Tag: affordability

Florida Property Tax Offset Act Targets Rising Insurance Costs for Homeowners

The Florida Property Tax Offset Act proposes linking homeowners insurance premiums to property tax relief, aiming to ease rising insurance and tax burdens for full-time Florida residents and promote housing affordability.

Long Island Leaders Demand Action on Rising Auto Insurance and Affordability Crisis

Long Island community leaders call for urgent New York State reforms to address soaring auto insurance premiums and affordability challenges affecting working families. Anti-fraud measures and policy actions are urged for 2026 legislative session.

Congressional Hearing Examines Technology's Role in U.S. Healthcare Cost Challenges

The U.S. House Subcommittees on Economic Growth and Health Care discuss regulatory impacts and technology-driven solutions to rising healthcare costs, highlighting challenges and policy considerations for insurers and providers.

High Housing Costs to Suppress U.S. Birth Rates Amid Affordability Challenges

Housing costs in the U.S. are expected to suppress birth rates in 2026 as affordability remains tight, impacting homeownership trends and demographic shifts.

Q3 2025 U.S. Housing Market Sees Modest Affordability Gains Amid Price and Inventory Shifts

In Q3 2025, U.S. housing affordability improved slightly with a 2% price drop and 7% inventory rise, easing conditions for first-time buyers amid high interest rates.

ACA Enrollees Face Rising Premium Costs Impacting Coverage Choices

Survey reveals many Affordable Care Act enrollees face steep premium hikes, driving demand for affordable health insurance coverage options.

Rising Homeowners Insurance Premiums Deepen U.S. Housing Affordability Challenges

Homeowners insurance premiums have surged 24% from 2021 to 2024, driven by extreme weather events and rising rebuilding costs, exacerbating U.S. housing affordability challenges for buyers and owners alike.

Congress Eyes Revival of Mortgage Insurance Premium Deduction to Boost Affordability

Congress proposes reinstating and expanding the mortgage insurance premium deduction to ease homeownership costs amid affordability challenges.