In this special issue of On Common Ground, we take a deeper dive into how homeownership will evolve post-pandemic; what nonprofits and local governments are doing to help preserve homeownership; and, what a unique public-private partnership is doing to create resources for those experiencing housing insecurity. We also use this special issue to look at how local governments are re-tooling public spaces to accommodate social distancing, as well as spotlight how businesses are adapting to the new landscape.
As states and localities work towards getting to a new normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, REALTORS® stand ready to play a pivotal role in helping communities rebuild and recover.
Local governments, federal programs, housing counseling agencies, philanthropists, and mortgage lenders are helping to keep people in their homes.
Websites, online resources and communication tools assist in preventing homelessness and housing insecurity.
With the COVID-19 restrictions, more cities are opening up their lightly used streets to walkers, runners, and cyclists. How does that look today and for the future with more people working from home?