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On AlterNet: housing

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "housing"

Hang On ... We Haven't Hit Bottom in the Housing Market

Hang On ... We Haven't Hit Bottom in the Housing Market

Jill Hussein C., Brilliant at Breakfast AlterNet: PEEK. July 27, 2008.
Another $250 billion in adjustable-rate mortgages are expected to reset this year and next, and over $700 billion by 2010.

How to End the Housing Crisis and Take Back the Land

How to End the Housing Crisis and Take Back the Land

Max Rameau, Take Back the Land AlterNet: PEEK. July 11, 2008.
Returning vacant, government-owned homes to families in need.

Back Main Street, Not Wall Street in Housing Crisis

Back Main Street, Not Wall Street in Housing Crisis

Gihan Perera, Miami Workers Center Blog AlterNet: PEEK. July 11, 2008.
Bear Stearns got a $29 billion govt. bailout, what will working families get?

As Foreclosures Rise, Bush Declares

As Foreclosures Rise, Bush Declares "National Homeownership Month"

William K. Wolfrum, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. June 6, 2008.
The Bush Administration sees a crisis, and meets it with new slogans.

Living Standards Under Stress

Living Standards Under Stress

Isaiah J. Poole, Campaign for America's Future AlterNet: PEEK. May 15, 2008.
A new report reveals that, by any indicator, standards of living are in decline.

Potomac Fever

Potomac Fever

David Sirota, Creators Syndicate. May 2, 2008.
Washington has been debilitated by a horrible disease -- one that inhibits emotions like compassion and integrity.

Americans Selling Possessions to Stay Afloat

Americans Selling Possessions to Stay Afloat

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. April 30, 2008.
In the wake of the housing crash and rising food and energy prices, Americans are pawning their clothes, furniture and more.

HUD Secretary -- Yet Another Corrupt Bush Crony, Resigns in Disgrace

HUD Secretary -- Yet Another Corrupt Bush Crony, Resigns in Disgrace

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. April 1, 2008.
The big surprise here is that there’s no whiny excuses yet. No alcoholism to blame, at least yet.

HUD Head Evicted: White House Officials

HUD Head Evicted: White House Officials "Questioned Ability to Lead the Agency"

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: Video. March 31, 2008.
While Jackson was busy erecting giant photo homages to himself, the nation was spiraling into the worst housing crisis since the Great Depression.

Krugman on Bush and McCain's Housing Crisis Response:

Krugman on Bush and McCain's Housing Crisis Response: "It’s Like Katrina" to Say "Let People Suffer"

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: Video. March 31, 2008.
"It would be a little different if the administration said housing prices are going up. If they hadn’t said there’s no bubble," said Krugman.

Bush Gives Out Wrong Number for Home Owner Help Hotline

Bush Gives Out Wrong Number for Home Owner Help Hotline

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. March 29, 2008.
This isn’t the first time Bush has given out the wrong Hope Now number.

"Homeless Hero": The Story of One of the 12 Most Endangered Activists in America [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. February 4, 2008.
"Homeless Hero" tells the story of Cheri Honkala's rise from homelessness to the leadership of a growing popular movement in America.

Crucified By Your House

Crucified By Your House

Ian Welsh, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. December 25, 2007.
As many have noted, the last time the US saw widespread housing price declines was the Great Depression.

Paul Krugman Has Housing Bubble News That Will Scare the Crap Out of You

Paul Krugman Has Housing Bubble News That Will Scare the Crap Out of You

Christy Hardin Smith, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. December 20, 2007.
According to Krugman, it is going to be a bumpy ride. For everyone.

Putting Jazz Back in New Orleans

Putting Jazz Back in New Orleans

Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor. February 27, 2007.
With 70 new homes in the devastated Upper Ninth Ward, Musicians' Village -- a neighborhood by musicians, for musicians -- is the city's largest redevelopment project to date.

Blasting American Infrastructure Away

Blasting American Infrastructure Away

Jim Hightower, Hightower Lowdown. November 29, 2006.
It's not the terrorists who are targeting and destroying the heart of America; it's Bush & Co.!