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HUD’s Georgia director Shea Johnson sees a bright future for affordable housing
Shea Johnson is the Georgia field office director for the Department of Housing and Urban Development. With affordable housing being a major topic in metro Atlanta, Johnson partners with other organizations and elected officials to help people in the community have a place to live at a reasonable price. Johnson was present at the Atlanta Business League’s Congress on the State of Black Business and was a panelist for the discussion of development opportunities and housing policies that impact marginalized communities.
Georgia ranked as most at risk from Wall Street investment in housing
The Peach State is no stranger to institutional investment in housing, with many arguing it narrows the playing field for low- and middle-income buyers and makes the American dream of home ownership more difficult.
State of Georgia announces new loan program for affordable homeownership opportunities
Earlier this week, the State of Georgia announced a new loan program for its citizens aimed at redefining access to affordable homeownership opportunities, according to a release from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
Local Non-Profit Housing Providers Receive $13.5 Million from HUD to Boost Homeownership Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has given $13.5 million to four non-profit housing providers. This funding is part of HUD's Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP), which aims to help low-income families and individuals become homeowners. The money will be used to build or repair 445 homes, with the work done by the homebuyers and volunteers to reduce costs.
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