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Homewowners’ dreams come true with new Habitat homes

Homewowners’ dreams come true with new Habitat homes

November, 30, 2023  Daily News LAWRENCE — Just in time for Thanksgiving, two families moved into their new, affordable homes they built through Essex County Habitat for Humanity’s home ownership program, officials said. A recent dedication ceremony celebrated nearly...

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Habitat for Humanity proposes 6 homes in North Andover

Habitat for Humanity proposes 6 homes in North Andover

October 30, 2023 - Eagle Tribune NORTH ANDOVER — The Housing Authority heard on Thursday from the Essex County Habitat for Humanity in regard to the Fountain Drive property in North Andover, with hope of building six affordable housing units. “We’ve been kicking...

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Habitat for Humanity welcomes new board members

Habitat for Humanity welcomes new board members

October 28, 2023 Newburyport Daily News DANVERS — Essex County Habitat for Humanity officials recently proudly announced that it has welcomed three new members to its board of directors: Leonel Espinal, Stephen Sakakeeny and Jennifer Sutherby. “I joined the Habitat...

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Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place Program

Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place Program

Oct 4, 2023 - Salem News Essex County Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Home Repair/Aging in Place program helps low-income homeowners continue to live independently and securely in their homes. By using volunteers, donated construction materials and flexible payment...

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The invisible laws that led to America’s Housing Crisis

The invisible laws that led to America’s Housing Crisis

Suzanne Kreiter/The Boston Globe/Getty Images Single-family homes in Arlington, Massachusetts. Around 75% of residential land in the United States is zoned for single-family homes only. Aug 5, 2023 - CNN In the 1910s, US cities began enacting policies that would shape...

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