Housing - Page 26

May 14, 2024

Nashville’s chronic homelessness problem rises dramatically, moves up with cost of living

The number of people experiencing chronic homelessness in Nashville has increased nearly 77% over the past year, which some say is due to the rising cost of living.

May 8, 2024

Green housing mandates are pushing Americans more into the red

The Biden administration picked a bad time to roll out its new "green" energy housing mandates, which will add $31,000 to the cost of a new home.

May 4, 2024

California tuberculosis outbreak kills 1, infects 14 as officials declare health emergency

A public health emergency has been announced in Long Beach, California after a deadly outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) resulted in one person dying and nine people being hospitalized.

May 3, 2024

When private property is taken by squatters, all of society pays a price

Cities across America are experiencing a surge in squatting. But some media outlets dismissing it as a "right-wing talking point," something that rarely occurs.

April 24, 2024

Homeowners score victory against squatters in New York after landlord handcuffed in $1M home heist

New York lawmakers changed the definition of "tenant" Monday to exclude squatters staying on properties without permission after a rash of home takeovers.

April 22, 2024

As Hawaiians struggle to find affordable housing after Lahaina wildfire, lawmakers reconsider vacation rentals

Hawaii lawmakers seek to balance demands of citizens who are struggling to find affordable housing and the interests of short-term rental owners and the tourism industry.

April 22, 2024

Supreme Court can fix the homeless crisis that the government caused

The Supreme Court is looking at how cities can handle the homeless crisis. But, it's important to know government caused it with a mix of zoning regulations and limits on new houses.

April 21, 2024

California city OK's $1M per unit homeless housing project after audit found state wasted billions on crisis

The City of Santa Monica, California approved a multimillion-dollar apartment unit for the homeless days after an audit found the state could not account for $24B spent on homelessness.

April 21, 2024

'Commonsense' proposal would strengthen homeowners' ability to boot squatters: 'It's insanity'

A Republican legislator in Pennsylvania has put forward what she calls a "commonsense" bill to address the squatting crisis that has spread across the United States.

April 19, 2024

Dr. Phil's jaw drops when guest uses colonialism as justification for squatters: 'Take that land back'

Talk show host Dr. Phil was openly flabbergasted with a real estate agent guest's argument that colonization justifies squatting in certain circumstances.