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A glut of unused office space in downtown Denver could be transformed into affordable living units. That’s according to a recent study that looked at converting empty office space to increase the available housing in the city. We explore that proposal, on today’s In The NoCo.

This spring homebuying season is shaping up to be more favorable for home shoppers than it's been in recent years — as long as they can afford to buy. The inventory of homes for sale nationally remains low by historical standards, but has risen sharply compared to this time last year.

Now with a unit number determined for what will be the "Runway Neighborhood," Breckenridge leaders are delving into how to finance it.

Some state lawmakers are considering an unusual idea to help tackle a shortage of affordable homes. It’s a bill that would help faith-based groups to use their property to build housing developments. Today on In The NoCo, KUNC’s Stephanie Daniel discusses the idea, and what happened when one Fort Collins church tried it.

The announcement comes as many cities and rural communities across the Mountain West struggle with housing affordability. About half the land in the West is owned by the federal government.

House Bill 1272 would rewrite the so-called construction defect liability rules for condos sold for up to $1.2 million. The measure’s sponsors are hoping to find a sweet spot where everyone is a little unhappy.

The project joins six others developers in one of the largest-ever development proposals approved by Breckenridge officials

This week, Colorado Democrats introduced legislation to become one of the first states in the country to allow religious institutions to build housing on their land — whether it’s zoned for residential construction or not.

A proposed ordinance could add thousands of housing units across the city by making it easier for property owners to convert single-family homes into duplexes. Restrictions on building footprint would still apply.

Boulder Housing Partners' work is underway on the Alpine-Balsam project. The affordable-housing venture is decades in the making.