When we think of real estate in Southwest Florida, lots of images come to mind: Beachside mansions, gated golf communities and colorful Old Florida cottages. But as the nation mourns the Dec. 29 passing of its 39th president, Jimmy Carter, another image of homeownership is front of mind. Collier County was the first affiliate to join Habitat for Humanity. Habitat was founded in 1976 by Georgians Millard and Linda Fuller, who were friends of the Carters. While these homes might not be the first thing you visualize when you imagine a Florida neighborhood, Collier County was the first to sign a charter with Habitat for Humanity two years after its founding, making it the oldest affiliate of this worldwide housing nonprofit.