Calhoun County Land Bank Authority

11/03/2026

🎤 STEP ASIDE, EVERYBODY... THERE ARE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK! 🏡
And trust us, these newcomers are The Right Stuff. 😉

The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority, with help from some amazing community partners, is proud to introduce two brand-new homes on Bowen Avenue that blend modern design, quality construction, and affordable homeownership opportunities.

Whether you're looking for extra space, a functional layout, or your first place to call home, these homes are ready to steal the spotlight.

⭐ 84 Bowen Ave | The Roomy One 🏡 4 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms
✅ Main-floor bedroom and full bath
✅ Open-concept living and dining
✅ Upstairs laundry room
✅ Full basement with room to grow
✅ Kitchen appliances included
✅ Detached 1.5-car garage

⭐ 86 Bowen Ave | The Functional One 🏡 3 Bedrooms | 1.5 Bathrooms
✅ Open-concept living and dining
✅ Fully equipped kitchen
✅ Full basement with egress window
✅ Plumbing roughed in for a future bathroom
✅ Detached 1.5-car garage

💥 NOW FOR THE REALLY GOOD NEWS...
These homes offer affordable homeownership opportunities for income-qualified buyers with household incomes at or below 120% of Area Median Income (AMI).
Qualified buyers may be eligible for down payment assistance, making homeownership attainable.

Income qualification and CCLBA approval are required. Additional affordability requirements may apply when purchase assistance is provided.

🎶 Step by step, ooh baby... you're getting closer to owning a brand-new home. 🎶

📌 Listings are posted in the comments.

👇 Tag someone who's been looking for the perfect home and introduce them to the NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK!



New Kids On The Block Michigan Land Bank Association State Land Bank Authority

10/21/2026

👑 ALL HAIL THE COMEBACK QUEEN! 👑

Some houses need a little TLC…others, need a full royal makeover. 💅🏡

And this historic beauty? She’s officially ready for her crown! ✨

Once a fixer-upper, The Comeback Queen has transformed from rough-around-the-edges to absolute royalty after a top-to-bottom renovation. She is READY to live happily ever after!

But no queen makes a comeback alone! 👏

Huge thanks to the Michigan State Land Bank Authority for grant funding, our hardworking CCLBA team for its design vision, and the incredible contractors who brought her back to life. And a special thanks to the Washington Heights Neighborhood for its support! This glow-up deserves a standing ovation! ❤️

Now, presenting Her Majesty’s royal features…

🛏️ 4 bedrooms
🛁 4.5 bathrooms (yes, every bedroom gets its own private royal throne!)
📐 2,018 square feet
✨ Fully renovated from head to toe
🌳 Double lot
👀 Be sure to gaze upon the listing photos to see a bedchamber with it's own fireplace, fit for royalty!

📍 172 W Manchester St., Battle Creek
💰 Asking $207,000!

With beauty, charm, and enough bathrooms to keep the whole kingdom happy...she’s ready to meet her match 😉

Now, the only question is…

Which lucky suitor will win her heart (and the keys)? 🔑👑

📲 Check out the listing for more details, and SHARE to help us find this queen her happily ever after!

Coldwell Banker Morehart Realty City of Battle Creek, MI Government State Land Bank Authority Michigan Land Bank Association Calhoun County Government

10/20/2026

The Comeback Queen is loading… 👀 👑

She’s grand. She’s historic. She’s had a royal makeover, and now she’s ready to find her happily ever after! 🏡✨

But make no mistake… this queen isn’t waiting around for Prince Charming. 💅

She’s looking for a serious suitor with a preapproval letter, a love for historic charm, and the means to give Her Majesty the happily ever after she deserves! 💍🔑

Her grand reveal is TOMORROW! 👑

Suitors, prepare your offers. The royal court is officially in session! 😉

10/20/2026

Don't forget - we've got something great coming up on Friday! We'd love to see you there!

☕ BIG PROJECTS. BOLD IDEAS. BETTER CONNECTIONS.

Between statewide conferences, new construction, and exciting home rehabs, we’ve been BUSY! 🏡🔨 But one thing hasn’t changed—our Calhoun Builders Connection (CBC) 4th Friday Coffee!

And this month, we’re talking BIG things happening in Downtown Battle Creek! 🏙️

🎤 October’s Featured Speaker: Carla Bean of Bean Property Group LLC

Join us as Carla shares insight into the exciting Bean Tower redevelopment at 99 W. Michigan Avenue in downtown Battle Creek!

This ambitious project aims to transform a vacant downtown building into a vibrant space featuring apartments, a restaurant, and a rooftop venue! (Read the MLive article linked in the comments for more about this venture!)

Curious about what it takes to bring a project like this to life? Carla will discuss the development process, including working with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and other key partners to make downtown revitalization a reality.

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 The Link Community Event Center
311 W. Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49037
Catering provided by: Le Mother's Kitchen 😋🍳

Whether you’re a builder, contractor, developer, investor, or simply passionate about strengthening our community, there’s a seat (and a cup of coffee ☕) waiting for you!

Come for the coffee, stay for the connections, and leave inspired by what’s happening right here in Calhoun County!

DON’T MISS IT!

10/17/2026

🌟 Community Partnership Highlight 🌟

The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority is proud to work alongside dedicated community partners like the SHARE Center to address and advocate for housing needs across the county.

The Share Center is bringing our community together to celebrate its mission and vision at the 2nd Annual Cher for SHARE Fundraiser event on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026.

Learn more about the Share Center, its work, and the event here: https://sharecenterbc.org/

10/16/2026

We’re still riding the high from last week’s Michigan Land Bank Association Leadership Summit! 💚🏡

What an incredible few days of collaboration, connection, and inspiration right here in Battle Creek!

As we look back on the 2026 MLBA Leadership Summit, we’re reminded that events like this are about so much more than presentations and breakout sessions. They’re about the people, partnerships, and shared commitment to building stronger, more vibrant communities across Michigan.

👏 To our sponsors: THANK YOU! Your generous support helped us bring this event to life, create meaningful experiences for attendees, and showcase everything our community has to offer. We couldn’t have done it without you!

🤝 To our attendees: Thank you for showing up, sharing your experiences, asking thoughtful questions, and bringing so much energy and enthusiasm to every conversation. Whether you’ve been in the land bank world for decades or are just getting started, the knowledge and connections shared last week are what make this network so special.

💚 To our staff and Board of Directors: Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to our mission made this event possible. From months of planning and preparation to welcoming guests, coordinating sessions, and handling all the little details behind the scenes, you went above and beyond. We are incredibly proud of this team and grateful for the leadership and support of our board members!

And to our speakers, community partners, volunteers, and everyone else who helped make the summit a success, we can’t thank you enough!

We’re proud to have hosted you in Calhoun County and hope you left with new ideas, valuable connections, and a little extra love for Battle Creek!

10/15/2026

☕ BIG PROJECTS. BOLD IDEAS. BETTER CONNECTIONS.

Between statewide conferences, new construction, and exciting home rehabs, we’ve been BUSY! 🏡🔨 But one thing hasn’t changed—our Calhoun Builders Connection (CBC) 4th Friday Coffee!

And this month, we’re talking BIG things happening in Downtown Battle Creek! 🏙️

🎤 October’s Featured Speaker: Carla Bean of Bean Property Group LLC

Join us as Carla shares insight into the exciting Bean Tower redevelopment at 99 W. Michigan Avenue in downtown Battle Creek!

This ambitious project aims to transform a vacant downtown building into a vibrant space featuring apartments, a restaurant, and a rooftop venue! (Read the MLive article linked in the comments for more about this venture!)

Curious about what it takes to bring a project like this to life? Carla will discuss the development process, including working with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and other key partners to make downtown revitalization a reality.

📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 The Link Community Event Center
311 W. Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49037
Catering provided by: Le Mother's Kitchen 😋🍳

Whether you’re a builder, contractor, developer, investor, or simply passionate about strengthening our community, there’s a seat (and a cup of coffee ☕) waiting for you!

Come for the coffee, stay for the connections, and leave inspired by what’s happening right here in Calhoun County!

DON’T MISS IT!

10/14/2026

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10/13/2026

🛠️ Building Local Capacity & Supporting Local Contractors

In 2025, the Calhoun Builders Connection (CBC) continued to spark exciting local development!
Through CBC:
🏗️ 66 Builders, Inc. built 4 new housing units in Albion
🏢 Rehabilitated a commercial headquarters at 118 Vine Street
📜 Entered a development agreement through the Land Bank’s “Develop This Lot” Program
🔧 Partnered with MI Neighborhood Program to expand housing investment
CBC helped connect local contractors with resources and opportunities — and it’s making a huge difference.

Read the full report here, calhounlandbank.org/about/reports/

10/13/2026

What an incredible week in Calhoun County! 🏡

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the 2026 Michigan Land Bank Association Leadership Summit in downtown Battle Creek, welcoming land bank professionals, community leaders, and partners from across Michigan for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection!

Throughout the summit, attendees explored innovative approaches to housing development, blight elimination, land reuse, funding opportunities, and neighborhood revitalization. From engaging breakout sessions and meaningful conversations to a tour showcasing Battle Creek, the event was a great opportunity to exchange ideas and celebrate the important work happening in communities across our state.

We were especially proud to showcase Calhoun County, share our experiences, and highlight the partnerships that make our work possible.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Michigan Land Bank Association, our speakers, sponsors, community partners, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this event a success. And to all who traveled to Battle Creek to join us, thank you for being part of it!

City of Battle Creek, MI Government Calhoun County Government