A message for seeking homeowners

The American Dream of home ownership is still within reach
The Tennessean-May 23, 2008

In the midst of a challenging real estate market, it may appear that the American Dream of owning your own home is just that . . . a dream. But before you discount the possibility of homeownership, you should know about local opportunities available to help you reach that goal.
For the sixth straight year, the Greater Nashville Homeownership Coalition is conducting a region-wide advertising blitz next month to let everyone know about homeownership options.

The radio ads, in English and Spanish, and ads on MTA bus benches will run the entire month of June to coincide with National Homeownership Month.
The Coalition believes that every person should be able to buy a home, and it strives to make opportunities available. Its goal is to allow area teachers, firefighters, police officers and others to purchase homes in the communities in which they work.
The Coalition's efforts have been recognized nationally by the National Association of Realtors and the United States Conference of Mayors. And now, more than ever, its message is vital to our residents and communities.
So if you thought homeownership was only a dream, the Greater Nashville Homeownership Coalition has a message for you: Call 615-780-7000 to hear about programs and assistance available.
Since 2003, the Coalition has been communicating this message to our region, and it has paid off. Thousands of local residents have called this number and heard a message encouraging them to consider the purchase of a home.
Homeownership is not just an individual accomplishment.
We all win when residents put down roots in their community.
The Greater Nashville Homeownership Coalition is a public/private partnership made up of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors, Regions Mortgage, The Housing Fund, the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity and the City Paper.
Mandy Wachtler is president of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors. She can be reached at 714-0864.