Housing 101

Introduction to Social Housing In the past few years, a new term has emerged in housing circles across the United States – “social housing.” As a new political administration enters the White House and traditional funding streams for affordable housing – such as the Low Income Housing Tax Credit and Community Revitalization Act spending – are potentially re-thought, it is important to examine other housing models that might provide new ways of financing affordable or attainab

Homeownership: A Comprehensive Overview | Introduction  | History of Homeownership  | Racial Inequality in Housing  | Current Market Conditions  | Benefits of owning a home | Disadvantages of owning a home | Innovative Solutions to Promote Homeownership | Introduction Homeownership represents a foundational aspect of the American dream, providing both financial security and a sense of stability. However, as many US metros face housing price escalation which far outpaces inco

An eviction is a legal process in which a landlord seeks to remove a tenant from a rental property.

Reparations: A Comprehensive Overview | What are Reparations  | History of Reparations  | The Rationale for Reparations in Housing  | Reparations Counterarguments | Strategies for Implementing Reparations | How to Apply for Reparations  | Innovative Solutions to Advance Racial Equity in Housing | What are Reparations The contemporary concept of reparations primarily refers to compensatory measures proposed or undertaken to redress the injustices and enduring legacies of slave

Perspective on reparations in the housing community for Black residents and organizations leading the way.

The Basics of Zoning What is Zoning? Zoning is the process by which local governments regulate the use and development of land. For a given parcel of land, zoning laws dictate what types and sizes of buildings can be built, how those buildings interact with surrounding buildings or parcels of land, and, perhaps most importantly, the purpose for which the parcel or buildings occupying that parcel can be used. Much like a quilt, the zoning overlay of a municipality is a patchwo

According to the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) 2022 Construction Cost survey, the average cost to build a single-family home

The residential construction sector has faced significant hurdles in replenishing its labor pool due to an aging demographic and difficulty