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NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
2 hours ago

Doomed to fail: Why Rent Guidelines Board always gets it wrong

The Rent Guidelines Board's process is ineffective and cannot set appropriate rent increases for diverse tenants.
#affordable-housing
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The housing squeeze is quietly reshaping where Americans can live and work

Finding affordable housing is a significant challenge for various groups of renters in the U.S. economy.
fromKqed
1 day ago
East Bay real estate

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

fromFortune
1 week ago
East Bay real estate

Affordable housing is stuck in limbo thanks to a 'Made in USA' law that nobody can figure out how to follow | Fortune

NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 hour ago

Brooklyn News: A Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Affordable housing lottery in Brownsville offers studio apartments for $940, targeting families earning 40-60% of the Area Median Income.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The housing squeeze is quietly reshaping where Americans can live and work

Finding affordable housing is a significant challenge for various groups of renters in the U.S. economy.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
fromFortune
1 week ago
East Bay real estate

Affordable housing is stuck in limbo thanks to a 'Made in USA' law that nobody can figure out how to follow | Fortune

London
fromTime Out London
9 hours ago

London's legendary Billingsgate market is being turned into a new neighbourhood with 10,000 homes

Tower Hamlets Council promotes redevelopment plans for 10,000 new homes near Billingsgate Fish Market to address London's housing shortage.
#california-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
20 hours ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
#housing
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
15 hours ago

Brooklyn mother says new apartment in East New York is in desperate need of repairs

A Brooklyn mother faces unaddressed repair issues in her new apartment, prompting her to reconsider moving in.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
15 hours ago

Brooklyn mother says new apartment in East New York is in desperate need of repairs

A Brooklyn mother faces unaddressed repair issues in her new apartment, prompting her to reconsider moving in.
New York City
fromPBS News
1 day ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants face challenges identifying landlords due to corporate ownership structures, complicating accountability and enforcement of housing laws.
Renovation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 hours ago

We're raising toddlers in a tiny home. We work just 3 days a week, and save over half our income.

Living in a tiny home village allows for significant savings and financial freedom, with low housing costs and a unique lifestyle choice.
Austin
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
NYC parents
fromQNS
19 hours ago

CM Won, education advocates rally against relocation of migrant families from LIC shelter - QNS

Community advocates rally against converting a family shelter into a site for single men, fearing displacement of families and disruption of children's education.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

House swaps: why exchanging home could be a ticket to a dream holiday

House swapping offers a cost-effective way to vacation, allowing families to save significantly on accommodation expenses.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.
Remodel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

We bought a house with a 2.5% mortgage rate a few years ago. Our family's much bigger now, but moving is not an option.

Rising mortgage rates since 2019 have made moving to a larger home financially challenging for families.
#housing-market
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
#homelessness
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Mansion tax could hit 165,000 homes in first year, Budget watchdog predicts

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by donations to maintain reporting integrity.
NYC politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on New York's bad landlords'. He has to find them

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues, ensuring accessibility without paywalls, and supports community engagement through initiatives like rental hearings.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
23 hours ago

Mansion tax could hit 165,000 homes in first year, Budget watchdog predicts

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, supported by donations to maintain reporting integrity.
NYC politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on New York's bad landlords'. He has to find them

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues, ensuring accessibility without paywalls, and supports community engagement through initiatives like rental hearings.
Environment
from99% Invisible
1 day ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
Mission District
from48 hills
1 day ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The architecture world just got its second union

This contract, the second in the industry, sets a standard for workers at Sage and Coombe and beyond, according to Architectural Workers United, which has been instrumental in organizing efforts.
NYC startup
#housing-policy
Washington DC
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

D.C. pushes single-stair apartments higher with added safety rules

D.C. Council advances One Front Door Act to allow taller single-stair residential buildings, aiming to reduce housing costs and increase supply.
Real estate
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Housing as social infrastructure: What Vision 2030 got right - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Saudi Arabia's Jood Eskan programme redefines philanthropy as primary housing policy rather than supplementary gap-filling, achieving scale and governance standards exceeding typical public housing programmes.
Washington DC
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

D.C. pushes single-stair apartments higher with added safety rules

D.C. Council advances One Front Door Act to allow taller single-stair residential buildings, aiming to reduce housing costs and increase supply.
Real estate
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Housing as social infrastructure: What Vision 2030 got right - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Saudi Arabia's Jood Eskan programme redefines philanthropy as primary housing policy rather than supplementary gap-filling, achieving scale and governance standards exceeding typical public housing programmes.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We're trapped': developer's unpaid debt leaves London flat owners unable to sell

Leaseholders in east London are trapped in unsellable homes due to an unpaid debt of £850,000 by the building's developer to the local council.
fromPhilosophynow
3 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Tower Hamlets sites could deliver 10,000 new homes

Up to 10,000 homes could be built in and around Billingsgate Fish Market, promoting significant employment opportunities.
#new-york-city
fromSFGATE
23 hours ago
NYC real estate

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

fromAP News
1 day ago
New York City

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

NYC real estate
fromHoodline
4 days ago

YIMBY: 57,352 Proposed NYC Units in 2025

New York developers proposed over 57,000 new residential and hotel units in 2025, indicating a significant construction wave across the city.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
23 hours ago

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.
New York City
fromAP News
1 day ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Mayor Zohran Mamdani initiates 'rental ripoff hearings' to address issues with bad landlords in New York City.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
4 days ago

YIMBY: 57,352 Proposed NYC Units in 2025

New York developers proposed over 57,000 new residential and hotel units in 2025, indicating a significant construction wave across the city.
#housing-development
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
18 hours ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

A housing development in a high fire risk area was approved despite concerns about evacuation safety and traffic congestion.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

Boston real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Expert Analysis

Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
23 hours ago

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.
#housing-crisis
Boston real estate
fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

The Provincetown Independent's reporters couldn't find housing. So the Local Journalism Project bought a condo for them to rent.

High housing costs on Cape Cod's Outer Cape hinder recruitment of early-career reporters for local journalism.
LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone

Older adults increasingly share homes due to rising housing costs, with a significant increase in those aged 65 and over seeking roommates.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'We're being evicted from our flats for them to be used as temporary housing'

Evictions at Garden Court threaten tenants' homes as Westminster City Council plans to use the property for temporary accommodation for the homeless.
New York City
fromFox News
1 day ago

Holocaust survivor, 86, priced out of NYC says Mamdani skipped scheduled housing meeting

Sami Steigmann, a Holocaust survivor, struggles to find affordable housing in New York City amid rising costs and unmet political promises.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Housing Affordability Crisis: Architectural and Policy Responses from Spain, France, Australia, and the United States

Global housing crisis stems from both insufficient building supply and affordability barriers, with 2.8 billion people lacking stable shelter due to underproduction and economic inaccessibility, while speculation increasingly treats housing as investment rather than human right.
Boston real estate
fromNieman Lab
1 day ago

The Provincetown Independent's reporters couldn't find housing. So the Local Journalism Project bought a condo for them to rent.

High housing costs on Cape Cod's Outer Cape hinder recruitment of early-career reporters for local journalism.
LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
11 hours ago

65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone

Older adults increasingly share homes due to rising housing costs, with a significant increase in those aged 65 and over seeking roommates.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'We're being evicted from our flats for them to be used as temporary housing'

Evictions at Garden Court threaten tenants' homes as Westminster City Council plans to use the property for temporary accommodation for the homeless.
New York City
fromFox News
1 day ago

Holocaust survivor, 86, priced out of NYC says Mamdani skipped scheduled housing meeting

Sami Steigmann, a Holocaust survivor, struggles to find affordable housing in New York City amid rising costs and unmet political promises.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

Housing Affordability Crisis: Architectural and Policy Responses from Spain, France, Australia, and the United States

Global housing crisis stems from both insufficient building supply and affordability barriers, with 2.8 billion people lacking stable shelter due to underproduction and economic inaccessibility, while speculation increasingly treats housing as investment rather than human right.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Reform housing spokesperson sacked after Grenfell everyone dies' remarks

Simon Dudley described the Grenfell Tower fire as a tragedy but added that everyone dies in the end, which sparked outrage from Grenfell families and others.
UK politics
Austin
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Austin council pushes new zoning laws for missing middle housing

Austin City Council approved land-use changes to accelerate construction of missing-middle housing types, aiming to address housing shortages and slow price growth.
#brooklyn
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn News: HDFC Co-ops Planned for City-Owned Sites

Lidl grocery store opens in Crown Heights, offering gourmet items at affordable prices, while new affordable co-ops are planned across Brooklyn.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Brooklyn News: HDFC Co-ops Planned for City-Owned Sites

Lidl grocery store opens in Crown Heights, offering gourmet items at affordable prices, while new affordable co-ops are planned across Brooklyn.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
SF real estate
fromFortune
6 days ago

The ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America's housing supply. It's likely to shrink it instead | Fortune

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to limit single-family home rentals to address the housing shortage.
Mission District
fromKqed
5 days ago

San Francisco RV Permit Program Leaves Some Residents Homeless Despite Promises | KQED

Permits for RVs aim to assist occupants, but outreach gaps hinder support for those living in vehicles.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

We bought a house that's too small so we could afford our dream neighborhood. A $300,000 third-party loan will help us renovate.

The Feinbergs purchased a small home in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and planned to expand it using RenoFi financing based on future value.
New York City
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched hearings for renters to voice complaints directly to housing officials, addressing issues like mold and landlord accountability.
#architecture
Renovation
fromCurbed
2 days ago

The Architects' Carriage House That's a Study in Salvage

Colin and Leni Faber transformed a dilapidated carriage house into a functional home and design showcase using salvaged materials and innovative design.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.
Renovation
fromCurbed
2 days ago

The Architects' Carriage House That's a Study in Salvage

Colin and Leni Faber transformed a dilapidated carriage house into a functional home and design showcase using salvaged materials and innovative design.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Amid slowdown, developers set to sell part of dormant Dorchester megaproject

Developers are scaling back plans for Dorchester Bay City and putting a significant portion of the site up for sale due to market challenges.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Mamdani plows ahead with NYC homeless shelter construction this week - despite mass protests

Construction of a controversial homeless shelter in Brooklyn will begin despite significant protests from local residents.
NYC real estate
fromWRAL.com
1 day ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants in a Bronx building express grievances about poor living conditions at a city forum aimed at holding landlords accountable.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

If you want housing abundance, let the market work

Good urbanism should transcend politics. Socialists and capitalists can walk the same neighborhood and agree it's a pleasant place to live. They can each appreciate the tree canopy, the corner café with people spilling onto the sidewalk, the mix of ages on bikes and on foot, the architectural details of older buildings, and so on.
Philosophy
California
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The California Housing Revolution That Wasn't

California's zoning reforms failed to increase housing supply because laws simultaneously removed regulatory barriers while creating new ones through wage requirements, affordability mandates, and local autonomy protections.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
20 hours ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
#new-york
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago
NYC real estate

Help for rent-stabilized landlords appears unlikely as Mamdani's board kicks off

Data on rent increases in New York reveals conflicting interpretations between tenant advocates and landlord groups regarding financial realities.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Manhattan's empty office towers are becoming apartments - just not the ones most locals can afford

New York leads the nation in converting office buildings to residential units, with over 16,000 apartments in the pipeline post-COVID-19.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

Help for rent-stabilized landlords appears unlikely as Mamdani's board kicks off

Data on rent increases in New York reveals conflicting interpretations between tenant advocates and landlord groups regarding financial realities.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Manhattan's empty office towers are becoming apartments - just not the ones most locals can afford

New York leads the nation in converting office buildings to residential units, with over 16,000 apartments in the pipeline post-COVID-19.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Hoboken opens door to Airbnb as NYC and other NJ towns lock out short-term rentals

Hoboken, NJ, has no short-term rental regulations, attracting listings as NYC tightens rules, prompting city officials to consider new legislation.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Expanding the J-51 Tax Incentive is Key Co-ops Staying Affordable-And Becoming Sustainable

Expanded J-51 proposal can help co-ops afford energy upgrades and maintain affordability for residents.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NYC is so broke, the Brooklyn Bridge might get roommates

The City Council proposes renting hidden rooms in the Brooklyn Bridge to generate revenue for New York City.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.
fromGothamist
2 days ago

'Didn't know we had a landlord' - fatal Queens house fire exposes squalor, violations

"The landlord did not pay attention to this house whatsoever. We didn't even know we had a landlord."
NYC real estate
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

Where is real estate as Measure ULA battle tees up

The fight over Los Angeles' mansion tax intensifies as potential amendments are debated amidst concerns from various interest groups.
#housing-affordability
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Here's what will actually move the needle on housing affordability

Housing affordability requires land-use reform and builders must shift focus to market segments where they can control outcomes, as traditional solutions like lower rates, off-site construction, subsidies, and value engineering are individually insufficient.
NYC real estate
fromEpicenter NYC
1 day ago

Two affordable NYC co-ops you can buy for $16K and $30K - Epicenter NYC

Mitchell-Lama co-op lotteries in Brooklyn and the Bronx provide affordable homeownership options for eligible income ranges.
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

How to Keep the Suburbs Tenant-Free

The rise of corporate landlords is reshaping suburban housing, increasing rental options but facing potential legislative challenges.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Redevelopment of NYCHA apartments in Chelsea at center of congressional race

Redevelopment of NYCHA complexes in Chelsea aims to replace 2,056 units with new apartments, raising concerns about public housing privatization.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Inside the East Village housing battle between communal tenants and their landlord

Tenants at 109 East 9th St. allege harassment and unsafe living conditions by their landlord, leading to a prolonged conflict since 2021.
Real estate
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

High-End Construction Really Does Help Everyone

Expanding market-rate and subsidized housing can lower citywide prices by creating cascading vacancies that let lower-income households move into cheaper units.
Real estate
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Why the "Abundance" and "Stuck" Crowd Are Off the Mark

Private equity ownership, not local NIMBYism or regulations alone, drives housing shortages, rising rents, higher sale prices, and reduced maintenance.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

We Can't Afford to Buy Homes in Our City. So My Friends and I Are Considering Something Radical.

My friends and I are early 30s professionals living in one of America's most expensive cities and making middle-class incomes. None of us can afford to buy or save for a home here. We all rent, but we're not broke. We save for kids and retirement and illness, but a home isn't in the cards. But recently, we think we might have found an unconventional loophole.
Real estate
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