Determined Couple Makes Dream Home

Meet Alex and Angela, a husband and wife duo with a lot perseverance in achieving goals. Since their two children were born, homeownership has been among these goals, but the thrifty couple knew they would have save. They lived in a tiny apartment for three years before starting to look for a home. When the time came, they never settled for a home outside their means, even when the search became grueling. “Our realtor had shown us dozens of houses, and we’d just about given up,” says Angela. That was, until she attended a self-help housing seminar.

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Homebuyer Saves With The Self-Help Rehab Program

Interfaith Housing Alliance (IHA) began operating under the Self-Help Purchase Repair model a few years ago, and has had much success providing homeownership opportunities to people near the Frederick County by helping families purchase homes that are available for sale, but are in need of repair. With the guidance of the organization, the participant family assists in the repair of the home. This helps them to save money.

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