Lawrence housing market shows heat with hints of cooling
The Lawrence Board of Realtors reports the local housing market remains very hot while signs emerge that it may be starting to cool. The piece also compares statewide market statistics to gauge current conditions.
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Lawrence Board of Realtors
Lawrence
Kansas towns slow to spend COVID aid
The Topeka Capital-Journal notes Kansas officials move cautiously with the latest COVID-19 relief. Lakin, a 2300 population town, rejected its $300 000 share, deciding it was not needed. Other governments aim to shore up infrastructure, pandemic response, and local business recovery.
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City Leaders Weigh Decriminalizing Poverty Practices
Lawrence city leaders discussed possible repeal or amendment of ordinances that target behaviors linked to homelessness and poverty. Topics include removing contents from refuse containers, park hour violations, and public alcohol consumption as part of a Tuesday city commission meeting.
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Lawrence City Commission
Kansans face eviction threat amid COVID crisis in Kansas
Sheena Mooney, evicted in August 2020 after a Frito-Lay layoff, joins housing advocates to discuss rental hardship during the pandemic. Kansas Housing Resources Corp. estimates over 27,000 behind on rent and Zillow sees about 14,600 renters at risk of eviction. Federal and state moratoria offered limited relief, with some evictions still occurring. Motel 6 Topeka manager Dave Patel notes a rise in guests staying due to housing losses.
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Dave Patel
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