Homeownership can be a financial challenge yet the rewards are enormous. It offers financial stability for both the families who own and their local community. It creates jobs in the local residential remodeling and construction-related businesses, benefits other businesses that sell housing-related goods and home improvement items, and allows past renters the opportunity to build equity and wealth through property price appreciation as they pay off their mortgage. These gains can be realized by the descendants of potential homeowners building generational wealth that ensures financial stability and local economic stimulus for years to come. Yet, purchasing and maintaining a home proves to be a difficult task for many.

This is why we are happy to spotlight the C.H.O.M.E. program as administered by our good friends at the Movement Community Development Corporation (MCDC).

“Coatesville Home Ownership Made Easy" (C.H.O.M.E) is a resource navigation program for first-time home buyers in the City of Coatesville. Through this program, MCDC will collaborate with local organizations such as the Housing Partnership of Chester County, Habitat for Humanity, Open Hearth, 2nd Century Alliance and the City of Coatesville to assist individuals and families interested in purchasing a home within Chester County.

C.H.O.M.E.’s Program Manager, along with the aforementioned community partners, will lead the charge to educate potential buyers and provide tools ranging from qualifying steps, simple banking, credit repair and support services. This collaboration will usher in a new approach to home ownership as well as training to build stronger communities and provide clients with new skills to navigate the housing market. With a stronger, sustainable training base, program participants are better equipped to manage and avoid any future homeowner gaps, deficiencies or potential shortfalls, including maintenance and financial hardships. C.H.O.M.E. will help redefine the homebuying experience, educational resources, and hands-on engagement. Available community organizations and investors will aid in providing helpful resources leading to homeownership. These organizations and partners are on the cutting edge of improving social norms and developing enterprising projects that will change the lives of Coatesville residents. MCDC’s leadership will convene regional experts with an unrelenting interest toward preserving local homeownership.

For information on our C.H.O.M.E. Program, please email Program Manager, Alphonso Newsuan, at alphonso.newsuan@movementcdc.com or visit us online.

Bubbles says... Yes. Per the U.P.I. ordinance, the survey or plan must be recorded prior to or along with the deed. We need to have this survey as a permanent record, just like a subdivision plan.