I'm proud because now my kids have a place
» This house is an important part of Deshaun Tate's life.
» I raised my kids in this house. My son is 35 [music] now.
» Deshaun rented this house for the past 18 years with help from the city of
Phoenix Housing [music] Department. Then came her opportunity to buy.
» The city of Phoenix Housing Department has several
home ownership resources that are provided including down payment
assistance. And I honestly I have to get super creative sometimes with how can we
you know pay this off? Where is this money coming from? How can we increase
your credit score? >> The programs provide financial guidance
and rehab to the home if needed. >> On the outside the exterior of the home,
[music] we did a full paint job, replaced the screen door, did all new
brand new windows, energy efficient windows, brand new roof,
brand new AC [music] unit, and a brand new garage door.
» Thankful. Without the floors, the walls, the
windows, knowing this is my house and I paid it.
» Now the owner of the house she has loved for years, for Deshaun, the word home
never sounded so sweet. >> So many people prayed for me and I got
my home. So, not just Lydia, everybody from the city of Phoenix had my [music]
back.