“The Land Trust worked closely with me so I could get a home loan at a good rate. They helped me identify and repair issues with my credit; they worked with the builder and the bank to close the deal; and they were with me when I signed the papers.”
--a Land Trust homeowner
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Proven solutions for successful homeownership.
Today's housing market is full of risks for lower-income families and, as the high numbers of foreclosures and abandoned properties demonstrates, for the larger community, as well.
Learn more about the security of buying a Land Trust home, including the way the sale works, preparing for mortgage qualification, and applying for the program.
Affordable Homes for Sale:
The Green Cottages
Sustainable homes with cutting-edge green design at an affordable price.
The Green Cottages sustain the:
Environment - through the latest in green building techniques, transit-oriented design, and significant reductions in energy consumption.
Neighborhood - through infill development of vacant lots, and by maintaining the healthy mixed-income character of the near West Side.
Individual Homeowners - through pre-purchase support and assistance with mortgage qualification that helps buyers avoid the significant risks of today's real estate market; and through access to an affordable, quality home with reduced utility costs.
Community Investment - in affordable homeownership, because the homes will be affordable not just for the initial buyer, but for successive buyers, as well.
