housing issues

President Trump has suggested 50-year mortgages as one way to help more people be able to afford home ownership.

A recent data analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland shows that, in recent years, more out-of-state investors have bought up single family homes.

A new program funded through opioid settlement dollars supports moms in recovery by giving them a space to heal together.

Many Ohioans in some of the state's most common professions don't earn enough to afford a basic two-bedroom apartment.

Some Ohio cities are relaxing zoning laws to allow accessory dwelling units, or in-law suites. They hope it could help expand affordable housing options in their community.

Homeless people in at least six Ohio cities can be fined or arrested for sleeping in public places, even if there’s nowhere else to go.

Many Ohio counties saw drastic increases in eviction filings last year. The trend is continuing into 2024, as communities run out of pandemic-era emergency rental assistance.

Ohio companies are investing in 3D printed home building technology. They say labor and cost savings could mean more affordable housing options for Ohio residents in the future.

As state and federal lawmakers propose measures to curb how firms like VineBrook operate, tenants continue to grapple with poor maintenance and customer service.

In recent years, many small cities across Ohio have passed rental registry programs in hopes of creating more accountability for landlords. Lima’s the latest community to join them.