Housing

Maine 9 hours ago

Maine Gov. Mills proposes budget revisions for housing, childcare

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills unveiled Friday a budget revision that includes additional, one-time spending on housing expenditures, as well as more childcare grants.

OPINION 1 day ago

Democrats want to tax your home, your retirement, your everything

The US has a taxing problem and a spending problem. Democrats' proposed solution is a wealth tax. They pretend it's only for the super wealthy, but it will still hurt the middle class.

Media 2 days ago

San Francisco mayor fails to block bill restricting housing in wildly expensive city

San Francisco Mayor London Breed admitted temporary defeat after she failed to veto a bill that would restrict new housing projects in historic parts of the city.

Massachusetts 4 days ago

Families in Massachusetts overflow shelters will have to document efforts to find a path out

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced that families in overflow shelter sites will soon be required each month to document their path toward independence, such as looking for a job or housing.

Digital Originals March 22

Scammed into squatting: Handyman has alarming warning for online house hunters

The handyman who turned the tables on squatters who took over his mother's vacant house warns tenants to watch out for scams that might turn them into squatters.

VIDEO March 21

Scammed into squatting: Handyman has alarming warning for online house hunters

The handyman who turned the tables on squatters who took over his mother's vacant house warns tenants to watch out for scams that might turn them into squatters.

Rental March 21

US affordable housing shortage sparks resurgence of single-room ‘micro-apartments'

The U.S. is facing a significant shortage of affordable housing. This has resulted in a resurgence of single-room ‘micro-apartments' across the country.

Democrats March 21

AOC resurrects ‘Green New Deal’ moniker for public housing bill

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is introducing a public housing bill and resurrecting her "Green New Deal" term on Thursday.

New York City March 21

EXCLUSIVE: Alleged NYC squatter 'in bed' with 'victim' family as part of real estate deal, lawyer reveals

The Landa family has spoken at length with news outlets about their case, which framed Brett Flores as an unscrupulous squatter who abused housing laws to keep them from their home.

Health Care March 18

Medicaid offices sue for dead people’s homes to cover health care costs without warning, critics say

Medicaid's estate recovery process varies from state to state. Critics say the rule is cruel, and that people are often unaware that their property could be seized when they sign up.