Chris Arnold

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They didn't pay rent and stole the fridge. Pandemic spawns nightmare tenants

Friday, October 22, 2021

Some landlords got hurt by tenants who took advantage of eviction bans during the pandemic. Now they can't get any help from a massive $47 billion federal rental assistance program.

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Why rent help from Congress has been so damn slow getting to people who need it

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Congress approved $47 billion to pay back rent and prevent evictions. But after nearly 10 months, the vast majority of that money has not reached the millions of people who desperately need it.

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Planet Money investigates the logjams that keep renters from receiving aid

Friday, October 08, 2021

Millions of Americans are at risk of eviction, and billions of dollars in help from Congress isn't reaching most of them. What's taking so long for people who need rental assistance to get the money?

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Most Of The $47 Billion Meant To Prevent Evictions Hasn't Reached Those Who Need It

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Many states have stumbled getting rental assistance from Congress into the hands of people facing eviction. State and local programs are scrambling now that a federal eviction moratorium has ended.

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A New Housing Regulator Could Make The American Dream More Accessible For Millions

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Sources tell NPR that the Biden administration is close to announcing its pick to run the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees the $11 trillion mortgage market.

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Housing Regulator Nominee Will Have The Power To Reshape Homeownership In America

Friday, September 17, 2021

The Biden Administration may announce the nomination of a key regulator who could direct billions of dollars for down-payment assistance and make more affordable homes available.

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Why Are Investors Buying Up Mobile Home Parks And Evicting Residents?

Friday, September 03, 2021

For millions, owning a home in a mobile home park is an affordable housing option. But some companies are buying up parks, raising fees and evicting people. And the government is helping them do it.

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SCOTUS Ended The Eviction Ban. Now Millions Have To Figure Out Housing — Fast

Friday, August 27, 2021

More than 8 million people are behind on their rent. The supreme court has just struck down a federal eviction moratorium that was protecting many of them. Now it's a race against the clock.

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The Supreme Court Will Allow Evictions To Resume. It Could Affect Millions Of Tenants

Thursday, August 26, 2021

The court's six conservative justices said the CDC exceeded its authority by issuing the two-month pause on evictions in much of the country.

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Are You Facing Eviction Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home? Tell Us About Your Situation

Thursday, August 26, 2021

More than 7 million Americans are behind on their rent but money from Congress to pay back-rent and prevent evictions isn't reaching many people who need it. We want to hear from you.

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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Part Of New York's Ban On Residential Evictions

Thursday, August 12, 2021

The court has agreed to partially lift a ban on evictions for renters in New York state, which was already scheduled to expire at the end of the month.

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Without The CDC's Eviction Ban, Millions Could Quickly Lose Their Homes

Monday, August 02, 2021

A federal moratorium on evictions expired over the weekend, potentially putting millions of tenants at risk of eviction just as infections from the delta variant are on the rise.

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Local Governments Are Scrambling To Try To Prevent A Wave Of Evictions

Monday, August 02, 2021

A federal moratorium on evictions expired over the weekend, potentially putting millions of tenants at risk of being forced out of their homes just as delta variant infections are on the rise.

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Millions Of Tenants Will Be At Risk Of Eviction When The Moratorium Ends This Weekend

Friday, July 30, 2021

A federal moratorium on evictions is set to expire over the weekend, potentially putting millions of tenants at risk of eviction just as delta variant infections are on the rise.

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New To Investing? Here Are Some Common Mistakes To Avoid And Tips To Follow

Friday, July 30, 2021

Investing in a smart way can get you set up for whatever the future may bring. But where to begin? Here are a few tips for those who are just entering the world of investing.

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Georgia County Tried To Help Everyone Facing Eviction. Now A Crisis Looms

Friday, July 23, 2021

A federal moratorium on evictions ends next week. But $50 billion from Congress to help Americans behind on rent isn't reaching many who need it. One problem: local rules that deny people the help.

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Hey Investors: Plan Before The Crash

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Millions of Americans have started investing during the pandemic. For many it's been a great ride, with stocks hitting all-time highs. But now the market is wobbling, with wild swings up and down.

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The Supreme Court Leaves The CDC's Moratorium On Evictions In Place

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

By a 5-4 vote, the court left in place the nationwide moratorium on evictions put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The moratorium is set to expire on July 31.

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Are You Getting Unsolicited Offers To Buy Your House?

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Record gains in home prices have investors trying to buy up homes. If you're getting a lot of postcards or calls with offers to buy your home, we want to hear from you.

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With The Eviction Moratorium's End Looming, Black Renters Likely To Be Hit Hard

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Black renters face eviction at twice the rate of white renters in the U.S. and there's evidence the pandemic hit Black renters harder. A federal moratorium on evictions is expiring at the end of June.

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