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December 19, 2022 4:56 AM

'It is the obvious thing.' The White House tries a new tack to combat homelessness

The Biden administration says to end the homelessness crisis, more must be done to keep people from losing housing in the first place. But identifying and reaching those most at risk is a challenge.

by Jennifer Ludden

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December 16, 2022 11:58 AM

Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho has big plans to get more Minnesotans into homes

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota Housing Finance Commissioner Jennifer Ho about preventing evictions, the scope of homelessness and why she thinks its time for state government to “go big” to help lower-income Minnesotans into housing.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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December 6, 2022 4:00 AM

Duluth looks to 'tiny homes' to help ease housing crunch

In a bid to help create more housing of all types and sizes, Duluth has changed its rules to encourage the construction of very compact houses, often called “tiny homes.” Many think other cities should follow suit.

by Dan Kraker

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December 3, 2022 12:56 PM

'Flood of evictions' looms in Los Angeles as pandemic tenant protections expire

In Los Angeles County, tenant protections that have kept families housed during the pandemic are set to end Dec. 31. That means more than 30,000 households could face eviction by the end of the year.

by Danielle Kaye

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November 21, 2022 12:59 PM

Report finds Somali Muslim families may be targets for risky home ownership deals

A new investigation found that local real estate investors are targeting Somali Muslim families to engage in risky financial deals.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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November 16, 2022 6:00 AM

Some homebuyers lose deposits of $10,000, $20,000, or more due to high mortgage rates

There's a high-stakes tug of war over new homes. Many people who signed contracts before houses were built now are scared to buy them. Builders don't want them to back out and are keeping deposits.

by Chris Arnold

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November 3, 2022 4:00 AM

It's harder to buy a house. This city fought back by outbidding corporate landlords

A Cincinnati agency says large investors are taking some of the most affordable homes off the market, exacerbating the racial wealth gap. It's now helping its new tenants buy the homes themselves.

by Jennifer Ludden

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October 27, 2022 4:00 AM

Mobile homes are rising in value. But current residents can't cash out

Rent hikes for the land and added fees at mobile home parks have kept many owners stuck in place.

by Mary Yang

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October 25, 2022 12:18 PM

As electric vehicles become more popular, home renters face a charging dilemma

The transition to electric vehicles is underway for homeowners who can power up in their own garage, but for millions of renters, access to charging remains a significant barrier.

by The Associated Press

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October 21, 2022 3:28 PM

Eviction 'monsoon' clouds Hennepin County budget talks

The county department that offers free legal services to people facing eviction is asking for a significant budget increase to deal with a huge uptick in eviction filings.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Minnesota Housing News

'It is the obvious thing.' The White House tries a new tack to combat homelessness

Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho has big plans to get more Minnesotans into homes

Duluth looks to 'tiny homes' to help ease housing crunch

'Flood of evictions' looms in Los Angeles as pandemic tenant protections expire

Report finds Somali Muslim families may be targets for risky home ownership deals

Some homebuyers lose deposits of $10,000, $20,000, or more due to high mortgage rates

It's harder to buy a house. This city fought back by outbidding corporate landlords

Mobile homes are rising in value. But current residents can't cash out

As electric vehicles become more popular, home renters face a charging dilemma

Eviction 'monsoon' clouds Hennepin County budget talks

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