Housing Costs

Brendan O’Brien, author of “Homesick,” talks with us about his new book and what he's learned about the effects of short-term rentals in communities like Flagstaff, Arizona; Bozeman, Montana; and St. George, Utah.

February 28, 2024 - Shelterforce Magazine

A 1973 state law creates urban growth boundaries that limit urban sprawl, but rising housing costs are causing lawmakers to consider a one-time expansion.

February 26, 2024 - Associated Press

Supply remains low, signaling little relief for renters and potential homebuyers.

February 22, 2024 - Florida Phoenix

With the housing shortage only getting worse, updates to a key federal program could help.

February 21, 2024 - Federation of American Scientists

Supporters of the bill say eliminating parking mandates would make housing more affordable and reduce carbon emissions.

February 19, 2024 - Fox 31

Workers find it increasingly difficult to access affordable housing near their jobs.

February 19, 2024 - The Guardian

The city’s focus on assistance for households at risk of eviction and supportive housing helped keep more residents housed.

February 13, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

Roughly 40 percent of people facing evictions each year are children.

February 12, 2024 - KUNC

The president of Habitat for Humanity has some suggestions for U.S. lawmakers.

February 11, 2024 - The Hill

Modular housing can be built faster and at lower cost than traditional homes, but the industry is stymied by regulatory and other barriers.

February 7, 2024 - Center for American Progress

The affordability crisis continues to impact American households across the board, with 16 percent of listings affordable to the average household.

January 31, 2024 - Yahoo Finance

As they age and form families, millennials find it increasingly difficult to afford housing in urban areas.

January 29, 2024 - Strong Towns

A record number of renter households struggle to afford housing costs.

January 29, 2024 - NPR

A combination of ineffective funding mechanisms, strict building regulations, and inflation are pushing per-unit construction costs higher.

January 23, 2024 - Crain's Chicago Business

A new report highlights a growing affordability crisis, calling for state-level zoning changes and renter protections.

January 22, 2024 - CT News Junkie

Skyrocketing home values are driving up property tax bills, putting lower-income homeowners at risk of losing their homes.

January 21, 2024 - Pew Stateline

As the cost of building new housing rises, mechanisms that support the purchase of existing housing by local governments and housing authorities can help mitigate the housing crisis and create affordable housing faster than new construction.

January 19, 2024 - The Philadelphia Citizen

Economic Mobility and Black Homeownership Pilot identified barriers to homeownership and provides homebuyers with down payment assistance and counseling.

January 18, 2024 - Next City

The state legislature will consider a package of land use laws aimed at increasing the housing supply and reducing housing costs.

January 11, 2024 - Greeley Tribune

From the United States to the United Kingdom, housing costs are eating up a larger percentage of household income.

January 11, 2024 - World Economic Forum