by Ben Harris Recently released government data hammered home what we have known for at least a year: A national housing shortage, not broad-based price increases, is […]
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Solving homelessness crisis more about priority than money
If it seems like the homeless population has grown, that’s because it has — everywhere. According to the annual point-in-time survey, there are almost 71,000 more people […]
Calif. has passed 100-plus housing laws since 2016. Are they working?
by David Garcia and Bill Fulton A slew of ambitious housing legislation has emerged recently in states as varied as Maine, Utah and Washington. Many of the […]
Guest essay: Fair housing in W.Va.: ‘Y’all’ should mean ‘all’
by Hannah McCune Most West Virginians consider themselves good neighbors, hard workers, family-oriented and overall warm and welcoming folks. Despite this good nature, West Virginia ranked lowest […]
Go ahead and buy that house. Your retired self will thank you
by Alexis Leondis Traditional financial advice typically tells savers to put retirement first — even before homeownership. That’s because over the long-term, the stock market tends to […]
Grown kids still stuck at home?
by Justin Fox When the pandemic hit last year, young adults moved back in with their parents in a big way. Now the share of 18-to-29-year-olds living […]
Volunteers, donations needed for cold shelter
Plan is to serve those unsheltered this fall and winter Newsroom@DominionPost.com Volunteers are needed to help with the cold shelter this winter, and donations are also requested. […]
City, county, social services come together for Scott Avenue warming shelter
MORGANTOWN — With temperatures dipping below freezing and winter rapidly approaching, various community partners have come together to open a warming shelter. The shelter, located in the […]
City looking to amend housing code relating to inspection of rental units
MORGANTOWN — The change to Article 1751 of Morgantown’s housing code is, by and large, a housekeeping measure designed to bring city, state and national laws in […]
Researchers hope to learn from historical Arthurdale homes
MORGANTOWN — Two Virginia Tech professors are researching how the original Arthurdale homes have survived advancements in technology and consumer expectations. Lisa Tucker and Gregory Galford, both […]