Housing - Page 32

July 22, 2023

Israeli man refuses to leave home he built into cliffside over 50 years despite eviction threat

Nissim Kahlon argues that authorities and officials approved of his home by connecting him to the power grid years after issuing a demolition order that never was carried out.

July 21, 2023

Real estate experts believe homebuyers will always want 'human touch' when making the 'biggest purchase'

One concern in real estate is corporate real estate agents' ability to more effectively and efficiently buy up property, squeezing the market and making it more difficult for new buyers.

July 20, 2023

GOP rep and Dem spar over insults in clash on LGBTQ organizations: 'Snowflake can melt'

Democrat and Republican members of Congress got into a heated argument during a House meeting on funding particular LGBT organizations.

July 20, 2023

Expert appointed to oversee Oregon agency struggling to end foster care housing in hotels

A federal judge has tasked an outside expert on child welfare to help Oregon transition from housing foster kids in hotels, a practice considered incredibly harmful for kids.

July 19, 2023

White House targets ‘junk fees’ as rent prices soar under Biden administration

The White House announced a plan Wednesday to coordinate with rental housing platforms and local lawmakers to counter "junk fees" often hidden from consumers who rent.

July 17, 2023

LA homeless crisis deepens, engulfs city in chaos as mayor empowers herself with emergency declaration

The homeless crisis devastating Los Angeles appears to be worsening as Mayor Karen Bass signed an updated emergency declaration giving her more extensive authorities.

July 16, 2023

10 squatters ravage $1M Fort Lauderdale home, leave it 'bug infested'

Florida authorities evicted 10 people from a Fort Lauderdale home that was allegedly taken over through title fraud, according to local authorities.

July 13, 2023

Illinois will no longer allow landlords to consider immigration status

A new Illinois law, which will go into effect next year, will prohibit landlords from discriminating against potential tenants on the basis of their immigration status.

July 12, 2023

Israel moves to evict squatter from cave home on the beach 50 years after settling in

A squatter in Israel who built an elaborate home in a cave on a Mediterranean beach is being evicted 50 years later. The notice claimed that the structure was illegal.

June 29, 2023

DOJ argues DeSantis-backed law banning Chinese land ownership near Florida military bases 'unconstitutional'

The Department of Justice is arguing against a Florida law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis law month restricting Chinese nationals and the CCP from buying land near military installations.