Millions can no longer afford their rent
Millions of Americans, especially people of color, are facing painful decisions as a record number struggle with unaffordable rent increases,
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Millions of Americans, especially people of color, are facing painful decisions as a record number struggle with unaffordable rent increases,
A record number of Americans can’t pay rent. To prevent evictions, state lawmakers are addressing the issue from a wide variety of angles.
A record 22.4 million renters spending more than 30% of income on rent. Millions of Americans are being squeezed by the economy and are facing uncertainty due to the unaffordable rent increases permeating the market, fueled by inflation and a shortage of affordable housing, as well as the end of pandemic relief.
A new Harvard University study found that half of U.S. renters are paying nearly a third of their income on rent. Monthly rent has outpaced income across the U.S., and
A new Harvard University study found that half of U.S. renters are paying nearly a third of their income on rent. Monthly rent has outpaced income across the U.S., and