A Commitment to Universal Design
Building Homes That Are Inclusive of All Generations Universal Design is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, regardless of their age, size, ability or disability, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. NPHS is committed to integrating Universal Design elements into its housing developments as much as possible. The intent of Universal Design is to simplify life for everyone by making products, communications, and the built environment more usable by as many people as possible at little or no extra cost.
NPHS Partners with Wells Fargo for NeighborWorks Week
In celebration of NeighborWorks Week, NPHS partnered with Wells Fargo to coordinate a Healthy Homes Build Day to repair the home of a retired Korean War Veteran residing in Hemet, California. This is part of an annual nationwide series of events coordinated and supported by NeighborWorks America. Clemente A. Mojica, NPHS President and CEO said the following about the special community event, “NPHS is a excited about being part of NeighborWorks Week that makes an impact to local residents by helping to give back to the community. We
Four Strategies for Increasing Homeownership Opportunities
This June is National Homeownership Month, and NPHS is committed to increasing awareness of the resources and opportunities for achieving the American Dream of homeownership. “During National Homeownership Month and throughout the year, we must do all we can to ensure homeownership is not built on quick sand. Being as prepared as possible before taking on the responsibilities of homeownership is critical and that’s where NPHS’ homebuyer development counseling comes in,” said Clemente Mojica, President and CEO of NPHS. However, it’s not looking good for homeownership these days. According
NPHS Helps Veteran Family Buy Their First Home and Provides $20,000 in Down Payment Assistance
Buying your first home can be an overwhelming and daunting task for anyone, particularly for first-time homebuyers. Add to it the additional stress of being a newlywed couple with two children, multiple previous addresses, and a new job. This was the challenge that 32-year-old Charles Flores, a Marine Veteran, and his wife Adriana Flores faced when beginning their home buying process. The newly wedded couple and their two daughters were living with Adriana’s parents when they decided that it was time to lay roots and buy their own
Green Benefits of Going Solar
Reflecting on our recent celebration of Earth Day, NPHS and Sojourner Solar would like to highlight some of some of the top green benefits of going solar. Purchasing and installing solar panels allows homeowners to lower the cost of their utilities by at least 70%, creating discretionary savings for homeowners to use for paying off debt, build savings, or cover basic needs such as food and housing. Besides saving you “green” money, going solar also impacts the environment by reducing your carbon footprint and creating clean energy for generations