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Land Bank Homes Makes Another Homebuyer Happy with Quality Renovation, Updates in Historic Neighborhood
In October 2024, Coral Mansfield, a 32-year-old nurse at University Hospitals, purchased a beautifully renovated home on West 95th Street in Cleveland’s Cudell neighborhood, marking her first
What to Know Before Buying a House in Need of Renovation
Buying an older property in need of TLC can be a good investment for savvy DIYers The Cuyahoga Land Bank’s (CCLRC) Deed in Escrow (DE) Program offers non-profit organizations, owner-occupants,
Public-Private Partnerships: The Land Bank’s Strategy for Neighborhood Revival
Cuyahoga Land Bank is deeply committed to revitalizing older neighborhoods and inner-ring suburbs that have historically experienced limited new home development. Our approach centers on a strategic
What to Know When Buying a New or Renovated Home
Buying a home is a huge undertaking, and it’s easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of it all. Before taking the plunge into the Land Bank buyer pool, consider the following It’s crucial
Land Banking in Action: The Reality of How Transforming Vacant Lots Can Bring Dreams to Life for Habitat for Humanity Families
On a sunny Saturday morning in May, five families were handed their wooden keys in a heartwarming dedication that also marked a significant milestone for both Habitat for Humanity of Greater
A Transformation on Wilmore Avenue in Euclid
Cuyahoga Land Bank recently celebrated a successful renovation and subsequently the quick sale of a home on Wilmore Avenue in Euclid. This project exemplifies our commitment to revitalizing
Dream Home Realized: A Renovation Journey
For Kim Brown, renovating a home she purchased from the Cuyahoga Land Bank was a chance to create a space perfectly suited to her family’s needs. And with the help of the Land Bank’s
The Transformation of 9413 Sophia: A Story of Deconstruction, Community, and Art
The home at 9413 Sophia Avenue in Cleveland’s Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood stands as a quiet testament to a bygone era. Built around 1900, it’s one of the last remaining on a block that,
Urban Land Institute REDI Program Explores Opportunities for Lasting Impact
Last August, we announced that Cuyahoga Land Bank’s Circle East District teamed up with The Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Real Estate Diversity Initiative (REDI) program. The partnership was
Realty Reimagined Managed Euclid Beach Resident Relocation Seamlessly
Relocating 107 residents from the Euclid Beach Mobile Home Park proved to be a complex and challenging undertaking. After over a year of extensive efforts, the final residents vacated the park late