Amid the U.S. foreclosure epidemic, Habitat for Humanity has been capitalizing on the low prices of real estate owned properties (REO), and foreclosed properties to advance its mission to provide affordable housing in communities throughout the nation. Sound ironic? Maybe so, but it’s also a practical strategy for foreclosure-blighted areas to get their homes occupied as soon as possible.

By rehabbing these low-income properties, the non-profit is helping build stronger communities and property values in many of the real estate markets that need it most. They’re also helping to stave off some of the dangers that come with properties that seem to be abandoned in the long term.

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