This is a second installment in two part story about Karen Corporal’s journey with the Howard County Housing Department to make Laurel her home. “Buying a home was definitely a long-term goal for me.”

From pristine tree-lined streets to excellent schools and enticing commercial districts, Howard County is a place where many people want to live. Having a dream home there can be easier than prospective homeowners might imagine, thanks to Howard County’s many rental and homeownership programs.