Security:

•     Permanent access to land
•     Ownership of home
•     Peace of mind

Equity:

•     Fair return on initial value of home
•     Fair return on improvement
•     Value preserved with maintenance & repairs

Future Affordability:

•     Benefits available to future home owners
•     Resale price remains affordable to people in the community
•     Chance to give same opportunity to people in the community

On-Going Support:

•     Homeownership education
•     Credit & mortgage finance counseling
•     Basic home repair classes
•     Revolving loan fund
•     Advocate for successful ownership

Benefits to Community

•     Workers & service providers remain in the community
•     Land and resources managed by local decision-making
•     Diversity of Housing Opportunities
•     Cultural, age, & economic diversity maintained
•     Open-membership organization
•     Full time residency benefits local government
•     Values of land and resources remain in the community
•     Non-profit status provides tax deductions for donors