Tag Archives: Rural areas

RentCafe's August Rental Activity Report revealed Arlington, Virginia was named the most sought-after city by renters for the second consecutive month, while New York City boroughs like the Bronx and Queens trailed closely behind.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced it has awarded $10 million in Rural Capacity Building grants, along with $12.5 million in grants through the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program, to help expand affordable housing and homeownership nationwide.

According to a new survey analysis from the National Association of Realtors, while the share of first-time homebuyers has dropped to record lows, the share of homes purchased in small towns and rural areas reached record highs.