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

Maxmud Mo

Micah Trowery

Apprisen

Dairdre Scriven

Comparion Insurance

Jennifer Jones

Stephanie Knights

Kennisha Cunningham

Anna McCurdy

Lori Crabtree

Aletha Mitchell

Radhika Moore

Local Realtor

Union Savings Bank

Karin Xander

Omni Title

Covered Limited Liability

Brandi Powell

First Merchants Bank

Gina Mancuso

Jeff Kanowsky

USA Mortgage

Park National Bank

Fifth Third Bank

Jihaun Whatley

Kim Caine

The Columbus Urban League

MK Yussuf

State Bank

Premier Bank

Jason Hottle

James Jones & HCI Inspections

Justin Price

Jameika Lowery

Qiana Jones

Montina Carrington

First Commonwealth Bank

US Bank

Sharyn Rigsbee

David Tweet

Lisadiana Bates

American Eagle Mortgage powered by CrossCountry Mortgage LLC

Huntington Bank

PNC Bank

Joe Holland

Aba Essilfie

Candice Gist

Homes on the Hill CDC

Michelle Moore

Unisha Dickerson

Belen Rodriguez

Revolution Mortgage

Homeport

CrossCountry Mortgage

Heather Mann

Brittany L.B. Eddy

Central Ohio Community Land Trust (COCLT)

Janene Parham

Licensed Realtor with Red 1 Realty

Mariegeo Nyamitambo

Marsha Packer

Khalese Lewis

Nakita Wilson

Cinnamon Doran

AnnieMac Home Mortgage

Clifton Jackson

Wright-Patt Credit Union

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

Dec. 9

Bloom614 Homeownership For All Event

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

COED, 1890 E. Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205

The housing market may be challenging, but you are not powerless. Join the nonprofit Bloom614 and Columbus City Council’s Housing for All for this end of year event for homebuyers and long-time homeowners. Come learn how to re-strategize and get your homeownership journey back on the road to success. Meet and mingle with your coaches—Legal Aid, non profit housing counselors, Franklin County Auditor’s Office, home repair resources, lenders and more. Plus learn what homebuyer protections exist in the City of Columbus.

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.