To say that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the world would be an understatement. In less than a year since the virus emerged — and just over 6 months since tracking began in the United States — it’s upended day-to-day lives across the globe.
One of the common problems Americans are facing due to the pandemic’s economic consequences is the difficulty in paying housing costs. With reduced working hours or loss of jobs due to this health-turned-economic crisis, millions of Americans struggled to keep up with their monthly mortgages and housing bills.
As election draws nearer, many people are still deciding whether or not they will cast their ballots.
Apartment List surveyed homeowners and renters about whether or not they planned to vote this November.
The survey found that;
- For homeowners who had no unpaid mortgages, 87% are definitely casting their ballots
- For homeowners who have unpaid mortgages, 60% are planning to vote
- For renters who had no unpaid housing bills, only 68% are casting their ballots
- For renters who were behind on their housing bills, only 48% might vote.
This shows a huge decrease in potential voter turnout among both homeowners and renters who are unable to make their housing payments.
The data shows that renters who are behind on payments are the least likely of all of those surveyed to vote this year. Research also shows that Black, Hispanic and Asian renters have been the most heavily impacted by the pandemic in terms of whether or not they are able to pay rent.
COVID-19 may only worsen the long-standing discriminations in housing security. In cases where you find yourself struggling to keep up with your mortgages, seek help before it gets too late. For people who have fought hard against discrimination in securing their house, Analytics Before Foreclosure understands the importance of actionable intelligence for your home. Help is here. Contact us today at 866-857-5405 for a free discovery call.
