Hi, I am Stephanie, i love on old houses
I started MSC with the intent that there were vacant houses out there that needed love and I wanted to help. The more I got into it the more I learned that those homes needed love far before they sat vacant, and more often than not, the people inside of them did too. What I thought I wanted to do was flip houses, what my passion became was affordable home ownership for others. Neighborhoods restored.
I am just one woman with a very small team, mostly family, that have realized we are better together. With the help of the neighborhood we want to make vacant homes beautiful and see renters become homeowners. It has taken a few years of research and prayerful consideration to be able to shape this vision.
What we do
We look for vacant homes in need of serious repair and create beautiful, safe places. When these heavily distressed and vacant homes are given new life the whole neighborhood sees a positive change.
In the last few years many 1st time homebuyers were not able to compete with escalation of prices that the market has seen. The more community programs, local banks/CU's, and mortgage providers we can work with that are involved in financial literacy, homeowner education programs or credit repair services, the more we can manage costs and turn renters into homeowners.
Our focus is on the community:
· We want to use local resources to feed back into small businesses
· We want to source local talent for rehab, Electricians, HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, Carpentry, Painting, Dumpsters, Lawn Care, Drywall, Realtors, Mortgage companies. · Collaborate with other community programs
· Meet the neighbors & share ideas
What we look for
Feel free to contact us if there is a home on your block in need of serious repair, sitting empty. These homes are the ones we are looking for. We want to tackle the ones no one else wants. We are not trying to compete with a family looking to get into their 1st home, one with minor fixes that you can do with a little elbow grease, a few friends and some pizza. We want the ones that need windows, and roofs, the jungle of a backyard tamed. If you have a home like that, know a home like that, drive by a home like that, we would love to chat!
My Team, My Champions
When I began to see that what I started wasn't at all what I wanted, I took a different path. Along the way, much like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, I began to make friendships and build connections with people who had the same dreams. A heart for God, a heart for people and the desire to make a difference doing something we felt passionate about. They paint, they advocate, they volunteer, and they encourage. These are the things that we compiled to go from just taking an old house and giving it new life to finding purpose. While we are not a non-profit, we are taking the end goal in a different direction. We would rather make a larger neighborhood impact than a larger profit. It’s still a work in progress but as they say you never finish what you don't start.
Stephanie "Ms.Mustard" but actually a Mrs. : )
We all have dreams we want to chase, and often we need the assistance of others to show us it is possible. My desire is to meet people where they are at and bring their smiles back. In the process, I get to be a part of a new community and pour beauty and purpose into an older home for a new family. I want to continue the journey, but not at the cost of the homeowner or the neighborhood. Portions of every renovation will have a community project that will go back into the street in some way. I want to instill a 'Love Thy Neighborhood' mentality. It takes a village, but even a village has to start with one home.
My Sister Sam
Sam is my partner, middle sister, and friend. She likes to joke that she just "picks things up and puts things down". It is true, she is the muscle behind the operation but has a heart of gold. She is the first one to sign up and the last one to leave. She will walk with you as long as it takes to get you where you are going. Through thick and thin she will push through until a solution is found and somehow makes it fun along the way. She makes a great play list, is our comic relief and plans the best parties.
steps to having us review your home
Step #1 Make the Connection
Step #1 Make the Connection
Step #1 Make the Connection
Call or email us and let us know your story! Even if the situation might be a tough one for you, there is hope. Our time is free and we will begin to work through the possibilities. If you find them appealing we will come look at the property.
Step #2 Review the Options
Step #1 Make the Connection
Step #1 Make the Connection
After we have had the opportunity to discuss your desired outcome, see the property, and review the notes, we can start working on the offer.
Usually within 24-48 hours.
Step #3 The Choice
Step #1 Make the Connection
Step #3 The Choice
Think it over. There is no pressure...ever! We want to work with you but if it isn't the right fit, it is okay! We will still offer any resources we have that may get you to the next step.