The Trump administration announced new trade measures this week aimed at building materials. The plan imposes a 10% duty on imported softwood lumber and a 25% tariff on kitchen cabinets and vanities—set to rise to 50% in 2026. The added cost burden threatens to ripple through the housing market, raising barriers to affordability at a […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
The federal government shut down on Wednesday—the first lapse since 2019—with no deal in sight. Both chambers are at an impasse after dueling stopgap funding bills failed again this week. (AP News, Oct. 2) State of Play CRE Impact As the shutdown continues, mounting strain on real estate transactions, insurance coverage, and investment planning will […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
Plans for Saugatuck, Cribari Bridge and affordable housing Continue reading →| 06880
The cure for America’s housing crisis isn’t government subsidies or corporate scapegoats. It’s more homes. Tobias Peter of the AEI Housing Center and economists at Goldman Sachs have both recently argued that affordability has collapsed because supply hasn’t kept up. The post Housing Affordability? Build, Baby, Build appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
An estimated shortage of six million homes is driving up prices, limiting economic growth, and placing the American dream of homeownership further out of reach for working families. We can all agree that something must be done; the challenge is knowing where to start. The post Strong Foundations Shows Every Community a Way Forward on Housing appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
FHA Construction-to-Permanent Loan: 2025 Complete Guide Discover how FHA construction to permanent loans make building your dream home accessible with down payments as low as 3.5% and credit scores starting at 580. This comprehensive 2025 guide walks you through qualification requirements, the single-closing process, cost breakdowns, lender options, and step-by-step strategies for successfully financing ground-up home construction when conventional loans require unattainable 20-25% down payme...| ConstructionPlacements
“What Atlanta has had is tremendous growth. But what we have lacked is balanced growth.” The post $1.3B for affordable housing? Mayor wants to extend Atlanta’s TAD lifespans to do it. appeared first on Atlanta Civic Circle.| Atlanta Civic Circle
Three ballot measures would establish new homestead exemptions for homeowners over 65. The post On metro Atlanta ballots: New property tax breaks for seniors? appeared first on Atlanta Civic Circle.| Atlanta Civic Circle
The Utah Housing Corp has approved federal and state LIHTC funds to pay for affordable housing projects around Salt Lake City.| Building Salt Lake
The last residents of Yamacraw Village, a subsidized housing complex that has survived for 84 years in downtown Savannah's oldest Black neighborhood, will have a home to return to after the Housing Authority of Savannah completes the redevelopment of the area as long as they continue to meet federal eligibility requirements, officials said last week. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia...| The Current
Discover the best cities to move to for lower cost of living, with affordable housing, jobs, and lifestyle opportunities.| Golan's Moving & Storage
Critics argue that stricter requirements for aid and tying benefits to work or self-sufficiency standards could leave many with few options.| HousingWire
Work will ramp up in the coming weeks at the historic church, which is being restored and expanded into a residential complex in Downtown Jersey City.| Jersey Digs
A Carlstadt-based developer will be the latest to join the Journal Square tower party as a new 29-story high-rise has been greenlit by the Jersey City planning board.| Jersey Digs
Walters is building the latest Cornerstone project with 73 premium income-restricted units in New Jersey - with a lottery now available.| Jersey Digs
Two city-owned sites could be redeveloped into at least 1,700 new homes. Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday said the city will issue requests for proposals for 900 homes at 390 Kent Avenue, one of the last underutilized waterfront sites in Williamsburg, and 800 homes at 1880 First Avenue in East Harlem, currently a parking lot [...] The post Adams targets city-owned sites in Williamsburg and East Harlem for 1,700 homes first appeared on 6sqft.| 6sqft
A Brooklyn public library will be redeveloped into a new modern branch with affordable housing above it. Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday plans to replace the 70-year-old New Utrecht Library in Bensonhurst with a new state-of-the-art branch alongside housing units, part of the city’s “Living Libraries” program, which pairs new libraries with housing. The [...] The post Bensonhurst library to become new modern branch with 100% affordable housing first appeared on 6sqft.| 6sqft
A lottery opened for 37 middle-income apartments at a new development in the Arverne section of Far Rockaway. Units start at $2,650/month for studios.| 6sqft | NYC Real Estate news and information
Sugar House residents can anticipate changes to Fairmont Park, as Salt Lake City officials have released concepts for potential changes.| Building Salt Lake
Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order on Sept. 3, aimed at tackling Maryland's affordable housing crisis. The executive order will make homeownership more accessible across the state by reducing production delays and speeding up development processes.| CNS Maryland
This story was supported with funds from Spotlight DC—Capital City Fund for Investigative Journalism. In the fall of 2021, residents at Urban Village Apartments in Columbia Heights found themselves in a “love bubble” with a well-connected developer making big promises. Their 72-unit garden-style affordable apartment community was up for sale, and, by virtue of their rights […]| Washington City Paper
A solar portfolio will benefit affordable housing across multiple locations Rhode Island under the same 13 MW contract.| pv magazine USA
Believing she couldn’t afford Manhattan, Ayana Green was house hunting in Queens when she saw a StreetEasy listing for an East Harlem co-op. At $450,000, it was one-third of Manhattan’s median home price. Better yet, it was a two-bedroom with maintenance charges of only $585 a month. She saw the apartment and made an offer. One thing seemed odd, though. The seller’s broker urged her to use Midtown-based mortgage provider GuardHill Financial. “I was told during the showing that they ha...| New York - The Real Deal
New York is opening the door to municipalities to grab a piece of the manufactured housing investment pie. The state began accepting applications on Monday for its “Move in NY” program, the New York Times reported. The program is being seeded by a $50 million investment from the state, part of the housing plan included in the 2026 budget. Under the program, up to 15 communities will be able to secure financing from the state in exchange for commitments to build at least 10 homes via manuf...| New York - The Real Deal
Despite 4.1 lakh new units launched in 2024, affordable housing remains a distant dream for most Indian households.| Policy Circle
British Land is developing the vast 53-acre site to become London's first new town centre in 50 years. However, there are concerns that local people are being priced out.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Tom Copley, the deputy mayor for Housing, said he is still confident that London can meet its affordable homes target, despite worrying early figures. Salamander looks at Lewisham's record on social housing and affordable housing starts since 2021.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
A report from private sector developers argues that the London mayor must slash affordable housing requirements and release swathes of green belt land to solve the housing crisis.| Salamander News - Community, climate and nature for Lewisham.
Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Let us know what you think at info@reasonstobecheerful.world. The Big Apple freeze The cost of living is spiraling in New York, especially for rent, forcing people to make extremely difficult decisions about how they spend their... The post What We’re Reading: How New York Could Actually Freeze Its Rents appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.| Reasons to be Cheerful
When regulations limit what kind of housing can be built, the result is endless arguments about what people really want.| Reason.com
San Francisco’s single-room occupancy hotels (SROs) have long been an important housing supply for the city’s working-class and low-income residents. Local law makes it difficult to demolish and rebuild these buildings, even as many age into disrepair, but a new law heading to California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk could override those restrictions. Backers of the […] The post Gavin Newsom Could Make SRO Demolition Easier. SF Affordable Housing Advocates Aren’t Protesting appeared firs...| The Frisc
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first rate cut since December 2024. Central bank officials also projected two additional rate reductions this year, citing growing concerns about labor market softening and economic headwinds. Fed’s Decision Housing Impact Implications for CRE The Fed’s next rate decision […]| The Real Estate Roundtable
Commissioners Carol Myers and Patrick Davenport have proposed two separate plans for how to move forward on replacing the ACC Fire Department’s aging fire| Athens Politics Nerd
The measure won bipartisan support from the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee last month.| Atlanta Civic Circle
From May to early July 2025, the John T. Vucurevich Foundation awarded over $1.5 million in grants to four impactful organizations working to strengthen communities in the Black Hills. The post Spring into Summer Grantees appeared first on John T. Vucurevich Foundation.| John T. Vucurevich Foundation
The post JTVF Announces $4.3 Million in Grants to Close 2024 appeared first on John T. Vucurevich Foundation.| John T. Vucurevich Foundation
The housing market shake-up has left many people rethinking their plans. High interest rates have slowed buying and selling, making it harder to move forward. Families who expected to upgrade, downsize, or relocate now feel stuck waiting for the right Read More The post Housing Market Shake-Up: How High Rates Are Freezing Moving Plans appeared first on Golan's Moving & Storage.| Golan's Moving & Storage
New York City saw various changes this summer, including Zohran Mamdani winning the mayoral primary, the end of broker fees, new corruption allegations around the Adams administration, unusually high heat and more. Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani claimed a sweeping victory in the June mayoral primary. Zohran Mamdani, state assemblyman from Queens, won the New York... The post Local Updates to Politics, Crime and Economy appeared first on The Observer.| The Observer
"While politicians debate zoning and development, a little-discussed federal bureaucratic mechanism called the High Housing Cost Adjustment is systematically excluding working New Yorkers from programs designed to help them."| City Limits
The Blueprint for More and Better Housing, released in early 2024, provided a plan for Canada to build 5.8 million affordable, resilient and low-carbon homes. Although many of the recommendations have proven popular with policymakers and the public, getting buy-in for the overall vision can be difficult. Too often, those policymakers and the public see […] The post Four Pathways to Housing Affordability appeared first on Place Centre.| Place Centre
Over the past six years, from Canada Day 2018 to Canada Day 2024, Canada’s population has grown by over 4.2 million people, requiring a substantial increase in Canada’s housing supply. This rapid naturally leads to the question, Which communities are getting it done when it comes to homebuilding? In this memo, Ontario Communities Falling Behind […] The post Ontario Communities Falling Behind on Homebuilding appeared first on Place Centre.| Place Centre
To keep up with an aging and growing population, it is projected that Ontario will need to build 1.5 million homes in the next ten years. Yet, Ontario has never built more than 850,000 homes in a ten-year period. Who is responsible for making this 1.5 million homes goal a reality, while making it happen […] The post Working Together to Build 1.5 Million Homes appeared first on Place Centre.| Place Centre
Legislative State-of-Play All Eyes on Housing Affordability, From the Administration to Congress On September 1, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Trump Administration is consider…| The ACTION Campaign
Developers warn that multifamily apartment buildings are on the brink of widespread mortgage foreclosures. Outlier Media · Aaron Mondry · Why are Detroit’s biggest landlords struggling?| Outlier Media
A lottery opened for 80 mixed-income apartments at a new development in the center of Bushwick. Units start at $788/month for studios.| 6sqft | NYC Real Estate news and information
DENVER (AP) — Police officer Andy Sandoval lives in one the most beautiful places in the world near Vail, Colorado, where world-famous ski resorts are nestled between Rocky Mountain peaks.| AP News
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Rising concerns about housing affordability, racial inequality and climate change are causing cities nationwide to re-examine their attachment to the detached house.| www.nytimes.com
East Palo Alto homeowner Wesley Yu lives 39 miles away from San Francisco, but he could blow a massive hole in SF’s already precarious budget for affordable housing. Yu is suing in federal court to overturn an East Palo Alto law that requires new housing to include, or at least help pay for, some amount […] The post Could the Supreme Court Kill a Key Funding Source for SF Affordable Housing? appeared first on The Frisc.| The Frisc
A lottery opened for 42 mixed-income apartments at a new rental tower in Hell's Kitchen. Units start at $1,800/month for studios,| 6sqft | NYC Real Estate news and information
The Long Island City rezoning would create 14,700 homes, at least 4,300 of them permanently affordable—the most homes created by a rezoning in 25 years.| 6sqft | NYC Real Estate news and information
Applications are now being accepted for 122 affordable apartments for seniors at a new development next to Google's Hudson Square headquarters. Located at 570 Washington Street, the 17-story building offers spacious units designed for residents ages 62 and older, with a slew of modern amenities to promote comfort, connection, and wellness. Applicants must have at| 6sqft | NYC Real Estate news and information
Dan’s Place affordable housing was designed by HMFH Architects to minimize carbon footprint and provide improved well-being for residents.| gb&d magazine
Architects at WXY are working as part of a large team to create replicable affordable, high-quality housing as an accessory to farms.| gb&d magazine
The post Affordable Apartment Community Opens in Bozeman! appeared first on NeighborWorks Montana.| NeighborWorks Montana
Eureka—a small town illustrating a classic, rural Montana lifestyle, surrounded by the Kootenai National Forest and located on the backside of Glacier National Park—is truly a place of peacefulness, nature, and beauty. And even though... The post Father-Son Duo Achieve Homeownership appeared first on NeighborWorks Montana.| NeighborWorks Montana
Gov. Katie Hobbs is now offering up her own plan to override some city regulations to allow for more "starter homes.''| KAWC
CB 3 voted overwhelmingly in favor of city map and zoning text amendments for the planned $8 billion Metropolitan Park development at a fiery monthly meeting.| QNS
Off-street parking at new developments is not going away. If the city doesn't require parking, developers will still build parking.| la.streetsblog.org
Discover what to expect when moving into a flipped home, including hidden issues, renovation quality, and tips for buyers.| Golan's Moving & Storage
Originally approved in 2020 as a mixed-income development, one of San Francisco’s largest affordable housing projects in years is breaking ground in Potrero Hill.| www.kqed.org
A site that had been one of several to spark controversy and protest in the last decade as market-rate developers were ravenous to build in the Mission District is now going to become the largest 100%-affordable development in the neighborhood in 20 years.| SFist - San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports
A 100% affordable housing project broke ground at 16th and DeHaro streets Monday morning, and this is newsworthy, because it's being built by a market-rate developer, and it was not originally going to be affordable housing.| SFist - San Francisco News, Restaurants, Events, & Sports
Despite progress in addressing veteran homelessness, a recent surge to a 12-year high reveals deep systemic issues| Invisible People
“It’s amazing that the local community, Basalt, Carbondale and Aspen [and more], came together like this and contributed this staggering amount of money,” he said. “But they can’t keep doing it.”| Aspen Journalism
White will oversee the organization’s national housing investments — which total $30.4 billion to date — with a focus on affordable housing.| HousingWire
Affordable housing is part of the foundation for a strong family and home life, and is critical to reaching the common good.| CAPP-USA
An activist campaign is ramping up to pressure the property owner to make long-overdue repairs.| Atlanta Civic Circle
Aug. 21, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City is taking the next step toward transforming the long-vacant Fleet Block into a dynamic, walkable center for families, businesses, and neighborhood life. Two nationally recognized development partners will redevelop the northern parcels of the Fleet Block, located along 800 […]| SLC.gov
It has been over a week since President Trump declared a public safety emergency and placed DC under federal rule, [...] Read More... The post Everything You Need to Know About Homelessness Since the Federalization of DC appeared first on Housing Up.| Housing Up
Even as we come to grips with the election of Trump, those of us at Down Home have grasped one undeniable truth. Our organizing works. The post Down Home Outliers in a Red Wave — Organizing Works appeared first on Welcome to Down Home!.| Welcome to Down Home!
We’ve already identified the risks and challenges in our communities, campaigned for their solutions, and endorsed the candidates that we know will continue the fight against them in positions of power that we were once not privy to as rural people. But it’s not just about what’s at stake this election — it’s about what we could win. The post What We Could Win in This Tuesday’s 2024 Election appeared first on Welcome to Down Home!.| Welcome to Down Home!
The Senate Banking Committee this week unanimously advanced the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025, a sweeping housing reform package led by Chair Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) aimed at addressing the housing crisis by expanding supply, improving affordability, and increasing oversight. It focuses on streamlining regulations, incentivizing construction, and supporting vulnerable populations like veterans and the homeless. The...| The Real Estate Roundtable
Tannersville, in New York’s Greene County Catskill Mountains, is enjoying growing success as a tourism and second-home destination. But that’s putting already scarce housing stock out of reach for many people who live and work there. Employers report their biggest challenge is retaining staff who want to live locally but are unable to find an affordable apartment or home in the Village.| Leviticus Fund
In the last 5 years, Washington DC experienced a housing boom. It took a lot more than passive deregulation.| Washington Monthly
Alan Ferguson left Atlanta Housing to become DeKalb County’s chief housing officer.| Atlanta Civic Circle
Legislative State-of-Play Senate Banking Committee to Mark Up Housing Package Following the largest expansion of the Housing Credit in two decades, enacted just a few weeks ago in the One Big Beaut…| The ACTION Campaign
“There are many clear violations of the right to due process, and the legal community is prepared to challenge many parts of this order.”| Atlanta Civic Circle
Each Friday, City Limits rounds up the latest news on housing, land use and homelessness. Catch up on what you might have missed here.| City Limits
As climate change intensifies, extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, wildfires, and hurricanes are becoming more frequent, resulting in [...]Read More...| Housing Up
Sellers are trapped in low-rate loans. Buyers can’t climb high enough to reach inflated prices. And the market, once again, is frozen by design.| Blaze Media
“It’s a prelude to dystopia,” said local housing advocate Tim Franzen.| Atlanta Civic Circle
A new data interactive and a recent webinar from the SF Fed Community Engagement and Analysis team shed light on homeownership trends in the 12th District.| Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
President Trump, homelessness is not a crime,” Lamont said. “These folks need help, not handcuffs,” Gov. Lamont said.| Hartford Courant
President Trump last week signed into law a bill that allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take actions to| ABA Banking Journal
As the American housing crisis worsens, policymakers, advocates, and residents are considering bold solutions such as public ownership, rent control, and social housing to address the failures of the private housing market.| Davis Vanguard
Despite years of criticism, California's state housing laws have been successful in encouraging cities to build more homes, as evidenced by the recent progress made in San Diego County cities such as Encinitas, Del Mar, and San Marcos.| Davis Vanguard
The affordable housing complex Mike Tiller is hoping for is unlike anything else in his community.| Mortgage Rates & Mortgage Broker News in Canada
Bipartisan lawmakers this week discussed reforms aimed at reducing barriers to housing development and increasing supply during a congressional hearing on the nation’s housing shortage.| The Real Estate Roundtable
notes on the Houston City Council meeting on July 30, 2025, including financial reports, general spending, and solid waste discussion| Emily Takes Notes
A Developer’s Perspective on Partnership, Trust, and Shared Vision| Catalyst Construction
The leaders of the Senate Banking Committee yesterday released a bipartisan bill that seeks to boost housing supply by removing| ABA Banking Journal
As office vacancies continue to be an issue in some cities, coliving is transforming empty spaces into affordable, community-driven housing.| Work Design Magazine
Democrats are embracing an abundance agenda, which focuses on building more housing, transit, and clean energy, but critics warn that it risks enabling corporate capture and exacerbating inequality if not paired with mechanisms to ensure affordability, equity, and democratic accountability.| Davis Vanguard
Time limits on housing assistance do not address the root cause of housing instability, which is a major contributor to poverty, and instead of reducing public costs, they can lead to increased costs downstream in emergency services, homelessness, foster care, health care, and incarceration.| Davis Vanguard
Summer is in full swing, and many children across the country are enjoying time off from school. While families across the income spectrum benefit from opportunities for play and relaxation, low-income families often face greater challenges accessing the same summer experiences. Research shows that students can lose math and reading […]| The ACTION Campaign
Legislative State-of-Play Largest Expansion of Housing Credit in Decades Enacted! On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA, H.R. 1), enacting two Housing Credit provi…| The ACTION Campaign
The lending arm of Slate Property Group is providing $305 million to finance a 755-unit development in Mott Haven.| The Real Deal
Twelve of 27 City-led actions now complete and ongoing; progress highlighted in newly published report July 16, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Salt Lake City Police Department Chief Brian Redd provided a six-month update on the City’s Public Safety Plan, outlining major […]| www.slc.gov
On the street, one sign read “Defend Public Lands,” with an image of an assault rifle. Others bore creative and bilingual profanities directed at Trump, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, who oversees most of the country’s public acreage and Sen. Mike Lee, the Republican from Utah, who on June 11 had proposed a large-scale […]| Barn Raiser