Meanwhile, the percentage of mortgages for non-Black homebuyers in these communities is increasing and housing prices continue to climb.

Federal dollars poured into the D.C. area after the Sept. 11 attacks, forever altering the landscape and affordability of local communities.

A proposal to expand rent stabilization in D.C. has become even more urgent — and controversial — during the pandemic.

Small landlords own up to one third of D.C.’s rental housing. They say city leaders have forgotten them during COVID-19.

When the notice with intent to foreclose arrives, homeowners see two options: Pay the debt they owe to possibly keep their home, or liquidate their assets and leave.

Unlike many government safety-net programs, a new initiative by non-profits doesn’t require recipients to keep their income low or use the money in a certain way.

They’ve spent hours on hold, trying to get answers about their benefits.

For thousands of jobless residents, there are only two thin layers of protection left: temporary eviction bans and government-backed rent assistance.

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted business groups to fight mandated increases to the minimum wage. But they’re facing resistance from unions, who say workers need a raise now more than ever.

The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily banned evictions. Some landlords are laying the groundwork for what could be a wave of evictions after the health crisis.