NeighborNews Archive
Lots to Buy
At NeighborWorks Waco, we are always looking for opportunities to achieve our mission to build stronger neighborhoods through homeownership, quality rental housing and community-building initiatives. We find many ways to achieve that end, but one of our favorite...
Executive Insight: Owning vs. Renting in Housing
by President/CEO, Roy Nash Most housing publications will list a “Rent vs. Own” article in their periodicals at some time or another. Some may even take a look at this topic annually, as situations and circumstances can change from year to year, especially...
Client Spotlight: Jennifer
Jennifer used the services of NeighborWorks Waco to buy her first home--the home where she raised her family, started a business, ran her office, and where she still lives today. A family's home is the hub of happiness. Jennifer has a first-hand understanding of...
Staff Spotlight: Juan
As the Homeownership Planner of NeighborWorks Waco, Juan is responsible for counseling with families to help them achieve their dreams of becoming financially stable and/or reaching homeownership. Juan is delighted to be joining the team and is looking forward to...
Client Spotlight: Natividad
Natividad is a cherished former client of NeighborWorks Waco. Her housing journey is a tough one of triumph over extreme difficulty. Like many people, she faced confusing, difficult and complex systems that NeighborWorks helped her navigate. Here is a little of...
A Lasting Legacy
By Chris Qualls Rev. Elton Hall and Rev. Wilbert Austin, Sr. The late Reverend Wilbert Austin, Sr. was an inspiration for so many Wacoans. As a member of the City Council, Rev. Austin worked tirelessly for the betterment of our city, and for development and...
Saving on Taxes
By Chris Qualls For over a decade, NeighborWorks has partnered with AARP, providing a year-round office space and free tax preparation services for the community. This year’s tax season will be no different. Come get your taxes done at any of our four locations...
Building Opportunities
By Karen Saucedo The final days of construction on one of our brand new homes It’s a busy and exciting time in construction around Waco, and our construction department is no different! It’s no secret that the Waco area has seen significant growth over the...
Lien on Us
By Chris Qualls For over 25 years, we have been helping families find safe, stable, and secure affordable housing. Over that time, we have developed numerous programs to make the dreams of our clients into their reality. Over that time, we have primarily offered...
