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Important Update: NeighborWorks Waco Portfolio Program Qualifying Criteria
As we continue strengthening the program and ensuring it remains a sustainable resource for the borrowers and communities we serve, we have updated certain qualifying criteria for new applicants. These changes were made thoughtfully, with careful consideration for...
Why I Like Working at NeighborWorks Waco
By Martha M. Johnson Every day, I have the opportunity to do work that truly changes lives, and that is the reason I love what I do. Working for a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve homeownership is far more than simply...
Why I Like Working at NeighborWorks Waco
By Katelyn Sharp Working at NeighborWorks Waco has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me, both professionally and personally. What stands out most is the genuine commitment to quality and care in everything we do. Our rental homes are well-maintained,...
NeighborWorks Waco Spring 2026 Quarterly Report
We are pleased to share NeighborWorks Waco’s Spring 2026 Quarterly Report. This edition highlights the meaningful work taking place across our community, from helping families achieve homeownership to expanding access to affordable housing and financial resources....
Welcoming Toby Dominguez to NeighborWorks Waco
NeighborWorks Waco is pleased to welcome Toby Dominguez to our team as Property Maintenance Specialist. A proud Waco native, Toby brings more than 20 years of experience in the construction trade, along with extensive hands-on expertise in property upkeep, repairs,...
Welcoming Antoinette Moses To NeighborWorks Waco
NeighborWorks Waco is pleased to welcome Antoinette Moses, Housing Counselor and Lending Coordinator, to our team. Antoinette is a seasoned housing professional with more than a decade of experience in property management and housing counseling, and she brings a...
Welcome New Board Member Luis Guevara
NeighborWorks Waco is pleased to welcome Luis Guevara to its Board of Directors as a neighborhood representative for the Oakwood community. A native of Waco, Luis brings a strong sense of community pride and a genuine desire to serve the neighborhood he has called...
Kelli Diserens Connects Resources and Community
For Kelli Diserens, a career in banking has always been about more than numbers. It has been about people, partnerships, and finding ways to connect financial resources with real community needs. With more than 35 years in the banking industry and the last 11 years...
Why Housing Affordability Remains Under Pressure in Central Texas
By Martha M. Johnson, Mortgage Loan Officer Housing affordability in Central Texas continues to tighten, even as the pace of price growth has cooled from pandemic-era highs. Elevated mortgage rates, still-high home prices, and limited housing supply are combining...
