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Pandemic Population Boom in Rural Hotspots Sparks Resentment

“There’s a lot of resentment,” said Maggie Doherty, a writer and columnist who lives in Flathead County, Montana. “There’s bumper stickers that say ‘Montana’s full’ or ‘Don’t California my Montana.’”

Why Housing Reform Worked in Montana

A unique mix of environmentalism and individualism helped this rural state build a coalition around pro-housing bills. Could the approach succeed elsewhere?

How Frontline Communities Can Take Advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act to Advance Local Priorities

A breakdown of some of the major opportunities available to community-based organizations and some actionable steps to get more involved in this space.

Growth in Great Falls means property taxes will be lower

At Tuesday’s meeting, city officials made it a point to inform taxpayers that while the appraised taxable value of their home or business may have gone up, the property taxes they will be expected to pay in the coming year will not rise at the same level. Instead, city officials have chosen to reduce the number of property tax mills assessed on privately owned property within city limits.

The End of Airbnb in New York

Airbnb called the new regulations, which limit rentals to two guests and require owner occupancy, a ‘de facto ban’ for most hosts.

How Our Property Tax System Robs the Poor to Pay the Wealthy

Discover the shocking truth about a secret racket in America that’s been hiding in plain sight for years; High-value homes are escaping their fair share of property taxes, burdening less wealthy neighbors and straining city budgets. Join us as we unveil the reverse Robin Hood grift that’s affecting communities across the United States.

‘Friends’ and ‘Seinfeld’ knew the cure for loneliness

In her 20s, Sara Hoy made close friends in her Central Pennsylvania hometown through an organization called Third Place. The group, named after what sociologists call any social setting that’s not home (the first place) or work (the second), was led by a local church leader and sought to help young professionals build community.

Vineyard’s new 700-acre development to be called Utah City

Located on the east shore of Utah Lake, this will be Utah County’s largest sustainable, walkable, transit-oriented, mixed-use community. Utah City is being designed and developed to be the urban core of the county, planners say.

Zillow Is Rolling Out 1 Percent Down Payment for Home Purchases. It’s a Stroke of Genius

The real estate marketplace says qualified buyers can save up to buy a home in less than a year.

2nd Round of Wildfire-Prevention Funding Will Have Tools to Help Rural Applicants

A report from Headwaters Economics showed that communities with less staff and expertise were less likely to win grants from a federal wildfire-defense program. The Forest Service is trying two new tools to help these places, which tend to be rural, be more successful.

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