Housing

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11:11am Feb 12, 2020

National National Books Arts

Author Says 'Mixed Solutions Can Feel Like A Cop-Out' But May Solve Housing Inequity

by Nicholas Cannariato

Journalist Conor Dougherty doesn't traffic radical ideas in Golden Gates, but tells the story of housing in all its complexity, acknowledging that imperfect solutions are often the only solutions.
4:49pm Jan 14, 2020

News News

New Leadership At Housing Authority Of Winston-Salem

by Eddie Garcia

Kevin Cheshire has been named the new executive director of The Housing Authority of Winston-Salem (HAWS).

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7:00am Dec 30, 2019

News News

Rent Going Up For Some Housing Authority Of Winston-Salem Residents

by Eddie Garcia

In a motion approved by the board of the housing authority, tenants who pay flat rent will be paying more beginning January, 2020.

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4:27pm Dec 18, 2019

National National

'Wow, You're Using The Kitchen Again': The Irritations, Perks Of Longer Airbnb Stays

by Peter Talbot

Airbnb is known for offering short stays in someone else's home, but now more people are using it for a month or more. Those longer stays can bring frustrations and weirdness.
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3:25pm Dec 05, 2019

National National Politics & Government

White House Names Controversial Pick To Head Homelessness Office

by Laurel Wamsley

Advocates for the homeless worry that Robert Marbut, a consultant who has been hired by many cities, will roll back the successes of arranging housing for the homeless.
4:03pm Nov 26, 2019

Human Interest Human Interest News

Public Housing Residents Demand Action On Living Conditions

by Eddie Garcia

A group of over 100 residents of Crystal Towers, a public housing complex in Winston-Salem, are speaking up about living conditions at the property.

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4:21pm Oct 09, 2019

Economy Economy

Renters Only: These New Homes Aren't For Sale

by Chris Arnold

Developers are building thousands of single-family homes that won't require a mortgage to move in. Even people who could afford to buy are choosing to rent — they aren't ready for the long-term debt.
Claire Harbage / NPR

2:02pm Oct 09, 2019

National National Science Environment

Sweeping Study Raises Questions About Who Benefits From Buyouts Of Flood-Prone Homes

by Rebecca Hersher

Scientists have released the most detailed look yet at where and how the U.S. government helps residents retreat from flood-prone areas. Climate change is making such questions more urgent.
Stew Milne / AP

6:24pm Sep 09, 2019

Science Science Environment Health & Safety

Federal Watchdog Warns EPA Is Failing To Enforce Lead Paint Abatement Rules

by Rebecca Hersher

Home renovations can kick up dangerous dust from lead-based paint. A new report finds the Environmental Protection Agency is not adequately enforcing rules meant to protect kids from lead exposure.
3:53pm Aug 27, 2019

News News

Greensboro Renters Receive Helping Hand To Homeownership

by David Ford

Greensboro’s attempt to turn renters into first-time homebuyers has more than doubled its original goal.
Jovelle Tamayo for NPR

3:35pm Aug 05, 2019

National National

In Seattle, A Move Across Town Could Be A Path Out Of Poverty

by Pam Fessler

Studies show poor children living in "high opportunity" areas have a better chance at success. A program in the Seattle area to help families move to better neighborhoods has seen promising results.

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5:32pm Jul 08, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety Human Interest

New Collaboration Helps Those Struggling With Chronic Homelessness

by Bethany Chafin

A new collaboration will help those dealing with chronic homelessness in Forsyth County; it’s called the HEARRT initiative.