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These states saw their insurance rates rise faster than inflation

Industry says increases have been driven by severe weather losses, rebuilding costs that outpace inflation, tariffs and litigation.

FHFA eases condo insurance rules tied to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

The full replacement cost for roofs is no longer required, lowering monthly payments.

Proposed home-buy cap on institutional investors would hit this state the hardest

Advocates of the ban argue that it will ease the path to homeownership, while opponents say it will result in less construction.

North Carolina considers constitutional amendment to limit property tax increases

The issue could come before voters on the November ballot.

Washington, D.C., considers more options for people who want to build houses in alleys

The city nearly eliminated this housing type in the 20th century.

Federal Reserve holds rates steady as war complicates economic forecast

US central bank still predicts one-quarter-point cut sometime this year.

In Washington, a cabin on stilts designed to withstand floods does exactly that

The Wittman Estes project got its first test during the floods that hit the Pacific Northwest in December.

Florida lawmakers send bill to governor limiting local roadblocks on affordable housing

The measure would expand approvals for development on church-owned and public property.

Get offline for authentic design inspiration, says Buster + Punch founder

Stockholm-based Massimo Buster Minale looks to experiences and feelings to guide his global brand.

Virginia approves slate of housing bills, but local-control fight halts others

Legislators acted to pass a number of Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s priorities.