Amazon donates $9M to nonprofits near DC to mark HQ2 anniversary
The funds will go toward organizations working to help residents avoid evictions as well as other causes to improve racial equality and support military families and veterans
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 17
Beyond the headlines: How will the housing market fare under Biden?
Opinion
What's the future of the housing market? 'We just don't know!' Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains that Senate control will have more of an impact
by Matthew Gardner Nov 13
What a Joe Biden presidency means for real estate and housing
From Biden's campaign, here's how we can expect his administration to respond to today's most crucial housing issues
Joe Biden wins 2020 presidential election
Here's what a Biden presidency may mean for the real estate industry
by Patrick Kearns Nov 7
62% of homeowners support low-income housing in their neighborhood
According to Redfin's latest survey, a majority of Americans embrace low-income developments in their neighborhood; however, concerns still abound
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
Chocolate factories, churches and courts: Residential conversions heat up
As new apartment building starts slow, commercial-to-residential apartments conversions are picking up steam as they offer renters affordability and style
by Marian McPherson Sep 29
Mobile-home parks are a sound investment, especially during a pandemic
Mobile-home parks have long been touted as a recession-proof sector of real estate, and investors say they continue to be a wise choice during the nation's current economic turmoil
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
Free camping in the city, or lack of affordable housing options?
Opinion
The seat of a bike is a great way to really see the harsh realities of a city. Here's what one broker observed as she biked her way along homeless encampments
by Teresa Boardman Aug 27
Why 'side suites' are all the rage right now
Accessory dwelling units have been growing in popularity both as a pandemic living option and a solution to affordable housing
As eviction bans expire, experts predict a nationwide housing 'nightmare'
Richard Rubin, the founder of affordable housing company Repvblik, said that the eviction crisis will also hit commercial real estate
Affordable housing developers see surge in demand as unemployment rises
Three affordable housing developers share how they're preparing for a continued surge in affordable housing demand and what needs to be done to meet renters' needs
by Marian McPherson May 6
As aging urban cores get more expensive, a source of affordable housing diminishes
Sam Khater, the chief economist at Freddie Mac, looks at how 'filtering' impacts home prices in cities
by Patrick Kearns Apr 21
How a broker went from homeless to building a $14M development
Lafayette, Louisiana-based broker Terrica Smith shares how surviving Hurricane Katrina led her to her calling — providing affordable housing
by Marian McPherson Feb 24
Zillow launches search tool to help connect Seattle's homeless with affordable housing
Zillow partnered with the Seattle government as well as local nonprofit Housing Connector and its network to enable a more streamlined process for searching for affordable housing
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 14
Nebraska attempts to stave off housing crisis with upzoning plan
As home values slowly creep up, Nebraska legislators are attempting to curtail a possible affordability crisis with 3 housing-related bills
by Marian McPherson Feb 13