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Lynsey Weatherspoon for NPR

1:41pm Jun 10, 2021

National National Economy

Millions Could Face Eviction With Federal Moratorium Ending And A Logjam In Aid

by Chris Arnold

Congress approved $47 billion to help struggling renters avoid eviction. But that money still isn't reaching many who need it. And an eviction moratorium from the CDC expires at the end of the month.

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Louise Johns for NPR

10:45am Apr 16, 2021

National National Economy

Losing It All: Mobile Home Owners Evicted Over Small Debts During Pandemic

by Chris Arnold

Mobile home owners right now are twice as likely as other homeowners to be behind on housing payments. And some are losing their homes over small amounts of rent they owe for land the home sits on.

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Michael Dwyer / AP

5:13pm Apr 07, 2021

National National Economy

Texas Courts Open Eviction Floodgates: 'We Just Stepped Off A Cliff'

by Chris Arnold

Judges in Texas are being told it's not their job to enforce a CDC order aimed at stopping evictions. Housing groups fear that a wave of unnecessary evictions will leave thousands homeless.

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Colin Hackley for NPR

10:32am Mar 30, 2021

National National Economy Health & Safety

Evicted And Homeless Due To Pandemic — 'I Literally Had To Sleep In My Car'

by Chris Arnold

Getting evicted during COVID can risk a person's health and doom their ability to find a home. The extension this week of a federal order preventing evictions could save many people from that fate.

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3:18pm Mar 29, 2021

Health & Safety Health & Safety

COVID-19 Assistance Ready For Winston-Salem Renters And Homeowners

by David Ford

More than $1 million of COVID-19 assistance is available for low-income Winston-Salem residents who’ve fallen behind on their housing payments.
AP

6:41pm Mar 19, 2021

National National Economy Health & Safety

CDC Likely To Extend Eviction Moratorium With Millions Of People Behind On Rent

by Chris Arnold

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is moving to extend an order aimed at preventing evictions during the pandemic. Housing groups say the order could prevent up to 1 million evictions.
7:32am Jun 04, 2019

Economy Economy Housing

Eviction's Cost: It Won't Be Home Anymore

by David Ford

Winston-Salem and Greensboro have among the highest eviction rates in the country. For some, the math is simple and unforgiving. Sluggish wage growth and rising rents mean you can be just one car repair, utility bill, or health crisis away from losing your home.

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renter

Millions Could Face Eviction With Federal Moratorium Ending And A Logjam In Aid

Losing It All: Mobile Home Owners Evicted Over Small Debts During Pandemic

Texas Courts Open Eviction Floodgates: 'We Just Stepped Off A Cliff'

Evicted And Homeless Due To Pandemic — 'I Literally Had To Sleep In My Car'

COVID-19 Assistance Ready For Winston-Salem Renters And Homeowners

CDC Likely To Extend Eviction Moratorium With Millions Of People Behind On Rent

Eviction's Cost: It Won't Be Home Anymore

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