Last call! Voting for Orlando Weekly's
Best of Orlando 2024 ends soon |
The clock is ticking! ⏰ Voting for this year's poll ends July 15. Between now and Monday, you can vote for us once per day for:
• Best Charitable Group (under Local Notables)
• Best Homebuilder (under Services)
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CORNERSTONE HOUSING™ UPDATE
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Research shows housing is the cornerstone of community health |
Housing is the cornerstone of community health and well-being. This statement is the central component of the Cornerstone Housing™ Initiative. Stable and accessible housing leads to better outcomes in education, health, employment, and more.
Click the link below to see excerpts from academic research on this topic and learn the facts to help support affordable housing development.
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Shout-out to the V3 Capital team! |
This month we want to highlight V3 Capital for their continuing support. Every November, V3 Capital sponsors our Veteran Build. They are also annual supporters of our Homes Fore All golf tournament.
We couldn't do the work we do without the ongoing support of companies like V3 Capital! Thank you for helping us continue our work to Face The Housing Crisis™.
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Classes are free and open to the public (you don't need to be a Habitat homeowner!)
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These free 2-hour educational classes cover topics that are key to improving your financial health and being a responsible, successful homeowner. |
| Certified First-Time Homebuyer Workshops
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This free 8-hour workshop covers financial readiness, mortgage loans, down-payment assistance and more. We offer one in English and one Spanish each month in partnership with Orange County Government. |
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From the experts in our Programs and Construction departments |
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Preparing your home for hurricane season |
Hurricane season is officially here. From now until Nov. 30, Florida residents can expect plenty of rain and strong winds. As we enter further into hurricane season, it's crucial to ensure our homes and families are prepared for potential storms and their aftermath.
Here are essential steps to safeguard your home:
1. Create a plan: Develop a family emergency plan. Establish evacuation routes, designate meeting points, and prepare an emergency kit with essentials like water, non-perishable food, medications, and important documents.
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Congratulations to new homeowner Joselyn!
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We want to congratulate new Habitat homeowner Joselyn! She closed on her new home for her family this spring.
She and her late husband shared dream of buying a home for their family. After he died suddenly in 2020, she decided to go down the homeownership road alone. But she found she couldn’t afford a safe and comfortable home on the open market with her single income.
She turned to Habitat Orlando & Osceola’s homeownership program but faced obstacles initially because she didn’t meet the income or credit requirements the first two times she applied. But she didn’t give up. She worked diligently on improving her credit and pursued a raise at work. By the time she was able to apply for a third time, she was finally accepted into the program, and now has a safe, affordable home for herself and her two sons.
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Here are the programs and services that are currently available. Questions? Email us. |
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🤝 Housing Counseling offers free 1:1 sessions with housing advisors and First-time Homebuyer Workshops to those looking to buy or preserve a home. Learn more >
🌀 Habitat Inspects Program offers free wind mitigation and 4-point inspection vouchers that could help reduce home insurance costs, and uncover home maintenance issues. Learn more >
📙 Habitat U offers free classes on financial literacy, disaster preparedness, home maintenance, estate planning, and more. Learn more >
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