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You are not alone. There is nothing to be ashame of. It's time to rise up and tell our story. It's up to the United States to make sure that there is affordable housing for their tax payers! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theapartmentlady/support

Lashondra Graves


    • May 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    What is going to Happen to Our Housing?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 27:24


    Welcome to season 8. This is the first episode. I'm going to breakdown what's going on in housing. What we need to do it fix it and how long we have to fix it. Workforce Housing is being threatened. Workforce housing is working homeowners and renters. HUD has the subsidized renters and federal mortgages, but what about the rest of us? Find out here. Thank you for listening! #theapartmentlady #housing #workforcehousing #rentals #homwowners #HUD #homelessness #shelteredhomelessness #apartments

    Winter Warriors: Shelter & Survival Tips After Eviction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 41:02


    Winter has arrived and it's time to find shelter. This episode will provide tips on surviving during the winter. There is money on the table in the form of resources. Contact us at www.theapartmentlady.org #theapartmentlady #eviction --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    For Renter's Ears ONLY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 22:49


    This episode is for renters. Let's deal with what it will take to get you out of an Eviction Cycle! Here is the LinkedIn page where you can comment your answer to the question I asked. https://www.linkedin.com/company/theapartmentlady/?viewAsMember=true #rentersonly #affordablehousing #theapartmentlady --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    WHY ARE YOU MAKING US CHOOSE THEM OVER US?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 25:38


    This episode tells the story of America housing others while millions of Americans are homeless. #AffordableHousing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    AMI? Is this why I didn't get approved for that unit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 33:33


    Let's find out why you didn't get that apartment. AMI (Area Median Income) plays a huge part. We breakdown the metrics used to calculate AMI. This will give you a chance to apply for affordable housing apartments you qualify for. Here is the link to the article: Unveiling the Significance of Area Median Income (AMI) in Community Development and Housing Policy https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/unveiling-significance-area-median-income-ami-community?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&utm_campaign=share_via #affordablehousingexpert --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Affordable 4 Who?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 25:22


    Let's talk about reasons why low - to moderate income renters can't afford or receive the new affordable housing projects. #affordablehousing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Who Gets the Key?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 22:49


    Exploring the Allocation of Affordable Housing Units" #affordablehousing #theapartmentlady #evictionspace --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Office/Apartment Conversions: Who gets to live there?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 26:39


    Who gets to live in these units they converted from office buildings? Will it work for the affordable housing crisis? How much does it costs and how long will it take? This article is on LinkedIn in Eviction Space Newletter #AffordableHousing #eviction #theapartmentlady #evictions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Part 2: Why Did You DESTROY MY PROPERTY?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 21:43


    This is part 2. You can find the entire article on LinkedIn at The Eviction Space Newsletter EVERYTHING IS CHANGEABLE! #AFFORDABLEHOUSING #THEAPARTMENTLADY #AI #EVICTIONS #RENTALS #SECONDCHANCERENTALS #TENANT #LANDLORD #MINDSET #LEADERSHIP #LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Understanding the Phenomenon of Tenant Induced Damage: Why Did You Destroy That Unit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 53:30


    In the rental housing market, there exists a perplexing trend where some tenants seek out brand new units with all the bells and whistles, only to cause significant damage to the property over time. This puzzling behavior raises questions about the motivations behind such choices and the implications it has for both renters and property owners. This is part one. Come back for part 2. #AffordableHousing #theapartmentlady #rentals #homeowners #landlords #tenants --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    A Mindset that's Keeping You Unhoused!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 32:09


    Here is a link that will allow you to read this article on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/eviction-space-7082105169156460544 #affordablehousing #theapartmentlady Here is a link to get your copy of Eviction Chronicles on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Eviction-Chronicles-Notice-Marks-Adversity-Finding-ebook/dp/B0CD386T3R/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1Q9ATOGZTK5ZZ&keywords=eviction+Chronicles&qid=1690816704&sprefix=eviction+chronicles+%2Caps%2C515&sr=8-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Biden/Harris Renter Protections?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 25:56


    Let's finish up the Gap Report from NLIHC and then dive into this Report from the White House. #affordablehousing #theapartmentlady https://nlihc.org/gap#:~:text=National%20Shortage%20of%20Affordable%20Rental,median%20income%2C%20whichever%20is%20greater. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Why Can't I Find an Apartment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 15:00


    We continue with the Gap Report from NLIHC. Every year, The Gap reports on the severe shortage of affordable rental homes available to extremely low-income families and individuals. The new Gap report finds that the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by significant rent increases, drastically impacted the supply of affordable and available rental homes, nationally, in recent years. https://nlihc.org/news/nlihc-releases-gap-2023-shortage-affordable-homes #affordablehousing #theapartmentlady --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    The Housing isn't There! The Gap Report from NLIHC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 16:46


    The report finds that renters of color are more likely than white households to be renters with extremely low incomes and are more likely to be directly impacted by the lack of affordable rental housing. Nineteen percent of Black households, 17% of American Indian or Alaska Native households, 14% of Latino households, and 9% of Asian households are extremely low-income renters. Only 6% of white non-Latino households are extremely low-income renter. Look at this report here https://nlihc.org/news/nlihc-releases-gap-2023-shortage-affordable-homes #affordablehousing #theapartmentlady #housing #evictionspace --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    What Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 13:50


    What's going on with Housing now? #affordablehousing #theapartmentlady --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    What Are We Dealing With

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 16:05


    National Shortage of Affordable Rental Housing The U.S. has a shortage of 7.3 million rental homes affordable and available to renters with extremely low incomes – that is, incomes at or below either the federal poverty guideline or 30% of their area median income, whichever is greater. https://nlihc.org/gap#:~:text=National%20Shortage%20of%20Affordable%20Rental,median%20income%2C%20whichever%20is%20greater. You definitely want to hear why you're having a hard time renting. #affordablehousing #evictionspace #theapartmentlady --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    The Future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 11:05


    What will this housing rental industry be after this eviction wave. Let's talk about it! #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing #eviction #future --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Children are the Casualty in Evictions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 17:08


    There are so many reasons why we can't let this housing instability continue. Our future is the number one reason! #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    That Part Right There!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 16:54


    Hope through this eviction storm. All the renters need is a yes! #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing #evictions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Part 3: Final Episode with Bruce Marks, CEO and Founder of NACA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 17:53


    Tune in as we dive into the final episode with Bruce Marks. Click here to join NACA https://www.naca.com/ #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Part 2: So You're Telling Me that You can Literally Buy a House with a Housing Choice Voucher?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 26:56


    Listen as we dive into Prefab Homes and NACA's Character-Based Lending model with Bruce Marks, CEO and founder of NACA (Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America)! #affordablehousing #evictions #characterbasedlending #naca #brucemarks #theapartmentlady #Lashondragraves #mortgage --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Part 1: Can becoming homeowners be the answer renters are desperately seeking?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 28:29


    Find out in Part 1 of a 3-Part episode with Bruce Marks, CEO and Founder of NACA (Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America). #affordablehousing #evictions #workforcehousing #theapartmentlady #lashondragraves #NACA #Brucemarks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    The Young Apartment Ladies!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 12:19


    We have an information filled lineup for next week! You don't want to miss it! #AffordableHousing #theapartmentlady --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    The Ravenous Beast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 15:58


    Have you experienced this? Comment your answer! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    This is Really Happening

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 11:13


    It's officially spring, and the evictions are ramping up. #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Redlining Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 19:43


    Let's continue this conversation! #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Replace the Machine!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 14:36


    Let's talk about the real issue, redlining! #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Crimes Rates Going Up? Let's Blame Evictions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 12:42


    Everything Starts With Housing! #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing #affordablehousingsolution --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Tenant Shot in the Head During an Eviction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 15:15


    The special process server shot the tenant after the tenant tried to prevent him from coming into the unit. The husband says the woman is in critical condition but stable. The private entity officer is being detained. This happened in Philadelphia. #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Is the Good Cause Eviction Bill in New York a Form of Rent Control?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 9:48


    I think every state needs to implement something to stop the workforce housing community from being evicted. #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    2 Men Shot While Serving Eviction in Detroit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 8:33


    Find out the details here. #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing #evictions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    EVICTIONS ARE CAUSING MENTAL ILLNESS TO RISE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 9:41


    Come on, it's time to come up with solutions. Mental illness is on the rise because of these Evictions! #theapartmentlady --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Working Families are now Homeless

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 11:21


    This is real #theapartmentlady. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Stop Evictions, there is a way to do this.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 7:47


    Davenport Iowa's investigative report is spot on. #theapartmentlady --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Would You Pay More to Secure Another Rental After Being Recently Evicted?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 6:38


    Some landlords are actually taking recent evictions. However, they want more upfront money to move in. There are laws that prevent this from happening. Will renters still move forward with securing a new property for more money down? It's like Financing a car. If your credit score is low, they require more as a deposit. Is this the same thing? #theapartmentlady --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Is Squatting the Newest Trend?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 8:27


    Here of a story where the landlord is currently trying to evict squatters. Is this something we are going to start seeing a lot of? Find out Here. #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing #evictions #Squatting --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Another Problem on the Rise!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 7:31


    Condemned? People are coming into The Apartment Lady Foundation with a story that has caught my eye. We are seeing more units being Condemned today. #theapartmentlady --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    The Pyramid is Crumbling!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 6:26


    We must stop this madness. If the workforce housing community becomes homeless, everything else will fall! #theapartmentlady #workforcehousing #affordablehousing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    You want to lower your rent? Start spending your money in your neighborhood!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 9:43


    It's time to start empowering where you are! #theapartmentlady --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Contact Us. Let's help you successfully complete a 12 month lease!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 8:03


    Landlords, contact The Apartment and Housing Rentals Foundation at info@theapartmentlady.org. We need Landlords in every state that's willing to work with us as we position the tenants to successfully complete a 12 month lease. Tenants become a member at Www.theapartmentlady.org and let us help you get into a position that will allow you to complete a 12 month lease without being broke. #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing #evictions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    I haven't seen this current workforce housing crisis on any elected official platform. Will you vote

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 11:55


    During election season the candidates create platforms that addresses the voters concerns. However thos current rental crisis is not there. Will you vote for them? #theapartmentlady #vote #affordablehousing #evictions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    It's Time to Downsize!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 13:21


    If I told you that you can save $4000, pay your bills and rent on time, raise your credit score and take back control of your life but........you must Downsize, would you do it? #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing #eviction --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    If 75% of the Renters Have an Eviction, are You Still Using That as a Qualifier?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 6:28


    Numbers don't lie! How can you use evictions as a qualifier to renting when over half of the renters now have an Eviction? Please answer this! #theapartmentlady #Eviction #affordablehousing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    She Killed Herself Because of an Eviction!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 9:11


    People are losing hope, losing their shelter and ultimately losing their minds. We have to come back to the table! #theapartmentlady #evictions #itstimeforaffordablehousing #affordablehousing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Why is it So Hard To Move?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 9:49


    You have an opportunity to take your tax dollars and Move into a better solution, start paying your former landlord back and live a good quality of life but.............it's in a different city. Why Not? Let me know the answers to this. #theapartmentlady #eviction #evictions #Move --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    The Evictions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 12:50


    The Evictions are happening fast, happening quick, happening a lot and happening fast! #Evictions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    What is Workforce Housing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 7:43


    The middle class no longer have affordable housing? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    New Jersey on Affordable Housing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 7:47


    I really like their explanation of Affordable Housing. #AffordableHousing #theapartmentlady #newjersey --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Kennepin County Got it Right!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 8:14


    They got it right! Listen to why here! #theapartmentlady #affordablehousing #Minnesota --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    Hennepin County's Covid Hotels are turning into deeply affordable housing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 7:25


    The county bought a total of five properties for 25 million. Find out what they are doing with them. Happy Birthday Lashondra Graves! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

    It's Getting Tough for Affordable Housing Builders

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 8:41


    Start renovation in neighborhoods that need the housing. Clean up those vacant building and houses! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theapartmentlady/message

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