Reading time: minute The district has a new tool to help people find affordable housing. A interactive website and map is now available to search for affordable housing projects built with county funds. The Affordable Housing Map with Country-Specific Restrictions lists existing and under-construction housing projects. Users can search by location and learn details about […]
On the side of busy Route 301 in Newburg, Maryland, about an hour south of Washington, DC, Sandy Washington opened the door to a newly renovated corner apartment. Inside, the walls are painted bright yellow and soothing blue. A children’s room is furnished with bunk beds and a homework corner. “Welcome to Southern Crossing,” she […]
The Boulder County Board of Commissioners is considering temporarily suspending review of building plans for homes larger than a certain size, citing concerns about affordability and the environmental impact of building large homes. This potential pause comes as Boulder County grapples with rising housing costs, making it harder for people to enter the local housing […]
Carrie Seidman | Sarasota Herald-Tribune What or who exactly is responsible for the devastating flooding in Debby’s wake has been the subject of much debate since the massive tropical storm inundated parts of Sarasota County with up to 19 inches of rain earlier this month. Residents were quick to blame overdevelopment; real estate and land-use […]
On Monday, Walla Walla County Commissioners voted against a sales tax increase that would have raised $1.1 million annually for affordable housing and mental health programs. The increase would have passed House Bill 1590a Washington state law that allows local governments to use sales taxes to combat the housing crisis. VAT would have increased by […]
The same economic issues that are causing Lana Nunez to consider moving out of Orange County could help her afford it. “Real estate prices,” Nunez said, “are just crazy.” “Insanely good if you own one,” she added. “And insanely bad, I guess, if you’re trying to buy one.” It’s a puzzle that could change life […]
BURIEN, Washington — On Tuesday, construction crews were busy continuing work to build new, affordable homes in Burien. The Miller’s Creek community on South 136th Street at Highway 509 already has water, sewer, electric and curbside hookups. The next steps include pouring the foundations for the 40 new homes. Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King and Kittitas […]
JACKSONVILLE, Florida. – A housing boom in Duval County is offering renters more options and better deals. A new report from Zillow found that 45.6% of rentals in the Jacksonville metropolitan area received a discount in July, up from just 27.8% a year earlier. The typical asking rent is $1,769, up 0.8% from last year. […]
JACKSONVILLE, Florida. – All metrics in the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) July market statistics report show that the real estate market is moving toward a balanced market. According to the report released Friday, the median sales price for single-family homes in the six-county region of northeast Florida fell less than half a percentage […]
