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One Home, One Street at a Time

Since 2016, Greater Cleveland Habitat Ð whose mission includes building and renovating homes and empowering Cleveland families through safe and affordable homeownership Ð has committed to

Dreaming of Home Ownership?

Up Your Financial Literacy and Home-Buying Knowledge We get it. Buying a house can be scary. Buying a house is a big financial commitment, so feelings of apprehension are understandable. Homebuyer

5 DIY Home Improvement Projects to Do in Winter

Feeling cooped up inside during the cold winter months? Now is the perfect time to tackle some indoor home improvement projects that can refresh your space. From touching up paint on baseboards to

5 Things to Do at Home in Fall

Hot summer days have transitioned to cool fall nights. Now is the perfect time to take care of a bit of home maintenance to prep your home before sweater weather catches you by surprise. Clean Your

Buying a Home to Renovate Can be Risky

Our innovative home renovation programs come with a realistic renovation plan. Buying an older property and renovating it into your dream home or a moneymaker is appealing to many people. We’ve

3 Easy Home Improvements You Can Do This Weekend

These small improvements can make a big difference to how your home looks and feels without costing you tons of time and

Summer Maintenance Checklist

Even though we realize the importance of maintaining our home’s exterior, many of us are often guilty of putting off routine maintenance projects around the house. A simple seasonal checklist

Partner Spotlight: City Architecture

Whether walking or driving through any of Cleveland’s neighborhoods, you have probably seen the creative and contemporary housing and commercial building designs of City Architecture. The firm,

How to Buy a (Land Bank) Home

Ready to buy a new home, but not sure if you can afford it or where to start? The Cuyahoga Land Bank offers newly renovated properties in many Cuyahoga County communities that are worth a look. These

Retro to Rehabbed: How to Modernize an Older Home Without Losing its Charm

February 15, 2022 According to the U.S. Census, 30 percent of all housing units in Cuyahoga County were built prior to 1940.  Some of these older homes have retained their original historic