Naara Silva
Although some consumer protection laws exist to protect borrowers, law enforcement and regulators don’t have a crystal ball to pinpoint every predatory lender. Perpetrators can operate for years before a class action lawsuit or criminal filing stops them from exploiting people. The best defense is to become informed! What to look out for Typically, predatory…
The sweltering summer temperatures will have an impact on your utility bills. The record snow fall probably impacted them too. Here’s what you can do about it! Maintenance Utility bills peak in summer and winter, being mindful of increased usage is the first step of limiting the impact of harsh weather on your bill. Every…
This month marks 40 years since the MOVE Bombing leveled blocks of West Philly homes on and around the 6200 block of Osage Avenue, killing 11 people and displacing 253 people. It is a rare instance of the U.S. dropping bombs on American citizens. Why and what justice has been served? There’s renewed attention on…
This April, AHCOPA was thrilled to host our second annual Celebratory Breakfast. Building upon the success of our first year, we were excited to add additional awardees! We highlighted six awardees Bruce Dorpalen received the Lifetime Achievement Award for starting the ACORN Housing Corporation in 1985, which later became AHCOPA. WSFS Bank received the Top…
On Saturday, March 22, 2025, we hosted a homeownership fair in Northeast Philadelphia at the Bustleton Learning Center. Over 100 people showed up to learn more about homeownership resources! We have other resource events planned throughout the city and in Delaware County this year. Why do we do it and how can you join the…
A new $15,000 home buyer grant has launched! Real estate publications have labeled Philadelphia’s housing market as HOT. But realistically, what does that mean for renters and prospective buyers? Philadelphia was named the 5th hottest housing market by Zillow for 2025. Zillow emphasized purchasers must move fast because homes are on the market for an…
Last month, one of AHCOPA’s most seasoned counselors, Aaron Williams, happily retired. His guidance, expertise and camaraderie will be greatly missed! Before Aaron left, I wanted to pick his brain one last time and honor his years of service with an in-depth interview. He’s a social butterfly, so below is a summary of all the…
Foreclosure is a difficult topic to address. It is not as fun or exciting as buying your first home, but foreclosure prevention counseling is a big part of what we do at AHCOPA. Our housing counselors support homeowners facing complicated financial situations and help them identify realistic solutions. Foreclosure is the act of a bank…
A lot, plus it’s home to our West Philadelphia office! Several nonprofit organizations, including those that specialize in health and housing, a city council member’s office, and a child care center are located at 5901 Market St. Click Read More to see an outline of what they all do! Housing Resources Affordable Housing Centers of…
Affordable housing is top of mind for leaders across the nation and Philadelphia is on the forefront of this issue. The City of Philadelphia’s Turn the Key program provides prospective homeowners with $75,000 toward their down payment! On Friday, September 6, we joined Mayor Parker and Turn the Key leaders to celebrate the program’s 100th…
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