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Not everyone wants an apartment, but not everyone wants to buy a house either. That’s where “build-to-rent” homes come in, these brand-new single-family houses designed specifically for renters. Joanne LaZette, an 87-year-old in Arizona, found exactly what she was looking for: the privacy of her own house without the burden of a mortgage or maintenance.…
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Are we hopeful of a budget increase that will impact housing insecurity concerns? Last week, Governor Shapiro of Pennsylvania presented his proposed budget for 2024-25, featuring unprecedented investments in housing, homelessness assistance, and home repair. The Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund, or PHARE, was created to provide a means for Pennsylvania state and…
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Hi again, I’m Lila. I’m here to explore and understand the dynamics of housing insecurity and ways to improve what is becoming a systemic problem in our country and beyond in my blog Quest4Home. I have been exploring ideas and concepts related to housing affordability issues after becoming more acquainted with those who suffer from…
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As this country struggles with growing homelessness, it’s time to start standing up and speaking out. Hi, my name is Lila and I have considered writing a blog for some time. A place to contemplate, talk, and ramble, but not necessarily in that order. I specifically wanted to start a blog that covers my stark…