Posts Tagged ‘homeownership’
How Jamisa Mclvor went from supermarket cashier to managing 23 properties
At the age of 19, South Philadelphia native Jamisa Mclvor was living a simple life working as a cashier. Today, Mclvor is the owner of Rosebud’s Investments, which manages 23 properties. She recently sat down with us to share her story. How did you get your start in real estate? An opportunity to transfer ownership…
Read MoreReal estate boss Donna Dillard is an expert on home buying in metro Atlanta
There’s a real estate boss in metro Atlanta and her name is Donna Dillard, owner and lead agent of Red Ribbon Homes LLC. A well-respected and noted Realtor, Dillard finds joy in fighting for her clients and considers her job a calling. Dillard had an “almost indescribable” feeling when she purchased her first home. Wanting…
Read MoreAkuansa Graham shares why Opendoor could be the Uber of real estate
Akuansa Graham shares how Opendoor can change the real estate industry and homeownership. He recently spoke with rolling out to discuss the benefits and impact. How and when did the idea of Opendoor come about? The initial idea behind Opendoor came about more than a decade ago when Opendoor’s executive chairman, Keith Rabois, realized…
Read More5,000 low- to moderate-income adults have become homeowners
LIFT programs help 5,000 people achieve dream of homeownership Collaboration between Wells Fargo and NeighborWorks America provides homebuyer education and down payment assistance Wells Fargo & Company, America’s largest mortgage lender, and NeighborWorks America, a national nonprofit organization which creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes and improve their lives, today announced more than…
Read More5 Keys to Unlocking the Door to a New Home
Interest rates remain at historic lows. Yet, many buyers are sitting on the fence unsure whether now is the right time to buy, and if they would even qualify for a loan. There’s no magic bullet to get you the loan you want, but there are few things you can do to help get you…
Read MoreWells Fargo, Houston Mayor, Avenue CDC and NeighborhoodLIFT Help Hundreds of Potential Homeowners
Wells Fargo has established a new homeownership program that can make the dream of home ownership a lot closer to becoming a reality. The program, called NeighborhoodLIFT, is a collaboration with the City of Houston and NeighborWorks® America’s local charter member Avenue CDC. Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Avenue CDC executive director Mary Lawler joined…
Read MoreAvenue CDC Executive Director Mary Lawler Offers Advice for Home Purchase
Name: Mary Lawler Occupation: Avenue CDC Executive Director What role does Avenue CDC play in the home application process? To put it simply, Avenue CDC administers the down payment assistance program for family’s who are interested in applying for grants. The head of household can go online and submit an application to Avenue CDC where…
Read MoreWells Fargo Pledges $8 Million to Boost Homeownership in City of Atlanta
The homeownership event will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11, 2012.
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