Dr. Charles Butler has more than 18 years of experience in case management, job development, management of social service programs and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing/Business Administration, a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Education, Master of Divinity in Urban Theology and a Doctorate in Ministry and Spiritual Formation.
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Last week Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI) created history as we achieved a milestone by becoming the first community partner in the country to surpass the $1,000,000 mark […]
Prospective first-time home buyers must be aware and avoid making any financial mistakes throughout the home buying process. These mistakes can prevent you from successfully closing on your home and […]
Who can successfully buy a home in Harlem? The answer is simple – those who are prepared to buy a home must be able to overcome every obstacle that is […]
Ok, so as we go into this new year one thing is certain becoming a first-time home buyer is going to be a challenging endeavor. That does not mean that […]
The good news is home values in Harlem are stabilizing. The bad news is the home values are still high. This is good for existing homeowners, but very bad for […]
For several years I have asked the question, “Where are the affordable properties in Harlem?” Our local politicians, financial service institutions, and community developers have not satisfactorily answered this question. […]
How can anyone afford to buy a home in Harlem? This is indeed a tough question. Many Harlem residents are extremely frustrated over the asking prices of homes currently on […]
A common mistake made by many first-time prospective home buyers is taking out a larger mortgage amount than they can afford. This is an easy mistake to make because the […]
Can anyone afford to buy a home in Harlem? This is the question we are considering again today. It does appear that Harlem like all of New York City has […]
There is no use whining or complaining about the housing situation in Harlem. Yes, home values are high, and they will remain high. New York City is one of the […]
