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WEST CHESTER, PA — A Chester County housing repair program that has helped restore nearly 200 homes since 2023 will end December 31 as its federal pandemic relief funding expires, …
Chester County Home Repair Program to End After 200 Repairs Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Pennsylvania approved $71.6 million in tax-credit-supported investments for 443 community development projects on Monday, October 19, expanding incentives for businesses to finance affordable housing, workforce training, food …
Pennsylvania Directs $71.6 Million to 443 Community Projects Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than 43,000 federally supported rental units across Pennsylvania could lose affordability restrictions over the next decade, representing about a third of existing federally supported properties and …
Pennsylvania Faces Loss of 43,000 Affordable Rental Units Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Housing and Urban Development are moving to consolidate environmental reviews and physical inspections for federally supported rural housing, implementing a new …
USDA, HUD Move to Streamline Rural Housing Reviews Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — About 70 Chester County families receiving federal emergency housing assistance are expected to retain their rental subsidies as a temporary voucher program ends, avoiding the need …
Chester County Housing Aid Continues as Voucher Program Ends Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission and five states reached a proposed settlement requiring Redfin to reenter the online rental-listings business and stripping restrictions from its $100 million agreement …
FTC Deal Forces Redfin Back Into Rental Listings Market Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Housing accounted for nearly one-third of more than 30,000 online searches for health and social services in Coatesville’s 19320 ZIP code over the past 18 months, signaling …
Coatesville Searches Point to Persistent Housing Strain Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration is directing communities toward a treatment-first approach to homelessness and substance use, releasing a federal toolkit that prioritizes addiction and mental-health services alongside housing …
HHS, HUD Push Treatment-First Model for Homelessness Read More
MALVERN, PA — The University of Florida has begun construction on the first phase of a long-term campus housing expansion, partnering with Balfour Beatty to deliver a 2,217-bed residential development …
Balfour Beatty Lands UF Housing Project in Growth Push Read More
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — First-time homebuyers accounted for 49% of Newrez’s purchase mortgages in 2025 despite persistent affordability pressures, reflecting continued demand for homeownership even as buyers face higher home …
New Data Shows First-Time Buyers Hold Near Half of Loans Read More