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New homeownership patterns emerge in large investor portfolios
January 26, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Large investors are more heavily invested in areas with lower-incomes and higher proportions of Black and Latino residents.

New year, new housing data
January 2, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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The Kansas City Region Housing Data Hub was updated at the end of 2023.

Institutional owners of single-family housing are active in Kansas City
December 27, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Homebuyers, homeowners and tenants are facing the consequences.

Looming LIHTC roll-off dates could compound regional affordable housing challenges
December 13, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Counties across the region depend on the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program to provide affordable housing. Expiring agreements will exacerbate affordability issues, particularly in more populous counties. 

Investor impact on single-family housing in the KC region
December 5, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Rental property ownership is shifting away from individual ownership toward more ownership by investors.

Is the Kansas City region losing its competitive edge in housing affordability?
October 4, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Metro’s cost of living advantage over peer metros may be at risk. 

New dashboards added to Housing Data Hub shine a light on housing problems in the Kansas City region
August 14, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Homeowners and renters face many challenges in attaining safe, quality, affordable housing that meets their families’ needs. To assist those interested in understanding the extent of these challenges in the region, there are three new topic areas to explore on the Regional Housing Partnership Housing Data Hub.

Housing and transportation costs stretch household budgets
August 9, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Commute times, distance from jobs and limited transit options create significant challenges for region's low- and moderate-income households.

Supply of the region’s low-cost rentals decreases over last decade
July 17, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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In the last decade, the number of rental units available for under $1,000 per month fell by 6.3 million units nationwide. 

Where is the affordable housing gap in Kansas City region?
June 26, 2023 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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Data analysis explores the geography of affordable housing challenges in our region.