Almost a year ago, Narayan and his wife, Supriya, were renting a small apartment in Edmonton. Their son, Keyange, who uses a wheelchair for mobility, struggled in the cramped space. Unable to navigate the apartment comfortably, he often grew frustrated, which led to frequent noise complaints from neighbors. The family longed for a home where their son could have the space he needed.
Narayan knew their challenges would only grow as Keyange got older and required more room to move and play. The narrow staircase leading to their apartment was already a significant concern, and the landlord offered no solutions. Although Narayan dreamed of owning a home, his single income and the high costs of down payments and mortgages made homeownership feel out of reach. Determined to find a better living situation, he began exploring options to buy a home and discovered Habitat Edmonton’s affordable homeownership program. Intrigued, he researched further and realized this could be the opportunity they needed. Without hesitation, he submitted an application and held onto hope. A month of anxious waiting turned into celebration when Narayan received an email approving their application.
Moving day was hectic, but Narayan and Supriya were filled with excitement. Their dream of homeownership had finally become a reality. They wasted no time making the house their own, filling it with plants and diving into gardening.
Their home, nestled in quiet Fort Saskatchewan, is part of a new community. Narayan’s commute to work is now much shorter, and the spacious basement provides plenty of room for Keyange to play. He moves through their home effortlessly, fostering both his independence and growing confidence. For Narayan and Supriya, it’s more than just a house—it’s a source of peace of mind, knowing that every monthly payment is an investment in their family’s future.
Narayan says that owning a home is a different level of happiness, and he encouraged anyone interested in homeownership to apply for Habitat’s program. If you’d like to own a home like Narayan and Supriya, learn more here.
