Avoiding Foreclosure The dream of becoming a homeowner is still at the top of the list for many people. In a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors, 75% of non-owners believe that homeownership is part of their American Dream.  It can take years to become a homeowner and...

Betty Whitaker has lived in her Kashmere Gardens home for 43 years. When Hurricane Harvey dropped heavy winds and rains over Houston, many low-income families and seniors like Ms. Whitaker were at risk of losing their homes because of late mortgage payments and costly repairs.   Avenue helped Ms. Whitaker...

Funding Milestone Advances Plans for New Community Resource Center, Construction to Begin in 2019 HOUSTON – (February 27, 2019) – Following today’s approval of $3.4 million in project funding from the City of Houston, local nonprofit affordable housing developer Avenue announces that construction will soon commence on Avenue Center, a...

The discussion of health equity is becoming a common conversation in the Near Northside Community. Community partners understand the importance of what it means to be healthy and how an unhealthy environment can impact lives. Avenue and LISC co-hosted a five hour Health Summit at Leonel Castillo Community Center. The Summit...

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...