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September 13, 2020 12:40 PM

Why home improvement has surged and how it's changing America

The pandemic has sparked a sustained, unprecedented tidal wave of home and backyard projects. The demand outstrips the supply of materials and labor to do the work, leaving homeowners to get creative.

by Frank Morris

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September 9, 2020 4:00 AM

St. Paul set to close encampment above I-35E, relocate around 80 people

The city of St. Paul plans to clear its largest tent encampment Thursday, as it continues to try to find places for people to stay as the weather worsens.

by Nina Moini

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September 8, 2020 5:30 AM

Zoom towns and the new housing market for the 2 Americas

One America is living in a housing boom. The other needs support from the government or family for an affordable place to live.

by Greg Rosalsky

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September 4, 2020 3:23 PM

'A roof over our heads': Native leaders urge officials to address homelessness

Native American activists say homeless people in Minneapolis will return to live at a ramp to a state highway because they have nowhere else to go.

by Tim Nelson and Peter Cox

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September 2, 2020 6:00 AM

CDC issues sweeping temporary halt on evictions nationwide

The move could prevent millions of evictions that housing advocates warn are looming as people who've lost work run out of money. Landlords groups want to know who will pay for the lost rent.

by Chris Arnold

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August 28, 2020 4:01 AM

More space, please: Home sales booming despite pandemic, recession

Despite high unemployment, a severe recession and economic uncertainty, the housing market is on a tear. Sales are booming and prices hit a record high. Low rates and remote work are driving factors.

by Chris Arnold

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August 25, 2020 6:02 AM

'Will I have a place to live?' Scrambling to survive after $600 benefits end

Millions of people who've lost all or some of their income are having to make hard choices — from moving across the country for cheaper rent to raiding retirement savings.

by Chris Arnold

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August 24, 2020 5:21 PM

How Minnesota's evictions ban is playing out

With money tighter amid the pandemic, what rights and protections do tenants have? What rights do property owners have? Two experts in the housing industry joined the program to talk about the pandemic’s impact on tenants and landlords.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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August 21, 2020 4:00 AM

Behind on rent? A new $100 million housing assistance program may help

Starting Monday, Minnesotans who are behind in their rent or mortgage can apply for housing assistance intended for those struggling financially because of COVID-19. But there will be challenges in getting the money into the hands of people who need it most, so officials want to enlist landlords to help get out the word.

by Melissa Townsend

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August 18, 2020 12:21 PM

Loans for first-time homebuyers see record delinquencies

It's a sign that minority, lower income, and first-time home buyers are getting hit hard financially amid the pandemic. But a vast majority are protected by Congress from foreclosure.

by Chris Arnold

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