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No Such Thing as a Typical Land Bank Buyer

  We get asked all the time to describe the typical buyer for our home renovation program.  The short answer is, those buying land bank homes each have their own stories.  In fact, a

3 Reasons to Follow Us

Winter is here, is your house ready?

Many of us were not prepared when winter came roaring into northeast Ohio earlier this month. Maybe we thought the forecasts were inaccurate. Perhaps we were caught off guard because it was nearly 70

Holiday Message

Friends, The year 2020 certainly wasn’t the year we had expected. The ongoing pandemic has impacted us all in different ways. It has challenged us as individuals and posed additional obstacles

Modular Homes Pilot Project Update

On November 20th, Cuyahoga Land Bank staff, public officials and neighborhood residents watched in awe as two modular homes were set on vacant lots in Maple Heights. The houses, manufactured in

Land Bank Revolution

“We operated, and continue to operate, under two axioms: (1) hurdles are a good thing because hurdles can be overcome; and (2) we avoid thinking ‘out of the box.’ Instead, maximum

Habitat Dedicates Former Land Bank House

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity dedicated their 13th house of 2020 in mid-November. The house, located on Wilmore Avenue in Euclid, is now home to Lakeesha, a 42-year-old Regional Transit

Fact: Weatherizing your home can save you hundreds of dollars on energy costs each year.

There are many ways to help boost your home’s comfort and long-term value while keeping your energy bills in check. Fortunately for Cuyahoga County residents, there is a great resource to get

5 Reasons to Buy and Renovate a Cuyahoga Land Bank Home

Transforming a dilapidated house into a dream home can be a rewarding experience. Finding a house with “good bones” in a stable neighborhood at a reduced price is the key to success. The

A Thanksgiving Message

In this  season of giving thanks, we extend our wishes for a happy and bountiful Thanksgiving and thank you for supporting our mission throughout the year.  As we give thanks, let us also