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The Sleeping Giant of Inventory in America’s Urban Markets-Unlocking Housing Inventory
In the grand tapestry of America's cities, there exists an overlooked and untapped potential—a sleeping giant of inventory hidden in plain sight. It's a potential that, when unlocked, can breathe new life into urban landscapes, address the issue of affordable housing, and spur the revitalization of communities that have long been marginalized. This potential is …
Why Warren Buffett is Investing in America’s Home Builders and Why You Should Too
Does Warren Buffett know something we don't? In a world where headlines scream that the real estate skies are falling, Berkshire Hathaway's decision to invest in an industry seemingly in turmoil raises eyebrows—and questions. Why would the conglomerate led by one of the world's most renowned investors choose to pour money into homebuilders at such …
Building Legacy: The Legacy Oaks Groundbreaking Ceremony
On the morning of June 19, 2026, something powerful happened at 1620 Bland Street in Houston's 77091 zip code. The sun was barely above the horizon when the crowd began to gather — neighbors, city leaders, community advocates, future homeowners, and partners united by a shared vision, all there to witness history being made in …
Home Affordability in Acres Homes with Houston Area Urban League
Legacy Oaks: Building More Than Homes—Creating Pathways to Homeownership in Houston For many Houston families, the dream of owning a home feels more out of reach than ever. Rising home prices, limited inventory, and increasing costs have made affordable homeownership a challenge. But in Houston's historic Acres Homes neighborhood, a new community is proving that …
Houston Area Urban League celebrates Juneteenth by advancing home ownership in Acres Homes area
On Juneteenth, more than 130 community leaders, residents, elected officials and partners gathered in Houston’s historic Acres Homes neighborhood to celebrate the groundbreaking of Legacy Oaks at Bland Street, a new homeownership development led by the Houston Area Urban League in partnership with Park Street Homes. The project marks a major step toward expanding access …
Houston Area Urban League and Park Street Homes Plant Seeds of Generational Wealth with Legacy Oaks Groundbreaking in Acres Homes
On Juneteenth, a day when Houston does more than remember freedom—it recommits to finishing freedom’s work—the Houston Area Urban League and Park Street Homes turned soil, lifted hope, and launched a new chapter for homeownership in historic Acres Homes. The successful groundbreaking of Legacy Oaks at Bland Street brought more than 130 leaders, residents and partners together on …
Houston Builder and Nonprofit Deliver 23 Affordable Homes Using Donated Land Instead of Government Subsidies
A new project in Houston’s Acres Homes neighborhood shows how private builders and nonprofits can deliver affordable housing without government subsidies. Kevan Shelton, co-founder and CEO of Park Street Homes, led the effort in partnership with the Houston Area Urban League, delivering 23 affordable homes and a community center through a deal structure that requires no …
Houston Area Urban League and Park Street Homes Break Ground on Legacy Oaks at Bland Street
A new phase in Houston’s housing landscape begins as the Houston Area Urban League and Park Street Homes officially break ground on Legacy Oaks at Bland Street, a carefully designed residential community designed to expand access to homeownership and revitalizing the historic Acres Homes neighborhood. As affordability continues to challenge working families, Legacy Oaks stands …