DCH announces new board chair, Stephanie Behring. Behring has served on the board of DCH for six years and offers vital new perspectives to lead DCH both in the field of building and promoting attainable housing

March marks Women's History Month, and around Dallas and the world, we honor women through telling stories of incredible women in our communities.

The word recession naturally raises a lot of red flags and concerns, especially in the wake of rising inflation and interest rates, but what if a recession makes housing more affordable?

When individuals and families participate in the development of their neighborhoods, the entire community benefits. Last week we discussed various ways of collecting resident feedback and creating an engaged and empowered community.

Understanding how to collect and utilize community feedback helps create equitable housing solutions that are responsive to community needs and supported by empirical evidence.

Creating thriving, inclusive cities, requires affordable housing workforce housing.  This can be complicated where zoning, funding, and pre-existing policies support gentrification over affordability. 

Some innovations in the past decades to address food insecurity, especially in cities, have yielded unexpected gains where equity, diversity, and affordability are concerned.

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

In response to increasing issues arising from affordability due to inflation, the government responded by introducing the Inflation Reduction Act. The name Inflation Reduction Act does little to explain its’ potential implications to home buyers and owners.

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.

Last week, we offered resources for those underserved in Dallas and in need. This week, we would like to offer our audience the opportunity to also give back

Many of us find ourselves reflecting as we finish out the year and look to the year ahead. This perspective is so valuable when goal setting because we can evaluate where we came from and where we are going

Dallas has various non-profit and government organizations that offer assistance to those in need, especially during the holiday season.

Dallas has a booming economy and post-pandemic the economic landscape has never been brighter, but we have a problem. Amid the skyscrapers, bright city lights, and incredible cultural scene, there's an issue that often goes unnoticed but remains critically important: workforce housing. 

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.

In cities across the US the "Jobs-Housing Fit" is increasingly entering the housing and development conversation. The concept refers to the balance between job opportunities and available housing in a region or city.

For homeowners in Dallas and across the nation, and aspiring homeowners, the rising costs of home insurance are making homeowning unaffordable.

Singapore has emerged as one of the prime examples of successful public and affordable housing policies. Its housing transformation not only provided its citizens with comfortable homes but has also had a profound impact on society and the city's future development.

Dallas is known for hospitality and community spirit. Especially these last few weeks with our National Night Out Event and our groundbreaking, we can really feel the community coming together in support of housing as a common goal and a right.