NeighborNews Archive
Message from the Board Chair
Here at NeighborWorks we have an excellent group of volunteers that work in conjunction with our Board of Directors, all of whom have one common goal: to represent our community very well. We also have a committed staff who are working diligently, despite...
Executive Insights Winter 2022
Housing affordability has always been at the forefront of our organization over the past 28 years of our existence, but now in 2022 we are really having to think outside of the box and come up with new plans to offset the rapidly increasing costs of housing, both...
Staff Spotlight: Kris Morgan
In the Fall of 2021 Kris Morgan joined our team, bringing 15 years of experience maintaining properties. He serves as our Maintenance Manager, overseeing all aspects of our rental homes including paint, plumbing, electrical, inspections, and more. He has extensive...
Homeownership Down Payments Using Income Tax Refunds
Perennially, one of the largest hurdles families face on their journey to homeownership is lack of adequate down payment. While NeighborWorks Waco does partner with several local organizations to provide Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance programs for those...
Tax Season 2022
Once again, NeighborWorks Waco will play host to the AARP Tax-Aide program. As always, this is not our program—it is run entirely separately from our operations and overseen by AARP, though we do provide office space at no-cost to the organization. This service...
Board Chair’s Message
Our new construction is experiencing rising prices from our original estimates. This stems from the cost of building materials, which may be returning to lower valuations, and supplies availability. Still suffering from pandemic-related supply chain issues, much of...
20 Years of Excellence
Karen Saucedo is celebrating 20 years with NeighborWorks Waco. As our Chief Financial Officer, Karen’s work is crucial to the success that the organization has seen over the years. She is an invaluable member of the team, and we are honored to have spent the past...
Ready Set Refinance
Interest rates recently hit historic lows, making it more affordable than ever before to borrow money. For those who have yet to purchase a home, now is the time! Mortgage rates can hardly go lower, meaning less interest paid on the loan over time. Additionally,...
