HOUSING
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OPINION: North Carolina’s foster care system is in crisis. It doesn’t have to be
North Carolina’s foster care system is in crisis. Today, over 11,000 children are in state custody, but according to the most recent data from “Who Cares,” there are only about 5,600 licensed foster homes.
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The 5 most affordable places to live in North Carolina in 2025
There are many beautiful places to live in North Carolina, but consider these options if you’re looking for a good community and better savings opportunities.
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Housing in N.C. is a roadblock to the American Dream
What’s striking is how united North Carolinians are when it comes to solutions. Across party lines, the survey showed that voters strongly support practical steps to increase housing access
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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein and Eric Church break ground on new housing project
Gov. Josh Stein marked his 100th day in office with a continued focus on hurricane recovery, including his new project with country music star Eric Church.
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Opinion: My personal affordable housing crisis
Housing policy needs the General Assembly, and a federal government that works alongside local governments, to effectively address the housing crisis in their jurisdictions.
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Looking for affordable housing in rural NC? One lawmaker has an idea that could help.
If you live in a small town (or want to) and are struggling to find housing, a new proposal could help—by changing how rural NC housing developments get funded.
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Opinion: Home for the holidays shouldn’t be a luxury—it’s time to act on foster care
Families across North Carolina are creating memories around warm meals and cozy gatherings as we gather with loved ones to celebrate the holidays. But for over 11,000 children in our state’s foster care system, the holidays are often a stark reminder of the family connections they lack.
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Walz and Vance offer wildly different visions for how to solve America’s housing shortage
During Tuesday’s vice presidential debate, Tim Walz highlighted the importance of building more affordable homes for families and holding accountable Wall Street investors who buy up housing and treat it as a commodity, while JD Vance continued to demonize undocumented immigrants and blame them for the nation’s housing shortage.
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Opinion: Protecting Homeownership as Wake County Grows
Wake County is at a critical juncture. As its skyline rises and new residents flood in, long-term community members face an increasingly unaffordable housing market.
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Kamala Harris has big plans to address North Carolina’s housing crisis
Kamala Harris helped deliver funding to get more seniors and working families in Mecklenburg County into affordable homes. Her plans for addressing the housing crisis if elected President will impact many North Carolina families. More seniors and working families will have affordable homes in Mecklenburg County, due to more than $158 million in funds from…
























