In response to the question about city funding: VIRAY receives no funding or assistance from the City of Midland. We met with one city official about receiving rebates similar to what the city gives new home builders, but the idea never went any further than that initial discussion. There remains a critical shortage of affordable housing in the city.
Affordable housing in Midland Texas
What is Viray?
VIRAY is a business my wife and I started in honor of my late parents Raymond and Viola Coleman. They lived in south Midland (Texas) all of their lives.
The population in south Midland is mostly made up of minorities, and this part of town has not enjoyed the boom in Midland to the extent the rest of the city has. There are many abandoned and neglected properties on this side of town, and city code enforcement here seems a little lax.
My parents left us some rental property, and we were getting lots of calls from folks looking for properties to rent.
So we got the idea to fix up these rental properties, as well as other neglected properties, and sell them to folks at reasonable and affordable prices.
We have been buying properties that no-one else wants, cleaning and remodelling them, and selling to people who would otherwise never have been able to buy a house. This, we feel, is something my parents would have been proud of.
The population in south Midland is mostly made up of minorities, and this part of town has not enjoyed the boom in Midland to the extent the rest of the city has. There are many abandoned and neglected properties on this side of town, and city code enforcement here seems a little lax.
My parents left us some rental property, and we were getting lots of calls from folks looking for properties to rent.
So we got the idea to fix up these rental properties, as well as other neglected properties, and sell them to folks at reasonable and affordable prices.
We have been buying properties that no-one else wants, cleaning and remodelling them, and selling to people who would otherwise never have been able to buy a house. This, we feel, is something my parents would have been proud of.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
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2 comments:
Hopefully the City of Midland will realize what's being done by VIRAY LLC helps benefit all of Midland's residents. These parts of Midland receive very little attention and, I seriously doubt, play into future economic growth and developement plans.
The city has needed to address the issue of the number of abandoned houses in these areas.
I'm glad to see some one has tackled this issue and giving many people the opportunity to buy remodeled homes that actually meet, or exceed city code, that otherwise never would be able to do so.
I agree with the previous post.
The City of Midland is more concerned with constantly re-doing roads over and over again. While the appearance of several parts of town continues to decline.
What the City needs to do is start looking into the number of abandoned homes across the entire city and encourage others to this same type of work.
Habitat for Humanity should also look into remodels instead of a completely new build.
What VIRAY LLC is doing is something that will increase property values all over Midland. They are to be commended for their work.
Thank You VIRAY LLC.
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