Nashville, often celebrated for its music scene, is facing a pressing challenge: a shortage of affordable housing. In response, local developers are turning to adaptive reuse, transforming old motels into affordable living spaces. Notable projects like The Wilder and The Perch aim[...]
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A Solution: How Single-Stair Reform Can Help Unlock Incremental Housing
Small apartment buildings like Oak Terrace used to be common, filling cities with well-scaled, community-friendly homes. But thanks to modern building codes, structures like this are now nearly impossible to build. A single rule requiring two staircases with a fire-rated corridor has[...]
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Protections for North Dakota renters face skepticism in committee
Three new bills in North Dakota aim to enhance protections for renters, but they face a skeptical Senate Industry and Business Committee. Senate Bills 2235, 2236, and 2237 focus on addressing late fees and providing tenants with options for recourse against non-compliant[...]
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Nebraska lawmakers consider measure to preempt local rent regulations
Nebraska lawmakers are currently discussing a proposed bill that would prevent local governments from imposing rent controls on private property. At a public hearing, supporters argued that the measure is a proactive step to fend off potential rent regulations. However, opponents contended[...]
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Washington lawmaker seeks ban algorithmic rental market pricing
A little legislative perspective here: in Washington, a legislator is seeking a ban on algorithmic-driven technology that provides rental-market pricing recommendations. The belief is that use of the technology and recommendation they deliver amounts to competitor collusion and drives prices up. Opponents[...]
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This ancient building material is making a comeback
Straw isn’t just for barns and fairy tales. It’s emerging as a serious contender in the world of sustainable construction. Long valued for its affordability and insulation power, straw is now being adapted into modern prefab panels, making it easier than ever[...]
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Regina city council discussing rental incentives to address housing dilemma
Regina’s city council is tackling a housing shortfall head-on, aiming to meet the rising demand for rental properties. With a forecasted need for almost 1,900 new housing units annually, they’re considering policy updates to double construction rates and enhance housing diversity. Key[...]
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Affordable housing plan in North Dakota draws broad support
North Dakota’s housing crisis took center stage as advocates and lawmakers pushed forward Senate Bill 2030, a $211 million plan to tackle homelessness and build affordable housing. The bill, with bipartisan backing, includes $200 million for the Housing Incentive Fund and targeted[...]
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I tried living without a car in rural America—I lasted only 2 weeks
When you move to a rural town, living car-free seems like a noble goal—less carbon, fewer costs, more reliance on public transit. But in practice, it’s a logistical maze. Buses often run infrequently, ride-sharing is spotty and expensive, and cycling can feel[...]
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In Fargo, Neighbors and city clash with NDSU athletes over housing complaint
In Fargo’s quiet neighborhoods, a college football player’s family is locked in a struggle over housing regulations. They’ve invested in a home for their son, Kelton, and four teammates near NDSU, believing they’ve created the perfect setup. But city ordinances say only[...]
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Minot Projects Receive Housing Development Incentives For 84 New Units
Two Minot housing projects will receive public subsidies to close the financing and feasibility gaps. The projects are supported in part by Low Income Housing Tax Credits provided by the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency and the North Dakota Industrial Commission. The[...]
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Ellendale Program Piloting Through Project to Increase Housing Supply
Ellendale, North Dakota, is expecting 20 new rental homes for Applied Digital employees by spring 2025, a project spearheaded by Headwaters Development and supported by North Dakota’s R-WISH program. This initiative aims to bolster rural housing in communities with under 20,000 residents.[...]
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North Dakota Among States With the Lowest Housing Inventory
There were 1,676 active real estate listings in North Dakota last month. That puts us on the list of the five states with the lowest amount of active listed units. The other states with the lowest inventory include New Hampshire, Alaska, Vermont,[...]
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Minnesota company is finding success building apartment homes on an assembly line
There are a lot of ways to deliver more affordable housing into our communities, and one Minnesota company, Rise Modular, is doing it through efficiency of design and construction. They build modular apartment buildings that are built in a factory, shipped to[...]
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Iowa City ’embracing innovation’ in 3D-printed affordable housing
Housing costs are a common topic these days where ever you look. Places with low costs of living are easier on their people and attractive to outsiders, too. But how does a place deliver it? Well, in Iowa, they’re investing in innovation.[...]
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Sen. Cramer Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Create Affordable Housing Program
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Chris Coons (D-DE), member of the Appropriations Committee, reintroduced their Choice in Affordable Housing Act. The bipartisan, bicameral bill would improve the federal government’s largest[...]