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

Tanika Johnson

US Bank

Lori Crabtree

Columbus Urban League

The Columbus Urban League

Unisha Dickerson

Micah Trowery

Jennifer Jones

Stephanie Knights

Justin Price

Justin Price

Heather Mann

Lori Watson

AnnieMac Home Mortgage

Khalese Lewis

Aba Essilfie

Cinnamon Doran

WesBanco

Comparion Insurance

Nakita Wilson

Dawn Kelley

Maxmud Mo

Gina Mancuso

Radhika

Radhika Moore

Local Realtor

Omni Title

Sharon Rigsbee

Sharyn Rigsbee

Union Savings Bank

MK Yussuf

First Commonwealth Bank

First Commonwealth Bank

Joe Holland

Montina Carrington

First Merchants Bank

Candice Gist

Lisadiana Bates

Aletha Mitchell

Dairdre Scriven

Anna McCurdy

Anna McCurdy

Mariegeo Nyamitambo

State Bank

Janene Parham

Janene Parham

Licensed Realtor with Red 1 Realty
PNC Bank

PNC Bank

Clifton Jackson

CMHA Homeownership Program

Jameika Lowery

Homes on the Hill

Homes on the Hill CDC

Brittany LB Eddy

Brittany L.B. Eddy

Marsha Packer

Revolution Mortgage

Jihaun Whatley

Wright-Patt Credit Union

Apprisen

American Eagle Mortgage

American Eagle Mortgage powered by CrossCountry Mortgage LLC

CrossCountry Mortgage

Fifth Third Bank

Fifth Third Bank

Kennisha Cunningham

Qiana Jones

Qiana Jones

Brandi Powell

Central Ohio Community Land Trust (COCLT)

Belen Rodriguez

Jeff Kanowsky

Jason Hottle

Covered Limited Liability

James Jones & HCI Inspections

Michelle Moore

Kim Caine

Kim Caine

Karin Xander

David Tweet

USA Mortgage

Park National Bank

Park National Bank

Homeport

Homeport

Huntington Bank

Huntington 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

Jan 10

“It’s Time to Own Now” by Take A Look Real Estate

10 AM

2957 Stelter Rd, Columbus, OH

Jan 14

The Creative’s Journey to Homeownership

1 – 4 PM

Makers Social, 461 W Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215

Join this free workshop and conversation with the nonprofit Bloom614 to learn how other creatives and artists have navigated homeownership and what tools are available in
Central Ohio to help.

Mar 7

Franklin County Auditor’s Office Affordable Housing Resource Fair at East High School

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

East High School, 1500 E Broad Street, Columbus 43205

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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.