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After a challenging post-pandemic correction, Florida's housing market is showing encouraging signs of stabilization. Inventory is declining in areas hit hardest by price drops, suggesting the worst may be behind them.
Florida's Republican-led House just rejected a plan to weaken school vaccination requirements, protecting decades-old health protections for kids. House Speaker Daniel Perez, a father of three, said he's uncomfortable with children attending school without protection from measles, mumps, polio, and chickenpox.
Deputy Austin Graham rushed into a burning Florida home and carried an unconscious woman to safety through smoke-filled hallways. She's now stable and expected to make a full recovery.
Spain just approved a €7 billion plan to triple public housing investment over four years, tackling soaring rents that have locked many families out of the market. For the first time in decades, the government is making affordable housing a budgetary priority.
A European tiny house builder just solved one of small living's biggest complaints: feeling cramped. The Sky tiny house offers two full bedrooms and apartment-like space for just $71,000.
A survivor who fled abuse with $15 and a suitcase just passed groundbreaking legislation to protect others. Florida's House voted 112-0 to strengthen protections for domestic violence victims across the state.
A Canadian builder created a towable tiny house that solves the biggest challenge for families going small: space. The Ruby packs two full bedrooms, a bathtub, and room for six people into just 380 square feet.
A Utah company just made simple, stylish living more accessible with a 200-square-foot tiny house starting at $50,700. The Mysa 200 offers everything needed for comfortable living in a smart, single-level design.
A new tiny house design ditches cramped lofts and narrow hallways for a spacious single-floor layout that actually feels like home. The Miami model proves downsizing doesn't have to mean sacrificing comfort.
A Utah company just made sustainable downsizing way more affordable with a surprisingly spacious tiny house that starts under $50,000. The clever design proves you don't need much square footage to live comfortably.
Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has given 65 million people access to safe, affordable housing. Now they're inviting everyone to help open doors for the 3 billion people still struggling with housing insecurity.
Indiana lawmakers just passed a major housing reform bill that tackles the root causes of unaffordable housing. By streamlining zoning laws and cutting permit fees, the state is clearing the path for thousands of new homes.
Researchers mapped 20 years of green housing solutions that could help Africa build 50 million needed homes while slashing construction's massive carbon footprint. A growing movement shows affordable, climate-friendly housing is possible with the right financing tools.
A former public housing building in Chicago's South Side just became the nation's first museum dedicated to the stories of public housing residents. It took 26 years of activism to preserve these stories after thousands of families were displaced.
Fort Worth voters are considering a $10 million housing bond that could generate $2.1 million annually in tax revenue while solving a critical workforce problem. Economist Ray Perryman says affordable housing has become essential for keeping workers and fueling economic growth.
A new tiny house proves affordable housing doesn't have to mean sacrificing space for family. The 20-foot Tulsi model squeezes two full bedrooms into just 160 square feet while staying under $40,000.
A new affordable housing complex in the Netherlands proves social housing can be stunning, with 108 apartments wrapped in sage green, flamingo pink, and warm cream glazed brick. Volante prioritizes both beauty and dignity for low-income residents, including 22 units for young people with disabilities.
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.
After a news report exposed a condemned Florida home buried under nearly a decade of debris, complete strangers showed up with heavy machinery to help the homeowner who couldn't afford to fix it alone. The community response transformed a neighborhood problem into a heartwarming rescue mission.
Scientists at Florida State University have found a way to turn pelagic sargassum, the smelly seaweed choking beaches across Florida, into a valuable food ingredient. The breakthrough could transform millions of tons of coastal waste into a sustainable resource.
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