HomeStyle & Beyond

Affordable Housing

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A modern, inviting Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in Orlando, Florida, with a small garden and bicycle, representing affordable housing.
Services

Orlando offers $14K ADU incentive with affordable rent rules

Electricians under 30 are now making well over $200,000 a year, a stark indicator of the severe labor shortage impacting construction projects nationwide.

Olivia Hart·May 14, 2026
A picturesque Austin neighborhood with a blend of existing homes and new accessory dwelling units, symbolizing increased housing supply and affordability.
Real Estate

ADUs Boost Housing, But Broader Reforms Are Needed

In Austin, median rent plummeted by nearly $250 in just four years.

Mason Clarke·April 11, 2026
A homeowner reviews documents for the Westport CRE-HAB housing repair grant program, symbolizing financial aid for essential property improvements and preserving safe housing in the community.
Real Estate

Westport Reopens Housing Repair Grants Program for Homeowners

Westport homeowners may be eligible for up to $21,000 in financial aid for critical home repairs through the newly reopened CRE-HAB grant program.

Mason Clarke·April 5, 2026
A diverse community thrives as local housing repair grants enable home improvements, with families smiling in front of their revitalized homes, symbolizing stability and the threat of budget cuts.
Real Estate

Local Housing Repair Grants Build Stronger Communities. Proposed Budget Cuts Put Them at Risk.

An editorial on the crucial role of local housing repair grants in strengthening communities and why proposed federal budget cuts to programs like CDBG and HOME pose a direct threat to this vital support system.

Olivia Hart·April 4, 2026