A new article looks at the loss of affordable housing in areas impacted by Marcellus Shale. The article finds that property prices are going up very quickly, pushing people out…
Author: Rachel Blake
Rachel works on policy and advocacy at RHLS. Her current work includes the intersection of housing and health, energy efficiency, and equal access to housing-related rights.
Urban League of Philadelphia to Help Homeowners Who Lost Their Homes
The Urban League of Philadelphia will help some homeowners in the Philadelphia area who lost their homes to foreclosure between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2010. The Urban League…
Mediation Process Helps Homeowners Nationwide Avoid Foreclosure
Various states and municipalities have adopted mediation programs that help homeowners avoid foreclosure. Philadelphia's process is a model. Read More
Children & Foreclosure
A recent blog post from Julia Isaacs for the MetroTrends blog (Urban Institute) highlights calls children the invisible victims of the foreclosure crisis. Julia estimated that "8 million American children,…
CLE – Representing Residential Landlord and Tenants
RHLS attorneys Donald Marritz and William Shuey are faculty for the the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's "Representing Residential Landlords and Tenants" CLE. This 6-hour CLE has already taken place in Pittsburgh…