ABoR endorses a plan to allow smaller homes on subdivided lots in Austin, aiming to increase affordability amid rising home prices, a strategy that's met with both support and skepticism.

The City of Long Beach opens Wellspring, an affordable housing development with 87 units for low-income families and formerly homeless older adults in Cambodia Town.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sued MV Realty for allegedly deceptive contracts that trap homeowners with 40-year commitments and large termination fees.

The Governor's Mansion Foundation offers free tours for honoring veterans, with a new family photo exhibit and symbolic red poppies. Reservations are required.

Squatters in Harris County, Texas, are occupying vacant homes, prompting calls for clearer homeownership documentation and legal measures to address the issue.

The Joint Office of Homeless Services in Portland is criticized for not meeting the homeless population's needs, with full shelters and complex access, despite efforts to improve.

The Joint Office of Homeless Services has spent $91 million of its $170 million budget for FY 2024, according to a Multnomah County briefing, focusing on homeless services and housing.

USAA announced the layoff of 220 employees despite previously adding jobs, citing economic and strategic reasons. The company vowed to support affected workers.

Hays CISD has approved the purchase of school buses with seatbelts following a fatal crash, aiming to enhance student safety and address future compliance and funding challenges.

The Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center in Plano is set for renovations starting in July, with completion expected by October 2025, including facility modernizations funded by a $364 million bond.

Starship Bagel opens a third location in North Dallas, emphasizing high-quality, handmade bagels and service with local charm, occupying a space of personal nostalgia to its founder Oren Salomon.

Tennessee passes a bill allowing quicker eviction of squatters, enabling property owners to regain control of their property with law enforcement's help within 72 hours.

SAISD sold over 12 acres of East Side real estate to the city for $745,000, aiming to develop senior housing on the site, as confirmed by Superintendent Aquino.