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The history of racial discrimination in housing still impacts the Kansas City region today
March 2, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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The relationship between race and housing in the United States has a long past and a lasting impact. Understanding this relationship in the Kansas City region is critical for comprehending the housing patterns we have today and planning a more equitable tomorrow.

Market conditions challenge housing affordability, but relief may be coming
November 28, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Rental and single-family housing costs and supply show early indications of a changing direction. Is this a blip or will a trend towards a more affordable market emerge?

KC Region at risk of losing its most affordable housing
November 4, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Increasing numbers of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties are eligible to leave the program. What happens next?

Two studies, one region's workforce housing challenges
October 6, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Two studies examine workforce housing challenges in the Kansas City region. Both identify the need to increase the supply of affordable, quality housing options all residents.
  

Many essential workers have limited housing options
September 16, 2022 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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New analysis shows how a shortage of affordable housing options in the Kansas City region challenges the workers our communities depend on most