Explainer: What is forced-place insurance?

Explainer: What is forced-place insurance?

Homeowners insurance is a vital part of being a responsible and successful homeowner. Forced-placed insurance occurs when a bank or mortgage servicer places an insurance policy on a property where the mortgage borrower/homeowner’s insurance has lapsed or is...
Stepping out on faith to become a homeowner: Tonya’s story

Stepping out on faith to become a homeowner: Tonya’s story

For years, Tonya allowed the belief that she couldn’t become a homeowner, strengthened by negativity from other people, take over her life. Coming home to her studio apartment one day, however, something urged her to visit Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando &...
Owning a home helped Shawntae excel in her education

Owning a home helped Shawntae excel in her education

Owning a home has transformed life for Shawntae and her daughter. When Shawntae first applied for homeownership with Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County, the single mom was working two jobs to afford her apartment – and had been pursuing her...