Housing
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Home ownership is becoming less attainable in Southern Nevada. Harris’ housing plan could reverse the trend.
With median home prices near an all-time high and a severe shortage of affordable units, local housing experts say Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris’ housing plan could be a good start to solving the problem. Irma Cuevas has always wanted to be a homeowner. So far, though, the 34-year-old Las Vegas resident has been a…
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Opinion: Kamala Harris’ affordable housing plan is right for Nevada
The American Dream rests on a simple premise: no matter where you come from, if you work hard, you can purchase a home and lay the groundwork for building generational wealth. Unfortunately, too many families in today’s economy find their dreams of homeownership increasingly out of reach. Housing affordability is a top priority for…
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Corporate landlord agrees to refund renters $48 million after federal investigation
Corporate landlord agrees to refund renters $48 million after federal investigation Invitation Homes owns or manages roughly 3,500 units in Clark County, where it is the second-largest landlord for single-family homes. The company stands accused of imposing junk fees that were improperly disclosed and other deceptive claims made to tenants. The Biden-Harris administration announced this…
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¿Qué cambios para la compra-venta de viviendas entrarán en efecto el 17 de agosto de 2024?
¿Qué cambios para la compra-venta de viviendas entrarán en efecto el 17 de agosto de 2024?
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Harris has big plans to help make home ownership possible for Nevadans
Vice President Kamala Harris helped get funding for more affordable senior and family housing in Nevada through the American Rescue Plan Act. She recently released policy plans to address the housing shortage with three million new homes and a $25,000 tax break to first-time home buyers.
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NV AG’s office says alleged apartment price-fixing is ‘on our radar’
The Nevada Attorney General’s Office said the real estate tech firm RealPage, which has faced accusations of price-fixing rents in multiple states, is on its “radar” but wouldn’t say if it was investigating corporate landlords that use the software.
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Housing advocates try to prevent evictions, criticize Lombardo for 2023 vetoes
Nevada housing advocates called out Gov. Lombardo for vetoing bills last year that would have reformed the summary eviction system and protected the thousands of Nevadans that have faced eviction court since 2023.
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Rep. Susie Lee proposes ‘multi-pronged’ approach to address Nevada’s housing crisis
Coupled with coordination from stakeholders, as well as other proposed legislation, Lee believes her approach could provide critical relief for renters and would-be homebuyers. Experts say Nevada still needs tens of thousands of new affordable housing units in order to meet growing demand, and a new plan unveiled by Democratic Rep. Susie Lee on Monday…
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Rent increases would be limited to 5% per year under new Biden-Harris plan
The plan calls on Congress to pass a law that would withdraw tax credits from landlords who raise rent by more than 5% annually. If passed, the plan would apply to about half of all rentals in the United States.
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El Condado Clark aumenta inversión en vivienda asequible
El Condado Clark aprobó más de $30 millones adicionales para apoyar la construcción y operación de viviendas asequibles para residentes de ingresos extremadamente bajos que necesitan servicios y apoyo.
