The Top 10 Emerging US Real Estate Markets
These locations have home prices that are rising, strong economies and a wealth of activities, according to an analysis by Realtor.com and The Wall Street Journal.
Will the Housing Market Ever Be Normal Again?
COMMENTARY | What's going on with America's real-estate frenzy?
Despite Federal Moratorium, Eviction Rates Returning to Pandemic Levels
But states and cities across the U.S. that set up their own eviction-prevention programs are seeing lower eviction rates than those where tenants were protected only by the federal rules.
Cities, States Providing Legal Aid to Stave off Post-Covid Evictions
Louisville, Kentucky became the latest city to pass a right to counsel law that will guarantee legal representation for low-income renters. At least 11 states are considering similar measures.
How Parking Destroys Cities
COMMENTARY | Parking requirements attack the nature of the city itself, subordinating density to the needs of the car.
Biden Wants to Offer More Housing Vouchers. Many Landlords Won’t Accept Them
Over 2.2 million households receive subsidies through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Online, Mug Shots Are Forever. Some States Want to Change That.
People are innocent until proven guilty, but the public release of mug shots taken at the time of arrest can become a barrier to housing, employment and personal relationships.
To Budget for Equity, Cities First Must Define Equity
COMMENTARY | Without a clear and shared definition of equity, city leaders cannot understand the underlying conditions that create existing disparities in their community, let alone make informed budget decisions that foster equity.
Report: Flooding has Devastating Effects on Affordable Housing
People of color, seniors and the disabled are most at risk of flooding's financial and health risks, according to academic research on coastal areas in the U.S.
Federal Judge Vacates Nationwide Evictions Moratorium
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not have the authority to issue the ban last fall, which has shielded renters from eviction during the course of the coronavirus pandemic.
Analysis: US Rent Debt Totals Nearly $20B due to Covid-19
Southern states have the largest share of renters with debt, although cities with the most people behind on rent are in California, New York, New Jersey and Florida, according to a recent report.
Senators Grill Cabinet Secretaries on American Jobs Plan
The heads of environmental, transportation, housing and commerce departments laid out more details of the Biden administration’s infrastructure plan during a Tuesday hearing.
Landlords Say Tenants Are Not Tapping Rent Relief
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue and state leaders push for a return to normalcy, some states are lifting eviction moratoriums and leaving tenants in the hands of local courts.
The Case for Luxury Housing
COMMENTARY| New market-rate development helps relieve pressure on local housing prices.
Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers is in the Middle of Illinois, Report Finds
A new report from the National Association of Realtors suggests that mid-sized cities could be the ticket for millennials looking to purchase homes.
HUD Prepares to Distribute $5 Billion to Help With Homelessness
The department released figures Thursday for how much individual states and localities will get from the pot of grant funding, part of the recent federal coronavirus relief package.
Biden Infrastructure Plan Offers $213 Billion ‘Sweeping Investment’ in Affordable Housing
The president’s proposal calls for $40 billion to improve existing public housing, as well as funding for grants and tax credit programs to build and preserve affordable units.
U.S. Homeownership Rate Rising, But Still Lower Than Peak
After years of declines in the wake of the Great Recession, homeownership rates rebounded in recent years, according to Census Bureau data.
How to Improve Public Health, the Environment and Racial Equity All at Once: Upgrade Low-income Housing
COMMENTARY | Retrofitting low-income housing is a way to tackle some of the nation's pressing health, social and environmental challenges.
How One County Helps Low-Income Homeowners Rehab Their Houses
James City County, Virginia tapped federal housing dollars to fund repairs and rebuilding projects that make homes safe and habitable. "Nothing is more affordable than the house you already have," notes a local official.
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