The new home is named in honor of former Iowa State Representative and Iowa City Community School District teacher, Mary Mascher

Census Bureau data show new-home construction was up 14.8% in November, suggesting the housing crunch may be easing

The funds will be used for both new-construction housing projects as well as for rehab work and housing infrastructure

Expert opinion varies as to how low mortgage rates need to go before more buyers jump back into the market and get home sales moving again

The groundbreaking ceremony for the project included the mayor's announcement that the city will make efforts to streamline its housing development process

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas' annual subsidy funds new affordable housing and upgrades to existing affordable housing stock

The projects will provide affordable housing for in-need areas of South Florida while helping to revitalize and stabilize their local communities

The career center will serve as a principal training and career development location for Employ Prince George's construction and infrastructure workforce development initiatives