An initiative by
CONVERGENCE Columbus

Homeownership. Together.

Bloom celebrates, supports, and brings transparency
and guidance to every step of the homeownership
journey for Columbus’ Black and minority communities.
Are you ready to take the first step?

Start My Journey

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.

I Plan To Buy A Home

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.

I Plan To Buy A Home

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.

I Already Own A Home

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.

I Already Own A Home

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.

Why We Do This Work

Our network of practitioners

DJ Valentine

Vice President of Community Lending Mortgage Sales Manager at Huntington Bank

Erica Hudson

Development Program Coordinator for the City of Columbus

Netta Whitman

Director of Housing Advisory Services at Homeport

Matthew Glover

Community Development Officer at PNC Bank

Michael Pires

Ohio State's Battelle Center Business Operations Manager

Yolanda N. Jackson M.S.

Director of Financial Empowerment Services

Anthony Forte

Field Office Director for the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development

Allan Hill

Community Home Lender at Park National Bank

Sonja Nelson

Vice President of Resident Initiatives at Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority

E.J. Thomas

President & CEO at Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio

Janene Parham

Licensed Realtor with Red 1 Realty

Marcy Ash

Vice President of Community Lending Mortgage Sales Manager at Huntington Bank

Radhika Moore

Local Realtor

Neighbor testimonials

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

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

“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

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

Share My Story

Your city events

Nov 9

Lawrence Funderburke’s Financial Empowerment nonprofit LYFO aka Mr. Fundy

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

First Church of God
3480 Refugee Rd.
Columbus, OH 43232

Attend

Nov 14

Homeport Homebuyer Education

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Attend

Dec 2

OSU Extension Homebuyer Education Sessions

9:00am – 1pm

Attend

Dec 9

OSU Extension Homebuyer Education Sessions

9am – 1pm

Attend

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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.