Date: May 16, 2026
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Phillip O. Berry Academy
1430 Alleghany St., Charlotte, NC 28208
Need housing help? CMS H.O.S.T. is here for all staff—get 1:1 support and resources to thrive!
Date: May 16, 2026
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Phillip O. Berry Academy
1430 Alleghany St., Charlotte, NC 28208
Need to bring family with you? No problem! We have activity books available for children! Just ask at the Welcome Table.
Join us to explore your housing options! Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, renter, or looking to shift your living situation, our fair has something for everyone. Our trusted partners will provide expert advice around financial literacy, including opportunities for renting and/or homeownership.
10am - 2pm: Housing Expo with 20+ partners || See partner list below
11am - 1:45pm: 30-minute optional break-out sessions || See break-out session list below
Come to the expo to meet with the following partners!
Spaces will also be available for private 1:1 consultations
Bank of America
First National Bank
Movement Mortgage
Northpointe Bank
PNC Bank
Regions
Skyla Credit Union
South State Bank
State Employees Credit Union (SECU)
US Bank
Wells Fargo
LSA Management
Prosperity Alliance
Ryan Homes
She Built This City
True Homes
Ascent Real Estate
Carod Properties
DreamKey Partners
LSA Management
Morgan Properties
Ada Jenkins Center
Common Wealth Charlotte
DreamKey Partners
Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Region
Learn more from our partners about the following topics!
Renting in Charlotte: where and what to look for before you sign your lease
Preparing your finances: figuring out your current budget, planning personal finance changes to improve your credit, and planning how you’ll save for a downpayment
Getting mortgage-ready: deep dive into student loans, credit scores, and debt to income ratios - and steps you can take to improve your readiness across all these indicators
Buying a starter home: reasons to buy when you can’t yet afford your dream home
Shopping for a mortgage: nitty-gritty details on the finer points of mortgage terms and types and how to weigh your options
Getting through the purchase process: from offer to appraisal to insurance to closing, learn what to expect and how to look out for yourself in the process
Ongoing maintenance: how to keep your home in good shape and avoid significant maintenance problems - and what to do when they happen
At Home in CMS: Learn about our initiative and progress so far and share feedback about what you would like to see for next year!
“This initiative makes me feel truly supported and valued, and I can see it lifting the morale of my fellow teachers as well."
- CMS Teacher
1:1 Consultations will also be available with our CMS H.O.S.T. housing concierge service
All employees at Title I schools are eligible!
Need to bring family with you? No problem! We have activity books available for children! Just ask at the Welcome Table.
"I'm hopeful! [Our salary] is fixed, so I appreciate everything CMS has done to put this initiative together."
- Middle School EC Teacher