Business Plans

Focus Group Report: Meeting Dane County’s Home Ownership Counseling Needs – 1998

This report was prepared to assist the Dane County Housing Authority in preparing a business plan for the expansion of its home ownership counseling program. The housing authority wished to expand its program because of the increasing cost of housing in the Dane County market, which was making home ownership more difficult to achieve. The report covers focus group sessions held with lenders and mortgage industry representatives; officials from communities outside of Madison; real estate professionals; affordable housing providers, first-time home buyers; and community groups. [Download report in PDF format.]

Central Wisconsin Community Action Council, Inc.: Business Plan for Housing Development and Management – 1995

This business plan was prepared to help a Community Action Agency determine whether it should enter into the development and management of affordable rental housing. It describes the business, discusses options for marketing the new program, analyzes the financial feasibility of the proposed program and creates a schedule of milestones. [Download report in PDF format.]

Independent Living, Inc.: Business Plan for Housing Development and Management – 1995

This business plan was prepared to assist Independent Living, Inc., in the expansion of its program of developing and managing mixed-income housing for older adults and people with physical disabilities who need supportive services. The plan covers topics including business description; marketing; research, design and development; production; organization; critical risks; financing; and a schedule of milestones. [Download report in PDF format.]

Homeward Bound: Business Plan for a Buyer-Initiated Housing Acquisition Program – 1995

This business plan was prepared to assist the Madison Area Community Land Trust in establishing Homeward Bound, a program designed to help income-eligible families purchase homes of their choice under the land trust model. The plan covers topics including business description; marketing; research, design and development; production; organization; critical risks; financing; and a schedule of milestones. [Download report in PDF format.]

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