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?

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

Terri Calloway

Jason Hottle

Irv White

Park National Bank

Janene Parham

Licensed Realtor with Red 1 Realty

Keyarra Brown

United Purpose Mortgage

The Columbus Urban League

Jihaun Whatley

Apprisen

WesBanco

Unisha Dickerson

Lori Crabtree

Dawn Kelley

AnnieMac Home Mortgage

Central Ohio Community Land Trust (COCLT)

Jeff Kanowsky

Micah Trowery

Candice Gist

Comparion Insurance

State Bank

Wright-Patt Credit Union

CrossCountry Mortgage

Brittany L.B. Eddy

Keneth Konadu

Justin Price

USA Mortgage

Revolution Mortgage

Cinnamon Doran

Aba Essilfie

Maxmud Mo

PNC Bank

Montina Carrington

Aletha Mitchell

Jameika Lowery

MK Yussuf

Dairdre Scriven

Alexandrea Carey

Jennifer Jones

Huntington Bank

Joe Holland

Cameron Mann

Belen Rodriguez

James Jones & HCI Inspections

Marea Joyce

Tanika Johnson

Heather Mann

Carissa Bendure

Fredrika Kagai

Radhika Moore

Local Realtor

Stephanie Knights

Union Savings Bank

Qiana Jones

First Merchants Bank

Nakita Wilson

Omni Title

Kim Caine

Michelle Moore

Crystal McCaster

Fifth Third Bank

Gina Mancuso

CMHA Homeownership Program

Brandi Powell

First Commonwealth Bank

Rachael Kennedy REALTOR®

Homes on the Hill CDC

Homeport

Marsha Packer

Sherece Davis

Kennisha Cunningham

Pauline E. Buck

Sharyn Rigsbee

American Eagle Mortgage powered by CrossCountry Mortgage LLC

Believe Mortgage

Lori Watson

David Tweet

US Bank

Khalese Lewis

Shamel Starr

Lisadiana Bates

Mariegeo Nyamitambo

Karin Xander

Anna McCurdy

Clifton Jackson

Peoples Bank

Covered Limited Liability

Neighbor testimonials

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

“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

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.

Attend

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

Attend

Oct 3

Columbus Urban League Homebuyer Education (virtual)

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Attend

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!

Attend

Oct 17

Columbus Urban League Homebuyer Education (virtual)

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Attend

Oct. 20

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

12:00 – 1:00 PM

Attend

Oct. 21

Ready to Own with Bloom614 and National Fair Housing Alliance

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Columbus Airport Marriott

1375 N. Cassady Avenue

Columbus, OH 43219

No tricks, just treats! Join us for an inclusive family event that connects you to reliable information, trusted partners, and free resources to move through your homeownership journey with confidence. Enjoy free food, family candle making workshop, and free one-on-one homebuyer consultations.

Attend

Oct. 21

Park National Bank Homebuyer workshop

5:00 – 7:00 PM

Our Lady Guadalupe

3631 Soldano Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio

Attend

Nov. 7

MiraCit Economic Empowerment Class (virtual)

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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.