April 11, 2019
The devastating campfires that ravaged Northern and Southern California last November took their place as among the worst natural disasters in the State's history, displacing thousands of homeowners and renters, fueling the already pervasive housing shortage. Learn about the resources available to help Camp Fire victims here.
April 4, 2019
Affordable and convenient housing options can be hard to come by, especially given the rising cost of rent on the West Coast.
March 29, 2019
One individual who is working hard to promote attractive, high-quality, affordable mobile home communities is Doug Johnson, WMA’s Senior Regional Representative. In a recent interview, Doug shared WMA’s mission and its recent attempts to close the affordable housing gap in California through education and advocacy.
March 22, 2019
In the affordable housing industry, a common question centers on the difference between “manufactured” and “modular” homes. The different terminology has bred universal confusion about whether the two are different at all, and if so, what the differences really are.
February 13, 2019
The housing needs of seniors don’t stop at affordability. This article takes a closer look at the needs of low-income seniors.
January 20, 2019
Earlier this year, the California Energy Commission voted unanimously to require all newly constructed homes to be equipped with solar panels starting in 2020, making California the first state in the nation to require all new builds to be solar-powered. Developers are currently tasked with figuring out how to comply with this mandate while keeping homes affordable. One proposed option would allow for "community-shared solar options," which would take the form of off-site solar farms that send energy to multiple housing communities via transmission lines.