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Real Estate Community Build
Real estate industry professionals know that homeownership matters to individuals, families, and communities. It matters because it provides a foundation for growth for families and children, and it strengthens communities and our economy.
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The Real Estate Community Build brings together businesses and professionals in the real estate industry to construct a Habitat home.
June 2026
Join us for the annual
Real Estate Community Build!
Real estate professionals know the meaning of home better than anyone. When realtors, lenders, mortgage brokers, title companies, and other industry partners come together for the Real Estate Community Build, they help raise funds, raise walls, and raise awareness. Together, they have the power to change the life of a family through affordable homeownership.
For more information email Kerry Hendel at kerry.hendel@habitatcincinnati.org
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Why Habitat?
Habitat builds and renovates decent, affordable houses for people who make between 30%-80% of the area's median income. All partner homebuyers must demonstrate a reliable source of income as well as invest 250 hours of sweat equity in their home and in education classes. Houses are sold at no profit with a 0% interest, 30-year loan. The homeowner's mortgage payments are reinvested to build more Habitat homes.    
  
Affordable housing solutions help local families in need provide a stable, sustainable environment to build a better future:  
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Children of homeowners are 25% more likely to graduate from high school, 116% more likely to graduate from college, and will earn 24% higher incomes.  
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Homeowners are 28% more likely to vote in local elections and engage in civic, school, and community groups .
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Homeowners are 34% more likely to have a retirement account.
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Affordable housing (less than 30% of income) frees up family resources for other important expenses like nutritious food, job training, and healthcare expenditures .
"If I didn't have this home, I wouldn't have had the degree that I have now. I wouldn’t have been able to push my kids to go to school or get the degrees they have. [...] I work not even a mile away. I'm able to still work with the kids in my community and to give back. That's what I'm able to do, so that's what owning my home allows me to do."
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-Marnita, Habitat Homeowner since 2006
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Building a strong foundation for families.
Homeownership, especially affordable homeownership, impacts a family and community for generations. When families are able to purchase a safe and stable home that they can afford, they are able to stay stable in their home, invest in their community, and provide a stable foundation for their children as they become adults. The Real Estate Community Build changes lives by creating an affordable homeownership opportunity for a family.
