News Updates
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Housing Demand in Camden
The Camden, New Jersey Housing Market Area (Camden HMA) has been experiencing modest economic growth recently as state-based incentives encouraged more companies to relocate to the area. However, demand for housing remains low in the face of high foreclosure rates, declining home sales prices, and residents moving away from the area. A recent comprehensive housing market analysis on the Camden HMA examined the details of the local economy and housing market. Keep reading »
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Newark Creates Affordable Housing Czar Post
On December 11th Newark officials announced the creation of an “affordable housing czar” position. The post will help to ensure that Newark residents have access to the city’s growing number of affordable apartments and homes. The czar will also be responsible for making sure that developers comply with the city’s new and existing affordable housing laws. Read more here. Keep reading »
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Affordable Housing and Public Health
A recent op-ed in The Hill discusses how tax reform can help—or hurt—the affordable housing situation and notes the connection between affordable housing and public health. Read the piece to see what you think. Keep reading »
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Considering Rent Protections Amid Evictions
An increased recognition that housing stability and tenant protections are key components of broader affordable housing strategies is leading cities across the nation to examine what policies they can enact to protect tenants. Read what Philadelphia is up to and see whether it may have some ideas New Jersey could use. Keep reading »
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Secretary Carson Lays Out His Goals
Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, laid out his goals for HUD in a recent op-ed in The Hill. Keep reading »
