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Renters Struggle More Than Homeowners to Meet Basic Needs
A new Urban Institute study shows that renters are more likely to have difficulty meeting non-housing basic needs than homeowners, with 30 percent having experienced food...Read more
Home Matters Blog
Contingencies You Should Always Keep in Your Contract (and Why)
Once you’ve moved past the excitement of purchasing your first home, it’s time to get down to brass tacks with your purchasing contract. While these contracts can seem...Read more
Policy Matters Blog
Homes Reach Decade High Unaffordability Levels
A new report about home affordability shows that U.S. home prices in the third quarter of 2018 were the least affordable they have been in 10 years.Read more
Housing Developments: Insights from Scott Farmer
We’ve Made the Public Aware, Now Let’s Get Its Support
Stories on the struggle for affordable housing are increasingly in the media nationwide. For the first time in years, we do not have a public awareness problem, which is...Read more
Home Matters Blog
How to Keep Your Home Safe for Kids This Halloween
As Halloween approaches, people are getting their homes ready for the ghosts, witches, goblins and ghouls who are sure to make an appearance on Halloween night. But aside...Read more
Special Event
2018 North Carolina Consolidated Annual Action Plan Public Hearing
Join us for a webinar on October 31, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.
The State of North Carolina encourages citizens to participate in the planning, implementation and...Read more
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Housing North Carolina Awards Honor Developments Expanding Local Housing Options
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s top honor for excellence in affordable housing has been awarded to six developments and neighborhoods that provide opportunities for home buyers...Read more
Home Matters Blog
Buying a Home from Across the State? Here’s What You Should Know About a Long-Distance Move
Buying a home can be both exciting and stressful, and more of the latter if you are buying a home in North Carolina clear across the state from your current home. Making a...Read more