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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
SEATTLE, WA — U.S. home prices rose by 0.6% in January 2025 compared to December on a seasonally adjusted basis, marking a slight acceleration from the 0.5% growth rate observed in …
Home Prices Surge Again! Is Your City Seeing Gains or Declines? Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli (D-Chester) has voiced his strong support for resolving the challenges facing the St. Agnes Day Room, a local nonprofit organization that has …
Heartbreaking Threat to West Chester’s Lifeline: St. Agnes Day Room Faces Closure—Act Now to Save It! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After a closely watched confirmation process, Scott Turner has officially stepped into his role as the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) …
Scott Turner’s Bold First Move as HUD Secretary Sparks Debate Over Housing Rights and Safety! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) have teamed up to reintroduce the Whole-Home Repairs Act, a bipartisan initiative aimed at addressing the nationwide housing crisis. This …
Transform Your Home, Transform Your Life: How the Whole-Home Repairs Act Could Save Your Family’s Future Read More