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PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has issued a Request for Proposals soliciting applications from organizations for projects to improve the availability and affordability of housing across the commonwealth. …
PHFA Issues RFP for PHARE Funding to Support Local Housing Initiatives Read More
The total worth of U.S. homes hit a record $46.8 trillion in June, according to a new report from Redfin, a technology-powered real estate brokerage. This overtakes the prior all-time high …
Record-Breaking U.S. Home Values Soar as Housing Market Continues to Surge Read More
TD Bank Group (TD) announced that applications are now open for the 2023 TD Ready Challenge. This year, TD is seeking to support eligible non-profit and charitable organizations focused on …
TD Ready Challenge 2023: $10 Million in Grants Available to Address Affordable Housing Barriers Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced action against a Shippensburg landlord and his affiliates for allegedly discriminating against a Black family, attempting to block their move-in, and harassing them …
Attorney General Takes Swift Action Against Discrimination: Landlord Faces Consequences for Unfair Treatment of Black Family Read More
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it is taking two actions to lower housing costs for Americans by increasing the supply of affordable housing. HUD’s actions …
HUD Takes Actions to Increase Affordable Housing Supply and Lower Costs Read More
The seasonal ramp-up to peak summer homebuying did not occur in April as closings dropped 7.6% from March across 49 metro areas, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report. That …
National Housing Report: April Sales Post Surprise Decline Despite Increase in Listings Read More ATTOM, a curator of real estate data, released a Special Housing Risk Report spotlighting county-level housing markets around the United States that are more or less vulnerable to declines, based on home …
The Most Risky Housing Markets: Is Your County at Risk? Read More
For many Americans, rent payments are one of the largest expenses they will face each month. Unfortunately, with rising costs and wages that often fail to keep up with inflation, …
How to Help Pay Rent When Struggling Financially Read More
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently awarded over $9 million to 4 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to help families increase their earned income and improve their …
Jobs Plus Program Helps Families Improve Their Economic Mobility Read More
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently awarded $25.4 million in HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) vouchers to 99 …
HUD-VASH Funds Help Homeless Veterans and Their Families Find Permanent Housing Read More