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March 2018 Featured Discussion Question: How can people use self-direction strategies to obtain affordable, accessible housing?

Questions about Self-Directed Supports or Self-Determination

Hi Mary,  You may wish to call Movin Out and speak with one of their counselors see if/how they might assist.  I believe they started in Dane county and have spread their support throughout WI, based in large part on requests for assistance from the various regions.  Besides assisting people to buy their home, Movin Out has also purchased or built apartment buildings, adapted them for accessibility, and rented at lower than usual cost.  Here's their website and phone number: movin-out.org or 608-251-4446. My daughter uses her social security funds and income from some wages to cover her housing cost.  We've started a trust that will help cover any larger costs such as if/when she needs a new furnace, etc.

March 2018 Featured Discussion Question: How can people use self-direction strategies to obtain affordable, accessible housing?

Questions about Self-Directed Supports or Self-Determination

My daughter purchased her 3 bedroom west-Madison condo through Movin Out, around 7 years ago.  Movin Out was able to arrange around $60,000 of no interest loans or grants to help with that purchase, so her bank loan was small enough to cut her total housing costs by nearly 1/2.  Now she pays around $1100 per month for all housing costs, including: utilities, WiFi, TV cable and mortgage (the bank loan, real estate taxes and home insurance). In comparison, when renting she was paying $1000 for rent, alone.  As a home owner she has far more space, privacy, quiet and security than she had as a renter.  My daughter is currently looking for a compatible, female housemate to split the $1100 monthly home expenses, so if you are interested in paying only $550 per month for all housing expense, you can learn more by calling me at 608-333-3101. Please note that the housemate has the entire second floor (two bedrooms and bath), incase accessibility must be considered.