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SERVICES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Building Forward

Housing Project

The Building Forward Housing Project grew from a housing initiative launched by former LaGrange City Councilman Nathan Gaskin to expand attainable homeownership, support critical home repairs, and strengthen neighborhoods throughout LaGrange.

Serving Communities Across Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, and North Carolina—Building Stronger Futures Throughout the Southeast.
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HOME DESIGNS

Designed for Everyday Living

Affordable luxury means thoughtful details: inviting interiors, quality finishes, efficient floor plans, and modern features designed for everyday living.
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Furnished Floor Plan  Three Bedrooms, Three Baths, Porch and Rear Deck
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Home Repairs

Critical improvements for safer, healthier, more efficient homes targeting support for 300 families.

Net Zero Homes

High performance construction designed to produce as much energy as it uses over a year.

Missing Middle Housing

Quality, attainable homes for working families caught between assistance and affordability.
OUR SERVICES

Support at Every Step of Homeownership

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Residential Development

  • Affordable luxury housing in rural and small town communities

  • Mixed income neighborhoods that promote diversity and sustainability

  • Energy efficient, high quality home designs

03

Financial literacy & Credit Readiness

  • Homebuyer education workshops on credit, budgeting, and planning

  • Personalized guidance through the homebuying process

  • Partnerships with financial experts for long term stability

02

Homebuyer Assistance & Lending Solutions

  • USDA 502 Direct Loan packaging for first time homebuyers

  • USDA 504 Home Repair Grants & Loans

  • Collaboration with lenders and down payment assistance programs

04

Senior Living & Aging in Place

  • Age friendly housing options for seniors

  • Home modifications and accessibility improvements

  • Connecting seniors with financial and housing resources

05

Community Development & Advocacy

  • Strategic partnerships and resource connection

  • Advocacy for affordable housing policies

  • Small town revitalization through real estate and economic initiatives

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Let’s Build Stronger Communities Together

Learn about upcoming homes, repair opportunities, partnership opportunities, and homebuyer resources.

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