For 15 years, Christopher Bolander built a career and life in San Francisco. The city’s culture, opportunities and energy kept him engaged, but the financial strain weighed heavily. “The average house price on my street, nothing fancy, was between $1.6 and $1.8 million,” he said. Even the most modest studio apartments demanded half a million dollars.

Learn how by relocating to Terre Haute through the MakeMyMove program, Christopher was able to become a first-time homeowner and how he's enjoying life as a Sycamore again 

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Christopher Bolander

Becoming a Sycamore Again: Christopher’s Journey Back to Terre Haute