Housing
Gentrification in Philadelphia: Residents weigh in on how development ‘changes the look of the neighborhood’
Attendees noted how new developments can emerge almost out of nowhere, leaving parts of communities looking outdated and obsolete. (Read more.)
Pa. lawmakers want to ban hired security from doing evictions after shooting of Philly tenant
“When things like this happen, there is no accountability,” he said. “We should not have the matter of removing someone from their home — which is a fraught, tense, destabilizing experience — we need public oversight over it.” (Read more.)
Housing voucher discrimination widespread in Philly. Renters need more resources, advocates say
“City Council members are considering what Philadelphia can do to prevent housing discrimination against tenants who have what are commonly known as Section 8 vouchers.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Home repairs needed in Philly area total $3.7 billion, Philadelphia Fed says
“The cost of everything has gone up, due to inflation and supply-chain issues, and that includes home repairs.” From: The Inquirer (Read more.)
Pa. hopes to diversify home appraisal industry with virtual reality
“Advocates say home appraisal bias can be traced to the industry’s lack of diversity. They say having an alternative to apprenticeship hours could help.” From: WHYY (Read more.)
Black, Latino residents around Philly offered help buying first home
Freddie Mac’s BorrowSmart Access program offers down payment assistance for first-time Black and Latino home buyers in the Philadelphia metro area. | From: The
Inquirer (Read more.)
We Buy Houses. You Lose Out.
According to a new report by Drexel Metro Finance, investors prey on homeowners in distressed communities. That could mean hundreds of millions of dollars lost citywide. | From: The Philadelphia Citizen (Read more.)