As realtors, we want all people to have roofs over their heads and we hate to see families evicted from homes, regardless of whether they purchase a home or not.

That is why you’ve seen me do some postings and videos about issues of homelessness.

There are so many destructive myths about homelessness and why people are evicted from rental homes, and why it happens.

“People are lazy and don’t pay the rent.”

“People don’t take care of the property they live in and deserve to be kicked out.”

“People are not financially responsible.”

What we are learning more and more, especially by analyzing huge amounts of data from around the country, is that there are myths about eviction, just as there are myths about poverty.

Why is it important to have a clear picture of why evictions happen? Well, because we make public policy based on these myths and those policies cost us billions of taxpayer dollars. Shouldn’t we get the causes right before we recommend a treatment?

This podcast on the topic of eviction bursts some of the myths is perfect for your summer listening list. I love podcasts as company when I’m driving or working in the garden. However, these, in particular, are very well-researched and bring out things that I’ve not thought of before.

So, these come highly recommended.

If you want another great series on poverty myths, check out this one from the same team.