[1]Langstons Own Home Free And Clear.
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota honored homeowners, the Langstons, on Wednesday May 16th for making their last mortgage payment on April 5, 2012.
Renee Snyder, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity said, “There are eight Habitat homeowners that have paid off their mortgages, without selling or refinancing their home.” She also mentioned, “Three other Habitat homeowners are scheduled to pay off this year.”
The Langston’s home is located on N. Orange Ave near Booker High School, they closed on their home on June 28, 1991.
The entire cost of the home was $38,500, with monthly payments of $210, including taxes and insurance. Even though their payments were low, they did struggle at times. “We were blessed to have Habitat that understood, they worked with us and we got caught up,” said Barbara Langston.
Photo: Renee Snyder, Executive Director of Habitat Sarasota, left, poses with Barbara Langston and Fred Scheerle, Director of Family Services of Habitat for Humanity.
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