Brandy Cotton, 36, describes her ideal home as having four bedrooms, a nice yard, and a driveway. She currently rents, but is closer to purchase by going through ACTS’ Homebuyer Counseling and working …
Dedicated and On Display: Horacio’s Home
Upon meeting Horacio, it’s evident he’s proud of his home. He frequently displays the home’s progress on his Snapchat. Sitting cozy on Milwaukee north side, he and members of his family (including …
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Johnnie: Monthly Payment to Paid Off
Johnnie Ashley couldn’t believe her ears when she was told she was done paying off her home rehab loan. “It was mindblowing,” she said. “I went and told my church.” Johnnie purchased her home on …
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James Seizes Opportunity
2018 ACTS Housing Homeowner of the Year Recipient James Reynolds received one of our first-ever Homeowner of the Year awards at our Longest Neighborhood Table event on Aug. 2. Read more about him …
Angel’s Progress
Angel, 37, was the first Acts homebuyer to receive a microloan amount higher than $25,000 for his home rehab project. Since his purchase in February, the boards that protected the vacant property …
Rebecca Takes a Chance
Rebecca Johnson says she hasn’t always had the best luck. She would enter drawings for raffle prizes and would come away with no prizes. “I don’t win stuff,” she said. Her luck changed since she began …
