The Homebuying Counselors -- just one of the many free services SouthFair offers -- do a thorough check when it comes to potential homeowners, who must weigh their financial earnings with their ability to afford a mortgage. The greatest payoff is the privacy, freedom, pride of ownership, and establishment in a neighborhood that comes with such an investment. However, that is not to discredit the Continue Reading about Free Homebuyer Services
A Neighborhood For Everyone
With an average of $1,455 in costs for rent, Texas is a hot commodity. As people come in from everywhere, wanting in on the affordable market, there are a lot of hungry homebuyers. While many are inching toward million-dollar homes, SouthFair CDC is keeping their gorgeous community affordable as workforce housing, and not forgetting those that need extra support to keep up with their housing Continue Reading about A Neighborhood For Everyone
Participating in SouthFair’s Inaugural Front Yard Competition
Adjwoa Hogue, who participated in the inaugural competition, moved into the Fair Park neighborhood in 2019. Since then, she's been able to decorate her space, refinance her home for a lower rate, and enjoy the stability that comes with having a home. And with being near Deep Ellum, in a large house with prices incomparable to North Dallas, where the African and black culture is rich, has been some Continue Reading about Participating in SouthFair’s Inaugural Front Yard Competition
Better Living…in Fair Park
Coming up on 30 years of service, SouthFair has been expanding the housing and economic development opportunities for low- to moderate- income families in South Dallas. Annie Evans, who will also be celebrating her ten-year anniversary with SouthFair, as an Executive Director, spoke with Chris Arnold, of Better Living, regarding the sustainability of this freshly revitalized neighborhood. From Continue Reading about Better Living…in Fair Park
30 Years of SouthFair
This year marks a very special year for SouthFair CDC. We turn 30 years old and are kissing our 20's goodbye! Even though the pandemic limits the rules of celebration we can still acknowledge the many years of hard work and dedication from SouthFair. A little history and then some... SouthFair Community Development Corporation was established October 1, 1991 by Linda (Walker) Bender. Continue Reading about 30 Years of SouthFair
Nine Years in Fair Park
Back to South Dallas Before SouthFair made its impact on Fair Park, several residents of South Dallas sought elsewhere to build their lives. Two of those people were husband and wife, David Kinney and Linda Stevenson. In 1980, Kinney left the area. By 2012, he was back. Reflecting on what brought him back, Mr. Kinney said that when he first saw a SouthFair-built home, he was intrigued Continue Reading about Nine Years in Fair Park
Celebrating a New Homeowner
Erica Parker Born in South Dallas, Erica Parker refers to her hometown as her village. In 2012, Parker’s mom settled in a home in South Dallas. Soon after, her best friend followed suit and purchased a home in South Dallas -- through SouthFair's Homeownership Program. But it doesn't end there, because her best friend's mom also landed on a SouthFair-built home! And now, Erica Parker is Continue Reading about Celebrating a New Homeowner
Homeowner Spotlight: Shanay Wise
In 2008, Shanay Wise started Catering Done Wisely to pay homage to her grandmother. She wanted to use the catering business to give young people an opportunity to learn a trade. Twelve years later, the Dallas homeowner and her 9-year-old partner, Dallas - who is also her son - have a lot more to add to their already impressive resumes. Wise knew that she wanted to live in Dallas’s rich culture. Continue Reading about Homeowner Spotlight: Shanay Wise