Best US Cities to Rent an Apartment
Five of the top 10 cities are small, including No. 1 Round Rock, Texas, near Austin.
How Cities Can Learn From Today’s Climate Crises to Prepare for Tomorrow
Dallas, which last week was hit with nearly 15 inches of rain that turned roads into rivers and poured into homes, is only the latest flood disaster.
The US Needs Millions More Apartment Homes. What Can Localities Do to Help Boost Supply?
Building industry officials say more flexible local zoning and land use regulations could be key to increasing the number of apartments. Some cities and counties are doing those things, but the situation is complex.
Home Sale Prices Fall Swiftly in Pandemic Boomtowns
Many homes for sale in July nationwide experienced price drops, especially those in cities that saw an influx of residents during the pandemic. Boise, Idaho, led the pack with nearly 70% of houses on the market falling in price.
Housing Affordability Falls to Lowest Level Since Great Recession
Inflation, low inventory and rising mortgage rates are hampering housing availability for families nationwide, according to a report. But there are a few cities in the Midwest and Pennsylvania where housing is still reasonable.
How the Pandemic Is Leaving a Lasting Mark on Mountain Towns
It’s not just higher home prices.
Biden Signs Semiconductor Bill, Spurring Hopes for New Jobs and Manufacturing Around the US
The $54.2 billion measure drew broad support from local leaders, who believe their regions could benefit. “We need to make these chips here in America," the president said.
The Plan to Turn Blighted Houses into a New Source of Green Power for the Grid
A California nonprofit is retrofitting homes to make a "virtual power plant" — and fighting gentrification at the same time.
Feds Offer Greater Flexibility to Use ARPA Money for Housing
Counties welcomed the updated American Rescue Plan Act guidance. With rents and home prices high, the Biden administration is urging states and localities to put some of their federal pandemic aid towards housing programs.
HUD’s New Plan to Help Low-Income Renters
The department of Housing and Urban Development is looking to give households a boost building credit, saving money and improving financial literacy.
As Remote Work Sticks, Cities Seek New Ways to Lure People Downtown
The health of businesses, real estate and tax revenues is on the line. But some see an opportunity in reimagining city centers as places less dependent on office workers.
Debunking Stereotypes About Mobile Homes Could Make Them a New Face of Affordable Housing
COMMENTARY | Over 20 million Americans live in manufactured housing. Yet many people, including urban planners and affordable housing researchers, see mobile homes as problematic.
Minimum Wage Workers Cannot Afford a 2-bedroom Rental Home Anywhere
Plus, these workers can’t rent a one bedroom in 91% of U.S. counties, according to a new report.
States With the Greatest Housing Shortages
The U.S. is short 3.8 million units, with “underproduction” of new houses and rentals worsening in 47 states and Washington, D.C., according to a new report.
A Key US Energy Efficiency Program Has a Major Flaw. Pennsylvania Is Trying to Fix It
Homes are rejected for efficiency upgrades because they need repairs. Many owners can't afford them.
Localities Are Finding Creative Affordable Housing Solutions
There's an estimated shortage of 3.8 million housing units nationwide. Cities and towns are stepping up to help residents.
House Passes Spending Bill With $9B Increase for Local Housing Initiatives
But the proposal, which includes aid for low-income families, seniors, the disabled and the homeless, will likely be scaled back during budget negotiations in the months ahead with the Senate and White House.
The States That Saw a Rise in People Moving In (or Out) During the Pandemic
Overall state-to-state migration in the U.S. decreased after Covid hit. But new research shows the states that saw notable upticks with inbound and outbound movers.
Without Housing, Communities Struggle to Attract Summer Workers
National parks and other seasonal venues are raising salaries but that's not enough to fill all jobs available.
How Cities and Counties Are Thinking Big With Their ARPA Plans
Across the country, some local governments are using federal aid from the American Rescue Plan to launch "transformational" projects in areas like affordable housing, public safety and ridding homes of lead—things that will endure long after the money is spent.
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