New Study Examines Barriers and Solutions in Manufactured Housing
The study from Harvard's Joint Center looks at the challenges faced by developers using manufactured housing and how they're overcoming those barriers
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
NAHB
NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers
NAHB Chairman's Message: An NAHB Land Development Committee working group is creating educational resources to help make land-use policy information more accessible
Design
Attainable Housing Options: Rethinking the Starter Home
Three rapidly emerging design and development trends are helping to make housing more attainable without sacrificing style or convenience
Community Development
Affordable Housing Project Seeks to Upgrade Homes in Historic Richmond, Va., Community
Richmond's historic Blackwell community is in need of serious home upgrades, which most homeowners can't afford in the midst of an affordability crisis. Luckily, the Townes At River South project can help
Affordability
Here Are the Cities Where American Renters Can Actually Afford to Buy
Pockets of affordability that offer U.S. renters opportunities for homeownership are few and far between
Planning + Development
Why Are Developers Building Luxury Condos in Cities Facing an Affordable Housing Crisis?
While the supply of affordable housing units is falling in America's largest cities, luxury condo development is on the rise
Affordability
A Lack of Listings Is Driving Up Home Prices
Despite fast-rising mortgage rates, home prices continue to increase as hesitant home sellers retreat, limiting the supply of homes for sale
Housing Markets
These Western States Are Seeing Their First Annual Price Declines in Years
Home prices are still rising throughout most of the U.S., but seven Western markets are posting their largest declines in years
Affordability
A Quarter of American Homeowners Are Considered ‘House Poor'
A growing number of homeowners are spending more than 30% of their income on housing costs, leaving more than 1 in 4 Americans financially burdened
Affordability
Jericho Project Receives HUD Funding to House Unsheltered New Yorkers
The nonprofit Jericho Project seeks to house 90 unsheltered New Yorkers over a three-year grant period with the help of recent funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Affordability
Free Housing Expo Offers Assistance to First-Time Buyers and Renters in NYC
An affordable housing expo on June 10 aims to educate buyers and renters about opportunities for housing assistance in New York City
