NeighborNews Archive

So, what is the future of affordable housing in our country? That’s a tough question to answer other than the word “challenging.” Finding affordable housing today is such a challenge, whether it is for rental or homeownership. When you combine all of the elements...

When driving to the Brazos River for your family’s evening walk, take note, in the 900 Block of Franklin Avenue, look to your right. Enjoy our new façade improvements at 922 Franklin Ave., Waco, Texas. The comprehensive enhancements to our building facade do not go...

Nathan Murphy, Construction Manager Nathan Murphy joined the NeighborWorks Waco team on January 3rd of this year as the Construction Manager. He has over 30 years of experience in residential construction and has a deep appreciation for this profession. Murphy has...

AARP Tax-Aide provides tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes and...

Payday and auto title loans are short-term, high-interest loans, usually for small amounts but with a very high price tag. These risky loans come with high-interest rates and hefty fees. For example, for a $1000 loan due in a month, the average borrower pays $775...

Delisa Burnell-Smith, Vice President & COO A dream that many of us have is homeownership. Being a homeowner adds a sense of pride, financial success, equity building, long-term savings, and a strong credit history. And the overall result leads to generational...

Q&A with Melissa Washington, Homebuyer in the Legacy Square Development Melissa Washington What barriers did you have prior to working with NeighborWorks that inhibited you from buying your home? I was very fortunate to begin my financial journey through a...