Housing
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Homelessness in Grand Rapids: What I’m Seeing and What the Numbers Say
A walk on Grand Rapids’ northwest side raised a question about homelessness. Checking the latest Kent County figures changed the answer—and reminded me to question my own assumptions.
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Renting After Bankruptcy: 8 Questions to Ask Before You Pay an Application Fee
A discharged bankruptcy doesn’t automatically mean a rental denial, but application fees add up fast. Here are eight questions to ask before you pay, plus a short script for asking about individual review.
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A New Place at 55: Another Chapter Begins
A lot has been changing in my life, and lately I’ve been realizing just how much. I moved from Wyoming, and I now share a place with two roommates. They both work third shift, so our schedules barely overlap and I rarely see them. Much of the time, it feels…
