New state legislature presents opportunities for affordable housing
New York State is now solidly controlled by the Democratic Party. In addition to maintaining c.....»»
Affordable housing must remain a New York priority
New Yorkers remain concerned about access to safe and affordable housing in the state, so it was encouraging to hear Governor Cuomo emphasize his Administration’s commitment to expanding affordable opportunities fo.....»»
Hawaii Legislature fails to pass dozens of affordable housing measures
Only a handful of bills made it to the desk of Gov. David Ige — who had also made affordable housing a priority at the beginning of the year — by the April 29 adjournment......»»
Montgomery County Land Bank receives $3M for affordable housing projects
Additional demolition funding awarded to the Montgomery County Land Bank will create opportunities to grow the area’s inventory of affordable housing for low and moderate income families, including an $8 million project in west Dayton......»»
San Jose mourns the loss of Charles Davidson, an early advocate and builder of affordable housing
Davidson built thousands of affordable homes, helped write San Jose's city charter and donated more to San Jose State University than anyone else......»»
In One Chart: This state has the least affordable housing market in the U.S. based on income — and it’s NOT California
There are only three states nationwide where more than half of the households could afford to buy a median-priced new home......»»
Affordable apartments in Milwaukee"s Riverwest, Harbor District contend for tax credits
Developments with more than 1,000 new apartments are among this year’s competitors for the much-sought after state and federal affordable housing tax credits......»»
Affordable apartments near Brady Street among 2020 tax credit winners
More than 400 apartments would be built for low-income renters in Milwaukee County under Tuesday’s award of the limited, and much coveted, state and federal affordable housing tax credits. The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority .....»»
4 trends changing Dallas-Fort Worth commercial real estate in 2020
It’s no secret that Californians have been leaving the Golden State in droves. Whether it be individual residents seeking new opportunities or Fortune 500 companies searching for states with more business-friendly tax climates and affordable housi.....»»
Recovering attorney fees from eviction proceedings in the HSTPA era
By Adam Lindenbaum and Peter B. Kane, Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. On June 14, 2019, the New York State Legislature enacted the Housing S.....»»
Developer: As riverfront project gets sidelined, affordable housing needs only grow
Missouri failed to include Prairie Fire Development's 57-unit project in the state's low-income housing tax credit. But developer Kelly Hrabe remains undeterred......»»
Mayor Walsh"s $500M affordable housing plan faces a test on Beacon Hill
A majority of the $500 million would come from a real-estate transfer tax, which requires approval by state legislators. But that's far from a sure bet......»»
Brooklyn hotel abusing affordable-housing tax breaks, AG says
Brooklyn business hotel, Novo Boutique Living, has dug in against a state Attorney General affordable-housing tax fraud investigation, refusing to hand over key documents in the case, according to... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Wiener vows to push zoning reform, transit-oriented housing agenda
State Sen. Scott Wiener has remained tight-lipped about two placeholder bills he introduced hours after his fiercely contested housing bill died in the Legislature last month, but on Friday he vowed to continue to push a statewide zoning reform, tran.....»»
State looks for affordable housing on Tahoe property
Two affordable housing projects in the works on state-owned land in Sacramento and Stockton look to be followed by one in South Lake Tahoe......»»
State tightens rules for rent hikes in affordable housing
Minnesota has enacted new rules governing rents for affordable housing, restricting rent increases to once every 12 months. Minnesota Public Radio reports on the change, which came after tenants complained of rents rising just one or two months aft.....»»
Buying A Home Is More Affordable Than Renting In Just Over Half Of The US
Buying A Home Is More Affordable Than Renting In Just Over Half Of The US In ATTOM's latest annual report on the state of the American housing market, the.....»»
Judge strikes down de Blasio"s Inwood rezoning plan
The 2018 rezoning of Inwood led by Mayor Bill de Blasio was struck down by a state judge Thursday, dealing a major blow to one of the administration's signature affordable-housing efforts. Judge... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
How Microsoft"s Brad Smith became the conscience of an industry
Smith has become an important voice on some of the most salient issues facing the Puget Sound region, Washington state and the nation — from transportation to affordable housing to education. He is the Business Journal's 2019 Executive of the Year......»»
Affordable housing hopes abound in Northern Va. as Democrats take power in Richmond
Virginia Democrats are salivating at what they might be able to achieve now that they’ve finally won unified control of state government, particularly when it comes to affordable housing. Northern Virginia’s representatives in Richmond, local law.....»»
Apple pledges $2.5 billion to address the state"s affordable housing problem
Apple is the latest tech giant to pledge funds amid crit.....»»