a mortgage involves more than just having a good credit score.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mattie shares practical advice on:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understanding PMI and down payment requirements&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The basics of conventional loans&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why being transparent with your lender matters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How you &lt;em&gt;can&lt;/em&gt; get a mortgage with a credit score as low as 580&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple tips to build or improve credit&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between a hard and soft credit pull&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What separates being pre-qualified from being pre-approved&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How self-employed individuals can navigate the mortgage process&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most importantly, she outlines the best ways to prepare financially and mentally for buying a home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’d like to speak with Mattie about your mortgage questions, you can reach her directly at:&lt;br/&gt; 📞 330.307.1015&lt;br/&gt; 📧 measton@alcova.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music: Keepers of the Faith by Terror&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We’re excited to introduce a new segment to the Defend Warren podcast focused on helping people understand the mortgage process. Joining us regularly will be Mattie Easton, who brings valuable insight and experience to guide listeners through the home-buying journey. Mattie grew up in Bristolville with her two sisters and graduated in a close-knit class of just 30 students. As a teen, she loved dancing at local clubs and community spots. She attended Kent State University and later earned her...

Mattie Easton - Mortgage Banker

Dr. Alisha Lyn A proud graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Class of 2004, Alisha began her educational journey at Kent State University before earning her undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University. She later obtained a Master’s in Special Education from Grand Canyon University and completed her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in K–12 education in 2022. Alisha&apos;s path to success was far from linear. She worked as a lunch aide, in banking, and as a substitute teacher while continuing her education. Her life and career have been defined by resilience and transformation. She is the author of Overcome, Transform, Soar: The Process of Breaking Barriers and Soaring to New Heights, a powerful testament to her personal journey. Alisha is a three-time traumatic brain injury survivor, a two-time cardiac arrest survivor, and a survivor and advocate of domestic violence. Her first major brain injury occurred while playing basketball at Warren G. Harding—an incident that nearly claimed her life and left doctors fearing she would not recover. Today, Alisha serves as a member of the Warren City Schools Board of Education and works as a Senior Admissions Counselor at Kent State University. She remains a vocal supporter of Warren G. Harding and the Warren City School District, highlighting the district’s strong academic opportunities for high-achieving students and the new Wellness Center—which goes beyond athletics to support overall student well-being. In 2009, she launched Alisha Lyn LLC (www.alishalynllc.com), a company built to inspire and empower others. She has also started a business venture for her daughters, continuing her legacy of leadership, education, and empowerment. Link for her book: https://www.amazon.com/Overcome-Transform-Soar-Breaking-Barriers-ebook/dp/B0CBL3X7BGwww.thelynneetwins.com www.alishalynnllc.com www.dralishaalls.com

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Dr. Alisha Lyn&lt;br/&gt;A proud graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Class of 2004, Alisha began her educational journey at Kent State University before earning her undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University. She later obtained a Master’s in Special Education from Grand Canyon University and completed her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in K–12 education in 2022.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Alisha&amp;apos;s path to success was far from linear. She worked as a lunch aide, in banking, and as a substitute teacher while continuing her education. Her life and career have been defined by resilience and transformation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;She is the author of Overcome, Transform, Soar: The Process of Breaking Barriers and Soaring to New Heights, a powerful testament to her personal journey. Alisha is a three-time traumatic brain injury survivor, a two-time cardiac arrest survivor, and a survivor and advocate of domestic violence. Her first major brain injury occurred while playing basketball at Warren G. Harding—an incident that nearly claimed her life and left doctors fearing she would not recover.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Today, Alisha serves as a member of the Warren City Schools Board of Education and works as a Senior Admissions Counselor at Kent State University. She remains a vocal supporter of Warren G. Harding and the Warren City School District, highlighting the district’s strong academic opportunities for high-achieving students and the new Wellness Center—which goes beyond athletics to support overall student well-being.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In 2009, she launched Alisha Lyn LLC (www.alishalynllc.com), a company built to inspire and empower others. She has also started a business venture for her daughters, continuing her legacy of leadership, education, and empowerment.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Link for her book: https://www.amazon.com/Overcome-Transform-Soar-Breaking-Barriers-ebook/dp/B0CBL3X7BG&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;www.thelynneetwins.com&lt;br/&gt;www.alishalynnllc.com&lt;br/&gt;www.dralishaalls.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

 Dr. Alisha Lyn A proud graduate of Warren G. Harding High School, Class of 2004, Alisha began her educational journey at Kent State University before earning her undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University. She later obtained a Master’s in Special Education from Grand Canyon University and completed her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in K–12 education in 2022.  Alisha's path to success was far from linear. She worked as a lunch aide, in banking, and as a substi...

Dr. Alisha Alls - Author

He currently serves as the Chief Legal Counsel at JP Morgan Law. Originally from East Liverpool, Ohio, he comes from a family that started a furniture business. In the 7th grade, his family relocated to Mineral Ridge, where he graduated from Mineral Ridge High School. He shares fond memories of growing up in Mineral Ridge, including his first “small” business venture as a child. He later attended the C.S. Lewis Institute in Youngstown, an organization focused on helping individuals grow as disciples in their faith. Passionate about service, he volunteers with Northeast Ohio Legal Aid and has also given back by coaching high school baseball and basketball at Heartland Christian. Since 2002, he has operated his law office in downtown Warren, where he practices as a small general attorney with a focus on domestic/family law and criminal law. With over two decades of experience downtown, he offers insightful reflections on how the area has changed—and what steps can be taken to further its growth and revitalization. He also shares candid thoughts on how Warren can be aggressively developed and grown, offering ideas for progress and positive change. Side note: Warren’s city income tax rate is 2.5%. And yes, there’s a brief (and slightly passionate) detour into a discussion about the Cleveland Browns—thanks in advance for your patience. In closing, I asked him: If you could pull every string necessary to turn Warren around, what would you do? Also—welcome to Warren, Kimberly-Clark and Rural King. Song - Keepers of the Faith by Terror

<description>&lt;p&gt;He currently serves as the Chief Legal Counsel at JP Morgan Law.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Originally from East Liverpool, Ohio, he comes from a family that started a furniture business. In the 7th grade, his family relocated to Mineral Ridge, where he graduated from Mineral Ridge High School. He shares fond memories of growing up in Mineral Ridge, including his first “small” business venture as a child.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;He later attended the C.S. Lewis Institute in Youngstown, an organization focused on helping individuals grow as disciples in their faith. Passionate about service, he volunteers with Northeast Ohio Legal Aid and has also given back by coaching high school baseball and basketball at Heartland Christian.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Since 2002, he has operated his law office in downtown Warren, where he practices as a small general attorney with a focus on domestic/family law and criminal law. With over two decades of experience downtown, he offers insightful reflections on how the area has changed—and what steps can be taken to further its growth and revitalization.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;He also shares candid thoughts on how Warren can be aggressively developed and grown, offering ideas for progress and positive change.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Side note: Warren’s city income tax rate is 2.5%.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;And yes, there’s a brief (and slightly passionate) detour into a discussion about the Cleveland Browns—thanks in advance for your patience.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In closing, I asked him: If you could pull every string necessary to turn Warren around, what would you do?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Also—welcome to Warren, Kimberly-Clark and Rural King.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Song - Keepers of the Faith by Terror&lt;/p&gt;</description>

He currently serves as the Chief Legal Counsel at JP Morgan Law.  Originally from East Liverpool, Ohio, he comes from a family that started a furniture business. In the 7th grade, his family relocated to Mineral Ridge, where he graduated from Mineral Ridge High School. He shares fond memories of growing up in Mineral Ridge, including his first “small” business venture as a child.  He later attended the C.S. Lewis Institute in Youngstown, an organization focused on helping individuals grow as ...

Attorney J.P. Morgan

Bob has been a guest before, so go and check out that episode.  We are beginning a series of shows that will discuss residental real estate market in Warren, Ohio.  This series is being done in conjuction with a series titled: &quot;Move to Warren&quot;.  We hope to encourage people and business to move to Warren with the information on these episodes.Also, It looks like Kimberly Clark Project on Warren&apos;s south side is moving forward.  We shall see.....Bob Easton - roberteastonrealtor@gmail.com 330.307.3355

<description>&lt;p&gt;Bob has been a guest before, so go and check out that episode.  We are beginning a series of shows that will discuss residental real estate market in Warren, Ohio.  This series is being done in conjuction with a series titled: &amp;quot;Move to Warren&amp;quot;.  We hope to encourage people and business to move to Warren with the information on these episodes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, It looks like Kimberly Clark Project on Warren&amp;apos;s south side is moving forward.  We shall see.....&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bob Easton - roberteastonrealtor@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;330.307.3355&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Bob has been a guest before, so go and check out that episode.  We are beginning a series of shows that will discuss residental real estate market in Warren, Ohio.  This series is being done in conjuction with a series titled: "Move to Warren".  We hope to encourage people and business to move to Warren with the information on these episodes. Also, It looks like Kimberly Clark Project on Warren's south side is moving forward.  We shall see..... Bob Easton - roberteastonrea...

Residental Real Estate Market - Bob Easton

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