Austin, Texas (Vocus) January 14, 2010
The Distressed House Institute, LLC announced it will commence construction of its initial residence with Austin Habitat for Humanity in the Meadow Lake neighborhood of Austin, Texas, January 23, 2010. This house will be the first construct of 2010 for Austin Habitat for Humanity, and marks a continuation of the Institutes community outreach plan.

Habitat reports that there are far more than 60,000 Austinites living in overcrowded, unsafe and expense-burdened circumstances. These families are hoping for a brighter future for themselves and their youngsters.

We want to help a family members build their future by helping to build their residence, Alex Charfen, co-founder and CEO of the Institute, said.

The Institute trains real estate professionals in the tools and solutions offered to home owners facing foreclosure, and confers the CDPE