“I had had my eye on a property for some time. It wasn’t in great shape -- kids had kicked in the doors and 16 windows – but I saw the potential. When I researched it, I found out the Land Bank owned it, and it was on their demolition list. I met with Sue at the Land Bank, and she laid out how we could work together. She said I would need to rehab it to make it 100 percent safe and 100 percent livable before she could give me the deed. It was a little intimidating as I was doing the work and investing in new floors, windows and massive amounts of yard work without owning it. But Sue eased my mind. I ended up with a very nice house. The County is collecting the taxes. No one is dumping trash, and the Township doesn’t have to pay someone to come and mow. It’s a win-win-win all the way around.”
-- Russ, Harrison Township