Success Stories

Housing Specialist Walks with Client on Path to Homeownership

Andrew is a Homebuyer Education course graduate and USDA loan recipient. Being a first-time homebuyer, he decided to learn about the process and signed up for our class. That’s where he met Jan Jones, Housing Specialist at Neighborhood Housing Partnership. She answered all his questions and helped him at every step along his journey to buying his first home. Andrew said, “Thank you for helping my dream come true!”

Jan Jones, Housing Specialist, Andrew and his realtor, Dori Gaier of Coldwell Banker Heritage

 

Investing in Our Neighbors Pays Off because We are Stronger Together

Marie, a senior homeowner on a fixed income, needed a new roof and applied for our Emergency Home Repair program. She was happy with the licensed contractor’s work and said, “Everything was handled by the staff, (I) didn’t have to worry about anything.”

Contractor, Bobbie Jones with homeowner, Marie

 

Maintenance Helps to Keep Homeowner in His Home

Tommy couldn’t use his kitchen sink and needed a walk-in shower to make living at home easier. He received the much-needed plumbing and bathroom updates. Tommy was, “highly satisfied with the cleanliness of the workers, quality of the work and the project was completed on time.”

Tommy’s new walk-in shower

 

 

Education and Support at Every Step Makes Lasting, Responsible Homeowners

Cloie is a graduate of our Homebuyer Education course, recipient of Down Payment Assistance and first-time homebuyer. She said, “Jan helped me feel more comfortable and confident in the homebuying process! I love my new home!”

Cloie with Jan Jones, NHP Housing Specialist

 

Determined to Provide a Stable Foundation

Clarice is raising her two granddaughters and wanted a secure and stable home for them. When working with our staff, she was surprised to find out that with a little work of her own, she could purchase s new home through Neighborhood Housing Partnership and the Fuller Center programs. Now she has the security, stability and peace of mind only owning a home can offer.

Clarice, her granddaughters and her son in their new home

 

Meeting with a Housing Specialist Saved Thousands of Dollars

Thomas is a Homebuyer Education course graduate, recipient of Down Payment Assistance and first-time homebuyer. He said, “Neighborhood Housing Partnership has the staff, the resources and the funds to jump start any homebuying process. It’s a true helping hand.”

Thomas at his affordable home with Jan Jones, NHP Housing Specialist

 

From getting your credit ready, to home inspections, to finding an affordable mortgage, when you have questions, our Housing Specialists are here to help.

 

Community Impact by the Numbers

• • • • • • 1799 Graduates of homebuyer education      
          • 1158 Facilitated purchase mortgages = $97.7 million          
          •  $2.43 million in NHP/Lender Down Payment Assistance
          •  328 Home Repair projects completed
          • 1,029 Families prevented from foreclosing
          •  62 units of affordable senior rental housing