Habitat built it, no one wants it

ST. PETERSBURG - The house is neat and new, with three bedrooms, white concrete walls and a pretty lawn. And no family searching for a deal could ask for a more generous seller: Habitat for Humanity.

But it seems Habitat can't find a buyer willing to live in Bartlett Park, even in a brand new house that comes with a zero percent interest loan. Full Story »

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William D. Walsh
2.9
by William D. Walsh - Oct. 1, 2008

Building the house in an undesirable area is sometimes the only option. When HH tried to build in a nearby town recently there was strong opposition from local residents who feared for their property values. There may also be the factor of obtaining a building lot at a resonable price.

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