The idea that affordable housing addresses only short-term needs is one of the most persistent misconceptions about how this type of housing functions. The assumption
There is a stubborn and persistent myth that affordable housing is a financial sacrifice for landlords and developers who participate. That they are leaving money
In many communities, renters face a negative stigma, especially those in affordable housing. The idea that renters are temporary, disengaged, and indifferent to the communities
There’s a common idea in American culture that renting is a consolation prize. That renters are just waiting to become homeowners, and that anyone still
For decades, the American ethos for most has been that bigger is always better, and this is especially true when it comes to housing. Just
April is Myth-Busting Month at Homeward Bound Villages, and we are moving on to Myth#3: Affordable Housing Brings Down Property Values. All month long, we
April is Myth-Busting Month, as we work to break common misconceptions about affordable housing at Homeward Bound Villages. All month long, we are challenging the
This month, we are dedicating our blog to Myth-Busting. Throughout the month, we’re challenging assumptions that block progress on one of La Porte County’s most
Throughout this series, we have examined five essential components of an integrated model for affordable homeownership: factory-built construction, zoning reform, community land trusts, and mission-driven
Today, we will look at the fourth common barrier to affordable homeownership in our series, one that stops buyers even after the right home exists