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March 18, 2024 | 10:40 AM

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to spend $80M to attack Pennsylvania’s housing crisis. Here’s how.

Gov. Shapiro’s proposed budget would put state money behind a popular home repair program, anti-homelessness initiatives, and public legal defense against evictions.

By Stephen Caruso/SpotlightPA and Charlotte Keith/Spotlight PA

February 22, 2024 | 9:23 AM

Pennsylvania mortgage program, closed for more than a year to resolve backlog, will reopen in March, officials say

A Spotlight PA analysis reveals the program has funds to help more than 3,000 homeowners.

By Charlotte Keith/Spotlight PA

December 11, 2023 | 9:10 AM

Demand for Pennsylvania’s new Whole-Home Repairs Program has been overwhelming, but more funding is on hold

The Whole-Home Repairs Program is a victim of its own success. Additional funding is held up by the state’s budget impasse.

By Charlotte Keith/Spotlight PA

November 28, 2023 | 12:47 PM

Not enough homes to buy before the holidays — it’s still a seller’s market in Pa. Here’s why

The volume of home sales across Pennsylvania were down 20% compared to October 2022, but that’s not because there aren’t interested home buyers.

By Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza/WHYY

November 14, 2023 | 8:52 AM

Lancaster state rep. wants to seal certain eviction records gains support of key Democratic leaders

By Jaxon White/LNP | LancasterOnline

August 29, 2023 | 9:43 AM

Buying a home is tough: Corporate buyers make it even harder

By Margaret J. Krauss/WESA

August 7, 2023 | 3:12 PM

5 takeaways from our ‘Lost in Transition’ investigation about Pa.’s struggling mortgage assistance program

Thousands of homeowners are stuck in the middle as the state struggles to overhaul the troubled program.

By Charlotte Keith/Spotlight PA

February 1, 2023 | 5:00 AM

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

January 17, 2023 | 5:12 AM

With COVID-era foreclosure protections expired, filings are climbing in Pennsylvania — though aid is available

Pennsylvania received $350 million in federal assistance to aid homeowners; the money must be spent by September 2025.

By Kate Giammarise/WESA

January 9, 2023 | 11:38 AM

Buying a home became a key way to build wealth. What happens if you can’t afford to?

By Brianna Scott/NPR

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