Hope Building Houses
Homes Sold on the Open Market
Houses built by our Hope Building crew are sold on the open market. That means that anyone who qualifies for a home loan can purchase one of these homes. Since these houses are larger than the homes built for clients in our income-based Homeownership Program and have added features, they cost a bit more; however, the price is affordable for most upper lower-income and middle-income homebuyers.
Our Hope Building houses are built by paid trainees, who are under the constant guidance of experienced HDA carpenters, in our Hope Building program. The crew builds both spec houses (unsold homes under construction) and custom-built homes, which are built to the homebuyer’s specifications.
Our Hope Building homes have special features, including (but not limited to):
- Open Concept Living Room & Kitchen
- Kitchen Island
- Master Bedroom with Full Bath & Walk-In Closet
- Laminate Floors Throughout/Ceramic Tile in Bathrooms
- Large Pantry/Laundry Room
- Two-Car Garage (optional)
- Back Deck
All middle-income houses built by our Hope Building crew are energy efficient and can save the homeowner $900+ a year on utility costs!
Not every home built by Hope Building has the same features. Some of the houses do not have garages, for example. Some houses may have two stories. It just depends on the design of the home we’re building, and in some cases, the homebuyer. Those interested in owning a home built by Hope Building can get involved early in the process by contacting the program director and inquiring about having a home custom built. By getting involved earlier in the process, the homebuyer then has the opportunity to pick the floor plan/design and many of the home’s features and amenities.
Homes built by Hope Building are priced a bit higher than homes built in our income-based homeownership program due to their size and additional features. Please note that interested homebuyers who apply to own a Hope Building house are welcome to go to any lender or bank of their choosing. We suggest Fahe’s JustChoice Lending, but again, this decision is up to the prospective homebuyer.
All proceeds from the sale of the homes fund the cost of our Hope Building training program.
Potential Homebuyer FAQs
The first step to homeownership is to get pre-qualified for a home loan. A few options include:
- Your local bank
- Other local banks
- JustChoice Lending
- National mortgage lenders
In order to determine your eligibility for a loan, a lender may request:
- Current proof of income
- Tax returns
- Your personal info & permission to pull credit report
- Other info about your financial situation
Bad credit and too much debt.
Don’t get frustrated if this happens to you! Please give us a call at 606-436-0497. We may be able to help you find solutions.
Once you’re approved for a home loan, our Hope Building Program Director will work with you to get a home that suits your family’s needs. We may have a home-in-progress you love, or we can design a home just for you!
We build homes in our service area, which includes the Eastern Kentucky counties of Breathitt, Knott, Leslie, and Perry. We have several options for selecting your location:
- Select from unsold homes already under construction.
- Choose one of our vacant lots or let us help you find suitable property.
- Let us build a home on property you own.
What Do Hope Building Houses Look Like?
Check out some examples below!
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Middle-Income Homeowner Testimonial
“There’s nothing else you can get that’s as nice as this, in this price range, anywhere. It doesn’t matter that I’m a nurse and make decent money now; I can’t get something like this by just going out there and buying it. You can’t.”
- Amber,
Hope Building Homeowner
Read more of Amber’s story here.
Ready to Own a Hope Building Home? Contact Us!
Find out more about how you can own a home built by Hope Building! Contact us to find out how you can have a home built by our Hope Building crew or schedule a viewing of any of the houses that are currently on the market.
Contact:
Shannon Gabbard, Program Director
Office: 606-436-0497
