This winter, Century Villages at Cabrillo (CVC) came alive with laughter, music, and holiday magic as residents gathered for our 13th Annual Winterfest. Thanks to the generosity of our community and lead support from Port of Long Beach, the event welcomed nearly 200 residents for a day filled with warmth, celebration, and meaningful connection. From […]
Villa Esperanza celebrated its grand re-opening on December 11, welcoming residents, partners, and local leaders to mark the completion of a comprehensive rehabilitation of the 21-unit affordable housing community in Gilroy. Owned and operated by Eden Housing, Villa Esperanza provides stable, affordable homes for individuals with disabilities and families and plays a key role in […]
Last week’s grand opening of Friendship Terrace in South Pasadena marked a joyful homecoming for residents returning to their newly rehabilitated apartments. The 12-unit building, originally constructed in 1953, has been thoughtfully renewed by Pasadena Friendship Community Development Corporation (PFCDC) with construction financing from Century Housing. “Any day we get to celebrate new or revitalized […]
Century Housing is proud to spotlight Domus Development, a longtime client and trusted partner dedicated to creating housing that meets the needs of vulnerable Californians. Most recently, Domus repaid two Century-financed acquisition loans supporting meaningful new developments in both Northern and Southern California. Oak Park Senior and Oak Park Family Apartments – Chico, CA In […]
In the post-COVID-19 era, African American homeownership in Los Angeles County is predicted to reach an even more concerning level. During the 2007 recession, foreclosure rates among African American homeowners were three times that of non-Hispanic Whites. According to the recent UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge’s Saving Black Homeownership report, the significant homeownership gap between […]
As we reflect back on a challenging 2020, we’d like to recount a sampling of the Century team’s proudest achievements. These accomplishments reflect the best of Century’s values, advancing our mission of making homes the cornerstone of a thriving and just society. Century celebrates 25 years of service with two $25,000 donations to charter schools […]
Residents of the City of San Fernando have Aszkenazy Development, Inc. to thank for Park View Place, a new residential development providing 62 homes affordable to low-income individuals and families, with some reserved for those with special needs. Aszkenazy Development has played an integral role in revitalizing the City of San Fernando, with Park View […]
Century recently closed two loans in Southern California: —Jamboree Housing and WNC Investment Partners are developing Arbor Terrace Apartments in Colton (San Bernardino County) with Century’s $12,350,000 acquisition loan, our first deal financed using the Golden State Acquisition Fund. The project will rehabilitate 129 family apartments, adding improvements such as new bathrooms, kitchens and appliances, and […]
Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) and Koreatown Youth & Community Center’s (KYCC) newly developed Menlo Family Apartments opened its doors to low-income and special needs residents last month. The development transformed a crime-ridden corner near the intersection of Pico Blvd. and Vermont Ave. into 60 low-income family and special needs apartments. Menlo Family Apartments targets families […]
Last week’s closing of a $4,550,000 Century construction loan is paving the way for new workforce apartments in Panorama City thanks to developers Gary Kleinman, David Kleinman, Mike Engelman, Al Leibovic, and Marat Dreicer. The 28-unit two- and three- bedroom project, named Nordhoff Apartments, will be opening its doors to San Fernando Valley residents in early […]