Baltimore man stabbed with can opener amid housing crisis
The city of Baltimore is proposing to sell vacant homes for $1 each, as officials grow concerned that vacant homes can encourage crime. More than 13,500 homes remain vacant in Baltimore, and the city own There are just under 900 of them. The new proposal would allow homes to be sold for as little as […]
Hawaiian locals face housing crisis as regulatory costs drive up condo prices
Regulatory fees account for more than half of the price of new condos in Hawaii, contributing to soaring housing costs, according to a new university report. The median price for a new two-bedroom condo in Hawaii is $672,000, more than double the national average of $300,000. Long delays in permitting, parking space requirements, and other […]
Handyman-turned-squatter hunter outlines ânightmare scenarioâ when migrants catch on to housing laws
A handyman-turned-squatter hunter worries that immigrants entering the United States will fall prey to states’ generous tenant rights laws, creating a squatting crisis that is “out of control.” “A lot of people are coming. They’re going to be looking for a place to live. And if we don’t have housing for them and they come […]
Rep. Keith Self Battles FAA over Housing Unvetted Illegal Immigrants at Airports
Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas) is leading the charge against the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) new practice of housing thousands of “potential terrorists” at airports across the country. The FAA is conducting screenings at airports including Boston Logan, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O’Hare as President Joe Biden’s policies flood shelters across the country and house approximately […]
Mortgage rates rise again, threatening to slow spring housing market
Real estate agent Mauricio Umansky told Claman Countdown that high mortgage rates, high prices and a lack of supply are creating difficulties for homebuyers. Mortgage rates continued their upward trend this week, nearing 7%, threatening to dampen the typical spring buying frenzy as a combination of mortgage-payment crises threatens to dampen the typical spring buying […]
New docu-series exposes the ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ of housing trans prisoners with female inmates
exclusive: The Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) revealed this. trailer He shared details with Fox News Digital on Wednesday about a new documentary series that exposes the realities of incarcerating biological male and female prisoners who identify as transgender. Titled “Cruel and Unusual Punishment: Male Takeover of Women’s Prisons,” the series explores the effects of forcing […]
Puerto Rico sees push for tigher regulations on short-term housing rentals
Citing rising housing costs in Puerto Rico, activists are pushing for tighter regulations on short-term rentals. While short-term rentals contribute to job creation, tourism, and transportation options, they can also lead to evictions and higher costs of living. Proposed measures include establishing a public registry of short-term rental properties, categorizing short-term rental properties, and increasing […]
NYC Council wants to Eric Adams to court in bitter feud over housing voucher reforms
The New York City Council hopes to take its bitter feud with Mayor Eric Adams over housing vouchers to court, the latest clash in a volatile power struggle with Mr. Hizuner. Lawmakers on Wednesday asked to join a class action lawsuit aimed at forcing the mayor to comply with controversial housing reforms that the administration […]
Eric Adams reverses course on migrant housing in luxury apts
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ policy on housing for undocumented immigrants comes after multiple confrontational meetings with residents of Harlem, New York, who were upset that immigrants were being offered luxury accommodations. was changed by the city government. Dozens of people attended a community forum at the church to voice their dissatisfaction with the […]
MD Gov. Moore endorses bills aiming to mitigate housing crisis
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore testified Tuesday that he supports measures aimed at making housing more affordable and protecting renters, some of the governor’s top priorities this legislative session. Moore, a Democrat, told lawmakers the state is facing a “true housing crisis” largely due to a lack of housing supply. Not only is that hurting Maryland’s […]