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

Micah Trowery

Lori Crabtree

Homeport

Clifton Jackson

Unisha Dickerson

Karin Xander

Premier Bank

Mariegeo Nyamitambo

Jason Hottle

The Columbus Urban League

AnnieMac Home Mortgage

Aletha Mitchell

Fifth Third Bank

Jihaun Whatley

Justin Price

USA Mortgage

American Eagle Mortgage powered by CrossCountry Mortgage LLC

Kim Caine

Central Ohio Community Land Trust (COCLT)

Khalese Lewis

First Commonwealth Bank

Kennisha Cunningham

Janene Parham

Licensed Realtor with Red 1 Realty

Qiana Jones

Cinnamon Doran

PNC Bank

State Bank

Candice Gist

Jeff Kanowsky

Huntington Bank

Anna McCurdy

Covered Limited Liability

US Bank

Marsha Packer

Comparion Insurance

Apprisen

Stephanie Knights

Union Savings Bank

Nakita Wilson

Aba Essilfie

Revolution Mortgage

Omni Title

Heather Mann

Michelle Moore

Wright-Patt Credit Union

Brandi Powell

First Merchants Bank

Lisadiana Bates

Radhika Moore

Local Realtor

MK Yussuf

Gina Mancuso

CrossCountry Mortgage

Sharyn Rigsbee

Park National Bank

Dairdre Scriven

Belen Rodriguez

Homes on the Hill CDC

Brittany L.B. Eddy

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. 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.