Need housing help? CMS H.O.S.T. is here for all staff—get 1:1 support and resources to thrive!
You’ve earned it all school year, enjoy it all summer. Summer Cash helps school system employees paid 9, 10, or 11 months out of the year save during the school year and receive a deposit in the summer. This account allows you to save a designated amount of money from each paycheck during the school year to prepare for the summer months when you don’t receive a paycheck.
WealthPath Homeownership Program
You’ve spent your career shaping young minds. Now let’s help you shape your financial future.
The WealthPath Homeownership Program was designed for CMS teachers and staff ready to take the next step toward owning a home. It’s practical, personal, and built around you, from credit repair and budgeting to finding the right mortgage and home. And the best part? Graduates get priority access to affordable homes in Ascension communities with instant equity and long-term support.
Canopy Realtor® Association has created this comprehensive overview of the services and expertise that a Realtor® can provide to the consumer. Information has been organized into three categories to educate consumers: (1) activities both listing and buyer agents do; (2) activities performed by the buyer agent; (3) activities performed by the listing agent.
Down Payment Resource (DPR) is an award-winning, national database of more than 2,200 homeownership programs. DPR is integrated into MLS property listing data, and flags eligible for-sale properties, matching eligible homebuyers with the down payment help they need.
NAR's Consumer Guide Series:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Department
provides a Dispute Settlement Program that offers a safe, confidential space to work through disagreements—whether between neighbors, landlords and tenants, or other community members. With the help of skilled mediators, you can find solutions that save time, reduce stress, and help restore trust.
Additionally, through their Fair Housing Division, they work to ensure everyone has a fair chance at housing—free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or family status. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Department is here to answer questions, investigate complaints, and provide the knowledge and tools you need to protect your housing rights.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assist veterans, servicemembers, and their eligible surviving spouses through homeownership. They also support with adapting the home in a multitude of ways.
To learn more about VA Home Loans and all of the benefits that go along with this opportunity, please see the VA Home Loan Buyer's Guide linked below.
For questions or inquiries please email AtHome@cms.k12.nc.us.