Posts Tagged ‘housing’
City Council considers ordinance to protect renters with criminal records
On Tuesday the City Council reviewed a draft of an ordinance that would limit subsidized housing providers’ ability to reject applicants with criminal histories.
Read MoreRichmond mayor releases strategy to expand affordable housing
Last week, Mayor Tom Butt released his first-ever housing strategy, which details plans to increase the availability of affordable and market rate housing in Richmond.
Read MoreWith laws changing, tiny homes may have a big effect on housing
Making space for more people without forcing out existing residents is a key dilemma of the housing crisis, affecting cities across the Bay Area. While large apartment buildings can take years to go up, advocates say tiny houses can go in now.
Read MoreRichmond’s local rent control ordinances officially suspended
The rent control ordinance set to take effect on September 4th for Richmond renters is officially suspended. The County Clerk elections department validated enough signatures to prevent rent control from becoming law.
Read MoreRichmond Progressive Alliance revives campaign for stronger tenant protections
Advocates for stronger tenant protections in Richmond received support last week when the Richmond Progressive Alliance (RPA) decided to join their efforts. The RPA is an influential political player in the city, with members—Jovanka Beckles, Eduardo Martinez, and Gayle McLaughlin—holding three of the seven seats on the city council. The group’s steering committee voted on Wednesday…
Read MoreSome Richmond property owners agree to limits on rent increases, but face skepticism
In Richmond, politicians and community organizations are tackling the issue of rising rents. Last week, in a step that he hopes will bring immediate relief to tenants vulnerable to rent increases, Vice Mayor Jael Myrick announced agreements with a number of property management companies to temporarily limit rent increases while the city council debates solutions…
Read MoreRichmond’s rent control advocates and opponents face off over gentrification
Richmond is seeing better days. According to a recent research paper by UC Berkeley’s Haas Institute, homicides and violent crime were at historic lows in 2013, parks are being renewed, living conditions are improving and new investment money is flowing in. But what seems to be good news for the city’s just over 100,000 residents,…
Read MoreRichmond tenants battle Beverly Hills developer to keep their homes
Tenants of Building H at Creekview Condominiums have been told to vacate the premises due to a water problem. But some say they aren’t leaving without a fight.
Read MoreMayoral profile: Mike Parker
If elected, the 73-year-old Mike Parker said he will focus on education, affordable housing and job training.
“I believe the school system has failed both the teachers and the parents in Richmond,” said Parker. “People don’t have confidence in it.”
Read MoreInvestors pounce on Richmond real estate market
The Richmond real estate market is booming, largely thanks to investors who are buying homes with all cash. But some Richmond residents are concerned that replacing homeowners with absentee landlords will hurt neighborhoods.
Read MoreCash buyers rule Richmond real estate market
The Richmond real estate market, like the rest of the state, is on the rebound. And some of that recovery is thanks to investors who are able to buy homes without taking out a loan. That’s great news for both sellers and real estate agents, but it leaves limited selection for buyers who don’t have access to a lot of cash.
Read MoreDetails emerge about mortgages chosen for Richmond’s eminent domain scheme
Richmond’s unprecedented plan to help homeowners refinance their mortgages has sparked a national debate about the use of eminent domain, but until now officials haven’t shed much light on how they selected the list of 624 mortgages.
Read MoreHistory to make way for housing
Richmond’s Japanese nurseries were mostly purchased before passage of the Alien Land Law in 1913, which barred Japanese immigrants from owning property. During WWII, the Japanese families who owned the Richmond nurseries were forced from their land and moved into detention camps. Today, the vestiges of these once great enterprises are targeted for redevelopment.
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