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Eastern Eight helps a wide variety of people across the eight counties of Northeast Tennessee obtain safe and affordable housing. We believe that our innovative programs can help you – explore our site to learn more about them!

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New Home Construction

Eastern Eight provides services to help you build a new home and obtain a mortgage.

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Real Estate

Eastern Eight provides services to purchase pre-existing or pre-built homes in the area.

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Rental

Eastern Eight also provides access to rentals to those who aren’t ready to buy.

What is The Process Like?

Buying a home is easier than you think – Eastern Eight makes the process simple and even fun for many homebuyers.

Since 1998, we’ve helped more than 250 families buy attractive, affordable homes in Northeast Tennessee. We can help you too!

1. Complete Homebuyer Application

Complete the Homebuyer Application and Authorization Forms, and then send the forms with the completed documentation to Eastern Eight .

2. Credit Report Pulled

Eastern Eight will pull your credit report.

3. Meet with our Intake Specialist

Our Intake Specialist will meet with you to discuss your readiness to purchase, your housing needs and which of our financial options best fits your needs.

4. Attend Orientation

Once pre-qualified, you will attend an Eastern Eight orientation.

5. Choose Lot & Floor Plan & Begin Mortgage Process!

Eastern Eight staff will work with you to choose a lot and floor plan and then construction begins!

At the same time, Eastern Eight staff will begin the mortgage approval process.

About Us

Eastern Eight CDC is a nonprofit organization creating affordable housing solutions for the eight counties of Northeast Tennessee (Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington).

Our programs include homebuyer education, financial counseling, mortgage pre-approval, continuing homeowner education and foreclosure prevention and counseling. We also develop and rehabilitate homes, including manufactured housing, and offer a select number of rental properties.

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Testimonials

“I cannot begin to explain how wonderful Eastern Eight has been with helping me purchase my first home. As a first time home buyer, I knew very little; however, eastern Eight really took the time to explain everything to me every step of the way. Mark Fleury was amazing to work with! He went above and beyond throughout the whole process, and responded to every one of many many emails right away. I would 100% recommend Eastern Eight to anyone and everyone.”

-Cori Kilby

“I have the home of my dreams because of Eastern Eight. It is a wonderful opportunity to fulfill your dreams!”

-Beverly Stevens

“Without the help of Eastern Eight I wouldn’t have been able to buy my dream home. I am eternally thankful!”

-Britany Dunlap

“Very helpful in the process and patient with me as a first time homebuyer and all of my questions. So happy for this opportunity to own my own home!”

-Sara Mason