Tag: Housing

Combating the New Housing Apartheid: Lessons from the Great Rent Strike War of 1932

Good morning! And Happy Black History Month everyone! Remember the Alabama Riverboat Brawl back in August? This post has nothing to do with that, I just wanted to bring it up because that’s the type of energy I’m planning to be on all month. But I do have an interesting b...

IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES AND HOUSING CRISIS

This weekend, a friend sent me a TikTok of a man in Boston who was angry and yelling about being homeless. The man was angry because he said he works 40 hours a week and is homeless. He was saying how housing has become a problem, yet we are bringing in and housing immigrants and refugees. The sa...

Why is Socialist Housing so Ugly

When people drive through the outskirts of any major Slavic city that once belonged to the Soviet giant, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Yugoslavia, or any similar countries, they often frown upon the endless panoramas of socialist housing blocks that intimidate western eyes and freeze the blood in their ve...

Latte Budget vs. Rent Monster: Who Will Win? Your Guide to Affordable Housing Victory

Hidden Cash Cow: Unleash the “Gig Economy”: Websites like Fiverr and Upwork offer a treasure trove of remote freelance gigs in writing, design, virtual assistance, and more. Turn your skills into a side hustle that boosts your rent fund. The App Arena: Budgeting Buddies: Tools like Co...

Bay Area Housing Market: A Millennial???s Guide to Homeownership

The Bay Area’s housing market is no walk in the park, especially for millennials facing a double whammy of high living costs and soaring mortgage interest rates. But fear not, ambitious homebuyers! With strategic planning and a dash of resilience, you can navigate this labyrinth and turn your ...