HOUSING
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Rent increases would be limited to 5% per year under new Biden-Harris plan
The plan calls on Congress to pass a law that would withdraw tax credits from landlords who raise rent by more than 5% annually. If passed, the plan would apply to about half of all rentals in the United States.
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Opinion: James Watson’s inspiring story highlights the power of affordable homeownership.
Watson’s journey highlights the profound impact of community land trusts in preserving affordability and fostering community ownership. Through RALT’s initiative, Watson was able to establish permanent roots in the same community that he grew up in and remains deeply connected.
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“I have no idea what we’re going to do”: Housing shortage leaves NC low-income renters stymied
There are just 40 affordable and available rental homes for every 100 extremely low-income households in North Carolina.
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Ashe County’s economy is broken. We need better leaders to fix it.
Let me tell you about a house that represents the standard in Ashe County, North Carolina. Upon entering the front door, you notice the floor is not level in the least; there is mold growing on the walls and ceiling, and there are exposed plumbing pipes running along the top of the wall. The kitchen…
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As North Carolina housing costs soar, Biden wants to turn empty offices into housing
In Sept. 2020, the median home sale price in North Carolina was $272,000. As of Sept. 2023, that figure had risen to $363,600.
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Biden Administration Announces $3.1 Billion in Funding to Tackle Homelessness, With Focus on Veterans
President Biden said he wants to reduce homelessness in the United States by 25% by 2025 and to rehouse 38,000 veterans in 2023.
