Gainesville couple builds their new life from the ground up — literally

Nine months after high school sweethearts Tameria and Xavier Filer rekindled their romance, they were ready for all the commitments: marriage, children and homeownership.

The Filers began looking to buy a house in 2022 after the birth of their first son. After four years, they’ve finally found their forever home through Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program.

The program helps low- to moderate-income families achieve homeownership by building their homes from the ground up. Participants learn about home-buying and contribute to the construction process of their own home, which helps reduce building costs and results in a more affordable mortgage…

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