Homeowners continue to seek creative ways to reduce monthly expenses while being more environmentally conscious. Knowing where your money is being spent gives you a better understanding of how and where to make efficiencies. The United States Department of Energy says that household heating and cooling accounts for around 54 percent of the average
The chance to give gifts and spend time with loved ones makes the holiday season a special time of year. But for many people, the holiday season often leads to overspending. A 2016 survey from the American Research Group found that American shoppers anticipated spending an average of $930 on gifts that holiday season.
Achieving Greater Sustainability through Innovation, Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Taking Risk NPHS is proud to announce on being selected as a finalist for the 2017 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award. The Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award recognizes entrepreneurs and leaders who innovate, take risks, and build businesses that contribute significantly to our local economy. This
Op-Ed by NPHS CEO, Clemente Mojica and Next Step Network President and Founder, Stacey Epperson It is encouraging to see the recent strides made toward addressing the affordable housing crisis in California. Several state bills have now passed the State Assembly, including SB 35, SB 3 and SB 2, which have also been recently
Neighborhood revitalization programs are vital for maintaining property values in any community. A distressed and abandoned property can quickly decrease the value of homes in the neighborhood, a result that was observed during the foreclosure crisis. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has recently partnered with Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS) to rehabilitate a distressed
NPHS Launches Manufactured Housing Done Right Campaign NPHS and the City of Chino partnered to create three new homeownership opportunities for working families through an infill manufactured housing development. On August 22, 2017 nonprofit leaders, elected officials, and corporate partners celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Villa del Sol, a three-unit revitalization project and infill
Partnership Provides Home Repair Loans to Qualified Home Owners NPHS is partnering with the City of San Bernardino to administer the Owner-Occupied Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program to create safe and healthy homes for qualified homeowners. The home rehabilitation program is a forgivable second mortgage loan designed to assist income-eligible San Bernardino homeowners improve the
Improving the Quality of Life and Safety for Senior Homeowners NPHS and the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside are working together to improve the quality of life and safety for Senior Homeowners. In partnership with the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside, the grant program offers up to $25,000 to
The housing market has begun to heat up thanks to an economy on the rebound. Few people aspire to rent for life, and home ownership is a dream shared by both natives and immigrants who came to the country seeking a better life. Each year the National Association of Realtors compiles a profile of
Home improvement trends come and go. What’s popular among today’s homeowners may feel dated to prospective buyers a decade from now. But solar energy is one home improvement trend that does not figure to go the way of sunken living rooms or popcorn ceilings. Sojourner Solar’s mission is to create sustainable homeownership by providing
