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Solving the Housing Crisis: Expert Insights (video)

Digital and Radio FactsAugust 25, 2024April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202601

Economists identify a 3-5 million housing unit shortage driving the U.S. affordability crisis. Experts propose public-private partnerships and federal mezzanine financing to incentivize construction and...

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High Rental Costs Burden Newcomers in Toronto Housing Market

Digital and Radio FactsAugust 25, 2024April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202601

Toronto newcomers face financial burden as landlords demand 4-12 months rent upfront despite legal protections. Immigrants like Lorena Portugal pay $9,200 upfront for housing....

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US Housing Market at 30-Year Low: Key Factors

Digital and Radio FactsAugust 24, 2024April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202600

US existing home sales have plummeted to a 30-year low of 4.1 million annually, while median home prices hit a record $419,000. The unusual trend...

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High-Rise Homeless Shelter Opens Amid Cost Criticism in LA

Digital and Radio FactsAugust 24, 2024April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202600

LA's new $165 million Weingart Tower opens on Skid Row with 278 units costing nearly $600K each. Critics question the 8-year project's effectiveness....

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Dosker Manor: Severe Issues, Urgent Reform Needed

Digital and Radio FactsAugust 8, 2024April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202600

Residents of Dosker Manor in Louisville face severe living conditions including power outages, mold, and pests. Community advocates demand urgent relocation....

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Toronto Newcomers Face Upfront Rent Demands: Key Insights

Digital and Radio FactsAugust 3, 2024April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202602

Newcomers to Toronto face illegal demands for 4-12 months rent upfront to secure housing. Despite Ontario laws limiting deposits to first and last month's rent,...

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Ontario Housing Slump: Developers Warn Situation Worsens

Digital and Radio FactsAugust 1, 2024April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202600

Ontario's housing construction dropped 14% in 2024's first half, with developers warning the situation will worsen due to high costs and interest rates....

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Toxic Mold Forces Amputation Despite Complaints

Digital and Radio FactsAugust 1, 2024April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202600

Georgia family forced to amputate limbs after rental company Invitation Homes ignored toxic black mold complaints for years, leading to severe infections....

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Florida’s Affordable Housing Crisis

RF StaffJuly 4, 2024April 5, 2026

by RF StaffApril 5, 2026April 5, 202600

Florida faces a severe housing shortage, needing over 570,000 units by 2030. Rising costs force residents to work into their 70s for basic housing....

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Real Estate Expert on US Housing Crisis (Video)

RF StaffJune 21, 2024April 5, 2026

by RF StaffApril 5, 2026April 5, 202600

Real estate expert Kate Nelischer explains the US housing crisis, revealing rents have doubled since 1995 while incomes stagnated. Corporate ownership now controls 50% of...

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Short-Term Rental Market Faces Challenges Amid Rising Costs

Digital and Radio FactsMay 31, 2024April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202600

The $100 billion short-term rental market faces mounting challenges from rising costs, regulatory crackdowns, and customer dissatisfaction. Airbnb and similar platforms struggle with oversaturation and...

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Everything Wrong With Airbnb (Video)

RF StaffMay 31, 2024April 5, 2026

by RF StaffApril 5, 2026April 5, 202601

Airbnb faces mounting criticism over high fees, poor quality control, and disrupting housing markets. Cities implement stricter regulations as hosts report declining bookings....

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Young Canadians Flee Big Cities for Affordability

Digital and Radio FactsMay 30, 2024April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202600

Young Canadians are migrating from expensive cities like Toronto to affordable regions due to housing costs reaching 10x median income. COVID-19 remote work trends and...

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Corporate Ownership Reshapes Atlanta’s Housing

RF StaffMay 7, 2024April 5, 2026

by RF StaffApril 5, 2026April 5, 202601

Georgia State University study reveals three corporations own 19,000 homes in Metro Atlanta, representing 11% of residential properties and reshaping the housing market....

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Squatter Nightmare: Strangers Found Inside Home

Digital and Radio FactsApril 2, 2024April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202600

Georgia homeowner Paul Cins returned from caring for his sick wife to find strangers living in his inherited property with fake lease documents....

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Squatter Hunter: Reclaiming Homes

Digital and Radio FactsDecember 18, 2023April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202601

Flash Shelton, known as the Squatter Hunter, uses unconventional tactics to help property owners reclaim homes from illegal occupants. His method involves becoming a legal...

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New York City Faces Ongoing Challenges Amid Migrant Influx

Digital and Radio FactsSeptember 26, 2023April 5, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 5, 2026April 5, 202600

NYC struggles with over 116,000 migrants arriving since spring 2022, straining shelter systems and resources. Mayor Adams declared emergency as city uses hotels and shelters....

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Homeless Man Builds Mobile Home in LA

Kevin RossOctober 29, 2022April 6, 2026

by Kevin RossApril 6, 2026April 6, 202602

Homeless man 'Q' from St. Louis builds innovative house on wheels in LA, rejecting city shelters to pursue welding business dreams while facing bureaucratic challenges....

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Los Angeles Faces Growing Divide Amid Rising Housing Crisis

Guest EditorialAugust 6, 2022April 6, 2026

by Guest EditorialApril 6, 2026April 6, 202602

Los Angeles faces a growing divide between haves and have-nots, with rising homelessness and housing costs driving residents away. The city's black population has declined...

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Bay Area Sleeping Pods Address Housing Needs

Deborah WalkerMay 3, 2022April 6, 2026

by Deborah WalkerApril 6, 2026April 6, 202600

Bay Area residents pay $800 monthly for sleeping pods in shared housing to combat the region's housing affordability crisis. The innovative solution offers temperature-controlled pods...

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Mayor Adams: 2,500 Vacant Apartments for Homeless NYC

Deborah WalkerMarch 24, 2022April 6, 2026

by Deborah WalkerApril 6, 2026April 6, 202601

Mayor Eric Adams addresses 2,500 empty city-funded apartments meant for homeless residents, calling the bureaucratic delays 'unimaginable' and promising reforms....

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Push Documentary Opens in US Virtual Cinema Sept 25

Michael MitchellSeptember 24, 2020April 7, 2026

by Michael MitchellApril 7, 2026April 7, 202600

Push documentary by Fredrik Gertten explores the global housing crisis and unaffordable cities. The film opens in US virtual cinemas September 25, following UN housing...

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Mary’s Place Opens Largest Family Shelter at Amazon HQ

Digital and Radio FactsMay 21, 2020April 7, 2026

by Digital and Radio FactsApril 7, 2026April 7, 202600

Mary's Place opens a massive 63,000 square foot family shelter at Amazon's Seattle headquarters, providing housing for over 1,000 family members annually with private rooms...

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Solving the Housing Crisis: Expert Insights (video)

High Rental Costs Burden Newcomers in Toronto Housing Market

US Housing Market at 30-Year Low: Key Factors

Dosker Manor: Severe Issues, Urgent Reform Needed

Toronto Newcomers Face Upfront Rent Demands: Key Insights

Ontario Housing Slump: Developers Warn Situation Worsens

Toxic Mold Forces Amputation Despite Complaints

Florida’s Affordable Housing Crisis

Real Estate Expert on US Housing Crisis (Video)

Short-Term Rental Market Faces Challenges Amid Rising Costs

Everything Wrong With Airbnb (Video)

Young Canadians Flee Big Cities for Affordability

Corporate Ownership Reshapes Atlanta’s Housing

Squatter Nightmare: Strangers Found Inside Home

Squatter Hunter: Reclaiming Homes

New York City Faces Ongoing Challenges Amid Migrant Influx

Los Angeles Faces Growing Divide Amid Rising Housing Crisis

Bay Area Sleeping Pods Address Housing Needs

Push Documentary Opens in US Virtual Cinema Sept 25

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