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

Huntington Bank

Park National Bank

Jihaun Whatley

Unisha Dickerson

AnnieMac Home Mortgage

Covered Limited Liability

Heather Mann

Cinnamon Doran

Stephanie Knights

OSU Extension Franklin County

Qiana Jones

Michelle Moore

Jeff Kanowsky

Apprisen

Justin Price

Gina Mancuso

Lori Crabtree

Anna McCurdy

Belen Rodriguez

Radhika Moore

Local Realtor

Karin Xander

The Columbus Urban League

State Bank

Nakita Wilson

Jason Hottle

First Merchants Bank

MK Yussuf

Aletha Mitchell

Kennisha Cunningham

American Eagle Mortgage powered by CrossCountry Mortgage LLC

Marsha Packer

First Commonwealth Bank

Fifth Third Bank

Revolution Mortgage

Clifton Jackson

Wright-Patt Credit Union

Micah Trowery

Lisadiana Bates

Union Savings Bank

Omni Title

Homes on the Hill CDC

Janene Parham

Licensed Realtor with Red 1 Realty

Candice Gist

Central Ohio Community Land Trust (COCLT)

Sharyn Rigsbee

Mariegeo Nyamitambo

Homeport

US Bank

Dairdre Scriven

Kim Caine

USA Mortgage

Premier Bank

CrossCountry Mortgage

Aba Essilfie

PNC Bank

Comparion Insurance

Khalese Lewis

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

Sept 6

Classic for Columbus

Meet Bloom614 at the Classic for Columbus & get free tickets to the Soul of the City Tailgate party for visiting us online!

Attend

Sept 13

OSU Extension Homebuyer Education (virtual)

9AM – 1PM

Oct. 1

Park National Bank Homebuyer Seminar

5pm – 7pm

Our Lady of Guadalupe Center- Catholic Social Services

409 Industry Drive Columbus, OH 43204

Attend

Oct. 16

Financial Wellness Summit with African American Male Wellness Agency

9AM – 12pm

Columbus State Community College

Oct. 18

City of Grace: Grow & Gain Financial Wellness Summit

9AM – 1pm

3350 Allegheny Ave, Columbus, OH 43209

Oct. 22

Park National Bank & Homeport Homebuyer Seminar

5pm – 7pm

King Arts Complex

835 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203

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.