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U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner

ICYMI: HUD Secretary Turner, Senators McCormick and Fetterman Tour Pittsburgh to Spotlight Housing, Jobs, and Community Revitalization

August 4, 2025August 3, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

PITTSBURGH, PA — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner recently visited Pittsburgh alongside U.S. Senators David McCormick and John Fetterman, engaging with local leaders and community organizations in a …

National / Real Estate

New Home Sales Drop Sharply in May as Inventory Grows and Prices Rise

July 7, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sales of new single-family homes in the United States fell sharply in May, signaling potential headwinds in the housing market despite rising prices and growing inventory.

Social Issues

Mobile Home Tax Reassessment Program Continues to Deliver Critical Property Tax Relief Across Chester County

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 - by United Way of Chester County

EXTON, PA — Chester County United Way, in partnership with Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, is helping mobile home owners throughout the county achieve long-overdue property tax relief through its …

Pennsylvania

PHFA Opens Bidding for $4.5 Million in Mixed-Use Development Tax Credits

June 18, 2025June 17, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) announced it is now accepting bids for $4.5 million in mixed-use development tax credits aimed at boosting community revitalization. The funds …

National / Real Estate

Zillow Reports Uptick in Home Sales and Inventory in May

June 18, 2025June 17, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

SEATTLE, WA — Improved inventory and a more stable economic landscape contributed to a rise in home sales in May, marking a positive shift in the housing market. According to …

Editorial

Chester County’s Housing Crisis: How Broken Policies and Empty Promises Are Failing Working Families

June 14, 2025June 13, 2025 - by Editorial Board

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 …

National / Social Issues

$1.3M Lifeline for Foster Youth: HUD’s Bold Move to End Homelessness

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a $1.3 million investment under its Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) program, aiming to provide critical …

Editorial

The Forgotten Homeowners: Why Pennsylvania Must Reform Mobile Home Taxation Now

May 30, 2025May 27, 2025 - by Editorial Board

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 …

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Opens Applications for 2026 Kathy A. Possinger Housing Policy Fellowship

May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

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 …

National

Your Future Home? Unlocking Federal Lands to Solve America’s Housing Crisis Now

March 25, 2025March 24, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently unveiled several new initiatives aimed at tackling affordable housing shortages and enhancing disaster recovery efficiencies. These announcements, …