Order in the Court: Texas County Makes Jury Duty Faster, Cheaper

Shelby County, Tenn. offered instruction, connections and mentorship to budding real estate developers to bring fresh ideas and approaches to the market.

Montgomery County, Md. is using a $100 million revolving loan fund to develop more than 3,000 affordable housing units across the county. 

The United States did not wind up with a housing shortage overnight - several factors have played into the conditions that have created the current market.