With the stroke of a pen, Ramona Carrasco took a step that she expects will change the lives of her family and herself for the future.

She signed the paperwork Friday, making her the latest homeowner helped by Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio.

Carrasco also became the last in 2025 to close on a Habitat home.

“I’m just proud that we’re able to own a home,” she said, fighting back tears.

The mother of four has gone through a lot to get to this point.

Everyone who signs on to become a homeowner through Habitat must undergo 17 home ownership training classes and put in at least 300 hours of “sweat equity.”

“They build on their homes, build on their neighbors’ homes and do everything, from sweeping up the foundation the first day to putting final touches on the porch,” said Stephanie W

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