Dec 27 U.S. homelessness rose 18 percent in 2024, continuing multi-year upward trend By Michael Casey, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
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
Jun 01 Watch 5:36 Why rents are still higher in much of the U.S. than before the pandemic By John Yang, Marconja Zor, Kaisha Young Rents today are well above what they were before the pandemic. According to a recent Gallup poll, Americans’ second-highest personal finance concern this election year is the cost of housing, behind only inflation. John Yang speaks with Diane Yentel, CEO… Continue watching
May 30 Watch 5:38 Housing shortage, soaring costs a major concern for voters this election year, polls show By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris The cost of housing is a top financial concern for voters this election year, second only behind inflation, according to a Gallup poll this month. It comes as home prices in the U.S. jumped 6.5 percent in March compared to… Continue watching
Mar 27 Watch 5:39 How real estate commission changes could make buying and selling a home cheaper By John Yang, Shoshana Dubnow, Courtney Norris Buying and selling a home could get cheaper after the National Association of Realtors agreed to resolve a lawsuit and rewrite several rules that regulate how commissions are set, advertised and paid. Currently, a person selling their house pays a… Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch 5:33 White House adviser discusses Biden's plans to counter spiking cost of housing By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold President Biden took his case for re-election to the swing state of Nevada, where he’s touting new proposals aimed at addressing the high cost of housing. It’s a problem that has vexed the administration, even while previously high prices in… Continue watching