Goodwill is the first non-profit to bring a modular home to the affordable housing market
Posted on 01/05/07 08:38 AM
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On December 5th, a crane will lift two sections of a modular, fully constructed house and place them on already-poured footers. The two sections will then be joined to make a complete structure; utilities will be connected, appliances installed and the house will be in move-in condition the next day. The house is located at 101 Emerald Lane in Nokomis.
“We are the first nonprofit to employ this construction method.” said Rev. Don Roberts, president/C.E.O. of Goodwill. “As the largest developer of affordable housing in our area, we’re painfully aware of the shortage of workforce housing. We believe modular construction is an excellent way to get homes to the market quickly with absolutely no compromise in quality.”
The house features three bedrooms and two baths for a total of 1,153 square feet. A large, covered front porch is included creating excellent outdoor space. The home is priced at $208,000 with up to $75,000 in downpayment assistance to qualifying buyers. This project was funded by the Sarasota Office of Housing and Community Development.
GoodHomes, Goodwill’s affordable housing program, has developed over 60 homes in the past five years. Plans for 2007 call for more than 100 completed houses by the end of the year.
For more information, call Laura Carter, project manager, at 809.2231,
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES-MANASOTA, INC.
7501 15th Street East, SARASOTA, FL 34243
Contact: Patsy French, Communications Director
Phone: 809-2223
