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Homebuilding has slowed as Americans face economic uncertainty and high mortgage rates. Here, construction workers install a lumber roof on a new home last month in Laveen, Ariz.

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‘We’re in a holding pattern’: Home sales and building slump in the face of uncertainty

by Laurel Wamsley May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Would-be homebuyers are finding lots of reasons to wait.

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Millions of low-cost homes are deteriorating, making the U.S. housing shortage worse

by Jennifer Ludden October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

Older homes are the only ones many Americans can afford, but they are costly to fix and maintain, especially for seniors. A patchwork of programs to help are underfunded and have years-long waitlists.

At an open house meeting at Newport City Hall, attendees view findings from a new study on the city’s housing stock on Thursday night, Feb. 22, 2024. They had the opportunity to discuss the data with the consultants who produced the study and leave their comments.

Housing, Local, Newport Bureau

Study finds Newport’s zoning is likely an obstacle to affordable housing development

by Cheryl Hatch February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

More than 50 people packed an open-house meeting at Newport City Hall Thursday night to learn the results of a new study assessing available housing stock. Patricia Reynolds, Newport’s director of planning and economic development, welcomed those gathered and explained the background on the housing issues and intention of the meeting. She noted that the […]