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Ward 7 Group Prepares Homeowners to ‘Survive, Adapt, Thrive’ During Natural Disasters
The Ward 7 Resilience Hub Community Coalition is working to educate residents and business owners in Ward 7 about urban resilience and prepare them for potential flooding, while also building a comprehensive plan to protect the community from natural disasters.
New Mother Says ‘Middle Class Feels Like Lower Class’ As She Saves for Home
Modupe Idris, a Nigerian-American, is struggling to achieve the American dream of homeownership due to inflation outpacing wage growth, and is considering a career in IT to help her reach her financial goals.
Sharing Space: East of the River Resident Explains What to Expect Before Considering Airbnb Hosting
Synta Keeling, a lawyer and Airbnb host, has found that hosting on the vacation rental app has provided her with extra income, tax benefits, and a chance to meet interesting people, but she cautions potential hosts to research local regulations and manage expectations to attract renters.
Manufactured Homes on the National Mall Entice Builders, Policymakers to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced a new FHA-insured financing option for manufactured home communities, in an effort to stabilize and revitalize affordable housing.