In this multi-part series, Avenue Deputy Director Jenifer Wagley, shares her experience as a 2018 Michael Rubinger Fellow. This is Part I. by Jenifer Wagley, M Div, M Ed Some of you might know that in 2018 I received the Michael Rubinger Fellowship from national LISC.  In so many ways...

Avenue is committed to helping Houstonians achieve the dream of homeownership in a sustainable way.   One of the ways we accomplish this is by offering a First Time Homebuyer class. Homeownership is one of the fastest ways to create generational wealth in the U.S. Owning a home also helps strengthen...

Houston Affordable Housing Developer Unveils Plans for Mixed-Use Community Center in Near Northside Avenue Advances Plans for Avenue Center, a 30,500SF Community Resource Hub, With Milestone $2.6 Million Gift HOUSTON – (January 7, 2019) – Avenue, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to building affordable homes and strengthening communities, unveiled plans...

Houston Business Journal, January 7, 2019 Avenue CDC, a nonprofit focused on affordable housing, has unveiled plans to develop a new mixed-use community center just north of downtown. The project is expected to cost $11.3 million, a spokesperson told the Houston Business Journal. It will be funded in part by $2.6...

Driveways are being poured. GE appliances are being installed. Light fixtures and electrical trim are getting connected. You can finally see the vision at Avenue Meadows as construction continues on these new homes. They are getting close to completion and we can't wait any longer to show them off, so our...

If you have been following the news lately, you probably know a couple of things when it comes to the housing market. First, interest rates have been rising and may rise more in 2019. Secondly, housing inventory is low. Taking a quick look at this information can dampen hopes of...

The interiors are starting to shape up at Avenue Meadows as construction continues on these new homes. Over the last few weeks a lot of good things have happened: the exterior painting is complete, the back fencing is complete, the installation of interior drywall, paint, trim, and doors is complete, installation of...

In a 2017 study by American Student Assistance, 55% of student loan holders said their debt is causing them to put off home ownership. Just this year, a study by the National Association of Realtors concluded that 80% of millennials do not own a home. Of those who do not own...

It may be dreary outside, but we're bringing new vibrancy at Avenue Meadows as construction continues on these new homes. Four of the ten already have buyers, so we only have six left for sale. Call to take a closer look or drive by and see for yourself. The spray foam insulation is all installed....

We are excited to announce that Avenue has been selected as one of five winners chosen for the 2018 Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award given by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Terwilliger Center for Housing. This National award honors exemplary developments that preserve affordability for people...