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RIFLE, COLORADO - The first Habitat for Humanity home being built in Rifle, Colorado couldn't have come at a better time.
In the midst of the country's failing economy and a financial crisis that is having a devastating effect on potential homebuyers, two local families will live the American Dream of owning their own home, thanks to Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley.
The duplex, located in the North Pastures subdivision off 16th Street, was made possible with land donated by Savage Land Co. of Rifle.
The Edwards and the Dunn families will live in the homes.
"I really am excited," said Scott Edwards, a quadriplegic who has been in a wheelchair since an auto accident six years ago. He and his wife, Shari, 39, have three children - Danika, 8, and twin boys, Corey and Caleb, 5. "The whole family is excited. In the last few months, the construction has really taken off."
Their home will be completely handicapped accessible, which will make life a lot easier for Scott.
The Dunn family consists of a single mother and her son.
Work on the duplex began in March and the building is expected to be completed by the end of December. The Edwards will live on the first floor of the building and the Dunns on the second floor.
The home will sell for $110,000.
"Right now, we have about 24 families that have signed up for a home in the last five months," said local Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Kristen Wilmes. "They make $20,000 to $40,000 a year. They are hardworking families. Some have credit issues and some just can't get a traditional loan."
Right now, the Edwards family is watching their new home being built and hope they can move in by the end of the year.
"We're kind of shooting for Christmas, but I'm trying to be a little reserved about it," Scott Edwards said. "But when Habitat for Humanity does the ribbon cutting and we actually have the keys to the house in our hand, I'll probably have tears in my eyes."
In the midst of the country's failing economy and a financial crisis that is having a devastating effect on potential homebuyers, two local families will live the American Dream of owning their own home, thanks to Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley.
The duplex, located in the North Pastures subdivision off 16th Street, was made possible with land donated by Savage Land Co. of Rifle.
The Edwards and the Dunn families will live in the homes.
"I really am excited," said Scott Edwards, a quadriplegic who has been in a wheelchair since an auto accident six years ago. He and his wife, Shari, 39, have three children - Danika, 8, and twin boys, Corey and Caleb, 5. "The whole family is excited. In the last few months, the construction has really taken off."
Their home will be completely handicapped accessible, which will make life a lot easier for Scott.
The Dunn family consists of a single mother and her son.
Work on the duplex began in March and the building is expected to be completed by the end of December. The Edwards will live on the first floor of the building and the Dunns on the second floor.
The home will sell for $110,000.
"Right now, we have about 24 families that have signed up for a home in the last five months," said local Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Kristen Wilmes. "They make $20,000 to $40,000 a year. They are hardworking families. Some have credit issues and some just can't get a traditional loan."
Right now, the Edwards family is watching their new home being built and hope they can move in by the end of the year.
"We're kind of shooting for Christmas, but I'm trying to be a little reserved about it," Scott Edwards said. "But when Habitat for Humanity does the ribbon cutting and we actually have the keys to the house in our hand, I'll probably have tears in my eyes."
