Housing

OPINION 6 days ago

Higher mortgage fees for those with good credit? Not so fast

Depending on the data, whether one pays more in fees varies dramatically depending on the size of the down payment and the borrower's credit score.

Virginia May 19

Series of suicides among the Navy prompt recommendations to improve amenities, mental health programs

A series of suicides at a Virginia shipyard has triggered a review of the Navy’s poor living conditions. The report is recommending the need for widespread improvement.

California May 19

State of California and 5 major US cities to receive federal help to house the homeless

Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Seattle, Phoenix, and California will receive federal funding under a new plan the Biden administration announced to reduce homelessness in two years.

California May 15

California reparations panel wants to give state agency veto power over local real estate decisions

California's reparations task force wants to require cities with allegedly segregated neighborhoods to submit their real estate ordinances for review to a state agency.

United Kingdom May 13

Housing association discovers body of tenant six years after death

The local council gained access to Robert Alton's apartment after he had built up years of back taxes, and authorities could not reach him for a required gas safety check.

ENTERTAINMENT May 9

Scott Baio's family living in Florida after bailing on Hollywood

"Charles in Charge" actor Scott Baio announced last week his family is leaving California and recently shared the family is relocating to the Sunshine State.

Washington May 9

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signs new law to increase housing supply as home prices and homelessness soar

Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a housing measure into law, overriding previous rules that kept large city areas in Washington available for only single-family homes.

Housing May 8

Sen. Tim Scott warns Biden's new mortgage rule will block families from making 'homeownership a reality'

Sen. Tim Scott warns that the Biden administration's new mortgage rule will create additional risk and prevent more American families from owning homes.

OPINION May 8

All the truly crazy things Biden is trying to make your mortgage go woke

There is a troubling trend in housing, whether you're looking for a mortgage or a lease.

Housing May 5

Deceased man's Washington home turned into 'drug house' by squatters, catches fire after eviction

Police and fire authorities in Washington state say a home taken over by squatters and turned into a "drug house" caught fire shortly after squatters were removed.