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

Jeff Kanowsky

The Columbus Urban League

Union Savings Bank

Marsha Packer

Park National Bank

Comparion Insurance

Brittany L.B. Eddy

First Merchants Bank

Jason Hottle

Brandi Powell

Mariegeo Nyamitambo

Jihaun Whatley

Belen Rodriguez

Justin Price

Anna McCurdy

Qiana Jones

Radhika Moore

Local Realtor

Janene Parham

Licensed Realtor with Red 1 Realty

Karin Xander

Unisha Dickerson

Micah Trowery

Wright-Patt Credit Union

USA Mortgage

Lisadiana Bates

Omni Title

American Eagle Mortgage powered by CrossCountry Mortgage LLC

Kennisha Cunningham

Sharyn Rigsbee

Khalese Lewis

Nakita Wilson

Lori Crabtree

Aletha Mitchell

Aba Essilfie

State Bank

Clifton Jackson

Candice Gist

Apprisen

Homes on the Hill CDC

Gina Mancuso

Fifth Third Bank

Central Ohio Community Land Trust (COCLT)

Premier Bank

CrossCountry Mortgage

Kim Caine

First Commonwealth Bank

US Bank

MK Yussuf

Stephanie Knights

Homeport

Heather Mann

PNC Bank

Huntington Bank

Dairdre Scriven

Cinnamon Doran

Covered Limited Liability

Revolution Mortgage

Michelle Moore

AnnieMac Home Mortgage

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

Oct. 22

Park National Bank & Homeport Homebuyer Seminar

5pm – 7pm

King Arts Complex

835 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203

Attend

Nov. 1

Homeport Homebuyer Education (virtual)

6 PM

Attend

Nov. 5

Homeport Homebuyer Education (virtual)

6PM

Attend

Nov. 8

Homeport Homebuyer Education (virtual)

9 AM

Attend

Nov. 12

The Artist’s Journey to Homeownership

1 – 4 PM

Makers Social, 461 W Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215

Join a conversation with the nonprofit Bloom614 to learn how other artists have navigated homeownership and what tools are available in
Central Ohio to help.

Attend

Nov. 12

Homeport Homebuyer Education (virtual)

Attend

Nov. 15

Homeport Money Management Financial Fitness (virtual)

9 PM

Attend

Nov. 19

Homeport Homebuyer Education (virtual)

6 PM

Attend

Nov. 22

Homeport Money Management Financial Fitness (virtual)

9 AM

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.