In this week’s news round-up, we find unintended consequences, and a curious solution to a local issue. Home sales are down around the country, and many homeowners are choosing to rent out their properties as an alternative to letting them languish on the market. In Connecticut, rental demand is increasing, and with a housing wage… Continue reading

Homelessness is a complex issue. Homelessness happens to different people, for different reasons. This reality can make it a difficult subject for the news media to cover. So it’s always encouraging to see a thorough investigation of the causes of homelessness as well as communities’ efforts to end it. Fairfax County, Virginia has seen some… Continue reading

With Congress in recess, it’s been a slow week on Capitol Hill. But last week’s news clips show us that homelessness and housing are still on the minds of many across the country. In Marin County, a columnist notes that with the housing wage for a one-bedroom apartment sitting at a sky-high $28.17 an hour,… Continue reading