Dayton ends 2024 with highest home vacancy rates in the U.S.

Dayton ends 2024 with highest home vacancy rates in the U.S.

Amidst a strong real estate market, Dayton faces a paradox: empty homes in a time of rising prices. These unoccupied homes can plunge property values, lead to increased crime rates and may provide the impression of a community in decline.

Empty homes officer will aim to tackle crisis - DNG Online Limited

BRINGING empty properties back into use was announced as a priority by Dumfries and Galloway Council this week. This comes after councillors agreed to fund a new empty homes officer post within the housing department for the next two years. The move is one of several action steps being taken to ease the region’s housing crisis. This dedicated member of staff will be working on schemes that will incentivize home owners to bring properties into us…