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A new homeowner works on his house during a blitz build hosted by Fahe Member Knoxville Habitat for Humanity.

Everyone Deserves the Opportunity of Fair Housing

April 11, 2019

During this month we look back at the 1968 Fair Housing Act, which was intended to help protect buyers and renters from landlord and seller discrimination, making it unlawful to refuse to sell or

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Beattyville Woodlands brick home.

Beattyville Housing Addressing Full Spectrum of Housing Needs in Lee County

December 18, 2018

Fahe Member Beattyville Housing and Development Corporation (BHDC) hosted an open house to celebrate the completion of a new duplex project which brings much-needed, quality housing to the residents

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Five multi color one-story houses in a row.

Health, Home, and Hope – A Thriving Community Can Reduce the Risk of Addiction

December 10, 2018

It’s rare that someone’s obituary becomes a worldwide phenomenon, particularly when the deceased is an ordinary resident of a rural community. But the recent death of 30-year-old mother Madelyn

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A caucasian man is placing roofing on a house.

Freddie Mac Expands Sweat Equity Parameters in Home Possible Program

November 21, 2018

Freddie Mac has announced an exciting expansion in its Home Possible sweat equity parameter in regards to closing costs and down payments.  Homebuyers have always had the option of utilizing sweat

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Children cutting a ribbon at the Eastern Scholar House ribbon cutting.

Fahe Proud to Partner with Groups Supporting Children’s Health and Educational Attainment

October 2, 2017

Children who have access to safe, affordable housing and a local support system grow up healthier, happier, and have greater opportunities in life.  In honor of National Child Health Day, which

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Kilbourn home

JustChoice Lending is for All Families in Appalachia

August 11, 2017

Fahe’s vision for Appalachia is that everyone – no matter background or income level – should experience financial stability. That’s why our mortgage division, JustChoice Lending (JCL),

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Construction of Eastern Scholar House on EKU’s Campus to Provide Educational Opportunities, Housing, and Child Care

September 21, 2016

Fahe supports increased educational attainment in Appalachia. In our region, as with many other parts of the country, single parents have greater difficulty finding the time and money to attend

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Meet Beth Boyce

July 29, 2016

Beth Boyce of Phillipi, WV is a recently divorced mother of three. During the divorce proceedings, Beth temporarily moved into a house owned by a friend that was set to be placed on the market. With

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USDA RD Director Tony Hernandez presenting an award to Laura Meadows of Fahe.

Fahe, USDA, and WV Housing Development Fund Expand Access to Housing for Low-income Families

June 27, 2016

Fahe, USDA, and WV Housing Development Fund Expand Access to Housing for Low-income Families The Fund has joined with Fahe and USDA to become the only state housing agency to offer the USDA 502

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Mary Stamper and daughter hammering intro wood outside of a home construction site.

Public / Nonprofit Partnership Creates Permanent Program with USDA RD

May 19, 2016

The USDA 502 Direct Loan has been the cornerstone of affordable housing financing for decades, helping low- and very low-income people and families in rural areas acquire safe, quality housing at a

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