SANDUSKY — A Sandusky neighborhood with a proud history is looking forward to a brighter future.

The city of Sandusky is continuing its efforts to provide affordable homes and revitalize neglected neighborhoods. To do so, the city received money from the Welcome Home Ohio program to build affordable family homes.

Becoming a homeowner in Sandusky seemed nearly impossible for Hannah Smith, a mother of three.

“I was trying to get pre-approvals other places, but they wanted a $10,000 down payment and as a young person paying rent, all of your money goes to what you have going on right now,” said Smith.

But her mission to give her kids a comfortable life wouldn’t allow her to give up.

“I have twins that are eight and my son is seven, so I was like now is the time because I have to do this

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