Since 2020, U.S. inflation rates have soared higher than at any point in the last four decades, reaching as high as 9.1 percent in June of 2022. This growth has slowed over the last year; however, September 2023’s rates were still at 3.7 percent. Prior to the COVID-19...
Millennials
Social Media: Friend or Foe
Social media implications, at the recent Illinois Rural Water Conference, was listed as one of the many challenges utilities currently face and will continue to face over the next 10 years. An MIT study concluded that falsehoods are 70% more likely to be shared with...
Lead Service Line Replacement Programs Made More Complex by Incomplete Data
We don’t know how many lead service lines remain in service, and estimates vary by the millions. The American Water Works Association estimated that there are more than 6 million lead service lines across the country, but other sources put the number closer to 9...
Millennial Homeowners Surprised by Maintenance Costs
Millennial homeowners make up 40 percent of new home buyers, moving into the market at a later age than prior generations. However, homeownership has been more stressful, expensive and disappointing than Millennials anticipated. In a survey, 43 percent of Millennial...
Millennials Buying Housing Face Difficulties Finding Affordable Homes
Christie Myers, Managing Director of Opportunity Dallas, addresses the affordable housing challenges of Millennials. Felicia’s story isn’t unique, but her determination, despite the hand she’s been dealt, is admirable. A Constellation of Rising Stars In 2011, Dallas...
Take Over Your Block: An Interview With Better Block Foundation
The latest NLC housing report addresses the importance of neighborhood revitalization. Christie Myers, Managing Director of Opportunity Dallas, interviewed Krista Nightengale, Managing Director of Better Block Foundation, about the great work they are doing to build...
Quality of Life of Citizens Priority for City Officials
As we begin 2019 and think about the changes we want in our own lives, we also should be thinking about the changes in our communities. A city is more than infrastructure and buildings, codes and taxes. A city is its residents, and the best way to retain and attract...
Don’t Let Your Residents Be Left Out In The Cold
The recent bomb cyclone has played havoc across the country, from frigid flooding in the Northeast to abnormally low temperatures and snowfall in the south. And as the temperatures sank, water line breaks cropped up. Municipalities everywhere have been scrambling to...
Homeowners Are At Risk For Frozen Pipes
Most homeowners are aware of the seriousness of their plumbing pipes freezing and why that situation can cause serious damage. However, many homeowners may not understand how to prevent frozen pipes. Encouraging your residents to learn how to winterize their home...
Customers Around The Nation Delighted With Service Line Warranties Of America
We love sharing stories from satisfied customers about how our consumer brand, Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA), has helped save them time and money. Whether it was a small clog or a total replacement, each customer will receive the same great service and...