housing market 2019

Housing activists propose taxing those who let housing units stay empty, as the city struggles with rising home and rent prices. The post Could a Vacancy Tax Help Los Angeles’ Affordability Crisis? appeared first on DSNews.

Dr. Ben Carson, the department’s secretary, said the new incentive is a “path to financing that makes it realistic” to improve, renovate, and update these properties. The post HUD Issues Funds to Rehabilitate Homes in Opportunity Zones appeared first on DSNews.

Gains in one demographic were the highest since Q3 2017. Click through to read more. The post Rising Rates for Minority Homeownership appeared first on DSNews.

Continued job growth and low mortgages kept the Housing Market Index solid for the past month. The post “Positive Conditions” Leading to Strong Home Builder Confidence appeared first on DSNews.

Unlike in years past, markets that are witnessing spikes in foreclosures are not necessarily tied to natural disasters. Here are the factors in play according to a new report. The post Mortgage Delinquency: “Signs of Emerging Stress in Some States” appeared first on DSNews.

Commentary on housing shortages and rising home prices says changing land-use regulations could help the access to homeownership. The post How Europe’s Example Could Help Address America’s Housing Crisis appeared first on DSNews.

What is a YIMBY, and what does it mean for the future of affordable housing? The post The Debate Over High-Density Housing appeared first on DSNews.

Commentary from CNN says that the housing market needs to keep growing “keep the current recovery alive” The post Is Housing the Economy’s Saving Grace? appeared first on DSNews.