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?? Season of Thanks: A Time for Family, Memories, and Opportunities ?? As we reflect on this beautiful Season of Thanks, let’s cherish the moments that truly matter—time spent with loved ones, laughter shared over a meal, and the memories that last a lifetime. If you’re dreaming of a place to call your own, where future holidays can be filled with even more joy and traditions, the Chicago Housing Trust program might be the key to making that dream a reality. This program could help you and your family move closer to homeownership, creating a space where love, gratitude, and holiday gatherings thrive. Imagine sitting around your very own holiday table next year, surrounded by the warmth of your new home. Let’s make it happen together! Start your journey today and take the first step toward building a brighter future for your family. Ready to learn more? Join our next Chicago Housing Trust Orientation, and let’s explore how the Chicago Housing Trust program can work for you. Wishing you and yours a happy, memory-filled holiday season! ?? #AspireToOwn #CityofChicago #HolidaySavings #WelcomeHome #HomeOwnership #DepartmentofHousing #ChicagoHousingTrust #HomeownershipGoals

Stay Focused on Your Homeownership Dreams This Holiday Season! The holidays are a time for celebration, but can also tempt us to overspend. This year, let’s keep the bigger picture in mind: the goal of owning your own home. Instead of splurging, consider saving for your future. Programs like the Chicago Housing Trust can help make homeownership an achievable goal for you and your family. This program provides affordable home options and the support you need to take that important step towards stability and wealth building. Here’s a holiday tip: Set a budget for gifts and festivities, and redirect extra funds into your savings. Your future self will thank you! Have questions about the Chicago Housing Trust program or do you think you're ready to start your journey to homeownership? Visit our website at ChicagoHousingTrust.org to learn more! #AspireToOwn #CityofChicago #HolidaySavings #WelcomeHome #HomeOwnership #DepartmentofHousing #ChicagoHousingTrust #HomeownershipGoals

Let's Flashback to our Open House at 1508 N. Harding Avenue this past Sunday. These six 2BR/1BA (900 Square feet) condominiums are listed for $170,000 two blocks from North and Pulaski. Live in a beautifully renovated historic Chicago 6-flat with a huge yard five minutes to Humboldt Park and a short ride to the 606/Bloomingdale Trail. Walking distance to groceries, retail, schools, and recreation and minutes to Birreria, Pozoleria, Dominican and Mexican restaurants. Short trip to dining and entertainment along Division Street. Upgrades to this historic 6-Unit will include: ?? Mini Split Heat Pump Heating/Cooling Systems ?? High Performance Induction Ranges Throughout ?? Electric Dryers...and ?? Heat Pump Water Heaters Not to mention, the additional upgrades already performed which include a new roof, new rear porch, fresh concrete, and new fence around the double lot yard which wraps around the corner. A very special Thank You to the owners and all those that came to take a tour of the upcoming electrification project. Pictured: Wayne Beals, GREEN Jason Hasner, VP of Mortgage Lending (Sam Sharp Team) at Rate (and his clients) Neysa Padilla, CRA Loan Specialist at Fifth Third Bank Cassandra A. (Ms. Cass) Sneed REALTOR??, ABR??, SFR??, GREEN?? Project Coordinator | Chicago Housing Trust #Condos #Housing #ForSale #OpenHouse #cityofchicago #flashbackfriday #ChicagoHousingTrust #DepartmentofHousing #MakingHomeOwnershipAffordable

Today (and everyday), we honor and remember the sacrifices made by our veterans. Your courage, commitment, and resilience inspire us all. Thank you for your service and for protecting the freedoms we hold dear. We are forever grateful???? Thank you for all you continue to do for us! ??Signed, Chicago Housing Trust Staff . . . . #Honor #Respect #ThankYou #Homeowner #VeteransDay #Homeownership #DepartmentofHousing #ChicagoHousingTrust

OPEN HOUSE | IN PROGRESS Here until 2pm 1508 N. HARDING AVENUE Price: $170,000 | HOA $TBD On Sunday, November 10th you're cordially invited to tour six beautifully renovated 2BR condominiums at 1508 N Harding, priced at $170,000. Just two blocks from North and Pulaski, this historic Chicago 6-flat with a large yard offers easy access to Humboldt Park, the 606/Bloomingdale Trail, and a vibrant neighborhood full of dining, shopping, and entertainment. Each approximately 900-square-foot unit includes a formal living and dining room, refinished hardwood floors, updated bathrooms, full-sized kitchens with new cabinets, countertops, dishwashers, and walk-in pantries. Enjoy preserved original features like built-in cabinetry, decorative fireplaces, ornate woodwork, modern upgrades such as high-speed internet, dedicated basement storage, a whole-building water filter, and an upcoming newly electrified heating system for efficient, eco-friendly comfort. Stop by to learn about the benefits of electrification as this building prepares for electrical upgrades. Stay to hear how you can prepare to purchase one of these unique units by leveraging up to $60k in purchase assistance (for eligible buyers, while funds remain). NOTE: Buyers must have a gross household income of no more than 120% of the Area Median Income (see HUD's Area Median Income limits). #ForSale #Chicago #Housing #Empower #Educate #OpenHouse #CityofChicago #homeownership #ChicagoHousingTrust #DepartmentOfHousing

OPEN HOUSE | SUNDAY 11/10, 12P-2P 1508 N. HARDING AVENUE Price: $170,000 | HOA $TBD On Sunday, November 10th you're cordially invited to tour six beautifully renovated 2BR condominiums at 1508 N Harding, priced at $170,000. Just two blocks from North and Pulaski, this historic Chicago 6-flat with a large yard offers easy access to Humboldt Park, the 606/Bloomingdale Trail, and a vibrant neighborhood full of dining, shopping, and entertainment. Each approximately 900-square-foot unit includes a formal living and dining room, refinished hardwood floors, updated bathrooms, full-sized kitchens with new cabinets, countertops, dishwashers, and walk-in pantries. Enjoy preserved original features like built-in cabinetry, decorative fireplaces, ornate woodwork, modern upgrades such as high-speed internet, dedicated basement storage, a whole-building water filter, and an upcoming newly electrified heating system for efficient, eco-friendly comfort. Stop by to learn about the benefits of electrification as this building prepares for electrical upgrades. Stay to hear how you can prepare to purchase one of these unique units by leveraging?up to $60k in purchase assistance?(for eligible buyers, while funds remain).? NOTE: Buyers must have a gross household income of no more than 120% of the Area Median Income (see HUD's Area Median Income limits). Feel free to register for the Open House?by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/gSji4ie5 OR scan the QR Code on the flyer. Chicago Department of Housing Alderperson Jessie Fuentes The Resurrection Project Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago Chicago Association of REALTORS? #ForSale #Chicago? #Housing? #Empower? #Educate? #OpenHouse #CityofChicago? #homeownership? #ChicagoHousingTrust #DepartmentOfHousing

Applications are OFFICIALLY OPEN for the Chicago Department of Housing Shared Equity Investment Program which is being administered by The Resurrection Project! PROGRAM: The Shared Equity Investment Program Purchase Price Assistance (SEIP) expands opportunities for shared equity homeownership by providing up to $60,000 in purchase assistance to buyers purchasing: ? Housing Cooperative Unit ? Community Land Trust Property (CLT) ? Deed-Restricted Property GUIDELINES: ? Property must be a Housing Cooperative Unit, Community Land Trust Unit, or a Deed-restricted affordable unit ? Income restrictions apply ? Must have an executed contract and lender pre-approval ? Property must be in Chicago ? Must complete an 8-hour HUD-approved homebuyer education class ? Landlord Certificate for 2-4 Flats For more information about this program visit: https://lnkd.in/gBgKf6r5 Buyers looking to purchase from Chicago Housing Trust and take advantage of the (up to) $60,000 should check out our available homes here: https://lnkd.in/g-yJcBVW #ChicagoHousingTrust #CityofChicago #DepartmentofHousing #Community #Homeownership #PurchaseAssistance #WelcomeHome #Resource

OPEN HOUSE | WEDNESDAY 10/23, 530P-630P 235 W VAN BUREN - UNIT 2118 Price: $194,213 | HOA $421 We are excited to offer an opportunity to tour and apply to purchase this Condo. Enjoy all the convenience that city living has to offer in this 1Bed/1Bath in the Loop! Restaurants, shopping, theaters, museums, Millennium Park, entertainment, the Harold Washington Library – basically everything is within walking distance! Transit options abound when you wish to explore the rest of the city or zip over to the airport. This pet-friendly building also has a 24-hour door attendant for added security. Buyers must have a gross household income of?no more than 120% of the Area Median Income — AMI?(see HUD’s Area Median Income limits below) https://lnkd.in/guKWGATx Open House Registration Below: https://lnkd.in/gzcMhTgN Contact Karyn Kutrubis for more information at 773.575.9833 #ForSale #Chicago #Housing #Empower #Educate #CityofChicago #homeownership #DepartmentOfHousing #ChicagoHousingTrust

Good Morning Chicago, Throwback Thursday is upon us and we are rewinding it back to this past Saturday's?"Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow" Financial Summit at the UIC Forum produced by Markayle Tolliver and the Chicago Treasurer's Office. As a note: This year marked the highest attendance in the event's 4-year history as 5000+ participants came out throughout this full day event! This event included awesome Guest Speakers Larenz Tate, Keke Palmer, and Matthew Knowles. Consumer Panels included Chicago's very own: Bonita Harrison Phillip L Beckham III CORNELIUS D. GRIGGS and many others. Our very own Cassandra A. (Ms. Cass) Sneed REALTOR??, ABR??, SFR??, GREEN?? moderated and joined the "Home Repair and Restoration: Unlocking Funding & Resources" Panel alongside Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago and others. What a great day to be "out and about" in the Community representing Chicago Housing Trust. Great job to the entire staff of the Chicago Treasurer's Office, volunteers, and the entire community. Are you curious about how we Preserve Affordability while Expanding Homeownership? Check us out at: https://lnkd.in/gefk6W-d #ICYMI #Chicago #LandTrusts #Community #Collaboration #CityofChicago #AffordableHousing #CommunityatWork #DepartmentofHousing #ChicagoHousingTrust #ChicagoHousingTrustinTheCommunity

ATTN: Real Estate Professionals, this is the Last Call for this informative event Join us for an exclusive virtual event designed to empower real estate agents with the tools and knowledge to help more Chicagoans achieve equitable, attainable, and stable homeownership. The Chicago Housing Trust (CHT) program is committed to preserving affordability while expanding homeownership opportunities in Chicago’s diverse communities. In this session, we’ll dive into how the CHT program can help you expand your client base by providing affordable housing solutions that meet the needs of today’s buyers. Learn how to effectively present this program to potential homeowners, and help them secure a path to long-term, stable homeownership. Key Takeaways: - Understand the CHT program and its benefits - How to communicate the value of equitable homeownership to clients - Strategies for making homeownership attainable and sustainable - Bonus: Get a Lender's perspective on this program along with insight to help your buyers get pre-approved! Register now to learn why you should be leveraging this program! Event Details: ?? Date: Thursday, October 17th ?? Time: 9:00 AM ?? Location Virtual: Registration Link >>> https://lnkd.in/gVssia7i <<< Don't miss out! Spaces are limited, so RSVP today! #homeownership #ChicagoHousingTrust #Chicago #Housing #Empower #Educate #CityofChicago #DepartmentOfHousing #Event #RSVP