DreamKey Partners hosted a groundbreaking event for a new affordable for-sale townhome development, Aveline at Orange Street. The townhomes will create affordable options for first-time homebuyers and reduce gentrification in the Grier Heights neighborhood. “As house prices continue to rise in Charlotte, we are finding ways to create affordable solutions for homebuyers,” said Julie Porter,…
The St. Lloyd Presbyterian Church Cemetery Restoration project is a community-led initiative aimed at preserving the rich history of Grier Heights, a historically African American community in Charlotte, NC. This project focuses on restoring the cemetery, which holds the remains of many deceased relatives of Grier Heights residents. By revitalizing the cemetery, the community…
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…
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…
with Rebekah Baker & Courtney Lundquist For more than 20 years, DreamKey Partners has had a strong partnership with real estate management company S.L. Nusbaum to help develop, manage and maintain the 29 apartment properties in its portfolio. We had a conversation with Rebekah Baker, senior vice president of asset management at DreamKey Partners, and…
Fred Dodson and Sammy Jackson on-site at Phase I of Aveline at Coulwood. A house isn’t finished until the first family photo is hung, the toys are unpacked, and a family sits down for their first meal, together, at home. DreamKey Partners has the unique opportunity to connect individuals and families not just with four…
This year marks the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth, now a federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved Black people in the United States. Celebrations go as far back as 1866 and originated in African American churches. The holiday became more acknowledged during the 20th century and received official recognition in 47 states, including North Carolina.…
DreamKey Partners completed $31 million in real estate development in 2020, bringing total investments to $353 million since its founding in 1989. As a full-service real estate development organization focused on affordable housing, it oversees land and acquisition, design and entitlement, capital sources, construction and management. The organization also includes community engagement – listening sessions with…
The following article was originally posted on NeighborWorks America’s website and written by Madelyn Lazorchak, Communications Writer, NeighborWorks America. Julie Porter grew up as the youngest of nine children. Her older brothers and sisters were raised in a country farmhouse with no hot running water, but Porter was born in town, where the family moved…
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership announced today a change to its name, visual identity and mission, now operating as DreamKey Partners. The change reflects a stronger focus on how the organization helps individuals and families achieve their dreams of a safe, affordable home. Coinciding with the unveiling of the new brand, DreamKey Partners launched an updated organization…