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Abandoned homes in Hyde Park neighborhood.

St. Louis’ poorest residents ask: Why can’t our houses be homes?

Politics

Trump’s housing agenda looms large over Missouri’s critical US Senate race.

Public housing and crime rates

Global Politics

Senate debates foreclosure rescue bill

Business, Economics and Jobs

Your Take: Is It Better to Rent or Own?

Business, Economics and Jobs

Your Take: Homeownership and the American Dream

Top of the Hour: Home Prices in Decline, Morning Headlines

Tuesday’s S&P/ Case Shiller index showed that housing prices had dropped again, to the lowest they’ve been since 2006. This means it’s not a good time to build.  

Does America Need New Homes?

On Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal’s Kelly Evans  delivered stark news to recent homeowners. She reported that “since house prices peaked in 2006, the average home equity loss is $105,000 per homeowner.” Evans was reacting to the latest Case-Shiller report, which  showed that between February and March, housing prices dropped in 18 out of 20 major metro […]

New Lead-Free Rules: Get the Lead Out

According to new federal right-to-know regulations, all leases and sales contracts need to include information on known lead hazards; homes may be tested before purchase; and pamphlets on testing are to be provided to tenants. David Jacobs, Director of the Office of Lead Hazard Control at HUD (Housing and Urban Development) speaks with Steve Curwood […]

The World

Specter of housing market double dip looms

Business, Economics and Jobs

A dip in housing prices is causing concerns that we might be headed for a double-dip in the market this spring. Louise Story says the latest housing numbers out by the Case-Shiller Index raises more questions than answers.

The World

Transportation costs make some dream homes costly nightmares

Development & Education

Found your dream home out in the suburbs at a fantastic price? It may not be as cheap as you think. According to a new study, when you factor in the costs of transportation, only a third of America’s neighborhoods are actually considered affordable.