Nation Sep 28 High mortgage rates compound housing affordability challenges By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins, Molly Mazilu
World Sep 27 Eviction of 87-year-old sparks encampment protest in Madrid over housing crisis Tens of thousands marched through Madrid on Saturday to protest the eviction of María del Carmen Abascal from the apartment in the upscale Retiro neighborhood where she had lived for more than seven decades. By Alicia León, Renata Brito, Associated Press
Nation Aug 11 Almost nowhere in California is building enough housing. Here's why California cities and counties are struggling to meet state housing targets. Despite having state-approved plans, actual construction lags behind. By Ben Christopher, CalMatters
Nation Jul 20 U.S. Virgin Islands' housing authority accused of corruption as federal funding is suspended U.S. Housing Secretary Scott Turner said Monday that nine years after the territory received $1.9 billion in disaster recovery funding, it has spent less than a third of the funds. By Dánica Coto, Associated Press
Politics Jul 10 Watch 5:54 A look at the new regulations and incentives in the housing bill set to become law A sweeping new housing bill is set to become law, even without the president's signature. The measure passed Congress with bipartisan support, but President Trump refused to sign it in protest of the GOP Senate’s failure to approve his election… By Geoff Bennett, Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams
Jul 09 U.S. home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise By Alex Veiga, Associated Press Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to prospective homebuyers’ affordability challenges. Continue reading
Jun 25 The new housing bill is historic. Experts say it may fall short for renters most in need By Hannah Grabenstein PBS News spoke with housing experts on how the bill can address the needs of lowest-income households and where the legislation falls short. Continue reading
Jun 25 Senate Republicans reject war powers resolution after Trump berates them at Capitol meeting By Mary Clare Jalonick, Steven Sloan, Joey Cappelletti, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran held a late-night vote Wednesday to try to appease him. Continue reading
Jun 24 Trump says he won't sign major housing bill until Congress passes SAVE Act By Associated Press The president's announcement came at an awkward time for House Republican leadership, coming just as they were speaking at a press conference about the importance of the bill in addressing affordability. Continue reading
Jun 24 House gives final approval to landmark housing bill aimed at lowering costs By Michael Casey, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The legislation represents one of the most sweeping efforts in decades to increase the supply of housing and bring down prices. Continue reading