DC's first-time homebuyer program out of money again
The District's Home Purchase Assistance Program is out of money again.
About 24% of renters in America say they can no longer afford their rent, study says
While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.
Housing affordability plummeted to lowest level on record in 2023
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Loudoun County offering $500,000 in aid to prevent evictions
New emergency eviction assistance is available in Loudoun County.
US housing market needs 1M more homes to satisfy demand
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun argued that policy changes could boost housing supply. The shortage of homes is keeping upward pressure on prices.
DC Housing Authority appoints Keith Pettigrew as new executive director
The man now tasked with revamping D.C.'s Housing Authority is a native Washingtonian with nearly two decades of experience in public housing.
Arlington County opens housing voucher waitlist lottery for first time in over a decade
Arlington opened the waitlist for its housing voucher lottery Wednesday. It’s the first time since 2012 that county residents have a chance to apply for the federally-funded rent subsidy program.
Alexandria neighbors debate over proposed zoning policies to create more affordable housing
Residents in Alexandria are gathering at a city meeting tonight to address possible new zoning policies that ignited a heated debate just next door in Arlington.
Home prices will rise in 2023 as affordability crisis worsens, Goldman says
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage
The US housing market may be trapped in a prolonged freeze
Fannie Mae economists predicted in a revised forecast that the U.S. housing market faces a prolonged downturn due to high mortgage rates and limited supply.
New property tax break for elderly homeowners in Prince George's Co.
A new tax incentive for elderly property owners in Prince George’s County just went into effect.
DC's Home Purchase Assistance Program is out of money
The DC Home Purchase Assistance Program is out of money until the fall. This is now leaving residents — who are in need of financial help to buy a house — upset and stuck in a rut.
California courthouse parking lot turns into homeless encampment with 24/7 security
One of California’s famous wine regions has a government-sanctioned homeless encampment set up near the local courthouse, Fox News Digital has learned.
Montgomery County leaders take action to keep housing affordable
Skyrocketing rent prices are nearly forcing families out of their homes.
Arlington community speaks out on Missing Middle plan
Arlington County held a public hearing Saturday morning on its Missing Middle plan, but a final vote will have to wait until Wednesday.
MD Gov. Wes Moore, federal officials announce homeownership cost reduction efforts
Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined officials at Bowie State University to discuss a new Biden-Harris Administration announces effort meant to lower homeownership costs.
New bill would help DC residents get rid of their gas stoves
D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen re-introduced legislation on Tuesday that would help D.C. residents switch to electric or induction stoves.
Montgomery County considers using public building projects to solve affordable housing crisis
Trying to figure out how to build more affordable housing is an issue that’s been both difficult and controversial for many DMV governments, but in Montgomery County officials believe the solution to the problem may be in their own firehouses, police stations and rec-centers.
America is more rent-burdened than ever: These cities take the biggest chunk of your budget
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
Arlington wants to turn empty office spaces into urban farms
In Arlington County, officials think businesses like urban farms may help the county grow revenue and plant new economic roots.