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Oregon becomes first state in nation to nix single-family zoning

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Gov. Kate Brown signed a quartet of housing bills Thursday including one that would eliminate single-family zoning in cities with more than 10,000 residents. Continue reading →

Americans are flocking to HOA communities like never before

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New US Census data shows that homes in Homeowners Associations are taking up a larger share of new construction and new sales than ever before. Continue reading →

Oregon moves to nix single-family zoning, continues a national trend

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Oregon lawmakers voted to eliminate single-family zoning in any city with more than 25,000 people. The bill would legalize duplexes and other “missing middle” housing in neighborhoods that previously only allowed single-family homes. Continue reading →

Feds offer $330M to clean up lead paint

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Federal officials announced Thursday that they have set aside $330 million to clean up lead-based paint and other environmental hazards in low-income housing. Continue reading →

Trump creates affordable housing council, taps Ben Carson as chair

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In an executive order Tuesday, Trump said the role of the council would be to increase the supply of homes in the U.S. in an effort to meet demand. Continue reading →

We’re in a ‘homebody era’ and that means a housing shortage for years to come

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In May 2019, the average tenure of homeowners in the U.S. — that is, the amount of time a typical homeowner lives in their home — rose 10 percent year-over-year to 11.3 years… Continue reading →

HUD Sec. Ben Carson wants more cities to ditch single-family zoning

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Carson — who leads the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) — made his comments Tuesday during a visit to Minneapolis, where lawmakers voted last year to ditch single-family zoning, which had previously dominated the city limits. Spea… Continue reading →

Google vows to invest $1B on new housing in Silicon Valley

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The search giant wants to use Google land to build 15,000 homes, and spent $250 million on a fund to support affordable housing. Continue reading →

Should more American cities do away with single-family zoning?

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As housing costs price more people out of the market, some regions want to allow more multifamily development Continue reading →