Pandemic-era eviction postponements and federal assistance programs have expired, leaving renters vulnerable to the eviction filings that have dramatically increased nationwide. As wages can’t keep up with higher housing prices, landlords make the ultimate decision on whether to evict, oftentimes at a human cost. NBC News’ Valerie Castro reports.
My BlueSky feed is increasingly filling up with “I am short $X for rent and if I don’t make it I’ll be evicted” panic-posts.
Not saying this is some kind of leading indicator for a bad economy, but we did just spend the last two years telling people rents can only go up while wages must remain static.
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My BlueSky feed is increasingly filling up with “I am short $X for rent and if I don’t make it I’ll be evicted” panic-posts.
Not saying this is some kind of leading indicator for a bad economy, but we did just spend the last two years telling people rents can only go up while wages must remain static.
Don’t worry, the rich pumped NVDA stock so you know where your stolen money went 😊