Housing
Homeless Occupying Washington Hotel Facing Eviction Over Room Bills
An advocacy group in Tacoma booked 16 rooms at a Travelodge Motel, which individuals experiencing homelessness are currently occupying, on Christmas Eve.
First-time Buyers at Disadvantage as Housing Prices Surge
The robust housing market underscores the growing split between those who could work from home during the pandemic and remained employed, and those who couldn't, and didn't. Lean housing inventories have led to bidding wars in many markets, pricing many first-time buyers out of the market.
$600 Stimulus Check Barely Covers 1/10th of Predicted Rent, Utility Arrears
Moody's Analytics forecasts millions of Americans could face $5,850 of rent and utility arrears in the new year.
$600 Stimulus Checks Would Not Cover a Family's Average Rent in Any State
Lawmakers are reportedly closing in on a package that would include $600 stimulus payments to most Americans, but it is much less than what most people want, according to recent polling.
As Portland Protests 4th Day, GoFundMe Raises $260K to Save 'Red House'
Organizers have raised $10,000 more than their fundraising goal to support the Kinney family, a Black and Indigenous family who was evicted from their home in September.
Family Fined for Putting Six-foot Cross Christmas Decoration Outside Home
The Faison family received a letter from the Homeowner's Association stating the cross is not considered appropriate for the time of year because it was an Easter or Passover decoration.
Bipartisan Stimulus Offers $25 Billion Rent Assistance as Millions in Debt
A new forecast from Moody's Analytics forecasts that almost 12 million Americans could face rent and utility debts.
Without Stimulus, Low-Income Americans Use Credit Cards, Wealthy Pay Debts
An inability to pay their credit card bills could negatively affect people's credit scores, making it more difficult for them to acquire future housing and education.
When Can Landlords Evict Again and How Long Does It Take?
Florida has not extended its eviction moratorium but renters may be protected under the CDC's order.
500,000 People Could Face Evictions in Nevada, Protections Set to Expire
Researchers estimate 327,000 renters could experience a housing loss in September, with that number increasing to 500,000 by year's end.
Tenant Begs Landlord to Fix Alleged Mold Problem But Is Told It's Just 'an
After texting his landlord that mold had spread to his clothing, his landlord suggested that it was just an "acid wash effect," rather than a serious issue.
Landlords Believe They Are 'Victims' of COVID-19 Eviction Ban
Up to half a million people could be made homeless without the eviction ban across the U.K.
Eviction Crisis Will Lead to COVID Surge, Poverty and Housing Shortages
As the federal eviction moratorium comes to an end and no stimulus deal in sight, tens of millions of American will face the nation's most severe housing crisis yet.
Trump's Executive Order Could See Eviction Epidemic as Renters at Risk
The country may be facing the "most severe housing crisis in its history" as federal, state and local protections and resources expire and people continue to struggle financially, a new study has warned.
U.S. Could Face 'Abrupt' Housing Crisis if Unemployment Ends
The immediate concern is how renters will pay rent without continued federal unemployment benefits, but a ripple effect could put a glut of houses on the market.
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These Cities and States Are Halting Evictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Lawmakers in cities and states across the U.S. have implemented a moratorium on eviction amid concerns that the COVID-19 pandemic will leave many struggling to pay the rent.
Elderly Woman Under Coronavirus Lockdown Gets Birthday Surprise
The video was posted by AfecadoXfusara, a Twitter account for the tenants affected by the sale of real estate in Fundacion de Santamarca and San Ramón and San Antonio in Madrid, Spain.
Cities Announce Moratoriums on Evictions During Coronavirus Pandemic
New York City, Seattle and Miami are some of many U.S. cities that have put a temporary halt to evictions due to financial hardships likely to be caused by the coronavirus.
New York City Halts Evictions as Coronavirus Spreads Throughout State
New York now has 524 confirmed cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, which has recently resulted in its first death, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday.
Joe Biden Unveils $640 Billion Plan for Affordable Housing Across U.S.
Former Vice President Joe Biden has vowed to "rebuild the middle class and ensure that this time, everyone comes along."
Airbnb to Ban All 'Open-Invite Parties' as Part of New Guidelines
Airbnb has introduced a new set of guidelines as part of its effort to address safety concerns raised following a series of dangerous incidents at host properties in recent months.
California House Has Racist Clause Blocking People of Color Living There
The racist clause was tucked away in a document outlining covenants, conditions and restrictions and dates back to 1947—a year before the Supreme Court ruled racially restrictive covenants were invalid.
Racist Housing Covenant Decision Appealed After Court Refuses Removal
A Washington state man has appealed a court ruling that prohibited a racist covenant attached to his house deed to be removed from public records.
Trump's Turnberry Golf Resort Expansion Plans Shot Down by Local Officials
The Trump Organization had planned to develop new villas and housing on land next to its golf resort in Scotland.
Vomiting Black Vultures Take Over Couple's Florida Vacation Home
"Blood was everywhere. It was a vile, vicious, traumatic event," says one neighbor recounting the flock that had descended on her home in West Palm Beach.
Slow Housing Construction Persists for 'Unprecedented' Period, Says Report
Although 1.2 million units were built last year, that figure was the lowest since 1982, excluding 2008-2018.
'You Take Care of Your Own': Ben Carson Defends HUD Plan to Evict 55K Kids
Carson compared his HUD plan to flight attendants telling passengers to put on their oxygen masks before helping others.
Housing Chief Gives Needy Americans a Lifeline Instead of a Waiting Line
Carson unveiled a proposal to help close a loophole that allows some people in the country illegally to live in government housing while poor Americans wait on lines for years.
Facebook Says It Refused to Yield User Data to HUD
HUD is suing Facebook on charges of housing discrimination, but only after the company refused to grant the government access to personalized user data, a company spokesperson told Newsweek.