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A new White House report reveals how cutting red tape could build 13 million homes over the next decade, tackling America's severe housing shortage. The plan could boost economic growth and create two million jobs while making homeownership more accessible.
A new White House report reveals how cutting construction regulations could create millions of affordable homes and boost economic growth. The blueprint addresses America's 10 million home shortage by targeting rules that add over $100,000 to building costs.
A new White House report reveals how cutting red tape could create millions of affordable homes and boost economic growth. The blueprint targets regulations that add over $100,000 to every new house built.
More than 300 volunteers gathered in Albemarle County to build five new homes for women-led families, kicking off Habitat for Humanity's month-long Women Build initiative. The project is part of a larger effort to create over 1,100 affordable homes in the Southwood community.
Dutch housing corporations just completed their biggest year ever, building 21,500 affordable homes for families who need them most. It's a bright spot in a housing crisis affecting millions across Europe.
Volunteers hammered nails and laid floors Thursday as part of Habitat for Humanity's annual Women Build event in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The project will create 31 affordable homes by 2028 in a new subdivision honoring the community.
A Texas fundraiser featuring country music stars Pat Green and Walt Wilkins raised nearly $100,000 to build affordable homes for local families. The Hats for Homes event brought Montgomery County together for an evening of burgers, custom hats, and hope.
Gateway Mortgage Bank just secured N2.2 billion in federal funding to help everyday Nigerians buy homes with 9.75% interest rates over 20 years. In a country facing a 15 million home shortage, this lifeline could finally put homeownership within reach for middle-class families.
Lagos State is building a new housing estate on Lagos Island to provide affordable homes and modern infrastructure for residents displaced by urban renewal. The project promises quality housing through public-private partnership, with completion set for December 2026.
A South African engineering student partnered with his contractor father to build a cozy three-bedroom house using raw soil and recycled waste instead of traditional bricks. The eco-friendly home looks identical to conventional houses, costs less, and stays naturally cool in summer and warm in winter.
Wells Fargo Foundation donated $1 million to help families rebuild affordable homes in Altadena after the devastating Eaton Fire. The grant will construct accessory dwelling units and help rebuild homes destroyed in the disaster. ##
For 50 years, NASA's space innovations have quietly transformed life on Earth, from your smartphone camera to heart monitors saving patients today. The agency just released its milestone edition celebrating how Moon and Mars tech is building affordable homes and powering life-saving medical devices right now.