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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
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 …
Chester County’s Housing Crisis: How Broken Policies and Empty Promises Are Failing Working Families Read More
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 …
$1.3M Lifeline for Foster Youth: HUD’s Bold Move to End Homelessness Read More
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 …
The Forgotten Homeowners: Why Pennsylvania Must Reform Mobile Home Taxation Now Read More
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 …
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Opens Applications for 2026 Kathy A. Possinger Housing Policy Fellowship Read More
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, …
Your Future Home? Unlocking Federal Lands to Solve America’s Housing Crisis Now Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The issue of housing affordability took center stage during a House Majority Policy Committee hearing hosted by state Representative Lindsay Powell of Allegheny County. The hearing convened …
Battling Pennsylvania’s Housing Crisis: Bold Reforms Promise Hope for Struggling Families Read More