Homewise

What a night! 🌟 Thank you to everyone who joined us for The Cost of Standing Still — what an inspiring conversation about housing and the future of our community! 🏙️

A huge thank you to our incredible panelists, Mayor Tim Keller and Bernalillo County Manager Cindy Chavez, Johanna Gilligan and Jerusalem Demsas (The Argument, The Atlantic) for leading such a timely and thought-provoking discussion. 🎤 And to everyone who came out, asked questions, and was part of the conversation — thank you! You make this work possible. 💙

📍 Next stop: Santa Fe!
Join us July 9 for our next conversation with Judson Boomhower: Climate Risk, Insurance, and the Future of Homeownership in the Southwest. You won't want to miss it! ✨ Visit livabilityspeakerseries.com ✨

The countdown is on. This Thursday, June 11, journalist and author Jerusalem Demsas takes the stage in Albuquerque for the 2026 Livability Speaker Series and we're looking back at where it all started.

Here's a glimpse of Jerusalem from our 2024 series. This week, she returns to dig into one of the biggest questions facing our city: why aren't we building enough housing, and what can we actually do about it? Expect a sharp, eye-opening conversation about the real tensions cities face when neighborhood preservation, community input, and the urgent need for more homes collide—plus a hopeful look at what comes next for Albuquerque.

🎟️ Free, ticketed event
📅 June 11 | 6–8 PM
📍 National Hispanic Cultural Center – Bank of America Theater, ABQ
🍹 Drinks & snacks to follow
👶 Childcare available
🌎 Spanish Interpretation Available

A reception follows the talk, and will be on hand with copies of Jerusalem's book, On the Housing Crisis: Land, Development, Democracy.

🔑 A very special closing! 🏡

Please join us in celebrating Esther and her husband Abraham, who closed on their very first home! 🎉

This one is extra close to our hearts — Esther is part of the Homewise family, working right alongside us every day. To watch a teammate walk through her own homeownership journey and reach this milestone? There's nothing quite like it. 💙

A big thank-you to Homewise Realtor Brennan Posen for guiding Esther and Abraham every step of the way — your dedication helps make moments like this possible. 🙌

Esther, we are so proud of you and Abraham. Here's to the memories you'll make, the roots you'll put down, and every bit of life you'll unlock in your new home. Wishing your little family the very best on this new adventure! 🧡

Congratulations from your whole Homewise family. 🏠✨

📍 We're moving — just for a little while!

Starting June 15, our Albuquerque team will be working from a temporary home while our Orpheum location gets a well-deserved remodel. Same team, same warm welcome — just a new spot to find us for a bit.

Here's where to find us: Tech Commons | 5041 Indian School Rd NE, Ste 100, Albuquerque, NM 87110

One important note 👇 our temporary location won't have an after-hours payment drop box, so all payments will need to be made in person during office hours or paid online. Swipe through for all the details!

We can't wait to welcome you back to a refreshed Orpheum soon. Questions? Give us a call — we're always happy to help. 🧡

Access to safe, stable housing is the foundation of strong communities and for 40 years, Homewise has helped build that foundation as a proud member of the NeighborWorks America network. This NeighborWorks Week, we're celebrating the partnership that helps us expand homeownership and economic opportunity across New Mexico. Stronger together, we're building America.

For 40 years, Homewise has helped New Mexicans unlock the door to homeownership and we've never done it alone.

As a proud member of the NeighborWorks America network, we're part of nearly 250 nonprofits working in every state, D.C., and Puerto Rico to make safe, affordable housing possible. This NeighborWorks Week, we're celebrating two milestones close to our hearts: 40 years of Homewise and 45 years of NeighborWorks and the belief that's connected us the whole way, that strong homes build strong communities.

Here's to the work behind us, and the families still to come.

💡 Did you know Homewise offers Homebuyer Education Classes?

Buying a home can feel like a lot to figure out and that's exactly why these classes exist. We'll walk you through the whole journey, from saving for your down payment to the day you get the keys. No rushing, no confusing jargon. Just real guidance from people who want to see you succeed.

Wherever you're starting from, you're more ready than you think. Let's take the first step together.

👉 Sign up for a class today at homewise.org/attend-a-class and unlock what's possible.