Economy Sep 28 Why renters are increasingly outnumbering homeowners in the suburbs of major cities By John Yang, Andrew Corkery
Nation Aug 21 Watch 5:46 Home sales went up in July, offering momentum to a struggling market The housing market showed signs of life in July, with existing home sales increasing by 2% from the previous month. It's offering a bit of momentum to a market that’s been struggling. Geoff Bennett discussed the numbers with Daryl Fairweather,… By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant
Politics Mar 12 Affordable housing threatened as Trump halts $1 billion program to extend life of aging buildings The Trump administration is halting a $1 billion program that helps preserve affordable housing, threatening projects that keep tens of thousands of units livable for low-income Americans, according to a document obtained by The Associated Press. By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America
Economy Feb 20 What experts are forecasting for renters and homebuyers this year Stubbornly high mortgage rates, rising rents and a lack of affordable housing have contributed to fewer home sales and rising homelessness for the past three years. 2025 might not look much different, experts say. By Kenichi Serino
Nation Dec 27 U.S. homelessness rose 18 percent in 2024, continuing multi-year upward trend The United States saw an 18.1 percent increase in homelessness this year, a dramatic rise driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing as well as devastating natural disasters and a surge of migrants in several parts of the country, federal officials said… By Michael Casey, Associated Press
Dec 16 Fed’s rate cuts likely to slow with inflation pressures still elevated By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week's Federal Reserve meeting. Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 10:26 People with disabilities face extra hurdles amid national housing shortage By Judy Woodruff, Layla Quran Millions of Americans are priced out of homes and apartments. For people with disabilities, finding an accessible place they can afford can be even more challenging. Judy Woodruff reports on the affordable housing shortage for our series, Disability Reframed. Deaf… Continue watching
Aug 27 Harris campaign releases new ad promising plans to build 3 million homes and reduce inflation By Josh Boak, Associated Press The Tuesday move is designed to contain inflationary pressures that also draws a sharp contrast to Republican Donald Trump's approach. Harris highlights her plan in a new minute-long ad that uses her personal experience. Continue reading
Aug 08 Chronic housing shortage leaves Maui residents displaced a year after deadly wildfire By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press Thousands of displaced residents on Maui have faced a year of anxious uncertainty since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century devastated Lahaina. A housing market squeezed by vacation rentals is undermining attempts to find long-term shelter for survivors. Continue reading
Jun 24 ‘Supply crunch has led to an affordability crunch.’ Yellen announces efforts to help with increased housing costs By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The Biden administration announced new steps to increase access to affordable housing as still-high prices on groceries and other necessities and high interest rates have dramatically pushed up the cost of living in the post-pandemic years. Continue reading