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Homes for America and Habitat America report $1M in repairs at Homes at the Glen; home‑purchase program paused until 2032
Summary
Homes for America said it has invested roughly $1,000,000 in Homes at the Glen over two years (roofs, HVAC, appliances) and that the lease‑purchase program has expired; Habitat America described plumbing incidents, staffing stabilization and a small backlog of seven outstanding work orders.
Dana Johnson, president of nonprofit Homes for America, told the committee Homes at the Glen is a lease‑purchase community in Annapolis and that the nonprofit has invested about $1,000,000 in the property over the last two years to replace roofs, HVAC units, water heaters and kitchen appliances.
Johnson said 22 of 56 homes have been sold through the original purchase program, but the program is currently closed and will not reopen until near the end of the extended use agreement — she and other presenters estimated sales could reopen around 2032. The nonprofit said it partners with Anne Arundel County and local banks to provide homeownership counseling when sales reopen.
Frank Fudala and Nikia Coleman from Habitat America — the property manager — outlined common operational issues: plumbing clogs (some caused by items flushed into drains), staffing turnover earlier in the year, and steps to stabilize on‑site staff through temporary staffing and corporate support. Habitat reported 128 work orders at the community since January with seven outstanding items awaiting contractors.
Council members asked about resale timeline, resident support for buyers and vacancy/wait‑list details; Habitat and Homes for America said the site is 100% occupied with a wait list of about a year. Presenters offered to share invoices and work‑order documentation with council staff on request.
Committee members did not vote on actions related to Homes at the Glen at the meeting; they asked for follow‑up materials and documentation if the committee wants to audit repairs or confirm timelines.
