Tag: housing
Construction job openings unchanged as housing market slows
The construction labor market saw little change for job openings in June as open, unfilled jobs for the overall economy continued to move lower...
Iowa City home prices increase by 10% in 2023
Iowa City home prices increased by 10.4% between May 2022 and May 2023, according to a new study by SmartAsset, a New York-based financial...
Home prices, rents remain high with steep interest rates, slow construction
Sharp interest rate hikes over the past year continue to impact homeownership and affordability for both homeowners and renters across the U.S., according to...
Johnson County offers $1.75 million for affordable housing
The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County is offering $1,750,000 to support the development and/or rehabilitation of housing provided to income-qualified households below 80%...
Existing home sales surge in February across U.S., Midwest
Existing home sales reversed a 12-month slide in February, registering the largest monthly percentage increase since July 2020, according to the National Association of...
CR nonprofits host Homeowner Resources Workshop
Cedar Rapids residents will learn the basics of home buying and discover resources for down payments, closing costs and home maintenance at the Cedar...