'We are going to fix things': DCHA director responds to HUD report
The executive director of the D.C. Housing Authority is assuring residents that her team will "fix the problems" highlighted in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's recent audit.
HUD report calls out failures of DC Housing Authority leadership
The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development is calling out one of the districts largest landlords, the District of Columbia Housing Authority, in a 72-page report that says the authority is failing in several areas, including federal violations, mismanagement of funds and resident safety.
Maryland settles lawsuit with Jared Kushner-owned property management company
A property management company owned by the family of former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has agreed to pay a $3.25 million civil penalty and restitution to settle a 2019 lawsuit in Maryland over allegations of charging tenants illegal fees and failing to maintain properties, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Friday.
These are the top 10 U.S. cities with the biggest homes
A new housing report finds that cities with stable job markets and a low cost of living factor into homebuyers' demand for bigger homes.
Craiglist scam targets DC apartment hunters
Beware of the fake rental ad scam on Craigslist!
Certain California, Florida, Arizona housing markets most susceptible to downturn in a recession
Places where people have high debt compared to income and home equity are vulnerable.
Mortgage company owned by Warren Buffet discriminated against Black homebuyers, DOJ says
The Justice Department alleges that employees of the company made racist comments about making loans to Black homebuyers, calling some neighborhoods “ghettos.”
Montgomery County leaders host townhall to discuss rising rent prices
Skyrocketing rent prices and a lack of affordable housing in Montgomery County has some families wondering what they'll do next.
Montgomery County families reeling from skyrocketing rent increases
Rent is on the rise across our region, and some have been stunned by their renewal notices.
White House pledges to close affordable housing gap in 5 years
The Biden administration announced new measures to ease the housing shortage and bring back affordable housing over the next five years.
Virginia rental assistance program to stop accepting applications Sunday
A program in Virginia meant to help those struggling to pay rent during the pandemic is coming to end Sunday night.
Amazon to build affordable housing near transit stops in DC, Maryland
Amazon said Tuesday it will spend more than $120 million to build affordable-housing units close to transit stations near Seattle and Washington, D.C
US home prices surged nearly 19% in October as market continues to boom
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
Rent prices rising rapidly across the US, experts say
The average cost for rent has rapidly increased this year possibly due to a high demand in housing forcing would-be home buyers to rent due to steep costs, some experts say.
US seeks to prevent public housing evictions with new HUD rule
Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.
Prince William County family suing condo over dangerous living conditions
A Prince William County family feels stuck in what they’re calling unacceptable and unsafe living conditions.
Rent prices increasing as home availability decreases in DC
New numbers show rent is rising in DC after a major decrease during the pandemic.
“It’s so disheartening”: Southeast DC townhomes crumbling causing residents to evacuate
Homeowners at the River East at Grandview in Anacostia say their homes are deteriorating.
Officials clearing out homeless encampments in 2 DC parks
National Park Service is working on clearing out homeless encampments in two northwest D.C. parks.
High demand, low inventory: Renters face tough housing market in DC area
Even as the pandemic remains very much present, real estate experts in the D.C region say, the housing market, especially with rentals, is not slowing down.