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A new habitat homeowner puts up her sold sign

A new home for a new life

With a bright smile and an infectious laugh, Joann Carpenter radiates positive energy. At her home dedication ceremony, Habitat for Humanity staff commented on her spirit as Carpenter took the keys and moved in with her family as a new homeowner.

A family surrounded by boxes moves into their new home

No Place Like Home

When Bridgit Holmes closes on her first house, her favorite room will be the TV room. It’ll have plush chairs to sink into with a blanket and a good book. The TV remote will sit within reach, and everything will smell of lemons...
A homeowner stands in front of her house showcasing a tiny lending library

A Path to Homeownership

A wooden library stand at the corner of Ashley Strahm’s front yard. Inside the box sit dozens of books, free for borrowing. Strahm and her husband created their “Lending Love” community library after moving into their newly built home.

Quality of Life Neighborhood Plan 2013

Quality of Life Neighborhood Plan, Published 2013 View or download

Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership

A collaboration open to 14 neighborhood associations close to Duke's campus

Duke Homebuyers Club

A free resource that connects Duke employees and their family members to financial and homebuying tools