House #137
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Taylor & family What homeowner ship means to them "Homeownership means the world to me. My goal was to always own a home by the time I was 30 & it appears I will reach my goal because of Habitat, & I will never be able to thank Habitat enough for providing me this resource for my family." Taylor became a partner family 2024 dedication Saturday, March 1, 2025 |
build sponsors
This project has been supported, in whole or in part, by Quad Cities Housing Council and Home Funds from the City of Davenport Iowa
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in-kind donors
Comfort Concepts QCA
Ryan Weber, Attorney Gomez, May, LLP
Cree (light bulbs)
Schneider Electric/Square D
Wren Appraisal
Sherwin-Williams
Hy-Vee
Whirlpool Corporation
family mentors
Once accepted into the Habitat program, Taylor was paired with Barb Kuttler who worked with her throughout the program.
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work begins on the house
Taylor worked to earn their sweat equity hours. Sweat equity refers to time spent working on job sites, working at our restore or office, hours spent attending classes to learn about budgeting, use of credit, home maintenance and escrow/insurance. Every adult in the home must earn 250 hours, not easy when working, raising a family, but they are well on their way. Now they can earn sweat equity working on their own home. Families get to pick from 3 different house plans once they meet their sweat equity needs.
Taylor worked to earn their sweat equity hours. Sweat equity refers to time spent working on job sites, working at our restore or office, hours spent attending classes to learn about budgeting, use of credit, home maintenance and escrow/insurance. Every adult in the home must earn 250 hours, not easy when working, raising a family, but they are well on their way. Now they can earn sweat equity working on their own home. Families get to pick from 3 different house plans once they meet their sweat equity needs.
work groups
Employers throughout the community sponsored 62 work groups for their employees in 2024.
QCA Realtors, North Ridge Church, Russell Construction, John Deere, Bettendorf Rotary Club, Saint Ambrose University – Habitat Club, Merrill Lynch, 3M
Employers throughout the community sponsored 62 work groups for their employees in 2024.
QCA Realtors, North Ridge Church, Russell Construction, John Deere, Bettendorf Rotary Club, Saint Ambrose University – Habitat Club, Merrill Lynch, 3M
the build
Habitat has the best volunteers in the world! Their love and hard work ensures the success of this build. With construction leaders HFHQC this build was possible.
dedication
To earn her home, Taylor has worked 250 hours of sweat equity as required by Habitat International. Not only has she been working hard by building her home, but she has also been learning about becoming responsible homeowners by attending classes to learn about budgeting, use of credit, home maintenance and escrow/insurance. All while working full time and attending to family needs. We are so proud of Taylor for her hard work to earn this opportunity to become homeowners!
the finished house
Taylor will now start her mortgage payments. Habitat homeowners pay a low-down payment on a zero percent interest mortgage for 25-30 years. Monthly payments will be affordable at less than 30% of their household income.
Whether you worked building this house, served lunch, or donated – we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
