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When the Investor Becomes the Landlord
Not all investor-owned rentals create problems, but a Kansas City lawsuit alleges one of the nation’s largest corporate landlords put profits and cost-cutting ahead of maintaining safe homes for tenants
Investor-owned rental houses provide an important housing option for families who aren’t ready or don’t want to buy. But as investors acquire more single-family homes,…
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Trump’s Name Could Return to Kennedy Center
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Congressional Races Reflect GOP Advantage After Redistricting
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