Housing

Every state in the country has this kind of investment fund, except Wyoming and Mississippi. It could still be a long shot to pass.

Colorado is in a childcare crisis. Around half of families struggle to find care. In rural areas, the shortage can be even worse. But some communities, like Ouray, are finding their way with a new project to close the gap between kids and care.

Both the Senate and the House are moving legislative packages to deal with the housing crisis in the country, but whether one makes it to the president’s desk remains in question.

Colorado’s elderly population is growing, and many would like to age at home. But their homes are also getting older, needing unaffordable repairs. One senior organization is helping with that.

The state is awarding close to $1 million in grants to seven communities to bolster the development of ADUs.

Builders and policy wonks say high exposure to litigation has stymied affordable condo development. A new law is trying to change that.

The building on Vail Road, home of Vail's first bank, was built in 1972.

In the first comprehensive review of Colorado land use laws, the National Zoning Atlas found that you can build single-family homes almost anywhere. But apartments, condos and townhomes are widely prohibited. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Brian Eason and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

With new townhouses open and apartments coming online this autumn, the work commutes of hundreds of employees will drastically shorten. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below.

Homeowners insurance is getting more expensive and harder to keep. Lawmakers in our region introduced more than a dozen policy proposals in response this year.