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The Affordable Housing Crisis: Blame the Rulebook
The affordable housing crisis gets a lot of attention these days, as many seek the American dream of homeownership but find themselves locked out of

Built for a Family That No Longer Exists: How People Are Living vs. What We’re Building
The American dream is a cute three-bedroom house with a white picket fence outside, a formal dining room and living room, a yard, and possibly

How Homeward Bound Villages Is Changing the Housing Landscape in La Porte County
La Porte County, like much of the U.S., faces a housing crisis. Families working full-time can’t find affordable homes. Seniors on fixed incomes stretch every

Affordable Housing: What it Is and What It Is Not
The term “affordable housing” is used frequently these days. Some use this term correctly, while others do not fully comprehend the actual definition of what

Karwick Village Construction Snapshot: February 2026
We’re in that familiar construction rhythm at Karwick Village, finishing the details that transform our building site into a community, while Mother Nature reminds us

Affordable Housing 101: Essential Terms You Should Know
Are you new to the affordable housing discussion or in the fact-finding phase about this critical issue? You’re not alone. With so many acronyms, percentages,

The Affordable Housing Landscape in La Porte County, in 2026
The Current Crisis The Numbers Tell a Stark Story: The Human Impact: According to Center Township Trustee Lisa Pierzakowski, as quoted in a previous blog

Meet Our 2026 Board of Directors
Strong leadership creates strong communities. The Homeward Bound Villages Board of Directors brings together diverse perspectives, deep community roots, and a shared commitment to creating

What Housing Instability Costs La Porte County (And What We Gain by Solving It)
Housing is more than just a roof over one’s head; it’s the foundation for everything else in life, and directly impacts health, children’s education, the

From Construction to Community: How Karwick Village Money Stayed Local
In our series on the connection between affordable housing and economic development, we want to highlight how building affordable housing can be a powerful tool

Stable Housing Makes Stable Workers: The Business Case for Affordable Housing
When businesses evaluate what influences workforce productivity, they often focus on training programs, competitive salaries, and workplace culture. But there’s a less obvious factor that

The Economic Multiplier: How Affordable Housing Strengthens Local Economies
When we talk about affordable housing, the focus is usually on providing stable shelter for families in need. While this should remain a primary goal,