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HARRISBURG, PA — A bipartisan group of state lawmakers on Monday unveiled a sweeping legislative package aimed at easing Pennsylvania’s housing crisis, warning that rising costs and restrictive local policies …
Pa. Lawmakers Roll Out Bipartisan Plan to Break Housing Gridlock Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Pennsylvania’s Chester County is the wealthiest county in the state. As such, it faces a pressing problem: insufficient affordable housing. Rising real estate values and limited …
Affordable Housing Is Not Charity. For Chester County, It’s Business. Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate Banking Committee unanimously approved the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward addressing the nation’s deepening housing affordability crisis. Senator …
McCormick Applauds Bipartisan Senate Bill Tackling Housing Affordability Crisis Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Single-family rental homes have emerged as the standout trend in the U.S. housing market, with rents now 20% higher than multifamily apartments, according to a new report …
Feeling the Squeeze? Single-Family Rental Costs Skyrocket as Mortgage Rates Lock Buyers Out! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced its final rule to modernize regulations for the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), the largest federal grant program …
HUD Modernizes Regulations for HOME Program to Expand Affordable Housing Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is doubling down on its commitment to protecting farmland, announcing a bold $10.2 million investment to shield 2,842 acres across 31 farms in 13 counties from …
Pennsylvania’s $10.2 Million Farmland Preservation Push Sparks Debate on Housing Crisis and Food Security Read More
SEATTLE, WA – A recent analysis from Zillow reveals that housing affordability hit a 19-month high in September, thanks to a temporary drop in mortgage rates. This shift expanded the …
Mortgage Rate Shock! The Surprising Cities Where You Can Afford a Home Right Now Read More
IRVINE, CA — ATTOM has released its third-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Affordability Report, revealing that median-priced single-family homes and condos remain largely unaffordable for the average American worker. The report indicates …
Struggling to Buy a Home? America’s Affordability Crisis Hits Hard! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling, several Pennsylvania state senators announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at preventing the criminalization of homelessness. The proposed …
Pennsylvania Senators Propose Legislation to Protect Homeless from Criminalization Read More
SEATTLE, WA — Despite a surge in construction during the pandemic, the U.S. housing shortage deepened in 2022, growing to 4.5 million homes from 4.3 million the previous year, according …
U.S. Housing Shortage Worsens Amid Construction Boom Read More