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Longtime affordable housing leader's exit line: 'Do not relent'
Connie Snow has retired after three decades at the helm of what's now Windham & Windsor Housing Trust. The organization built or fixed up 890 homes on her watch.
Survey finds affordable housing scarce in Shelburne Falls
If the resident spends no more than 30 percent of their gross income on housing costs, it’s considered affordable.
Where Are the Cities with Good Job Markets and Affordable Housing?
It's getting tougher to find good jobs in cities with affordable housing. Here are some of those sweet spots.
How to lure investors to affordable housing projects
Investors, particularly ones tied to big banks, typically won’t bet on an effort that doesn’t have a strong chance for success.
Who defines affordable housing, and how do they do it
What makes a home affordable is most often defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. it controls most of the affordable funds.
How affordable housing programs can help you list more homes
Dottie Sheppick discusses the merits of several affordable housing programs and how real estate agents can use that information to get more homebuyers.
Affordable housing crunch? Some investors hope to help.
Housing costs have become a significant burden on middle class as as well as low-income Americans. But some investors are looking for new ways to help.
When Is an Affordable Housing Development Fee Not Really a Development Fee?
The Appellate Division has drawn a bright-line distinction between two types of development fees; developers should be aware.
12 US cities where even the highest earners can barely afford housing
In some expensive housing markets, it can still be a stretch for even the highest earners to comfortably afford a home, a LendingTree report found.
Why Realtors say we are seeing a decline in affordable housing options
Realtors are sounding the alarm on skyrocketing home prices. Fewer affordable housing options are making it difficult for families to make ends meet. However, future homeowners can do a few things to ensure that they get the home of their dreams. Realtors say that by putting in multiple offers, having patience, and paying cash if […]
Could You Afford Home Health Care? Maybe Not
Only two out of five older adults with significant disabilities have the assets on hand to pay for at least a couple of years of extensive in-home care, researchers found.
Given A Hot Housing Market, What Pitfalls Await Buyers Who Forgo Inspections?
The fact that so many are skipping a normally routine and important part of the home buying process concerns those in the business.
How Millennial homeowners affect the housing market
(Housing News) Millennials have a different set of priorities when they are making purchases, especially housing, so what do they want, and how is the market shifting in response?
Is U.S. Housing Unaffordable? It Depends on How You Chart It
Rising home prices and interest rates made housing less affordable last year than at any time in the last five years, according to National Association of Realtors data. So is it time to sound the siren over a housing bubble? Not really.
How to Get Started as a New Homeowner
Purchasing a home in our housing cooperative is an exciting time for many. However, for some, it can also be intimidating and stressful. As with any
Tips to Ease Discussions with Elders about Housing
...Mention some exciting new upgrades to in-home bathrooms that are actually good for everyone’s safety. Then, turn the conversation elsewhere.
How to Drastically Reduce Your Housing Expenses
Let’s start by walking you through a couple of popular examples of house hacking.
How to Navigate a Hot Housing Market
Competition for homes in many cities is leading potential buyers to take steps they may not have considered a short time ago, including waiving the inspection.
How can you help seniors with housing? Think accessibility
Agents have an obligation to understand senior housing so we can do right by this large and vulnerable group
How Much Can You Afford to Spend on a Home?
Deciding how much to spend on a home is a very important life decision. Most people want to do more in life than make a mortgage payment.
What if I Can’t Afford Nursing Home Care?
With more than half of us expected to need long-term nursing home care planning is a necessity. Our Huntersville Medicaid lawyers can help you to prepare
