Right now, there are 9 future homeowners waiting to be matched to and purchase an affordable home with Habitat Capital Region. Between these households, there are 17 children who may never have had a bedroom to themselves, experienced the quiet that comes without sharing walls with neighbors, or felt safe playing in their neighborhood.
Homeownership is well-known for improving health, safety, security, and the opportunity for a better future.
But traditional homeownership is financially out of range for many of our neighbors in the Capital Region.
Future Habitat homeowners must meet three main criteria: need for housing, willingness to partner, and ability to pay. Once approved, they purchase a house with an affordable mortgage, and payments are capped at 30% of their income.
Meet the newest future homeowners waiting to be matched
Souci is a Lansing native and has worked in the health care field for over 10 years. She and her teenage son live in a cramped bi-level duplex, and her rent continues to increase.
For Souci, "Homeownership is important and possible if you have the right tools and people to push and support you in your journey."
Rebellia is a proud mother of four children, two of whom are attending college. They have lived in their rental for 12 years, but the rent fluctuates based on Rebellia's income. This makes it difficult to save to purchase a house.
Despite this challenge, Rebellia is proud to be on her way to becoming the first person in her immediate family to own a home.
Martha grew up in Sudan and fled to Ethiopia as a refugee before coming to the United States. She had to work hard for many years to establish her income and credit history in a new county.
Martha and her family are excited to finally "grow finanically, and to plant roots in a community that we love," she says.
Need for Housing
Housing affects so many aspects of our daily lives in the Greater Lansing tri-county region: quality of life, financial health, economy, and the well-being of our families and neighbors.
Make Homeownership Dreams Reality
The need for your support has never been greater. Habitat Capital Region is seeing an increase in Homeownership Program applications.
Many applicant families tell us the money they once put towards savings must now pay for increased expenses, like groceries and gas.
Habitat Capital Region helps families build stability and security to weather the toughest economic storms. Affordable monthly mortgage payments and energy efficient homes help Habitat homeowners better absorb shocks from sudden price hikes on necessities.
