Homestead CLT

Juneteenth marks both a historic moment of liberation and an ongoing call to build communities where freedom, opportunity, and a voice in shaping the future are available to everyone.

We are honored to have been able to partner with organizations and community leaders who are doing that work every day: Africatown Community Land Trust, Rainier Beach Action Coalition, Dare2Be, Empowering People in Communities (EPIC), Nehemiah Initiative, Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, Damascus International Fellowship, Skyway Coalition, and Young Black Homeowners.

Through community organizing, cultural preservation, leadership development, housing advocacy, faith-based service, and neighborhood investment, these organizations are helping create communities where families can thrive, cultures can flourish, and opportunities can be passed from one generation to the next.

This Juneteenth, these and other people and organizations carrying its promise forward.

Nest didn't just appear overnight.

It took strategic partnerships, unwavering commitment, and public officials who recognize that permanently affordable homeownership is a cornerstone of thriving communities.

Having those very leaders and community members join us at the Nest ribbon cutting made the celebration even more meaningful.

Thank you Nicole Vallestero Soper (Director Policy and Innovation for Mayor Katie Wilson), Sen. Emily Alvarado (State of Washington), Jessica Garcia-Ortiz (Homestead homeowner and Board Member), and Hon. Governor Bob Ferguson for being a part of this special day.

We agree with Sen. Emily Alvardo that Washington State deserves and needs more affordable projects like ours. Together, home by home, we are creating a more affordable and equitable community.

Still buzzing from the Nest Condominium Ribbon Cutting celebration!

What an incredible day to celebrate a project that demonstrates how housing affordability and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand.

Nest is more than a condominium community. It's an example of how we can create homes that reduce environmental impact while expanding access to homeownership in Seattle. Through energy-efficient design, a walkable neighborhood location, and a commitment to building housing within existing urban communities, Nest helps reduce carbon emissions while giving more families the opportunity to put down roots.

This project was made possible through years of collaboration among local and state government, lenders, community organizations, and private-sector partners who share a vision of communities that are both equitable and sustainable.

For too many working people—teachers, healthcare workers, nonprofit employees, public servants, and service-sector workers—homeownership in neighborhoods like Phinney Ridge has felt out of reach. Nest demonstrates that permanently affordable homeownership, environmental stewardship, beautiful design, and neighborhood opportunity can all exist together.

Swipe to see some of our favorite moments from the day and celebrate everyone who helped bring this vision to life.

Today we celebrated the completion of Nest, Homestead Community Land Trust's newest homeownership community in Seattle's Phinney Ridge neighborhood.

Nest includes 30 ownership homes, with 19 permanently affordable homes for income-qualified buyers and 11 market-rate homes, creating opportunities for households across a range of incomes to become homeowners in the same community.

For many working people—teachers, healthcare workers, nonprofit employees, public servants, and service-sector workers—homeownership in neighborhoods like Phinney Ridge has become increasingly out of reach. Nest demonstrates that affordability, sustainability, and neighborhood opportunity can coexist.

The homes are fully electric and built with healthy, durable, environmentally responsible materials. Residents will enjoy walkable access to neighborhood amenities along with a shared rooftop gathering space overlooking the Olympic and Cascade Mountains.

Projects like this are only possible through partnership. Thank you to the City of Seattle Office of Housing, Washington State Housing Trust Fund, National Housing Trust/Amazon Housing Equity Fund, Washington Trust Bank, Side x Side Architects, Edge Community Builders, and the many public officials, funders, advocates, and community members who helped make Nest a reality.

Congratulations to the future homeowners who will soon call Nest home.

Read more here:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/homestead-community-land-trust-celebrates-eivkc

Help Build an Affordable Future for our Communities

At Homestead Community Land Trust, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to put down roots in a community they love. Our work creates and preserves affordable homes that allow households to build stability, wealth, and belonging while strengthening communities for generations.
We're currently seeking two exceptional professionals to join our team:

Community Development Partnerships Manager
Help cultivate the partnerships, community relationships, and collaborative initiatives that make equitable development possible. This role works alongside community-based organizations, public partners, and emerging leaders to advance anti-displacement strategies, community stewardship, and permanently affordable homeownership.

Chief Real Estate Development Officer (CREDO)
Lead a growing pipeline of nearly 500 homes advancing through construction, predevelopment, and early-stage planning. This is a hands-on executive leadership role responsible for guiding complex real estate projects, managing risk, and building the systems that will help scale permanently affordable housing throughout our region.
These positions offer an opportunity to be part of something larger than any single project: building communities where people can remain, thrive, and pass opportunity forward.
Homestead is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace that welcomes and values people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
To learn more about these opportunities and how to apply, visit:
https://lnkd.in/gAZhECQu

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Homeownership in Seattle IS within reach.

Come learn more about Nest — a new condominium community in Phinney Ridge designed to make homeownership more accessible for everyday people.

Nest will offer:
• 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom homes
• 19 permanently affordable homes for income-qualified buyers
• Estimated affordable home prices from the mid-$200Ks to mid-$300Ks
• A chance to build equity while helping keep homes affordable for future generations

This is a great opportunity to learn more about the program, pricing, qualifications, and next steps.

Join an upcoming Nest Information Session and explore whether Nest could be the right fit for you. https://www.homesteadclt.org/ownonphinney

Celebrate Affordable Housing Week by taking a tour of Woodland View, our affordable homeownership development in Phinney Ridge.

Affordable homeownership plays a critical role in building strong, inclusive communities, providing affordable housing and economic mobility.

Our homes aren’t just places to live today, they're foundations for building generational wealth and stability that will remain affordable for years to come.

Join us Thursday, May 21,10 AM to Noon for tours of Woodland View in Phinney Ridge and see affordable housing in action.

Link here: https://www.housingconsortium.org/events/ #!event/2026/5/21/homestead-community-land-trust-phinney-ridge-project-tours