Evictions Continue Despite Moratorium, Court Closures
With North Carolina courts closed for in-person appearances through mid-January due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, eviction hearings are temporarily put on pause.
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Legal Aid See Requests Surge As Eviction Moratorium Shows Mixed Results
Back in September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a sweeping nationwide moratorium on ev
Gov. Cooper Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Eviction Prevention
Governor Roy Cooper has issued a new executive order on evictions that is designed to give tenants additional protections.
New State Program Provides Rent And Utility Relief
A new statewide program is providing rent and utility relief to North Carolinians experiencing financial hardship.
Inspector General Slams FEMA Over Repeatedly Flooded Homes
These homeowners are eligible for federal help, but a new report finds that FEMA often fails to provide that assistance.
Despite A New Federal Ban, Many Renters Are Still Getting Evicted
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered a nationwide eviction ban for people who can't pay rent and have no place to go. It's helping some, but many others are getting evicted anyway.
Report Links Racial Inequities To Climate Change Impact, Offers Guidance
A new study is offering guidance to North Carolina's leaders on how to address climate change, with a focus on issues of environmental justice.
Housing Advocates Bring Awareness To Forsyth Co. Evictions
Housing advocates are calling attention to eviction policies in Forsyth County as part of a statewide campaign called “Housing is a Human Right.”
More Space, Please: Home Sales Booming Despite Pandemic, Recession
Despite high unemployment, a severe recession and economic uncertainty, the housing market is on a tear. Sales are booming, and prices hit a record high. Low rates and remote work are driving factors.
Major Real Estate Website Now Shows Flood Risk. Should They All?
Millions of home listings on Realtor.com now include information about climate change-driven flood risk. Other real estate sites are holding off.