WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Brunswick County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state. The demand that comes with growth means affordable housing options are harder and harder to come by.
Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity is trying to keep up. What started years ago, with one or two builds, annually, now looking at 9 and 10. Instead of looking for lots, now it’s latest focus is looking for land to build entire neighborhoods.
“Brunswick County, obviously, is a lot more expensive to buy land and build” says Executive Director Jason Gaver. “So we see the future as really building community so we see buying larger pieces of land and build out a full blown community of Habitat homeowners.”…