WARSAW — Each June, USDA celebrates National Homeownership Month with events across the country to highlight USDA’s continuing commitment to providing affordable housing opportunities. On Thursday, June 20, local USDA representatives held a homeownership ceremonial event at a newly constructed home on West Point Drive, Warsaw, and presented new homeowner Melissa Huhn with a hanging …read more.

By JONI TRUEX BAKFC Executive Officer National Homeownership Month was first proclaimed by President Bill Clinton as a week long celebration in 1995 acccording to www.keepingcurrentmatters.com. In 2002, President George W. Bush proclaimed June as the National Homeownership Month. Here is an excerpt from his proclamation: “Homeownership is an important part of the American Dream…A …read more.