Albuquerque Artists Sustain Connection Despite Social Distancing▸
Shelterforce | May 19, 2020 – Placemaking is an inherently in-person practice, but it doesn’t always have to be. In Albuquerque, a community exhibit was reimagined to highlight the work of local photographers, who captured striking…
Homewise offers emergency mortgage assistance▸
Santa Fe New Mexican | May 18, 2020 – Santa Fe affordable housing builder Homewise has launched an Emergency Mortgage Assistance Fund to help the most vulnerable homeowners from the COVID-19 economic fallout with mortgage payments.
The Development of Midtown▸
Santa Fe Reporter | May 15, 2020 – Even during a pandemic, the future of the Midtown property in Santa Fe is a big deal. It’s basically this plot of land with a bunch of buildings on it…
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…
