Another open house for prospective buyers will be held at Haystack Woods houses, a group of 10 affordable homes, are designed for first-time home buyers and are being developed under the auspices of the Foundation for Norfolk Living (FNL).
Construction at the site was expected to be completed this winter, but weather and illness slowed the crews. The houses are now expected to be ready for occupancy in May, although site work may continue after that.
As the winter wanes, the houses are beginning to take shape. Crews are finishing the buildings’ interiors and installing plumbing. Ruthann Olsson, a member of the FNL board and an interior designer, has worked closely with architect Kate Briggs Johnson and contractor David Jones of Revival Homes to select interior finishes, including kitchen countertops and cabinets.
“We are basically pretty pleased with where we are,” said Avice Meehan, a member of the foundation’s board of directors. “Five homes have committed buyers and that’s a great start. It’s a matter of reaching the right people at the right point in their lives and that takes time, as well as committed outreach.”
Applications for the five remaining houses are being accepted on a first-come-first-served basis.
NFL has created a virtual open house video posted on the FNL website. In addition, prospective buyers can view a recorded information session that outlines eligibility requirements and details about the homes by clicking here.