An initiative by
CONVERGENCE Columbus

Homeownership.
Together.

Changing generational experiences and amplifying community voices,

Bloom celebrates, supports, and brings transparency and guidance

to every step of the homeownership journey for ALL Columbus area residents.


Are you ready to take the first step?

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Find My Why

Take the homeownership readiness quiz, explore our Columbus mortgage calculator, bust local housing myths, and discover other tools to drive your homeownership journey.

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Journey Map

Find Central Ohio real estate experts that are committed to Bloom’s ethos of equity or download professional vetting guides to help you build the support system that’s right for you.

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Build My Team
See practitioners that are committed to Bloom’s ethos of equity and find professional vetting guide to build the support system that’s right for you.
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After I Buy

Unlock the full power of homeownership with resources that help Franklin County residents maintain, sustain, and preserve their home for generations to come.

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Your Bloom

It takes community to build community. Bloom honors your personal homeownership journey by connecting you with unbiased advice, professional allies, and tools you can trust.

Our network of practitioners

Carissa Bendure

James Jones & HCI Inspections

Huntington Bank

Huntington Bank

USA Mortgage

Believe Mortgage

Gina Mancuso

Cinnamon Doran

Marsha Packer

Jason Hottle

Homes on the Hill

Homes on the Hill CDC

US Bank

Aletha Mitchell

Heather Mann

Jeff Kanowsky

Columbus Urban League

The Columbus Urban League

Belen Rodriguez

Homeport

Homeport

Peoples Bank

Union Savings Bank

Khalese Lewis

Joe Holland

AnnieMac Home Mortgage

Stephanie Knights

Crystal McCaster

PNC Bank

PNC Bank

Clifton Jackson

David Tweet

Lori Watson

Michelle Moore

Nakita Wilson

Anna McCurdy

Anna McCurdy

Park National Bank

Park National Bank

Shamel Starr

Radhika

Radhika Moore

Local Realtor

MK Yussuf

Lisadiana Bates

Brittany LB Eddy

Brittany L.B. Eddy

United Purpose Mortgage

Pauline E. Buck

Dawn Kelley

Jihaun Whatley

Comparion Insurance

WesBanco

Central Ohio Community Land Trust (COCLT)

Maxmud Mo

Montina Carrington

Alexandrea Carey

CMHA Homeownership Program

Aba Essilfie

Mariegeo Nyamitambo

Irv White

Kennisha Cunningham

Tanika Johnson

Apprisen

First Merchants Bank

Covered Limited Liability

State Bank

Rachael Kennedy REALTOR®

Terri Calloway

Janene Parham

Licensed Realtor with Red 1 Realty

Candice Gist

Karin Xander

Lori Crabtree

Revolution Mortgage

Sharon Rigsbee

Sharyn Rigsbee

Unisha Dickerson

Micah Trowery

Jennifer Jones

Brandi Powell

First Commonwealth Bank

First Commonwealth Bank

Qiana Jones

Qiana Jones

Wright-Patt Credit Union

Jameika Lowery

American Eagle Mortgage

American Eagle Mortgage powered by CrossCountry Mortgage LLC

Omni Title

Fifth Third Bank

Fifth Third Bank

Kim Caine

Kim Caine

Dairdre Scriven

Justin Price

Justin Price

CrossCountry Mortgage

Neighbor testimonials

Sharon Rigsbee

Sharyn

Just recently, I spoke with a buyer who found my profile on the Bloom614 and was recommended to the website by her homebuying counselor. She was already so informed and educated about the home-buying process – it just shows that each of us has a critical role to play as we interact with potential homeowners. I just loved hearing her talk about the “team” she was putting together to help her! Because she had explored the journey map and completed her homebuyer education course, our conversation was immediately richer and more productive, and she really shared with me out of the trust she feels through this experience thus far. This experience confirms that every facet of our work is successfully inspiring people to move past the fear of the unknown. We are truly empowering and educating buyers, allowing them to advance towards their homeownership dreams with remarkable confidence. Really grateful to be apart of what Bloom614 is doing!

– Sharyn

Adrienne

Adrienne

“I would love to own a home. It’s something I desire and I’m intentional about bringing it to fruition. My life is really hectic, so many different things happening on a day-to-day basis. For me, there’s always room for more knowledge on financial literacy, mortgages, the resources that are out there.”

-Adrienne

Demarcus

Demcarcus

“There’s an in-sync-ness with other people out here. You don’t have to complete. You can stay in your own lane. There’s a lot of good people out here. Our credit is decent, we’re entrepreneurs, and we want to continue down that space [of homeownership].”

-Demarcus

Tanya

Tanya

“I am a renter, definitely an aspiring homeowner. The most important thing for me is having my own front door. So many of the new apartments feel like hotels, they feel so temporary. My own front door makes it feel like home.”

-Tanya

Muhammad

Mohammad

“I am from Bangladesh and have been here about 21 years. My neighborhood is very good. My sons have bought homes in Dublin, Cleveland, and Detroit. I tell people: buy a home and settle here, work here and stay here.”

-Mohammad

Your city events

July 1

Bloom614’s first “Decoding the Market” report is LIVE

Visit Bloom614 Decoding the Market to untangle Central Ohio’s homebuying data and arms yourself with tools and information for success.

Aug 13

Union Savings Bank Your Path to Homeownership

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Center for Entrepreneurial Development, 1890 E. Main St. Columbus, OH 43205

Aug 15

Homeport Financial Fitness Class (virtual)

9 AM

Aug 15

Columbus Urban League Keys to Homeownership (virtual)

9 AM – 5 PM

Aug. 11 – Sept. 30

2026 Housing Professionals Survey

Are you a real estate agent, mortgage lender, or service provider? Help shape the future of homeownership in Columbus by completing the surveys below. Your input will inform CONVERGENCE Columbus and Bloom614’s efforts to close local homeownership gaps. The surveys are open from August 11 – September 30th, 2026.

Loan Officer Survey: https://qualtricsxm7mpyx9gr7.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cvV913WzPaF95lQ

Real Estate Professional Survey: https://qualtricsxmkc4s7n7hm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_41rTLtgoQl5Xlz0

Sept 19

Miracit Development Corporation Economic Empowerment Class (virtual)

10 AM – 2:00 PM

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We Are Bloom

We believe Black and minority communities should have the opportunity,
resources, and assistance to make progress towards homeownership. We
believe homeownership is a long-term investment that creates generational
wealth and shapes futures.

Bloom’s vision is to become a cornerstone in our communities by providing tools
and resources relevant to today’s Black and minority homebuyer. Follow along with us.