After 8 months of workshops, trainings, and events, the inaugural Northside Advocacy Fellowship has officially come to a close. Eight community members completed the rigorous program, having participated in monthly trainings, an advocacy day to Austin, and visits to City Hall, Commissioners Court, and the Houston-Galveston Area Council. Our fellows...

When it comes to buying a house, the first question that comes to mind is, “How much house can I afford?” The next question is, “How much cash on hand do I need for the closing transaction?” The simple answer is it varies by lender, loan type, loan product and...

October was a big month for Avenue as we celebrated two major milestones in our capital campaign - the topping out of Avenue Center, and an art-filled thank you event for the campaigns donors and supporters that raised over $10 million for the Growing Community campaign for Avenue Center. TOPPING...

On October 12th, Avenue hosted the first Northline Fall Festival at Clark Park! It was the first weekend of the year that felt like autumn, and we had perfect weather to bring people together. Over 500 community members attended the festival, along with over 50 vendors and lots of exciting performances....

Tell us a little bit about yourself. What is your role with Avenue? Hello! My name is Daniel O Candelaria Olvera, and I am the new Community Organizer with Avenue, currently focusing on organizing around the 2020 Census. My job will be to educate the community as to what the...

From October 17th – 20th, seven leaders from the Northside and Northline communities went to Chicago to attend the Community Leadership Institute (CLI), a training program offered by NeighborWorks America. The purpose of the CLI is to help community members develop their leadership skills, learn from other communities across the...

Buying your very own home is a dream for many Americans. But buying a house can feel unattainable due to current financial circumstances. Here are common roadblocks to home ownership and what you can do to overcome them. The four main factors to Home Ownership readiness: Debts- Current monthly debts...

What is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)? If you’ve been shopping for a conventional mortgage loan, you’ve probably come across PMI. You’re likely wondering how it applies to you. It’s easy to assume that this insurance covers you and your mortgage if you fall behind on payments. After all, it’s called...

The City of Houston Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) has recently released some new changes to its Down Payment Assistance program. For our clients that have participated in Avenue's First-Time Homebuyer Program, we wanted to communicate this information to you early in your home buying process: The HAP program will not...

Avenue was thrilled to partner with two YMCA branches, MD ANDERSON and HARRIET AND JOE FOSTER FAMILY, to offer a week-long Safety Around Water (SAW) Program for children and adults at several of our mixed-income multifamily properties including Washington Courtyards, Avenue Terrace, Avenue Station, and Oak Arbor Townhomes. The purpose...