On the Road Across America
A Daily Journal from the Homeownership Express!

In search of homeownership success stories to share with the rest of the country, the "Homeownership Express" crossed into the great state of Tennessee and didn't stop until it reached Nashville.

Residents gathered to greet the bus at a homeownership fair underway at the Woodbine Community Center. The Center's dynamic homeownership program has been instrumental in providing homeownership opportunities for many low- to moderate-income Nashville residents, especially families in the Hispanic community.

The fair was designed to attract potential homebuyers, and featured several homebuying agencies, as well as banks, lenders, and housing counselors.

Gil Gonzalez, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development, addressed the crowd and highlighted USDA's commitment to housing. One of USDA's key missions is to support the "sound development of rural communities," which includes meeting the special housing needs of families in rural America.

During the festivities, Deputy Under Secretary Gonzalez recognized Carlos and Katie Sapon, new homeowners in the community.

U.S. Representative Jim Cooper also took part in the day's events, as did Dr. Edward Pringle, HUD Nashville Field Office Director.

Monday: Tackling high down payments in the Mile High City.

Content Archived: May 3, 2010