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We Didn’t Need an Obama Megalith
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opens with lofty community promises but delivers a monument that feels distant from the neighborhood it claim…
L.A. Mayor ‘Has Grave Concerns’ Amid Allegations at Homeless Agency
The Trump administration suspended federal funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) following HUD allegations of systemic failu…
New Hampshire Advances Bills To Promote More Housing Development
New Hampshire joins a growing movement of states dismantling local zoning barriers that obstruct residential development. The state has advanced multi…
As housing costs outpace wages, LISC’s Michael Pugh calls for action
Housing affordability has reached a breaking point. Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) reports that 69 percent of Americans express serious …
Why homebuilders still tend to misread the trade labor shortage
Homebuilders face a paradox as new home sales slide nationwide. They acknowledge that idle construction crews and trade labor networks deteriorate ove…
New York reform prioritizes housing production over climate review
New York State has overhauled its 50-year-old environmental review process to accelerate housing production. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the reform i…
Red Tape Now Adds $132K to the Cost of a New Home
Regulatory costs have become a major drag on new home affordability, with the National Association of Home Builders finding that permits, inspections,…
Cost headwinds batter affordable housing developers, report finds
Rising insurance premiums, surging utility costs, and persistent inflation are crushing affordable housing developers across the country, according to…
The Overlooked Home Feature That Could Save Buyers Thousands
Most homebuyers focus on square footage and kitchen upgrades, but proximity to public transportation deserves equal attention. Transportation consumes…