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FEMA’s Housing Program for Maui Wildfire Survivors Led to Rent Increases and Displacement, Report by ProPublica

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FEMA’s Housing Program for Maui Wildfire Survivors Led to Rent Increases and Displacement, Report by ProPublica

admin December 5, 2024

Despite these precautions, contractors hired by FEMA, such as Parliament LLC, were criticized for not thoroughly vetting...

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Shawnee Families Face Financial Crisis After 500% Hike in Land Lease Fees

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Shawnee Families Face Financial Crisis After 500% Hike in Land Lease Fees

admin December 3, 2024

(Source : KFOR) Several families in Shawnee are being forced to make tough decisions as they confront...

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Cities Push to Convert Empty Offices into Housing Amid Record Vacancy Rates

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Cities Push to Convert Empty Offices into Housing Amid Record Vacancy Rates

admin December 2, 2024

To make conversions more feasible, cities like Minneapolis, San Francisco, Seattle, and New York City have removed...

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New Bedford Man Found Guilty of Stealing Over $20,000 in Rental Scam Targeting Immigrants

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New Bedford Man Found Guilty of Stealing Over $20,000 in Rental Scam Targeting Immigrants

admin November 26, 2024

The Massachusetts Attorney General urges residents to exercise caution when dealing with rental transactions and to report...

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Former Co-op President Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $26,000 from Hempstead Community

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Former Co-op President Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $26,000 from Hempstead Community

admin November 16, 2024

During his tenure, Alayo exploited his position, writing checks to himself and A&J Cleaning Services without board...

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Southern Nevada Tightens Laws on Homelessness Amid Growing Crisis

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Southern Nevada Tightens Laws on Homelessness Amid Growing Crisis

admin November 12, 2024

Clark County and Las Vegas ramp up punitive policies toward homelessness by Michael Lyle, Nevada Current November...

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Former NYCHA Superintendent Convicted of Bribery and Extortion

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Former NYCHA Superintendent Convicted of Bribery and Extortion

admin October 30, 2024

The evidence presented in court revealed that from 2015 to 2021, Harris solicited tens of thousands of...

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Justice Department Takes Action Against Discrimination in Home Appraisals

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Justice Department Takes Action Against Discrimination in Home Appraisals

admin October 25, 2024

The case centers around a Black homeowner who applied for refinancing with Rocket Mortgage in January 2021....

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