When Carlos Daniel first walked into the 2024  Austin Homebuyer Fair, he carried with him both hope and uncertainty. Having moved from Venezuela a few years earlier, he dreamed of giving his family a stable home but didn’t know where to begin. The fair opened doors he hadn’t thought possible—introducing him to local lenders, financial coaches, and real estate professionals who took the time to explain each step in Spanish.

Armed with new knowledge about credit, down payment assistance programs, and the homebuying process, Carlos Daniel created a clear action plan. Over the next year, he worked diligently: paying down debt, improving his credit score, and setting aside savings for a down payment.

One year later, Carlos Daniel stood proudly in front of their very first home—a small house with a big yard his nephews and nieces could play. He often reflects that without the guidance, resources, and encouragement he found at the Austin Homebuyer Fair, the dream of homeownership might have remained just that—a dream.

For Carlos Daniel, the fair was more than an event; it was the beginning of a new chapter filled with security, opportunity, and belonging.