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Future of Home Ownership
A new report by the Urban Institute found households of color will drive the net growth in home ownership across the country.Learn More
Impact Investing Preserves Affordable Housing, Offers Returns for Investors
As rents in North Carolina cities increase, a new model for preserving existing affordable housing is emerging.Learn More
Report Credits LIHTC with Strong Track Record in Rural Persistent Poverty Counties
Developing new affordable housing in rural counties with persistent poverty is a challenge. Although renters in these regions often experience more housing stress than in...Learn More
Homeowners Falling Behind in Pandemic Economy
The economic impacts of COVD-19 have led to significant challenges for many homeowners making it difficult to keep up with mortgage payments. Learn More
Aging in Place Becomes Increasingly Important During a Pandemic
COVID-19’s higher risks for older adults and those living with underlying medical conditions makes their homes vital for reducing risk of exposure and quarantining if...Learn More
New Household Pulse Survey Shows Many Renters in Dire Straits
More than 300,000 North Carolinians were behind on rent as of late October, according to recent US Census Bureau data.Learn More
State of the Nation’s Housing 2020: A North Carolina Perspective
The Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University recently released its State of the Nation's Housing 2020 report, which includes a thorough...Learn More
Historically Redlined Neighborhoods Experience Worse Heat
North Carolina cities face increasingly intense summers but some neighborhoods fare worse than others. Neighborhoods in Charlotte, Durham, and Greensboro that were...Learn More
Affordable Homes Still “Out of Reach” for Millions
Since 1989, the National Low-Income Housing Coalition has been drawing attention to the divide between actual wages and what people need to earn to afford their rent with...Learn More