HOUSING POLICY

Jun 07 2025POLITICS

The Clock is Ticking: How Time Limits Shape Housing Aid

In Delaware, housing aid comes with a seven-year deadline. This isn't just about counting down the days. It's about pushing people to improve their lives. Becca Morris, a single mom, saw this deadline as a motivator. It drove her to go back to school and secure a better future for herself and her son. She now lives in a cozy but small home, dreaming of more space. T...

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Nov 22 2024POLITICS

Renting in America: Can It Be Better?

Renting might sound like a bad thing in America, but it's a different story in places like Germany and Japan. There, about half of people rent their homes. Renting has its perks too, like no big upfront payments or surprise fixes. But in America, especially in big cities, renting is tough. In Boston, for example, the median rent for a one-bedroom is over $2, 700. Plu...

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