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This week, State Rep. Dan Williams (D–74th District) proudly announced over $2.6 million in funding through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Fund, earmarked for various nonprofits and …
Chester County’s Housing Crisis: How Broken Policies and Empty Promises Are Failing Working Families Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Chester County organizations have been awarded $2.6 million in state funding to enhance access to safe and stable housing for local residents, State Representative Dan Williams, D-Chester, has …
Chester County Receives $2.6 Million to Boost Housing Stability Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Michael Pugh, CEO of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), recently visited Philadelphia to meet with community leaders, development partners, and local officials. The multi-day visit highlighted …
LISC CEO Visits Philadelphia to Discuss Investments in Affordable Housing and Community Development Read More
In the ongoing fight for housing equity, one group continues to be overlooked—Pennsylvania’s mobile home owners. Often stigmatized, misunderstood, or politically invisible, they are among the most vulnerable to regressive …
The Forgotten Homeowners: Why Pennsylvania Must Reform Mobile Home Taxation Now Read More
AUSTIN, TX — Rental affordability across the United States is showing steady improvement, according to Realtor.com®’s April Rent Report. The data reveals that the typical household is using 23.4% of …
Relief for Renters: U.S. Rents Drop, Bringing Hope and Affordability Back! Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Renters across the United States are facing a sharp rise in income requirements to afford housing, according to a new analysis by Zillow®. Over the past five …
Can You Afford Rent in 2025? Rising Costs Are Pushing the Limit for Millions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has officially announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Kathy A. Possinger Housing Policy Fellowship. The program aims to fund …
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Opens Applications for 2026 Kathy A. Possinger Housing Policy Fellowship Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) have introduced the HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act, a bipartisan measure designed to address rising housing costs and limited availability …
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Tackle Housing Affordability Crisis Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County officials have launched a determined campaign to safeguard more than $68 million in federal funding that sustains vital services for its residents. Facing looming …
Chester County Leaders Push to Protect Critical Federal Funding Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Home price growth largely froze in March 2025, a month traditionally marked by surging demand in the housing market. Zillow’s latest market report highlights sluggish appreciation, rising …
Housing Market Shake-Up: What Higher Inventory Means for You Read More