HOMEWOOD AT ZION OPENS IN HOUSTON

HOUSTON — HomeWood at Zion, a 70-unit affordable housing, multifamily community, has opened in Houston. The $12 million multifamily community spans nearly 80,000 square feet. Re-Ward Third Ward, a local nonprofit community housing development organization, is sponsoring the new community. Integrated Real Estate Group, a real estate investment and development firm, is also sponsoring the new community. The City of Houston's Housing and Community Development Department provided $1.3 million and the National Equity Fund provided $8 million for the community's development. Other contributors include JPMorgan Chase, National Equity Fund, Midtown and Greater Zion Baptist Church.