Housing Crisis: Renting to own Seattle P-I, June 16, 2008
While renting is a good option for some, Congress should not give up on the idea of making it easier for more Americans to own their own homes. read full article
Seattle group sees homeownership potential on Hilltop Tacama Weekly, June 5, 2008
HomeSight received a grant from Neighbor Works America, which is funded by Congress. The grant, in the amount of $250,000 over three years, is for the organization to boost homeownership rates on or adjacent to Hilltop. read full article
New affordable housing plan eyed Ballard News-Tribune, April 28, 2008
HomeSight weighs in on the City of Seattle's proposed changes to a tax exemption program aimed to increase the amount of affordable housing in the city. read full article
Consumer Smarts: Make this the month you get 'financially literate' Seattle P-I, April 21, 2008
April is Financial Literacy month in Washington. This article highlights how HomeSight helped a Seattle resident get her financial situation back on track. read full article
Helping working families buy — and keep — their homes Seattle Times, March 26, 2008
Kristin Pula, HomeSight's Director of Policy and Resource Development, addresses the challenges that working Snohomish County families face in trying to afford homes in the communities in which they work. read full article
Managed growth good for economy Seattle P-I, March 19, 2008
Tony To, HomeSight's Executive Director, discusses the policy challenges facing affordable home ownership in Washington. read full article
Seattle Housing: A severe squeeze Seattle P-I, August 3, 2007
Seattle is looking at pushing the envelope on what it does to make housing affordable. A proposal from Mayor Greg Nickels could help middle-income residents facing a severe squeeze on affordable housing. read full article
Average Seattle worker can't afford to live here Seattle P-I, April 2, 2007
The City of Seattle looks for solutions to increase the availability of affordable housing, especially for those who work in the city. read full article
American Dream: Revised Everett Hearld, June 25, 2006
For some in Snohomish County, condos are the only affordable option. Urban growth issues and high prices force buyers to look at alternatives read full article
Manufactured Homes - and Owners - Gain Respect USA TODAY, August 7, 2005
After 15 long years, Richard Doherty makes the final mortgage payment on his cheerfully cluttered manufactured home — don't call it a trailer — this month. But ownership may not bring longed-for security. read full article
By law, manufactured homes are now welcome everywhere Seattle P-I, May 30, 2005
HomeSight built a neighborhood of two-story manufactured homes, Noji Gardens, in Southeast Seattle. read full article
Moving In: Affordable two-level manufactured townhouses at Kokanee Creek in south Everett use land efficiently Everett Herald, April 18, 2004
During the late 1990s, officials at an organization that provides affordable housing realized that constructing single-family homes on individual lots just wasn't cutting it anymore. read full article
The Reliability Factor: Selecting a real estate agent who can best represent your interests Everett Herald, March 7, 2004
If you're about to select a real estate agent, be prepared to ask questions.
You'll even need to ask yourself a long list of questions to make sure you understand your own needs and goals. read full article
Noji Gardens wins national award for pioneering, affordable housing Seattle Times, March 24, 2002
In 2001, HomeSight won the National Manufactured Housing Institute Subdivision of the Year award for Noji Gardens. read full article
Double-decker manufactured homes make most of small lots CNN.com, January 2, 2001
HomeSight pioneers a program using pre-fabricated buildings designed to make housing more affordable in cities that are short on space. read full article
Dream homes: a wake-up call Seattle Times, February 22, 2000
Houses built in the mid-1990s by HomeSight in Seattle’s Central District served as a catalyst for the private home builders and retailers who followed. read full article
Awards & Recognition
Below is a list of awards and recognition that HomeSight has received:
2007
Historic Seattle Preservation Award for Best Adaptive Reuse Project for the Wing Luke Asian Museum. HomeSight acted as project manager for this project
City of Seattle Declares HomeSight as part of April's "Financial Literacy Month"
MetLife Community-Police Partnership Award - Community Aesthetics Special Strategy Award presented by LISC (Local Initiative Support Corporation)
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Award of Merit in Housing and Community Development for HomeSight’s Kokanee Creek project
2006
Received NeighborWorks America "Exemplary” rating
2005
National Association of Home Builders Innovations in Workforce Housing Award for the Stellina Condominiums
2004
Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Award
2003
Recognition of "Substantial Contribution" Award presented by the Eritrean Association in greater Seattle
MetLife Community-Police Partnership Award presented by LISC (Local Initiative Support Corporation)
Gold Award for Noji Gardens - Phase 3B in the HUD Secretary's Award for Excellence category of the 20th Annual Best in American Living Award competition
2002
Licensed as a Mortgage Broker by the State of Washington Dept. of Financial Institutions
Manufactured Housing Institute's New Subdivision of the Year for Noji Gardens
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp. Campaign for Home Ownership Member
Certified as a National Full-Cycle Lending Institution by Neighborworks
2001
Washington State Housing Finance Commission 30,000th Home Buyer Award
2000
King County Municipal League Organization of the Year
Seattle/King County Master Builders and HUD Platinum Award for "Best in American Living" for Riley's Glen
1997
Recognized by Social Compact as an Honoree for Partnership Achievement in the Outstanding Community Investment Award with U.S. Bank
National Association of Home Builders and HUD Platinum Award for "Best in American Living" for Heiwa Commons
Master Builders Association Silver Awards for "Best Community Land Use" and "best Home under $175,000
1996
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle recognized Community Partnership Award for Housing that "Benefits a low-income Community in the District Served by that Bank"
