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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Bryce has lived in the Youngstown area for the majority of his life, and he says it’s the sense of community and Youngstown’s rich culture that have kept him here. After years of renting, Bryce felt it was time to start looking for a home that he could buy.
When he started his search, architecture and location were at the forefront of his mind. “I’m really big into Tudor homes. I’m really big into the cultural architecture of the area. It is very unique. You see a lot of that right by Lanterman’s Mill,” Bryce said. After touring a few homes, his approach started to change. “I looked at a lot of older homes, probably a dozen or so. The maintenance required for those and just the age that comes with that type of house wasn’t feasible to sink that kind of money into,” he said.
Bryce is a big fan of Mill Creek MetroParks, so staying close to the park was important. That’s when Bryce’s Realtor introduced him to YNDC’s homes, specifically two newly constructed homes on Mineral Springs Avenue. The location, the purchase incentives, and YNDC’s program made his decision easy. “These homes are beautiful,” Bryce said. “We toured the home down the street and then popped into this one. We viewed this home and then I think I put my offer in the next day.”
He was unaware of YNDC before purchasing his home but now has an appreciation for its work in the community. “It is so nice to see Glenwood as a whole getting revitalized,” he said.
He is also a part of YNDC’s free HUD-approved housing counseling program, which he says is beneficial for first-time homebuyers. “Every question is valid. It is exactly what you need to balance the ideals of buying a home, learning the process, and then the burdens that come with buying a home. It is the niceties but it’s also the real stuff, you know, you’re paying for gas, electric, water, and trash. It is all that,” Bryce said.
Since moving in, he has referred multiple friends to check out YNDC homes. “I have recommended [YNDC] to a lot of my friends. Some were on the tours with me for the homes. I would love to see more people getting into the [YNDC program], especially people who care about the local community, who are local, and work locally. I really want to see Youngstown become what it was again.”