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

Omni Title

OSU Extension Franklin County

MK Yussuf

USA Mortgage

Homeport

Jason Hottle

Kim Caine

First Commonwealth Bank

American Eagle Mortgage powered by CrossCountry Mortgage LLC

Marsha Packer

Unisha Dickerson

Jeff Kanowsky

Brittany L.B. Eddy

First Merchants Bank

Nakita Wilson

Homes on the Hill CDC

Radhika Moore

Local Realtor

Kennisha Cunningham

Justin Price

US Bank

Khalese Lewis

Mariegeo Nyamitambo

Sharyn Rigsbee

Aba Essilfie

Michelle Moore

Revolution Mortgage

CrossCountry Mortgage

Candice Gist

Lori Crabtree

Stephanie Knights

The Columbus Urban League

Fifth Third Bank

Belen Rodriguez

Union Savings Bank

State Bank

Comparion Insurance

Karin Xander

Janene Parham

Licensed Realtor with Red 1 Realty

Apprisen

Cinnamon Doran

Central Ohio Community Land Trust (COCLT)

AnnieMac Home Mortgage

Premier Bank

Huntington Bank

Park National Bank

PNC Bank

Qiana Jones

Aletha Mitchell

Wright-Patt Credit Union

Gina Mancuso

Heather Mann

Lisadiana Bates

Anna McCurdy

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

Aug 2

OSU Extension Homebuer Education (virtual)

9am – 1PM

Aug. 6

Rebuild Black Wall Street: Generational Wealth Panel

Join Bloom614, Adelphi Bank, and Classic for Columbus to learn strategies to build generational wealth through homeownership

6:30PM

CO ED, 1890 E. Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205

Attend

Aug 6

Homeport Home Readiness Workshop (virtual)

5:30 – 6:30pm

Aug 9

OSU Extension Homebuyer Education (virtual)

9AM – 1PM

Aug 13

Rebuild Black Wall Street: Generational Wealth Panel

Join Bloom614, Adelphi Bank, and Classic for Columbus to learn strategies to build generational wealth through homeownership

6:30PM

NOIR Lounge, 15 W. Cherry St. 1st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

Attend

Aug. 20

Rebuild Black Wall Street: Generational Wealth Panel

Join Bloom614, Adelphi Bank, and Classic for Columbus to learn strategies to build generational wealth through homeownership

6:30PM

CO ED, 1890 E. Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205

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

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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.