Housing - Page 39

June 23, 2023

Bipartisan affordable housing measures become Wisconsin law

A bipartisan affordable housing package that cleared the Wisconsin Legislature has gained final approval from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who signed five measures into law Thursday.

June 19, 2023

Progressives want to stop landlords from using criminal background checks to screen renters

The bill would prevent consumer reporting agencies from including criminal history in screenings for prospective tenants.

June 18, 2023

Squatter teacher, family invade luxury home as homeowner faces months-long eviction battle: realtor

A public school teacher in Houston, Texas, finally vacated a home where she and her family were allegedly squatting since January, according to local reports.

June 16, 2023

Florida squatter arrested after homeowner returns from trip abroad

A Florida homeowner caught a squatter in his home after being away for months, resulting in an arrest.

June 16, 2023

Rhode Island Senate approves $14 billion budget proposal for 2024 fiscal year

A $14 billion budget was approved by the Rhode Island Senate for the 2024 fiscal year. The spending will be directed toward the housing crisis, education funding, and more.

June 14, 2023

MA launches 'green bank dedicated to affordable housing' in effort to address climate change, housing market

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced that her state is launching the nation's "first green bank dedicated to affordable housing," which will help combat climate change.

June 9, 2023

Newsom’s homelessness insanity fails taxpayers

Gov. Newsom’s homelessness insanity fails taxpayers. California’s Housing First program helps make the problem even worse and costs citizens billions of dollars.

June 7, 2023

Denver picks Mike Johnston as new mayor as city faces rapid growth, out-of-control housing costs

Rapidly growing Denver has selected former Oregon Sen. Mike Johnston as the city’s first new mayor in more than a decade following a 16-way race in April.

June 5, 2023

NYC Mayor Eric Adams wants to house migrants in churches, proposes private residences down the road

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a deal with churches to house migrants pouring into the city, while also floating the idea of paying homeowners to house migrants.

May 22, 2023

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.