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Advocates fear some could lose their homes while waiting on backlogged mortgage relief program

To receive help, homeowners must register in a new system, which has been an obstacle for some
By Charlotte Keith/Spotlight PA

Demand is set to swamp Pa.’s Whole-Home Repairs Program as some rural counties are left out

Homeowners in three rural Pa. counties can’t receive funds from a new home repair grant program, after local officials opted out.
By Charlotte Keith/Spotlight PA

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Pa. takes over troubled mortgage relief program from contractor after complaints, backlogs

Officials in Pennsylvania have temporarily halted applications for mortgage, utility, and tax relief as they make the transition.
By Charlotte Keith/Spotlight PA

Thousands of Pennsylvania homeowners feel stuck in a high-stakes game of telephone with their homes, vital utilities on the line

Backlogs and bottlenecks have dragged out wait times for a $350 million Pennsylvania mortgage relief program.
By Charlotte Keith/Spotlight PA


Insurance can be confusing, here are ways to understand it

Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Michael Humphreys and Zachary Sherman, Executive Director at Pennie, joined us on Thursday’s Smart Talk to provide insight on the world of insurance and tips on how to choose the best coverage plans.

By Aniya Faulcon

The House that Norm Built: A Special Tribute to Norm Abram, Master Carpenter and TV Trailblazer

Norm’s journey started on Christmas Eve 1958 on a job installing hardwood floors with his father, a Boston carpenter. The installation was done the old-fashioned way – with cut nails and a skill saw turned upside down on a milk crate.

By Christina Zeiders

How can one become more organized at home?

Mara Pritchard, Founder of The Beautiful Sort professional organizing company and Abby Shank, CEO of Tiny Estates and Live Tiny LLC, on Tuesday’s Smart Talk discussed the importance and benefits of home organization and minimalism.

By Aniya Faulcon

Thousands of Pennsylvanians have applied for mortgage aid, but few have received help so far

A mortgage assistance fund to help Pennsylvanians hit by COVID-related hardships is off to a slow start.

By Kate Giammarise/WESA
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