Chicago Housing Authority Marks 1,000th Homebuyer Milestone
The Chicago Housing Authority celebrated Derenda Bradley as the 1,000th homebuyer in its 'Choose to Own' program, with the milestone occurring in Roseland.

Chicago, IL, September 29, 2026 —
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has reached a significant milestone, celebrating Derenda Bradley as the 1,000th homebuyer to participate in its ‘Choose to Own’ program. This achievement marks a notable point for the initiative aimed at assisting residents in becoming homeowners.
The celebratory event, recognizing Ms. Bradley’s home purchase, took place in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago. Specific details regarding the date of the celebration or the exact location within Roseland were not provided in the available information.
The ‘Choose to Own’ program is designed to facilitate homeownership for eligible individuals. While the summary indicates Derenda Bradley is the 1,000th participant, further details about the program’s history, its specific eligibility requirements, the scope of assistance it provides, or the number of years it has been in operation were not included in the summary. Information concerning the types of properties purchased or the financial assistance mechanisms offered by the program also remains unspecified.
The Chicago Housing Authority’s ‘Choose to Own’ program’s success in reaching this 1,000-homebuyer benchmark highlights its continued efforts in community development and homeownership initiatives. However, the provided summary does not contain additional information about future program goals, other participants, or the overall impact of the program beyond this specific milestone.
The contractor involved in Ms. Bradley’s home purchase was not identified. Similarly, any specific details related to inspections, code violations, or fines associated with this transaction are not available. The summary focuses solely on the achievement of the 1,000th homebuyer milestone.
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