Clearing the Path to a Dream Home

Debbie Jones’s homeownership journey was fraught with frustration and heartache. As a single Black woman caring for both her daughter and her mother, she encountered numerous obstacles from unscrupulous realtors who repeatedly engaged in practices to block her purchase. After months of looking and disappointment, she finally found her “Dream Home in Pearl, Mississippi,” and applied for financing to the stage to make an offer. Unfortunately, her mortgage application was denied by the bank. Ready to give up, Ms. Jones shared her experience with her brothers, both in the ministry encouraged her to reach out to HOPE. Thankfully, the house was still on the market. HOPE’s team worked with Ms. Jones every step of the way. After only 30 days, Ms. Jones became a homeowner with HOPE. Today she enjoys watching her grandchildren play in the yard and her garden. When asked to reflect on her road to homeownership, Ms. Jones shared, “HOPE is for us and run by us.”