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America’s Up-And-Coming Boom Towns

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Of SmartAsset’s 50 fastest growing metropolises in the nation, six Northwestern cities finished in the top 10, according to The New York Times , though Murfreesboro, Tennessee came out on top thanks to its minuscule unemployment rate and fast-growing median household income. Housing Markets. Housing Markets. Housing Markets.

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'Grandfamily' Communities Offer Specialized Housing for Caregiving Older Adults

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Grandfamily' Communities Offer Specialized Housing for Caregiving Older Adults. The community offers affordable housing for older adults with low incomes, adoptive families, or “grandfamilies,” with a grandparent, adult family member, or friend raising a child. cbroderick. Thu, 08/19/2021 - 10:49. And there are roughly 2.7

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Housing Market Pushes Buyers to Rentals, Intensifying Demand

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Housing Market Pushes Buyers to Rentals, Intensifying Demand. Meanwhile Boston saw only a 5% gain, while rent applications rose 8% in Charlotte, North Carolina, and 9% in Portland, Oregon. Today, the national housing shortage sits at more than 4 million homes,” he said. cbroderick. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 10:11.

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Oregon Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Oregon economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Entrepreneurial Development Loan Fund (EDLF): EDLF provides direct loans to help start-ups, micro-enterprises and small businesses expand or become established in Oregon. loan origination fee.

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These Cities Are Becoming More Affordable for Renters

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More than 40% of renters pay more than a third of their income on housing costs, meaning affordability typically affects renters more than it would homeowners, according to Smart Asset. Between 2016 and 2019, rent as a percentage of income fell by almost 8%. Housing Markets. Housing Markets. Affordability.

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10 of the Hardest Metros to Snag a Home

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market while housing inventory is down, resulting in a competitive market, but these metros are the most competitive. The site reviewed the payment-to-income ratios, number of homes on the market compared to households, and the average price cut for homes sold recently. Housing Markets. Housing Markets. Read More. .

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New California Duplex Law Permits Development in Residential Neighborhoods

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Senate Bill 9, a California law scheduled to take effect January 1, will allow multi-unit housing in neighborhoods previously reserved for single-family homes, but some cities are fighting back with new restrictions. Housing Policy + Finance. Housing Policy + Finance. Construction.

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