Building Homes and Dignity - Tim Swanson

During our Season 10 Crossover, Whitney sat down with Tim Swanson, founder of Inherent Homes, a company that’s not just building houses — it’s rebuilding hope, community, and opportunity.

Tim believes that housing isn’t a privilege, but a right. His vision for Inherent Homes is rooted in the idea that everyone deserves a stable, attainable, and energy-efficient home — one that becomes the foundation for stronger families and neighborhoods.

Through partnerships with local municipalities and community organizations, Inherent Homes is transforming vacant lots into thriving neighborhoods. The homes are built in the company’s North Lawndale factory and then brought into communities that have long faced disinvestment — creating new life, one block at a time.

But what truly sets Inherent Homes apart is its L3C model — a business structure that prioritizes social impact over profit. Tim’s team measures success not just by the number of homes they build, but by how many lives and communities they help stabilize. Neighborhoods that once felt forgotten are now full of families who look out for each other.

Tim and his team are proving that when we invest in community, we invest in everyone’s future. Through attainable homeownership and a deep belief in shared success, Inherent Homes is showing us what it truly means to reimagine lives.

You can learn more about their mission at inherenthomes.com.