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Build Indiana Roots Educating Hoosiers on achievable housing and advocating responsible, balanced housing policies. Together we grow thriving, sustainable communities.

Increasing housing costs are stifling the growth of communities across Indiana. When new households are unable to put down roots, the community struggles to thrive. We educate Hoosiers on achievable housing and advocate responsible, balanced housing policies, so all residents can achieve their home buying dreams.

🏗️ August’s housing numbers tell two different stories. Single-family starts rose 7.6%, but production remains down for ...
10/21/2026

🏗️ August’s housing numbers tell two different stories.

Single-family starts rose 7.6%, but production remains down for the year as builders face rising costs, lot and labor shortages and economic uncertainty.

It’s a reminder that meeting our housing needs isn’t as simple as “just build more.” Understanding the barriers behind the numbers is part of finding solutions.

🔗 See the latest housing data from NAHB: https://eyeonhousing.org/2026/09/single-family-starts-rebound-but-market-challenges-persist/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet&utm_campaign=Instant%20EOH%20Email

Want to grow the workforce? Don’t forget the housing. 🏡 New jobs bring new people looking for places to live. Keeping ho...
10/19/2026

Want to grow the workforce? Don’t forget the housing. 🏡

New jobs bring new people looking for places to live. Keeping housing supply in step with job growth and at prices that meet the needs of a growing workforce helps Indiana communities be ready for both.

Learn more: https://buildindianaroots.com/the-benefits-of-achievable-housing/

The housing decisions communities make today can shape who is able to live there years from now. 🏡 Planning for an array...
10/15/2026

The housing decisions communities make today can shape who is able to live there years from now. 🏡

Planning for an array of housing options helps communities respond as their workforce grows, families change, and residents move through different stages of life.

Learn why thoughtful housing planning matters for Indiana’s future: https://buildindianaroots.com/the-benefits-of-achievable-housing/

We hear a lot about the need for more starter homes. So why aren’t we building more of them? The answer goes beyond the ...
10/12/2026

We hear a lot about the need for more starter homes. So why aren’t we building more of them?

The answer goes beyond the cost of construction. Rising land and infrastructure costs, permitting requirements and the economics of building at scale have all made it harder to deliver modest homes at prices first-time buyers can reach.

See what’s changed and what it could take to bring the starter home back: https://buildindianaroots.com/why-starter-homes-got-harder-to-build-at-scale/

A new home doesn't only create an opportunity for the person who buys it. 🏡 Someone moves into a new home. 🔑 Their previ...
10/09/2026

A new home doesn't only create an opportunity for the person who buys it.

🏡 Someone moves into a new home.
🔑 Their previous home becomes available.
➡️ Another household gets a new option.

That's how adding homes can create movement throughout the housing market.

Learn more about why increasing housing supply matters:
https://buildindianaroots.com/the-benefits-of-achievable-housing/

Have you ever seen an open piece of land and thought, “Why not build homes there?” 👀 Available land is only one part of ...
10/07/2026

Have you ever seen an open piece of land and thought, “Why not build homes there?” 👀

Available land is only one part of the equation. New housing also needs access to roads, water, sewer and other infrastructure before development can move forward.

Learn more about what it takes to create new housing opportunities in Indiana: https://buildindianaroots.com/

What does your morning commute have to do with housing? More than you might think. When people can't find housing near t...
10/01/2026

What does your morning commute have to do with housing?

More than you might think.

When people can't find housing near their jobs, they have to look farther away. That means more miles, more transportation costs, and more time spent commuting.

Learn more about the everyday impacts of housing: https://buildindianaroots.com/what-is-achievable-housing/

🏡 What does the 10-year Treasury have to do with buying a home? More than you might think.The 10-year Treasury is an imp...
10/01/2026

🏡 What does the 10-year Treasury have to do with buying a home? More than you might think.

The 10-year Treasury is an important benchmark for mortgage rates. When its yield rises, mortgage rates can face upward pressure, which can make monthly payments more expensive for homebuyers.

It’s one more reminder that housing affordability is affected by more than the price listed on a home.

Read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/10-year-treasury-yield-hits-highest-level-since-2007-as-market-prices-in-another-fed-rate-hike-152744538.html?.tsrc=372&ncid=crm_-2319436-20260924-1--A&bt_user_id=ierFZVuHCkTeMH8ixhgHljnCRDbQQ9oaB7IEeMVVhfMfdMPgeXD2csibm9alEjU5PUsLkbkAdxS7RAGHErBk7lc%2FdnFsizTGaV0ufF4OL1H%2Bny9nBh%2BqEXTJKOkg4una&bt_ts=1790244126666

💭 "Why don't we just build more homes?" It's one of the most searched housing questions in Indiana. The answer isn't as ...
09/28/2026

💭 "Why don't we just build more homes?"

It's one of the most searched housing questions in Indiana.

The answer isn't as simple as demand.

Building new homes also depends on available land, local zoning, infrastructure, and regulations.

Creating more housing takes everyone working toward the same goal.

Want to understand what’s really shaping housing supply in Indiana? Start here: https://buildindianaroots.com/where-central-indiana-is-building-most-indianapolis-and-surrounding-counties/

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