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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
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 AUSTIN, TX — For the 20th straight month, U.S. rents have continued to drop, with the median asking price for rental units in the 50 largest metropolitan areas standing at …
Falling Rents Save You $700 a Year, But New Tariffs Could End the Relief Read More
SEATTLE, WA — February’s housing market failed to show the expected resurgence in activity, but recent drops in mortgage rates could stimulate buyer and seller interest in March, according to Zillow®.
Struggling to Buy a Home? Falling Mortgage Rates and Rising Inventory Could Be Your Breakthrough Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The issue of housing affordability took center stage during a House Majority Policy Committee hearing hosted by state Representative Lindsay Powell of Allegheny County. The hearing convened …
Battling Pennsylvania’s Housing Crisis: Bold Reforms Promise Hope for Struggling Families Read More