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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Housing and Urban Development spent more than a month navigating the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, with Secretary Scott Turner warning that millions …
HUD Confronts Shutdown Chaos, Unveils Sweeping Homelessness Reforms and New Foster-Youth Initiative Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced $84 million in grants to 176 organizations across the country aimed at helping Veterans who are homeless or at risk of …
VA Awards $84 Million to Combat Veteran Homelessness Nationwide Read More
LEMOYNE, PA — Pennsylvania’s housing market saw median home sales prices rise 6.4% in August compared to last year, according to a new report prepared for the Pennsylvania Association of …
Pennsylvania Home Prices Climb 6.4% as Market Shows Signs of Stability Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sales of new single-family homes jumped sharply in August, rising 20.5 percent from July and outpacing last year’s levels, according to data released jointly by the U.S. …
New Home Sales Surge 20% in August as Prices Climb Past $400K Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has issued a Request for Proposals inviting organizations to apply for funding to expand and preserve affordable housing across the state. …
PA Opens $85M Fund to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis Read More
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 …
ICYMI: HUD Secretary Turner, Senators McCormick and Fetterman Tour Pittsburgh to Spotlight Housing, Jobs, and Community Revitalization Read More
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.
New Home Sales Drop Sharply in May as Inventory Grows and Prices Rise Read More
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 …
Mobile Home Tax Reassessment Program Continues to Deliver Critical Property Tax Relief Across Chester County Read More
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 …
PHFA Opens Bidding for $4.5 Million in Mixed-Use Development Tax Credits Read More
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 …
Zillow Reports Uptick in Home Sales and Inventory in May Read More