Posted on August 14, 2026
Creating Community, Independence and Purpose: Legacy Park Homes Sets the Stage for Independent Living
While attending the Mississippi State University ACCESS program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Matthew Aldridge thrived on independence and a sense of purpose.
Read MorePosted on December 9, 2025
AHFA Lender Helps Grandson Purchase First Home with First Step
Sharon Thompson of Fairway Home Mortgage recently experienced one of the most rewarding moments of her career while helping her grandson, Malaki, and his wife purchase their first home.
Read MorePosted on August 15, 2025
Senior Gains Access to Better Healthcare at Magnolia Trace
Although lower rent is the main goal of affordable housing, other costs can impact a resident’s quality of life. An often-overlooked cost is travel expenses to and from necessary services, like gas, groceries, banking, and healthcare, particularly for aging residents.
Read MorePosted on July 15, 2025
Recent Graduate Takes First Step into Homeownership
As we celebrate one year since the relaunch of AHFA’s First Step program, we’re honored to highlight stories like that of Michael Williams, a first-time homebuyer who made his dream a reality with the right team and the right tools.
Read MorePosted on June 16, 2025
First Step Team Helps Hospitalized Homebuyer
Through AHFA’s First Step program, Drakeda Horne turned her dream of homeownership into reality — and we couldn’t be prouder to share her story.
Read MorePosted on May 27, 2025
A Hurricane, Then Hope
Dorothea Cornelius is a stroke survivor who lost her home due to Hurricane Helene.
Read MorePosted on May 15, 2025
Goggins Family Celebrates First Year of Homeownership
From rising rent to keys in hand, the Goggins family’s story is one of faith, focus, and first-time homebuyer success.
Read MorePosted on December 18, 2024
First Step Home Buyer Finds Reason for Holiday Gratitude
While masses of shoppers were hunting for sales after Thanksgiving, one future homeowner found the best bargain of all – a discounted mortgage rate from AHFA.
Read MorePosted on November 27, 2024
AHFA Purchases Mortgage for ‘Autism Supportive’ Home
Tuscaloosa Habitat’s first home built in the Milestone neighborhood lives up to its name.
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