10/04/2026
For years, I wrestled with how broken the system felt and how hard it was to get vacant homes to the finish line. Through persistence and consistency, we have built a system where the courts, acquisition, permitting, and a committed group of community developers are beginning to work together—and we are seeing homeownership increase.
This home on Normal Avenue was recently completed and is getting ready to hit the market. Last night, I got the call that another home we worked on along Darley Avenue, on the market for less than two weeks, is already under contract.
The system is starting to work for my community. There is still plenty of work ahead, but I’m grateful to everyone who helped us get to this point and blessed to watch the work happen in real time.