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Economy
The soaring costs of basic necessities such as food and housing are disproportionately hitting people with lower incomes. Here, a house is available for rent in Los Angeles on March 15.

Inflation may be easing — but low-income people are still paying the steepest prices

May 11, 2022
The annual inflation rate eased somewhat in April, but not enough to meaningfully reduce the burden on lower-income Americans.
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Rent is still skyrocketing in Las Vegas. What are county leaders doing about it?

May 11, 2022

At 43%, the Las Vegas area has one of the nation’s highest percentage of home renters in the country.

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The Coronavirus Crisis
Katherine Patterson, a single mother with a 3-year-old son, who lives in Kenner, La., lost her job last March and has had trouble since paying rent.

States Try To Push Out Billions Of Emergency Rental Aid To Families

Mar 09, 2021
Congress approved $25 billion in emergency rental assistance to keep people housed during the pandemic, but states are facing glitches on the federal moratorium for renters and landlords.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
It's the first of the month, and rent is due for millions of Americans.

Rent Is Due Today, But Millions Of Americans Won't Be Paying

May 01, 2020

Housing activists are enlisting renters who can and can't pay rent starting May 1 to sign a pledge with the goal of putting pressure on landlords and policymakers.

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Las Vegas Home Prices And Rents Are Among The Fastest Rising

Sep 09, 2019

Nevada, particularly Las Vegas, is known for being an affordable place to live.

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Nevada Renters Pay More For Housing Than Homeowners

Sep 03, 2019

Researchers from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies say renters spend more of their income on housing than homeowners do.

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Report: Las Vegas Apartment Rents Climbing Faster Than National Average

Mar 29, 2018

Las Vegas apartment rents are climbing faster than the national average, but the valley’s low vacancy rate is also inching up.

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Staving Off Eviction
Pamula Glover's apartment complex is located in a Washington, D.C., neighborhood plagued by gun violence.

Low-Income Renters Squeezed Between Too-High Rents And Subpar Housing

Mar 30, 2016
Tenants often stop paying rent to force the repair of poor conditions in the only housing they can afford. But landlords say can't fix the problems until they get the rent. It's a vicious cycle.
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Staving Off Eviction
Personal belongings and furniture piled up outside Limes' apartment complex during one of two evictions that took place on March 3.

Living From Rent To Rent: Tenants On The Edge Of Eviction

Mar 29, 2016
Most people who end up facing eviction simply can't afford to pay their rent. Many low-income tenants work, but their rent outpaces their wages. An unexpected bill or a lost job can mean homelessness.
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Business
Housing activists march to City Hall to demand more affordable housing options for the homeless and poor on Sept. 17 in New York City.

ISO 2 Affordable Bedrooms In NYC? Good Luck With That

Mar 09, 2016
Apartment buildings are going up all over Manhattan, but it's harder than ever to find an affordable place to live in New York. It's a scene played out nationwide as rents soar and wages stall.
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Apartment Rents In Reno-Sparks Hit New High

Aug 18, 2015

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Those renting an apartment in the Reno area are paying more than ever before as the average monthly rent reached a record high.

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