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Leading Attainable Housing Initiatives

Overcoming the challenges of attainable housing requires a unique approach. The Vertical REI attainable housing model allows us to achieve more consistently in this market for people who need it.

Concerns

Attainable Housing Statistics

(77%) of households cannot afford a median-priced home. The median price in America in 2024 is $495,750.

Our model targets internal residential development and inner-city infill single-family lots and provides:

  • In-house Downpayment assistance program for our end purchaser
  • Direct relationship-driven discounted mortgage rates & closing costs
  • Engagement with partners which are directly connected to over 40,000 churches and has access to over 50,000,000 people across the United States to market our homes and lots
  • Access to thousands of privately owned and developed lots & starting construction in Florida and across the Southeast
  • Beginning agreements with landowners and developers to own our private land bank inventory of various types of residential lots strategically located across the Southeast

Ali Blockno

Project Manager

Ali Blockno has spent the last 8 years building experience in customer service and management, developing strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills across multiple industries.

As a Project Manager, Ali brings her expertise in organization, problem-solving, and team leadership to every project while creating meaningful, long-lasting connections along the way.

Ali combines professionalism with a people-first approach, building community through business and creating experiences that leave a lasting impact.

Jessica Dalou

Executive Assistant

Jessica is an Executive with over 10 years of experience supporting executives, managing business operations, coordinating investor meetings, and keeping fast-paced environments running smoothly behind the scenes.

Throughout her career, she has worked across real estate investment, administration, marketing, and executive support roles, where she developed a strong passion for organization, communication, and helping businesses operate more efficiently. She genuinely enjoys being the person who keeps everything moving, organized, and taken care of.

Based in Orlando, Florida, Jessica is known for her detail-oriented, proactive, and personable approach. Outside of work, she is a wife and mother who values connection, creativity, professionalism, and creating meaningful experiences both personally and professionally.

Whether coordinating high-level meetings, managing day-to-day operations, or supporting a growing team, Jessica brings reliability, professionalism, and a calm, solutions-focused mindset to everything she does.