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In our latest blog post, "Bridging the Affordable Housing Gap," we dive into the innovative solutions Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity is implementing to tackle the critical affordable housing crisis in Emmet and Charlevoix counties. From addressing the stark need for over 4,000 new housing units to our ambitious plan of building 43 houses by 2025, they are making strides to ensure everyone has a safe place to call home. To learn more about how they're making a difference in Michigan, check out our latest blog! https://bit.ly/4cgf0Tk

As the golden years approach, many individuals seek lifestyles that allow them to maintain autonomy while enjoying a supportive and engaging community. Independent Senior Living (ISL) has emerged as a popular choice for seniors who wish to lead active and fulfilling lives while enjoying the benefits of a community tailored to their needs. Explore our latest article on the essence of Independent Senior Living and let Caring Hearts Senior Housing Advisors help you find the right home for your loved ones. https://lnkd.in/gCjSMAnM

In the article below, Lee Patke, Executive Director of Greccio Housing, shares GPR's journey of the Bentley Commons Development- from a dream to reality. Affordable housing isn't just about shelter; it's about preserving our community's vitality. As Erika Tunson, principal of Monterey Elementary, rightly points out, it's an investment in our future, ensuring teachers and families in Southeast #ColoradoSprings can thrive without the burden of high housing costs. Read the full article here➡https://lnkd.in/dqj4BM-g

One of our most popular home models is The Putnam. You’ll easily be able to see yourself here enjoying the community, whether it becomes your second home or primary residence. Learn more about this model here https://ow.ly/Au7h50R0iAa

Vermont's toolkit takes a comprehensive approach from permitting to financing. It will look at zoning as a foundation and visualize missing middle housing types, so people can wrap their heads around what it looks like. https://lnkd.in/ebp7yWpR #AffordableHousing #missingmiddle

Tune in today (Wednesday) at noon to this important discussion of hardship and housing!

Excited to see the progress of our master planned community NorthShore, located along the St. Mary’s River in Camden County, Coastal Georgia. This 629-home community at build out includes a market-leading, resort-style amenity package including a 3,400 sqft clubhouse, boat launch, floating dock, observation deck, playground, and passive recreational/sports fields.   NorthShore is a classic Drapac investment play: we identified a prime asset in an undervalued growth market, acquired it for a fraction of the infrastructure value, and added significant value during the hold period by undertaking thoughtful and strategic initiatives to restore and improve the community.   A critical piece of our investment strategy has been to bring in multiple homebuilding partners including 1) Century Communities (NYSE: CCS), 2) Maronda Homes, and 3) Smith Family Homes. This approach has resulted in tremendous success for both the builders and overall community; builders are seeing strong absorption and price growth, and the community is appealing to a wider audience with a range of products and price points.   Camden County is experiencing significant growth due to shifting demographic factors (+8% population and +26% household income growth over the last 5 years) and the expansion of regional economic drivers, which has translated directly to increased demand and home sale prices (+64% over the last 5 years). https://lnkd.in/dKTubEn9

Health and wealth are strongly tied to our ability to access safe and affordable housing and homeownership. Unfortunately intentional exclusion built into our society means having a healthy and affordable place to live is not a universal experience. Today, on Fair Housing Day, we commemorate the 56th anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act, the landmark civil rights law signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on April 11, 1968, that made discrimination in housing transactions unlawful. Fair housing is more crucial than ever, especially as Missouri faces restrictions on housing vouchers, directly contradicting fair housing principles. We must remain vigilant, prioritizing the needs of tenants and families to ensure equitable housing and homeownership opportunities for all. Let's continue to unite in our efforts, striving for a future where everyone can access safe and healthy housing. Together, we can build stronger, more inclusive communities. #FairHousingDay 🏡 #KansasCity

More wonderful and important research to help inform important housing policy decisions! Housing insecurity is not an issue isolated to specific regions of our state, it impacts everyone. A key part of building towards a better Connecticut is ensuring housing stability so that our communities can thrive. Read more about how we can work to mitigate displacement by following the link below. Great job Samaila Adelaiye, Ph.D.

The American Dream, symbolized in part by homeownership, has long been integral to the identity of our nation, encapsulating the belief that hard work leads to prosperity, particularly in owning a safe and stable home. However, this dream (if it was ever real for everyone) remains out of reach for many Connecticut residents, marred by racism and further disrupted by the harsh realities of housing displacement and an enduring affordable housing crisis. The proposals in our new report involve eliminating barriers to adequate housing supply, reforming procedures to enhance housing affordability, safety, and justice, as well as investing in mitigating housing displacement and promoting housing stability. Read more: https://bit.ly/3U19wWg #HousingAffordability #EconomicJustice #PoliciesForThePeople