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Gov. Newsom signs package of housing bills

In an effort to create more affordable homes, Gov. Newsom signs package of housing bills

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of housing bills that tweak a number of existing laws to boost the supply of housing, including income-restricted units.

CBS SF Bay Area on MSN · 16h

Newsom signs bills to boost homebuilding, announces "Homekey+" to address housing crisis in California

Governor Gavin Newsom announced new action to address homelessness and expand affordable housing Thursday morning as he signed multiple pieces of legislation at a press event in San Francisco's Mission District.

The Associated Press on MSN · 15h

California governor signs package of bills giving state more power to enforce housing laws

California cities will soon face more state scrutiny and new penalties for pushing back on housing and homeless shelter construction. Gov.

US Fed begins rate cut cycle

Fast Company · 19h

Something big is happening in the housing market: What Fed rate cuts will actually do

On Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell announced that the central bank would begin cutting Fed interest rates, starting with a .50 percentage point (50 bps) cut this month. The Fed also signaled that additional cuts were likely in their final two meetings this year in November and December, and more next year.

CNN on MSN · 2d

The Fed’s rate cuts could have unintended consequences for the housing market

Over the past couple of years, the US economy has wrung out inflation like dirty mop water from just about every sector — except for the housing market, which remains paralyzed by high prices and chronically low supply.

U.S. News & World Report · 11h

Trump Says Fed's Rate Cut Was 'Political Move'

Most people thought it was going to be half of that number, which probably would have been the right thing to do," Trump said in an interview with Newsmax. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kicked off what is expected to be a series of interest rate cuts with an unusually large half-percentage-point reduction.

Seattle, social housing

Seattle Times · 9h

Seattle voters to weigh competing social housing measures

The Seattle City Council voted Thursday to send voters two competing measures to fund a new type of mixed-income housing.

KING-TV Seattle on MSN · 12h

Seattle housing initiative, alternative will be on the ballot during February special election

As proposed, I-137 would fund the development of affordable, social housing through an additional 5% tax on some employers.

The Center Square on MSN · 12h

Dueling Seattle social housing measures up for voter approval in February

Seattle voters are set to decide on dueling social housing measures in the upcoming February special election. House Our Neighbors, a community campaign, successfully gained enough signatures to place Initiative 137 on the ballot.

Vermont Caps Emergency Housing for Homeless

Newsweek · 19h

Vermont Caps Emergency Housing for Homeless Forcing Many to Leave

Vermont is ending its pandemic-era motel voucher program, forcing hundreds of homeless residents to leave temporary accommodation. On Thursday, around 230 households will be affected by a new 80-day limit imposed by the state Legislature in July.

Yahoo · 23h

Vermont caps motel housing for homeless, forcing out hundreds

The biggest exodus — about 230 households — is expected on Thursday when they reach a new 80-day limit stay in the motel rooms that the Legislature imposed starting in July. Those affected include families,

WFFF Burlington on MSN · 1d

Vermont leaders call to combat homelessness

Town and city officials gathered to call for government aid to assist unhoused individuals.

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Built-to-rent communities a growing U.S. trend amid sky-high housing costs

Though a growing industry, build-to-rent communities made up only 7.9% of new residential constructions last year.

Abused in Public Housing, Victims Often Face a Long Wait to Move

A 2013 provision to federal law was intended to ensure that domestic violence victims living in subsidized housing could move ...

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Shifting housing market: Where home prices are falling right now

Despite a drop in mortgage rates, some housing markets are still seeing mild home price declines, according to Zillow data.

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Could the "YIMBY" movement fix America's affordable housing shortage?

Some cities and states are throwing out single-family zoning to increase density and create more affordable housing.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Tina Smith: Our Solution to the Housing Crisis

Instead of treating real estate as a commodity, we can underwrite the construction of millions of permanently affordable ...

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Minneapolis housing program and Kentucky sheriff accused of killing judge: Morning Rundown

Plus, Donald Trump’s reversal on his own tax policy highlights the fiscal promises he and Kamala Harris are making to voters.

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'My new home is Housing Executive's first in 25 years'

The Housing Executive has unveiled its first new social housing scheme in a quarter of a century. The six new energy ...

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This city took a swing at fixing the housing crunch — but not without a backyard brawl

It’s hard to find an affordable home in the United States these days, but a program in Minneapolis may hold a solution.

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