An initiative by
CONVERGENCE Columbus

Homeownership.
Together.

Bloom celebrates, supports, and brings transparency
and guidance to every step of the homeownership
journey for Columbus’ Black and minority communities.
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

Clifton Jackson

MK Yussuf

Covered Limited Liability

First Merchants Bank

Revolution Mortgage

Khalese Lewis

Aba Essilfie

Unisha Dickerson

Mariegeo Nyamitambo

PNC Bank

Radhika Moore

Local Realtor

Brandi Powell

Jeff Kanowsky

Candice Gist

Marsha Packer

Joe Holland

Jason Hottle

Comparion Insurance

Maxmud Mo

James Jones & HCI Inspections

Omni Title

Homeport

Qiana Jones

The Columbus Urban League

Belen Rodriguez

Anna McCurdy

Heather Mann

First Commonwealth Bank

Lori Crabtree

Micah Trowery

Lisadiana Bates

Stephanie Knights

Fifth Third Bank

Montina Carrington

Jameika Lowery

Cinnamon Doran

Jennifer Jones

Dairdre Scriven

Kennisha Cunningham

AnnieMac Home Mortgage

USA Mortgage

CrossCountry Mortgage

Kim Caine

Michelle Moore

Central Ohio Community Land Trust (COCLT)

Apprisen

Park National Bank

Aletha Mitchell

Brittany L.B. Eddy

Jihaun Whatley

US Bank

State Bank

American Eagle Mortgage powered by CrossCountry Mortgage LLC

Wright-Patt Credit Union

David Tweet

Premier Bank

Nakita Wilson

Sharyn Rigsbee

Homes on the Hill CDC

Huntington Bank

Union Savings Bank

Karin Xander

Janene Parham

Licensed Realtor with Red 1 Realty

Justin Price

Gina Mancuso

Neighbor testimonials

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

Dec. 9

Bloom614 Homeownership For All Event

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

COED, 1890 E. Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205

The housing market may be challenging, but you are not powerless. Join the nonprofit Bloom614 and Columbus City Council’s Housing for All for this end of year event for homebuyers and long-time homeowners. Come learn how to re-strategize and get your homeownership journey back on the road to success. Meet and mingle with your coaches—Legal Aid, non profit housing counselors, Franklin County Auditor’s Office, home repair resources, lenders and more. Plus learn what homebuyer protections exist in the City of Columbus.

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.