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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A new Zillow® analysis reveals the U.S. housing deficit has climbed to a record 4.7 million units, a shortage that is rippling into local markets like …
Chester County Housing Market Feels the Pinch as National Shortage Hits Record High Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Housing affordability has become a growing concern for Chester County residents, reflecting a nationwide trend in which median-income households struggle to afford typical homes. A new …
Chester County Families Struggle as Soaring Home Costs Crush the Dream of Ownership Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — U.S. home affordability continues to reach record lows, according to ATTOM’s latest U.S. Home Affordability Report, which found that 99 percent of counties analyzed were less …
Chester County Homebuyers Face Growing Affordability Crisis Amid Soaring Costs—What It Means for You Read More
AUSTIN, TX — The dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach for many Americans, as a new Realtor.com® Affordability Report highlights the dire state of housing affordability across …
Report: U.S. Housing Affordability Hits Crisis Levels, Only Three Major Metros Remain Within Reach Read More
AUSTIN, TX — While U.S. rents remain above pre-pandemic levels, their growth has fallen behind both overall inflation and rising home prices over the past six years, according to Realtor.com®’s …
May Rent Report Highlights Cooling U.S. Rental Markets and Affordability Trends 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
HARRISBURG, PA — On Monday, May 5, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 630, a measure designed to tackle wage discrimination based on gender, race, or ethnicity. Introduced …
Equal Work, Equal Pay: Pennsylvania Takes Bold Step to End Wage Discrimination Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) has joined the Legislators for a Guaranteed Income initiative, a coalition of 24 legislators from 17 states committed to promoting policies that …
State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta Joins National Push for Guaranteed Income Read More