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Affordable housing is an issue.

I err on the side of optimism, but the reality is stark. This article is great at describing the present affordable housing environment, the challenges faced by Beacon and many of our peer organizations, and smart solutions that are vital to keeping all of our neighbors housed, regardless of income.

Accessible and attainable housing! Housing advocates we must change the message and communicate this better! Sessoms told the group that one of the first issues that needs to be addressed is the tone and tenor of the conversation around affordable housing. Several other members of the discussion agreed with Sessoms' assessment. Currently, he said, many people hear the term affordable housing and think of low-income or Section 8 housing. Instead, Sessoms said he prefers the term “accessible housing” – especially when it comes to the so-called “missing middle” housing, which refers to a range of housing types that fit between single-family detached homes and mid-to-high-rise apartment buildings. #attainablehousing #accessiblehousing

Housing must come first.

*MUST READ*  Minnesota Realtors® CEO Josh McFall, CAE, RCE has co-authored an opinion piece with Housing First Minnesota CEO James Vagle calling for the Legislature to increase housing affordability, access, and supply. McFall and Vagle implore our legislators to act now as support for housing policy reform gains momentum and crosses party lines. They write, “We need to act on a bold vision that can simultaneously increase housing affordability, access and supply. As seen in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Richfield, and red and blue states across the country, that roadmap exists: legalize more housing options and enable more inventory, including more modestly dense housing in residential areas. We need to bring back the starter home that built communities across Minnesota.” Read the full article via MinnPost: https://lnkd.in/geUJngzB 

Huge affordable housing news in Mass. today with the passage of the Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act. It's great to see governor Healey supporting funds to help close the gap in development and ensure more affordable housing to help combat the current housing crisis. “The passage of the Affordable Homes Act is a monumental step toward building a Massachusetts where everyone – from our talented workforce and families to our retirees – can afford to live and thrive.” - Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus. https://lnkd.in/eyM9w2ii #affordablehousing

The twin housing crises of supply and affordability is a unifying problem across the country that requires immediate action now. I encourage you to read this editorial supplement to the Hill Times about Housing Affordability that offers a diverse range of voices who have vested interests in solving this problem. https://bit.ly/3HEqpPh #REITsforHousing #housingcrisis #affordability #housingsupply CAPREIT

New Hampshire Housing's 2024 Multifamily Housing Conference panelists say state must step up, and small communities must also get on board, to close the housing gap. Speakers at the conference stressed that changing policy, educating communities – both residents and local board members – as well as bold moves by the legislature are necessary to turn things around. https://hubs.ly/Q02B4DCX0 #NHHousing #TheHousingWeNeed #AffordableHousing

U.S.Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., unveiled an ambitious $500 billion federal housing bill during a press conference and affordable housing tour in downtown Bellows Falls, Vermont on Monday. Named the "Community Housing Act, (CHA)" this bill aims to confront the substantial challenges associated with the housing crisis, both in VT and nationwide. Rep. Balint emphasized "The Community Housing Act is designed to tackle some of the biggest barriers to addressing our housing crisis, here in Vermont and across the country. CHA offers creative solutions and big, bold investments. Hundreds of billions of dollars in housing investments. Because that’s what’s needed.” To learn more about the Community Housing Act read this Brattleboro Reformer article below! #CommunityHouisngAct #AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableLiving #CommunityInvestment #EconomicEmpowerment #HousingForAll #SocialImpact #AffordableLiving #CapitalForChange #EnergyEfficiency #LocalImpact #BuildingCommunities #HousingSolutions

How can the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook help communities move from awareness to meaningful action on increasing housing opportunities? Read our latest blog post on this new customizable resource and how local and state REALTOR® associations' efforts helped inform it. #HomeownershipMonth