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

State Bank

Kennisha Cunningham

Shamel Starr

MK Yussuf

Crystal McCaster

Aletha Mitchell

Clifton Jackson

Kim Caine

Kim Caine

Cinnamon Doran

Michelle Moore

Homeport

Homeport

American Eagle Mortgage

American Eagle Mortgage powered by CrossCountry Mortgage LLC

Irv White

First Commonwealth Bank

First Commonwealth Bank

Unisha Dickerson

David Tweet

Terri Calloway

Jennifer Jones

Fifth Third Bank

Fifth Third Bank

CMHA Homeownership Program

Jason Hottle

United Purpose Mortgage

James Jones & HCI Inspections

Union Savings Bank

Aba Essilfie

Covered Limited Liability

Anna McCurdy

Anna McCurdy

Rachael Kennedy REALTOR®

Carissa Bendure

Keyarra Brown

Jihaun Whatley

Heather Mann

Micah Trowery

Omni Title

Jeff Kanowsky

Peoples Bank

USA Mortgage

Sharon Rigsbee

Sharyn Rigsbee

Keneth Konadu

Lori Crabtree

Khalese Lewis

Joe Holland

Columbus Urban League

The Columbus Urban League

Lisadiana Bates

Jameika Lowery

Maxmud Mo

PNC Bank

PNC Bank

Belen Rodriguez

Gina Mancuso

Pauline E. Buck

Brandi Powell

AnnieMac Home Mortgage

WesBanco

Apprisen

Revolution Mortgage

Janene Parham

Licensed Realtor with Red 1 Realty

Believe Mortgage

Fredrika Kagai

Justin Price

Justin Price

Dawn Kelley

Montina Carrington

Qiana Jones

Qiana Jones

Mariegeo Nyamitambo

Park National Bank

Park National Bank

US Bank

Sherece Davis

Dairdre Scriven

Tanika Johnson

First Merchants Bank

Brittany LB Eddy

Brittany L.B. Eddy

Huntington Bank

Huntington Bank

Radhika

Radhika Moore

Local Realtor
Homes on the Hill

Homes on the Hill CDC

Karin Xander

Marsha Packer

Cameron Mann

Comparion Insurance

Nakita Wilson

Central Ohio Community Land Trust (COCLT)

Stephanie Knights

Marea Joyce

Wright-Patt Credit Union

Candice Gist

Lori Watson

Alexandrea Carey

CrossCountry Mortgage

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

Oct 3

Columbus Urban League Homebuyer Education (virtual)

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 (virtual)

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Oct. 20

Thriving Through Motherhood: Real Conversation about Motherhood, Money, and Resilience (virtual)

12:00 – 1:00 PM

 

Oct. 21

Park National Bank Homebuyer workshop

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Our Lady Guadalupe

3631 Soldano Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

Nov. 7

MiraCit Economic Empowerment Class (virtual)

10:00 AM – 2:00 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.