Tag: housing
By Stefanie Jackson – The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission (A-NPDC) is overseeing the Eastern Shore Housing Needs Assessment, a process that includes engaging the community through public meetings and online surveys to identify barriers to obtaining affordable housing and discuss how those barriers may be removed.
A-NPDC is funding the...
By Stefanie Jackson – The Eastern Shore Regional Housing Coalition held its annual summit Sept. 24 at the Mary N. Smith Cultural Enrichment Center, in Accomac, followed by a housing conference for potential homebuyers to connect with people and resources to learn how to afford a home and qualify...
By Stefanie Jackson – New Road Community Development Group wants to build 30 new homes in Exmore, and Executive Director Ava Wise has requested a letter of support from the town, Town Manager Robert Duer announced April 5.
The homes will be individually owned townhouses built on the west side...
By Stefanie Jackson – The Northampton Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors discussed ongoing revisions to the county comprehensive plan during a March 24 joint work session that highlighted the continuing struggle to preserve Northampton’s rural character while allowing the development of housing and accommodations for both residents and...
By Stefanie Jackson – The Eastern Shore again will have a representative of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development office to help low-income Accomack and Northampton County families purchase or repair new or existing homes, thanks to Congresswoman Elaine Luria’s team.
“For too long, Eastern Shore residents were unable...
By Stefanie Jackson – Northampton is getting a new comprehensive plan with a refreshed outlook on the county’s future and a new name: “Your Northampton 2040.”
The title refers to the comprehensive plan’s purpose to describe “the community’s vision for where it wants to be in the next 20 years.”
The...
By Stefanie Jackson – The Eastern Shore Regional Housing Coalition’s second annual conference, held online Sept. 25, focused on both finding affordable homes and keeping them, in light of the economic impacts of COVID-19.
“Affordable, safe, and accessible housing is the foundation of a great community, and it seems this...
By Stefanie Jackson – Finding affordable housing isn’t easy whether one rents or buys a home, but the Eastern Shore Regional Housing Coalition made it a little easier by hosting an online housing conference Aug. 21.
Local real estate agents, lenders, and state and federal housing program associates shared their...
