"What we observed...was pretty disheartening,” said Haller. “There were clearly people in the building who weren’t supposed to be there, harassing tenants. We actually found that many of the trespassers were actually using the stairwells as bathrooms." fox59.com/indianapolit...

Eligible Eastsiders can get free home repairs through this program. To qualify for free repairs, you need to own and live in your home, live on the east side and meet certain income limits. localnewsforindiana.bluelena.io/lt.php?x=4lZ...

Documents show that more than 150 leases and office expansions have or would place new facilities in nearly every state, many of them in or just outside of the country’s largest metropolitan areas. www.wired.com/story/ice-ex...

In Indianapolis, the median monthly gross rent of $1,273 in 2024 was lower than the national median rent of $1,487, per the LendingTree report. Indy's median monthly mortgage for 2024 was $1,707, lower than the national median of $2,035. www.axios.com/local/indian...

While neighborhood residents will have some say about who is chosen to be on the board, city officials will ultimately decide, said Derrick Goss, manager of the Stanley Strader Park Family Center, formerly known as Bethel Park. www.wishtv.com/news/local-n...

Butler’s new online master’s program in Deaf education will train future educators how to teach speaking and listening to deaf children, particularly kids who have cochlear implants or use other hearing technology. mirrorindy.org/butler-unive...

Criminalization of homelessness just pushes vulnerable individuals struggling with mental illness, intellectual disabilities, and addiction to our criminal justice system.

"Just 14% of Black Gen Zers and 32% of Black millennials own their home, roughly half the rate of white Gen Zers and millennials." www.redfin.com/news/homeown...

📣 Registration for the FHCCI's 14th Annual #FairHousing Conference is now OPEN! 📣 "Fair Housing: Investing in Stable Housing" will be held virtually on Wednesday April 8, 2026. Register soon to get early-bird pricing. Learn more and register: www.fhcci.org/events/fair-...

Want to learn more about homelessness & the impact of SB 285? Watch this short video put together by those working directly with those experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis. Please share/contact your Indiana House Representative & tell them to vote NO on SB 285. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgt-...

A few of them told IndyStar that even if space was available, they would rather endure the life-threatening cold than sleep in crowded and noisy shelters. Others live with dogs or cats and refuse to be separated from them. www.indystar.com/story/news/l...

Are your housing utilities increasing? Is there a data center in your community? Consumer Reports wants to hear your stories if you're located near a data center. www.consumerreports.org/stories?ques...

Registries aim to gather as much data as they can on rentals within their city limits. The data can help them understand rent conditions, track corporate ownership and manage assistance programs. And the cities said they are better for having a registry. indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/01/26/r...

Our VERY LAST FREE, virtual #FairHousing training is NEXT WEEK. Don't miss out! Topic: Housing Impact. We will dive into how where you live is linked to every aspect of your life - health , stability, education, access to living wage jobs, and more. Registration required: www.fhcci.org/events

“They are investor-owned utilities whose primary job is their fiduciary responsibility to their shareholders...They like to opine that they're a public utility & they serve the community, but decisions are made with an eye towards Wall St, not towards Main St.”  www.indystar.com/story/news/e...

"We would pull up to a house, our agent would get out and be like, 'There's 10 additional offers, sight unseen, all cash.' Typically that means it's an investor," Maxwell recalled. www.npr.org/2026/01/20/n...

Fishers cites high compliance rate for home rental registrations #LarryInFishers tinyurl.com/mrufujay

Indiana was seventh in the nation based on 2025 foreclosure activity relative to total housing units in the state, according to Attom’s 2025 Year-End U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which was released Thursday. www.ibj.com/articles/rep...

Rural areas saw a 16.6% increase in people experiencing homelessness between 2023 and 2025, according to Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority data. During that same time period, urban areas saw a 9.4% increase. indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/01/20/r...

Tenant navigators working for the city’s Tenant Advocacy Project were told in November they would be out of a job at the end of the year. Navigators meet people in court, helping them make sense of the legal process and get connected to free attorneys. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Fair access to mortgages is critical to equal access to homeownership opportunities in our community. Join us TOMORROW for a FREE workshop on #FairLending #Data. Registration required: www.fhcci.org/events

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today.

The debt from unexpected accidents or necessary procedures can impact more than just health, such as the ability to buy or rent a home, own a car, or apply for a credit card. www.thestatehousefile.com/politics/eco...

📣 Calling all central Indiana homeowners and renters! 📣 🏚️Are you experiencing insurance claim denials? Increases in premiums? Cancellations of policies? We want to hear from you about your experiences with your homeowner and renters insurance! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The FHCCI's work bringing awareness to the role of institutional investors in our area's single-family home rental market is part of a new Bloomberg podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxXZ... Or at: www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2... Read the FHCCI report referenced at: www.fhcci.org/wp-content/u...

INDIANA #7 FOR FORECLOSURE FILINGS IN 2025 Rounding out the top 10 states with the worst foreclosure rates in 2025, were New Jersey (1 in every 273 housing units); Indiana (1 in every 302); Ohio (1 in every 307); Texas (1 in every 319); & Maryland (1 in every 326). www.attomdata.com/news/market-...

But advocates who work with people without homes said the bill could shift government and philanthropic resources from long-term solutions to cleanups, emergency shelters and financial assistance for criminal fines. www.indystar.com/story/news/p...

The following properties will be sold to Seattle-based Vitus Development LLC: Laurelwood Apartments, Rowney Terrace, Twin Hills, Blackburn Terrace, Beechwood Gardens, Hawthorne Place and 16 Park. mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Brighten up your yard with FHCCI's new colorful yard signs! Available in two rainbow-themed designs, show off your support for #FairHousing. Yard signs are FREE, but must be picked up at our Indianapolis-based office. Order yours here (at the bottom of the page): www.fhcci.org/about/public...

ONLY THREE LEFT!! If you want to get in on our FREE, virtual #FairHousing trainings, you must act fast! These are perfect for real estate professionals rental housing providers, local elected officials, advocates, attorneys, and more. Advanced registration is required: www.fhcci.org/events

Justice Department announced that the owner & property manager of residential rental properties in Davenport, IA, have agreed to pay $325,000 to resolve a lawsuit alleging that the property manager sexually harassed female tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act. www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justi...

Have a housing concern? Questions about the #eviction process? Need help understanding your tenant rights? Our friends at the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic can provide FREE legal advice regarding landlord-tenant issues. For more information, visit: www.nclegalclinic.org/housing-cons...

Interested in learning more about the impact of Wall Street-backed investors in the single-family home buying market? The FHCCI has released two topical reports on this issue (2025 and 2023). Learn more at: www.fhcci.org/reports/

[Older people, especially those 65+] are the fastest-growing homeless population nationwide, according to a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. Not only are people who struggle with chronic homelessness aging, but many older adults are becoming homeless for the first time in their lives.

Real previously agreed to pay $9.25 million to settle litigation brought by home sellers www.realestatenews.com/2026/01/06/r...

Average newly built American home includes more than 940 square feet/person, up from about 550 sq ft in 1973. That’s because even as the typical single-family home has grown to 2,400 sq ft, the number of people living in them has fallen to a record low of 2.5. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Please contact the FHCCI if you are being sexually harassed in your housing situation. wibc.com/838211/new-a...