When Hannah shared her homeownership story with us, she began with something that her daughter said, “Why aren’t you a homeowner, mom?” This thoughtful question resonated with Hannah and thus began her journey toward becoming a successful homeowner. For Hannah, paying rent was a waste of money, and felt that one way she could…
Financial exploitation is a major concern for older adults, with over 92,000 reported cases of elder fraud in 2021 alone, resulting in a loss of over $1.6 billion. That’s why we collaborate with like-minded organizations to provide programs that help older adults learn how to avoid scams and use new-age technology. Our partnership with Truist…
As a chartered member of NeighborWorks America, DreamKey Partners participated in the annual NNA Legislative Day in Washington, DC. DreamKey’s President Julie Porter was on Capitol Hill meeting with North Carolina senators and representatives as part of advocacy efforts to keep housing issues a priority with federal lawmakers. Why it matters? There are 55,000 people in…
Meeting You Where You Are on the Journey Home Rising prices and a competitive market have made homeownership even harder to attain, prolonging a process that already takes years for many. These factors also continue to deepen the pool of people in need. Recognizing that buying a home is based on the individual situation, DreamKey…
Under Construction Interest List If you are interested in adding your name to a rental property currently under construction, please complete and submit the form below. We will notify you when the application process begins for the property of interest. During the application process, all applicants must meet requirements including income/salary and other verifying information…
When a home is built, it has a ripple effect that may go on for decades. It goes beyond the home’s first owners, impacting generations of a family. Whether it is passed down through the family or sold to create wealth, that is the legacy of homeownership. “There will always be a need for rental…
Mindsets, like habits, can become indelible, lifelong truths. That is unless something occurs to interrupt that perpetual loop. Occasionally, the shift in perspective or habit change occurs when the old way of thinking or behaving becomes too painful or unpleasant to withstand. This is precisely what happened to Okima Blanks, whose way of life was dramatically improved when…
This month, more than 120 leaders from the Charlotte region traveled to Austin, Texas, to explore the city’s economy, and learn from each other and their business, civic and political counterparts. The annual trip is hosted by Charlotte Regional Business Alliance and provides area leaders an immersive experience focused on a number of topics…