Over the years, as I’ve poured my energy into building Stain PRETTI Inc., my boutique community development firm, there’s been a consistent thread in the conversations I’ve had with community leaders, educators, school administrators, and other key stakeholders: 🗝️“How can we promote homeownership in our communities?” 🗝️“What role does equity in homeownership play in building community pride and growth?” 🗝️“And how does homeownership drive long-term community investment?” 🗝️“Are there programs designed to help educators, healthcare workers, and community leaders become homeowners in the very communities they pour into every day?” These questions have stuck with me because they’re about more than homes – they’re about creating thriving, lasting communities. And recently, these reminded me that my work in the mortgage industry wasn’t finished; it was simply on pause. And now, it’s time to press play. Press play on equipping the organizations and communities I serve with the answers, programs, and initiatives they need to foster homeownership and the pride, equity, and growth that come with it. Press play on bridging the gap between dreams of homeownership and the realities of making it happen, not just for individuals but for entire communities. I’m stepping back into mortgages with a renewed purpose: to ensure that the work I’ve done through Stain PRETTI Inc. & Stain PRETTI Academy goes even further. Together, we’ll leverage homeownership as a tool to build stronger, more resilient neighborhoods – where pride runs deep, opportunities are accessible, and investments pay off for generations to come. 💌 Let’s press play together. If you’re a leader, educator, or stakeholder looking to explore how homeownership can transform your community, reach out. DM me, email me, or leave a comment – it’s time to make moves that matter. #ShesBack #BuildingLegacies #CommunityPride #EquityThroughHomeownership #BuildingLegacyCommunities #StainPRETTI