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Three years ago, William and Rachel Fish lived in a small apartment with their two children, Jessica and Jacob. When Rachel became pregnant with their third child, Lindsay, they got serious about buying a home. Already crowded, with the coming baby, they needed a way to find a home that was big enough to accomodate their growing family yet affordable.
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Around the house, it’s very common to stop noticing things we experience every day, even small annoyances like a dripping faucet or loose floorboard. After all, lives are busy, and homes are for enjoying. However, when a small inconvenience becomes dangerous, it catches our attention once more. |
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What would you do if you found yourself in the middle of a divorce, a bankruptcy caused during the marriage, and about to lose the home you share with your five children? |
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Robert Cornwell keeps a very pleasant, tidy home full of pictures of his family. With about 20 grandkids and several great-grandkids, there are a lot of reminders around the house of good times. Bob knew about Better Housing because some of his neighbors in the park had used the Tompkins County Home Repair program to get small items fixed in their homes. There was a lot Bob took care of, but as he got older some things were harder to do. read more
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When people hear the terms “senior housing” or “elderly communities”, for some the mood that comes to mind can be lonely, or quiet, or one of decline. But for a visitor at Newfield Garden Apartments, the image is quite different. One of Better Housing’s happiest affordable communities for seniors, NGA’s residents are often buzzing with activity. |
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Now 78, Bernard Personius has lived in his Brooktondale home since the age of six. Bernard’s father built the home, and it has stayed in their family. In recent years, it has shown wear... read more |
