A company that turned homeowners into renters abruptly shuts down
EasyKnock, which pioneered 'sale-leaseback' deals for struggling homeowners, abruptly closes its doors
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Home Repair Greensboro set to assist low-income homeowners
Greensboro City Council has signed off on a new program to address the repair needs of low-income homeowners.
3.4 Million Homeowners Skip Payments. But Many Are Scared, Say Congress Needs To Act
Homeowners say that to catch up on payments, lenders demand big balloon payments they can't afford. Advocates want Congress to mandate that missed payments simply be added to the end of the loan term.
Many Struggling Homeowners Not Getting The Mortgage Relief U.S. Promised
Millions of homeowners who've lost their incomes qualify to defer payments. But many say lenders are demanding unfair terms such as massive subsequent lump sum payments that they can't afford.
U.S. Orders Up To A Yearlong Break On Mortgage Payments
The federal government is telling lenders to lower or suspend mortgage payments for up to 12 months for homeowners who have lost income due to the coronavirus outbreak.
In Storm-Tossed Houston Area, Most Homeowners Lack Flood Insurance
Congress is widely expected to approve billions in aid for flood-stricken areas, but it may take awhile to arrive.
For The Black Middle Class, Housing Crisis And History Collude To Dash Dreams
Evelyn and Grattan Betancourt live in a wealthy, majority-black county in the U.S. They did everything they were supposed to: steady jobs, bought a house within their means. Things still went wrong.
FEMA's Appeals Process Favored Insurance Companies Almost Every Time
It's the latest step in a growing controversy after thousands of homeowners said insurance companies lowballed damage estimates and insurance insiders called the appeals process "rigged."
Superstorm Sandy Victims Say FEMA's Role Is Fatally Conflicted
As Sandy victims and FEMA work to resolve accusations of falsified damage estimates, some are questioning how the agency can be both a flood insurance provider and a regulator of flood insurance.
After Sandy: Insurance Claim Battles Cost Homeowners, Taxpayers
Over two years after Superstorm Sandy flooded homes in New Jersey and New York, legal battles still rage over insurance claims to repair damage. But insurance companies aren't playing by the rules.