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...

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...

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...

Avenue CDC esta comprometido a proveer servicios esenciales en lo que se trata de prepararse para la compra de su propia vivienda. Nuestro programa de educacion y consejeria para los que buscan comprar su propia casa esta certificada por el Departamento Urbano del Desarollo de Vivienda (HUD, por sus siglas...

Do I really need a Realtor? While a lot of people may want to use the internet to search for a home, having an experienced Realtor on your side can make the home buying process a lot smoother. The home buying process can be complex and you probably want it...

Sustainable Homeownership. Why it Matters.   Most of us remember the uncertainty that the recession in 2008 caused. In 2010 the government stepped in with the Dodd-Frank law in order to help prevent another financial and mortgage meltdown.  Recently, there have been some rollbacks to this law. In particular, home...

Rent Stress. It’s real. There is always a big push at the beginning of the year to focus on resolutions like healthy eating, exercising and mindfulness. Most of our resolutions center around reducing stress. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of articles and studies focused on how we can reduce...