An initiative by
CONVERGENCE Columbus

Homeownership.
Together.

Changing generational experiences and amplifying community voices,

Bloom celebrates, supports, and brings transparency and guidance

to every step of the homeownership journey for ALL Columbus area residents.


Are you ready to take the first step?

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.

Our network of practitioners

Fredrika Kagai

Omni Title

American Eagle Mortgage

American Eagle Mortgage powered by CrossCountry Mortgage LLC

Alexandrea Carey

Gina Mancuso

Belen Rodriguez

Sharon Rigsbee

Sharyn Rigsbee

Cinnamon Doran

Karin Xander

Maxmud Mo

MK Yussuf

Terri Calloway

Radhika

Radhika Moore

Local Realtor

Lori Watson

Rachael Kennedy REALTOR®

Mariegeo Nyamitambo

Candice Gist

Columbus Urban League

The Columbus Urban League

Marsha Packer

Janene Parham

Licensed Realtor with Red 1 Realty

Dairdre Scriven

Carissa Bendure

Kennisha Cunningham

James Jones & HCI Inspections

First Merchants Bank

Comparion Insurance

US Bank

Stephanie Knights

First Commonwealth Bank

First Commonwealth Bank

Aba Essilfie

Covered Limited Liability

WesBanco

Joe Holland

CrossCountry Mortgage

Khalese Lewis

Brittany LB Eddy

Brittany L.B. Eddy

Crystal McCaster

Peoples Bank

United Purpose Mortgage

Lisadiana Bates

Irv White

Union Savings Bank

State Bank

Cameron Mann

Qiana Jones

Qiana Jones

Huntington Bank

Huntington Bank

Brandi Powell

Montina Carrington

Jeff Kanowsky

David Tweet

Jennifer Jones

Dawn Kelley

Jameika Lowery

Jihaun Whatley

Justin Price

Justin Price

Clifton Jackson

Marea Joyce

Keyarra Brown

Sherece Davis

Homes on the Hill

Homes on the Hill CDC

Believe Mortgage

Tanika Johnson

Lori Crabtree

Jason Hottle

Apprisen

Heather Mann

USA Mortgage

Unisha Dickerson

AnnieMac Home Mortgage

Pauline E. Buck

CMHA Homeownership Program

Revolution Mortgage

Park National Bank

Park National Bank

Kim Caine

Kim Caine

Homeport

Homeport

Nakita Wilson

Keneth Konadu

Anna McCurdy

Anna McCurdy

Michelle Moore

Shamel Starr

Micah Trowery

Wright-Patt Credit Union

Central Ohio Community Land Trust (COCLT)

PNC Bank

PNC Bank

Aletha Mitchell

Fifth Third Bank

Fifth Third Bank

Neighbor testimonials

Sharon Rigsbee

Sharyn

Just recently, I spoke with a buyer who found my profile on the Bloom614 and was recommended to the website by her homebuying counselor. She was already so informed and educated about the home-buying process – it just shows that each of us has a critical role to play as we interact with potential homeowners. I just loved hearing her talk about the “team” she was putting together to help her! Because she had explored the journey map and completed her homebuyer education course, our conversation was immediately richer and more productive, and she really shared with me out of the trust she feels through this experience thus far. This experience confirms that every facet of our work is successfully inspiring people to move past the fear of the unknown. We are truly empowering and educating buyers, allowing them to advance towards their homeownership dreams with remarkable confidence. Really grateful to be apart of what Bloom614 is doing!

– Sharyn

Adrienne

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

Demarcus

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

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

Muhammad

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

Your city events

As Seen on TV

Bloom614’s first “Decoding the Market” report.

Featured on NBC4i News as a go-to resource for first-time homebuyers, Bloom614 Decoding the Market (1) detangles Central Ohio’s homebuying data and arms you with tools and information for success.

Aug. 11 – Sept. 30

2026 Housing Professionals Survey

Are you a real estate agent, mortgage lender, or service provider? Help shape the future of homeownership in Columbus by completing the surveys below. Your input will inform CONVERGENCE Columbus and Bloom614’s efforts to close local homeownership gaps. The surveys are open from August 11 – September 30th, 2026.

Loan Officer Survey: https://qualtricsxm7mpyx9gr7.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cvV913WzPaF95lQ

Real Estate Professional Survey: https://qualtricsxmkc4s7n7hm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_41rTLtgoQl5Xlz0

Sept 14

Bloom614 & Take A Look Real Estate Homeownership Summit (virtual)

6:00 – 8:00 PM

Registration details coming soon.

Sept. 19

Miracit Development Corporation Economic Empowerment Class (virtual)

10 AM – 2:00 PM

Receive $500 to match your savings! How to qualify:

  1. Enroll in the online class
  2. Complete program requirements
  3. Save $500

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Sept. 19

Columbus Urban League Homebuyer Education (virtual)

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

Sept. 22

Park National Bank Homebuyer Workshop

5:00 – 7:00 PM

First Church of God

3480 Refugee Road, Columbus, OH

Oct 3

Columbus Urban League Homebuyer Education

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Oct 15

Financial Wellness Symposium by the African American Male Wellness Agency

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Columbus State Conference Center

315 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215

Join Bloom614 and partners for an exciting day filled with insights on how to improve your financial health. Our special guest, Daymond John, will be sharing valuable knowledge and strategies to help you achieve your financial goals. The event will be held in person at The Columbus State Conference Center, so come ready to learn, network, and grow. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take control of your financial future!

 

Oct 17

Columbus Urban League Homebuyer Education

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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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.