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  • Common Roots Land Trust to provide affordable homeownership in Waitsburg and Walla Walla

    Lane Gwinn, The Times|Jul 23, 2026

    WALLA WALLA & WAITSBURG - Common Roots Housing Trust has begun work on Fern Avenue Cottage Homes, the trust's inaugural project in Walla Walla. The seven-home plan is projected to be occupied by the end of 2026 or early 2027. Looking forward, CRHT Board Member Joy Smith said that the work on the Fern Avenue project is giving the trust valuable on-the-job experience to bring to the Waitsburg endeavor. In 2025, the land trust purchased two parcels across from the corner of E. 2nd and Garden Ave. W...

  • Common Roots Housing Trust to host affordable homeownership sessions

    Lane Gwinn, The Times|Oct 9, 2025

    WALLA WALLA/ WAITSBURG — Common Roots Housing Trust is hosting two information sessions for anyone seeking a path to affordable homeownership. Topics will cover how a community land trust model works to create permanent, affordable homeownership opportunities. Members from the trust will be on hand at the events to explain how to navigate the eligibility process and find resources, including financial counseling, for renters and first-time buyers. Through the CLT model, Common Roots will be able to sell homes on their land for approximately $...

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