The Disappearing Act That Is Middle-Income Housing
An expert weighs in on the diminishing supply of middle-income housing, which is particularly acute in California, and what to do about it
Utah Passes Bill to Regulate Modular Construction at the State Level
Goals for housing innovation and affordability meet in the Utah's passage of a new bill that establishes a statewide modular construction program
Affordability Improves, but the Average Worker Still Struggles to Afford a Home
Homeownership around the U.S. continues to require historically large portions of worker wages, a new housing-affordability report finds
The Garden State Takes a New Approach to Expanding Affordable Housing
Recent legislation in New Jersey could provide inspiration for eliminating affordable housing hurdles in other places with strong housing markets
Will NAR's Landmark Commissions Settlement Lower Housing Costs?
The $418 million deal changes long-standing rules—written and unwritten—that consumers claim inflated sales commissions for home sellers, including new-home builders
Biden's Proposed Fixes for Housing Affordability
In his State of the Union address, President Biden proposed several actions to improve housing affordability and supply
Demographics
Cities Where It's Easier for Gen Z to Own a Home
Cities in the Midwest and South, such as Fort Wayne, Ind., Corpus Christi, Texas, and Detroit, offer America's youngest a homebuying window of opportunity
Affordability
Models of Affordability: Houston, Beyond Zoning
Limited land use regulations have certainly helped the city's housing affordability, but for low-income residents, policies such as inclusionary zoning may not be enough
Affordability
In SC, Affordable Housing Comes in a Shipping Container
To provide homes for some of Georgetown County's lowest-income residents, Habitat for Humanity is getting creative with shipping containers
Community Development
Community Comes Together on MLK Day to Build Homes
Faith groups help build Habitat for Humanity Wake County homes on MLK Day
Affordability
Rochester, NH, Opens New Affordable Apartments for Seniors
This month, people will begin moving into a new 65-unit building of affordable apartments that includes accessibility features and support staff
Zoning
The Link Between Land-Use Reforms and Housing Development
Minneapolis has managed to increase housing supply while keeping rents in check. The key? New land-use regulations and policies to encourage housing construction
Affordability
Some School Districts Step in to Help Teachers Afford Local Housing
From Colorado to Texas, districts are getting creative with ways to provide affordable housing
Affordability
Eugene, Ore., to Use $1M Trust Fund for Affordable Housing
The city is currently seeking proposals for affordable housing projects
Housing Markets
Pandemic-Driven Migration Has Decreased, but These Destinations Are Still Popular
As more employers call workers back to the office, the number of homebuyers moving to a different metro is dropping, and those who do move are seeking affordability
Government + Policy
New Law Streamlines San Francisco's Approval Process for Housing
The Constraints Reduction Legislation aims to speed up the permitting process for the construction of much-needed housing in the city
