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The evolution of suburbia
As suburbs become more diverse, some have also inherited a number of problems historically attributed to urban areas: segregation, discrimination and economic inequality. How does this happen and how can it be addressed?
Legislature divided over end to COVID-19 eviction rule
With just weeks to go, the Legislature will try to merge competing plans around when rental evictions can proceed. The bills aim to address what follows an eviction moratorium imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Losing it all: Mobile home owners evicted over small debts during pandemic
Mobile home owners right now are twice as likely as other homeowners to be behind on housing payments. And some are losing their homes over small amounts of rent they owe for land the home sits on.
Since changing its intake questionnaire, Hennepin County has seen a reversal, with more people of color — who are also more likely to experience homelessness — prioritized for permanent housing.
Racism and the economy: Focus on housing
“Racism and the Economy: Focus on Housing” is a virtual event hosted by all 12 district banks of the Federal Reserve System. The fourth installment of the virtual event series is focused on structural racism in our housing markets and its impact on economic outcomes for all Americans.
Federal eviction moratorium extended just two days before expiration
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is extending an order preventing evictions. It was set to expire this week, which could have displaced staggering numbers of people from their homes.
Minnesota home insurance premiums tripled as extreme weather increased
Damage from three storms in 1998 alone cost more than those during the previous 40 years combined. Since then, the pace of costly storms hasn’t let up.
Out of whack: Lack of homes for sale sends prices surging, frustrates buyers
Sales of existing homes fell 6.6 percent in February from the month before. Meanwhile, prices are up 16 percent over the past year, giving homeowners about $2 trillion more in equity and widening the wealth gap.