Dallas homeowners and prospective homeowners have not only faced harsh winter conditions, whether renting or owning, but they have also faced incredible increases in utilities and insurance costs. Texas has been experiencing record-breaking winter storms, and as a result, prices are surging, representing further barriers for homeowners and homebuyers. Here are some of the reasons and ways to mitigate the financial impacts.

Rents in Dallas fell 1.6% in 2023, which is a relief for many, however in 2022 rents increased 4.8%. Where rents rise and fall inconsistently, it can be difficult for many to plan for the future

As America and Dallas grapple with an unprecedented housing affordability crisis, advocacy for the expansion and reform of federal spending through the tax code is a timely and necessary call to action.

The 2024 legislative session in Dallas will be an exciting one and holds the promise of addressing housing and enacting policies that will prioritize the needs of our community.

Cities around the world face an unprecedented challenge: the increasing demand for housing. To meet this demand while maintaining historical and architectural assets, urban planners and architects increasingly turn to principles of adaptive reuse.

May 2024, residents will vote on a $1 billion Capital Bond Program. This is a city issued debt that will support key infrastructure projects in five categories, Streets and Transportation

Within the heart of South Dallas, is perhaps the most significant historic district, the Queen City district. This remarkable neighborhood stands as a testament to the legacy of the early African-American settlers who established their community here in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

DCH recently spent some time in Atlanta to see some of our contemporaries and their work to improve housing affordability and attainability in metropolitan areas. Good Places

As the population in Dallas continues to grow, the need for sustainable housing solutions becomes increasingly important. Building green and reducing environmental footprints are not only crucial for preserving our planet but also for creating healthier, more energy-efficient homes. DCH explores sustainable housing practices in Dallas and examines the strategies developers are using to build environmentally friendly and energy-efficient homes, even on a mixed-income budget. What are some of the sustainable design features, renewable energy options, and green building certifications can be incorporated to build more sustainable homes in Dallas? DCH explores. 

As housing is increasingly constricted, due to supply chain shortages, and shortages existing prior to the Covid 19 Pandemic, federal agencies, state agencies, municipal agencies will need to work in concert to find and apply equitable housing solutions.

We discussed the development of West Dallas last week and this historical context can servea as a reminder of the challenges faced by its residents, in terms of affordable housing and gentrification.

Mixed-income housing development and neighborhoods are considered one of the best ways to revitalize disinvested urban areas. Where poverty is concentrated, communities experience higher crime and less access to health services and basic resources. A 2013 study conducted by CityScape explored the hypothesized benefits of mixed-income housing and how it may alleviate economic segregation and increase property values. DCH would like to explore these findings and discuss them in the context of how to develop more sustainably in Dallas. 

How does affordable and attainable housing play into sustainability and equality in neighborhoods? DCH builds mixed-income developments that provide housing for a number of income levels and one of the questions we get asked the most and one of the things that can be most confusing is the concept of the AMI or Area Median Income. We will look at how it affects housing availability and eligibility, and provide answers to our FAQ, on AMI. 

Congratulations, here are the keys to your new home! Now, how do you maintain a home and a lifestyle that will build equity and add value to your home? There are so many guides to saving for a home, linked here, and applying for a home loan as a first time home buyer, linked here, but what happens when you get a home, how can you make sure it appreciates? Here are some practical maintenance tips, financial tips, and tips for becoming involved in your community to make sure your neighborhood thrives, to build value and equity for all. 

The Beckley Apartments and DCH Headquarters site is minutes away from the trendy Bishop Arts District. We acquired the space, 711 N. Beckley in 2004. This construction was built in 1959 and had 6 units in need of restoration. We say restoration because this building, like many in Dallas, had great bones. It was built of red brick and contained only one-bedroom and one-bath homes. This type of configuration is antiquated in that it does not use space in the ways that we use it today, but there was an opportunity and DCH saw this. 

Is owning a home a dream? For many, home owning is a dream that seems like it will never become a reality. According to a recent survey by Intuit, it takes an estimated 51 months, or 4.25 years, for an average American household to save the recommended 20 percent down payment. The average home down payment is $54,145 for a single family home. This of course only tells a fraction of the story since housing costs, income, and living costs vary so wildly from metropolis to metropolis.