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Homebuyer Programs: This is a great time to buy a home!

Many people think they are unable to buy a home because of limited income or past credit history. If that describes you, Community Housing Network may be able to help you realize your goal of homeownership!

See the programs below for more information.

Unity Park, Pontiac NSP Houses: An Exciting Opportunity to Own a Home!

This is a great opportunity to own a home!

As partners in the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), Community Housing Network and Venture, Inc. are offering 12 great homes at affordable prices in the Unity Park neighborhood in Pontiac.

Affordable, upscale living in Unity Park, Pontiac

Click on the flyer below for architectural renderings and program guidelines for these new properties, currently under construction. NOTE: Income and mortgage-qualifying guidelines apply. See flyer for details.

NSP Homes & Qualifications Flyer more

Oakland Homeownership Program

The Oakland Homeownership Program is geared toward people who are interested in owning a home but may not think they have the credit score or income to accomplish that goal.

CHN has a limited number of opening in its Oakland Homeownership Program for individuals or families that meet the following criteria:

Tri-merge credit score of at least 620 (this is the middle score of the three credit scores, it will be combined if married)
Maximum household income of no greater than 80 percent area median income adjusted for family size (see chart below)
Minimum monthly income of $1,700

Homebuyer Education

Community Housing Network offers free classes on homebuyer education where we cover a number of topics:

Budgeting, saving for a home and down payment assistance options
Determining when you are ready to buy
The loan process and how to avoid predatory lending
Choosing the right home for you
Homeowner responsibilities and home maintenance
Additional information!

Whether you are just starting to consider homeownership, or are well along in the process, our classes can help! All are welcome to participate for free. more

Highlights

CHN is one of Crain's Cool Places to Work

Community Housing Network is excited to be one of Crain's Cool Places to Work! Check out Crain's list here , and see our cool video for just some of the reasons CHN is a great place to work.

CHN honored as a Detroit Free Press Top 100 Workplace

Community Housing Network was recently chosen as a Top 100 Workplace by the Detroit Free Press in the small company category. Read the article on the Detroit Free Press website; CHN's profile can be found here .

CHN makes the difference for program participant

Every once in a while a special donation shows up at Community Housing Network. "It's not ever much,” says donor Duane Ott. "But CHN has made all the difference for me living the kind of life I choose to live versus the life of abject poverty. I can't remember how I got along before CHN.” more

Community Housing Network
570 Kirts Blvd., Suite 231, Troy, MI 48084
with offices in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties
248.928.0111
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