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A shift toward townhouses could address some of America's housing woes

by Amy Scott and Sarah Leeson
Nov 12, 2024
Medium-density housing is cheaper than traditional homes and might be a better fit for today's American family, says columnist Heather Long.
High-rise apartment buildings are largely not being built in the U.S. Instead, townhouses, like the ones above, are having a moment.
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Housing permits are up for single homes but down for big apartments

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Oct 18, 2024
Builders are shying away from multifamily homes because of supply and cost issues. But single-family homes are cheaper and faster to build.
Builders broke ground on about 5.5% more single-family homes in September than a year ago.
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Will converting hotels into apartments ease the affordable housing shortage?

by Nova Safo
Oct 14, 2024
The renovations necessary to convert hotels into apartments are often cheaper and faster than those needed to convert office buildings.
The Whitelaw Hotel, which historically welcomed Black travelers in Washington, D.C., is now an apartment building.
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Los Angeles' "dingbat" apartments are a kitschy piece of the past

by Sean McHenry
Sep 17, 2024
Shaped by the car culture, dingbats are going obsolete due to earthquake risk. But their names and style flourishes bring nostalgic smiles.
Dingbat dwellings were once a staple in LA, but they've required retrofitting in the quake-prone city.
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Given the housing shortage, why is it so hard to build new apartments?

by Daniel Ackerman
Jun 20, 2024
Inflation, climate change and zoning laws have increased rents and building costs. Developers are focusing on high-priced luxury units.
Developers, who face stiff costs of their own, are focusing on high-profit luxury units, leaving low-income renters in a precarious position. 
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Rent reporting is affecting tenants' credit scores

by Amy Scott and Sofia Terenzio
Jan 1, 2024
In New York City, there's been an uptick in landlords reporting tenants' rents to credit bureaus, and not all renters are happy about it.
"One of the biggest things that landlords look at when they're deciding whether or not to rent to a tenant is their credit score," Chang said. A lower credit score can affect one's ability to move out and find a new place to live.
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Will 2024 be the year the housing market gets slightly less tough?

by Mitchell Hartman
Dec 27, 2023
High mortgage costs, low supply of houses for purchase and high rents made for a pretty bleak year. But there's a glimmer of light on the horizon.
“Single-family houses are starting to seem like a luxury good," said Chris Mayer of Columbia Business School.
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U.S. asking rents decline (slightly), but continue to rise in some regions

by Samantha Fields
Jul 28, 2023
Asking rents are down 1% nationally, though they're still rising in some regions.
A man watches apartment construction in Austin, Texas. The increase in apartment supply is one reason for cooling rents.
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Supply of low-cost apartments dwindled over last decade, study says

by Matt Levin
Jul 7, 2023
Ultra-cheap rentals declined in every state, especially in Texas and North Carolina, where renters from more expensive markets are moving.
States like Texas, above, and North Carolina had a particularly sharp drop in low-cost apartments.
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Apartment construction is booming, but it probably won't last

by Henry Epp
Jun 2, 2023
The Census reports that construction of multifamily homes, like apartment buildings, was up about 25% year-over-year.
The Census reports that construction of multifamily homes, like apartment buildings, was up about 25% year-over-year.
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