Amy Scott
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Baltimore, MD, United States
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What happens when a family finally gets off the housing voucher waiting list
Housing vouchers can change recipients' lives but often come after years of waiting. → Read More
“We’ve taken the licks, and we’ve gotten back up,” Baltimore cafe owner says
Terence Dickson says his Terra Cafe stands for "Black awesome." After 12 years in business and many scars, "we're gonna keep it going." → Read More
Rents rose 3% or 18% last year, depending on the source
For many Americans, rents are rising much faster than official numbers suggest. → Read More
Why addressing economic inequality could help build pandemic resiliency
“Our health is all interconnected and inextricable from the conditions in which we live,” says epidemiologist Dr. Sandro Galea. → Read More
Housing advocates fight to maintain place in social-spending bill
Advocates had high hopes for the $320 billion initially included for housing, but the plan’s funding is being cut during negotiations. → Read More
Ikea gets into the resale game
The furniture giant is piloting a program in the U.S. aimed at keeping its furniture in circulation rather than in the landfill. → Read More
Is home appraisal part of the racial wealth gap problem?
Sociologist Junia Howell shares her research on how appraisals contribute to inequality between Black and white homeowners. → Read More
Homebuilders are constructing fewer homes ... on purpose
Some companies have decided it's better to hold back right now. → Read More
It’s a buyer’s market for real estate businesses
Would-be homeowners aren't the only ones in the market for some new property. → Read More
Small landlords face a different kind of eviction crisis
Property owners unable to collect rent are struggling to pay their own bills. → Read More
Airbnb raises price target for its IPO
After huge losses in the spring, the short-term rental platform is profitable again. → Read More
High school training program could help solve construction labor shortage
A training program for high school students in the juvenile justice system aims to expand the pool of candidates for entry-level jobs. → Read More
Home prices keep rising in the pandemic
Millions are unemployed and the pandemic rages on, but home prices keep rising because supply is lower than demand. → Read More
Transforming a blighted block into a community of Black women homeowners
Black Women Build, a Baltimore program, helps Black women build wealth through homeownership. → Read More
National Gallery acquires its first major painting by a Native American artist
Critics ask why it took so long. → Read More
Housing shortage continues as buyers return to the market
New listings are down about 40% from this time last year, according to Realtor.com. And getting a mortgage is harder, too. → Read More
Fighting housing insecurity, one video conference at a time
A 40-year-old program for low-income Atlantans goes virtual. → Read More
Housing dreams changed by quarantine-
More time at home during COVID-19 has given people time to think about their homes. More space and better kitchens are top of the list. → Read More
Minority-owned businesses struggle to access emergency loans
Many of their lenders were excluded from the Paycheck Protection Program. → Read More
Inequality by design: How redlining continues to shape our economy
A traveling exhibit connects the racist housing policies of the past to the inequities of today. → Read More