For midtown campus, ‘We don’t want a place that is “them” and “us” ’▸
Santa Fe New Mexican | May 7, 2020 – Loftin said Homewise was among 14 applicants to submit ideas for smaller projects within the campus site, initially “pushing to do 30 [percent] to 40 percent affordable,” he said. But…
First-time homebuyers undeterred▸
Santa Fe New Mexican | May 3, 2020 – She had heard about the homebuyer education classes and credit counseling offered by Homewise. “Going straight to a mortgage loan officer, it’s a little heavy and you don’t know all…
The specter of gentrification haunts Downtown politics. But is it actually happening?▸
Downtown Albuquerque News | April 7, 2020 – Meanwhile, we don’t exist in a New Mexico-only media vacuum, so as other parts of the country get on the gentrification ride, it stokes the conversation mills here. That’s the…
Grant boosts Santa Fe affordable housing coalition▸
Santa Fe New Mexican | March 29, 2020 – “The monthly payment is typically not the biggest barrier,” Altomare of Homewise said. “It’s the down payment. It’s the upfront chunk that is the barrier. Twenty, thirty years ago people…
Johanna Gilligan w/ Homewise▸
What's Up ABQ | January 22, 2020 – Homewise’s efforts right here in town help make the all-important distinction between renting and owning (while still being able to afford to live). Their team is bringing real resources to…
Redevelopment That Preserves Cultural Heritage▸
Shelterforce | January 6, 2020 – At Homewise, we’ve been cross-subsidizing the community use at the Ruppe because we believe the social cohesion being fostered is worth it. But to do this at scale, small developers…
Solar electric systems on upswing▸
Santa Fe New Mexican | January 4, 2020 – Positive Energy Solar offers a 30-year warranty on its solar systems, which have a life expectancy of more than 40 years. The company has financial partnerships with Homewise and Nusenda…
Keep your house cozy with weatherstripping▸
Santa Fe New Mexican | December 14, 2019 – A home is a big investment — for most, the biggest of our lives. You want your digs to be comfortable, and you don’t want to spend more money than…
Developer proposals hint at what’s in store for city-owned midtown campus▸
Santa Fe New Mexican | November 25, 2019 – Homewise, a Santa Fe affordable housing developer, is thinking of building two-story townhomes and five-story apartments with ground floor retail. Homewise has its own RFEI response and joined with other…
Santa Fe receives 21 proposals to redevelop midtown campus▸
Santa Fe New Mexican | November 15, 2019 – Respondents interested in redeveloping Santa Fe’s midtown campus include the University of New Mexico, Homewise, Santa Fe Sound Studios, Specialized Capital Partners and the Department of Energy’s Los Alamos Field…
