Business Wisdom in the High Country

A Santa Fe CDC responded to skyrocketing housing costs by becoming a lender and broker while it also preserved and built homes. In the process, the organization developed a more retail-oriented approach to ensuring people’s financial security.

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November 18, 2005, 8:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Homewise has grown into a major provider of workshops and financial services to help Santa Fe's lower-income residents purchase their own homes. Today the organization is a pioneer in promoting affordable homeownership, a community development financial institution that offers a range of commercial real estate services with the added assurance that the buyer's financial well-being is the top priority.

Thanks to David Holtzman

FULL STORY: Business Wisdom in the High Country

Thursday, November 17, 2005 in Shelterforce Magazine

Community / Economic Development United States

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