Homeownership: Benefits for Children, Families and Communities (Winter 2007)
Research has shown that home ownership is a vital component in the success of families and children. Studies have shown that, even when the variables of income, race and the age of parents are equal, the children of homeowners have better outcomes than the children of renters. read more

Home at First Sight (Winter 2007)
Michelle Waterman took one look at the entrance of 108 -110 Lincoln St. and determined to make the house her own. “You can tell a lot about a place by its doors,” Waterman explained.  So when she saw the façade of the multi-family Victorian, she was immediately sold. All she had to do next was ensure the house was sold to her as well. read more

More Houses on the Horizon (Winter 2007)
SINA is pleased to announce the initiation of the next phase of its Cityscape Homes project. Funded by the Housing Trust Fund through DECD, the $ 2.6 million Phase 4 will build 18 new homes on Colonial and School Streets. read more

Making Dreams Come True (Spring 2004)
On Friday, March 5th, Iris Ortiz stepped into a dream. On that morning, Iris and her family moved into their new Cityscape house. After a lifetime of renting apartments, Iris crossed the threshold at 30 Allen Place, entering her own home for the first time. read more

Helping People Into Homes A Sina Report article on woman who bought home earlier this year. (Winter 2007)
Moving from renting to owning means more than a change of address. Homeownership has many benefits for children, families and communities (see statistics on page ---), but it also requires new approaches to budgets and expenses; it entails new responsibilities and new rewards. Buying a home is full of possibilities and deliberations, but with all its complexities and decisions, it can be daunting the first time around. read more