Since 1978, Northbay Family Homes, a non-profit agency, has supported local families in their search for affordable housing. Closely associated with the Suburban Alternatives Land Trust, they provide education, links to financial resources, and transactional support to help people buy and move into homes of their own. The agency brings their expertise in planning, financing, and execution to the table to help ensure builders and developers have sound reasons for creating local affordable homes. They provide workshops to help first-time buyers, answering any questions they might have about the home-buying process.