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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
15 hours ago

Trending: employer housing benefits narrow affordability gaps

Private sector employers are increasingly offering housing benefits to help workers afford living closer to their jobs amid rising housing costs.
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.
#housing-market
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 hour ago
Canada news

House prices dropping in Canada's most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many | CBC News

SF real estate
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Nearly three in five Americans think AI will push homeownership even further out of reach | Fortune

Gen Z and Millennials face significant challenges in homeownership due to rising prices and fears of job loss from AI advancements.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

How is the housing market weathering war-time economics?

Pending home sales decreased to 70,676, influenced by rising mortgage rates, while total pending sales remain higher year-over-year at 380,914.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
21 hours ago

Locked Out: 3 Housing Buzzwords, Decoded

The housing market is challenging for first-time buyers due to a shortage of starter homes and rising costs.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 hour ago

House prices dropping in Canada's most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many | CBC News

Housing prices in Canada are declining, but affordability remains a challenge for first-time homebuyers due to stagnant wage growth.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week 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.
SF real estate
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Nearly three in five Americans think AI will push homeownership even further out of reach | Fortune

Gen Z and Millennials face significant challenges in homeownership due to rising prices and fears of job loss from AI advancements.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

How is the housing market weathering war-time economics?

Pending home sales decreased to 70,676, influenced by rising mortgage rates, while total pending sales remain higher year-over-year at 380,914.
#housing-crisis
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
10 hours ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
3 days 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.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
3 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.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
10 hours ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
3 days 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.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
3 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 hour ago

She couldn't afford L.A. rent after law school. Her parents' ADU came to the rescue

"We bought it for $650,000," LaMonica says of the house. "Of course, we could never afford to buy it now."
Renovation
#racial-equity
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
13 hours ago

Can you afford to live in NYC? Mayor's new report says more than 60% can't

The city released its first racial equity plan and a true cost of living measure to address systemic inequities and affordability issues.
New York City
fromHoodline
19 hours ago

Mamdani Unveils NYC Racial Equity Plan And True Cost Measure

City Hall launched a racial equity blueprint and True Cost of Living measure, revealing affordability as a citywide emergency affecting millions.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
13 hours ago

Can you afford to live in NYC? Mayor's new report says more than 60% can't

The city released its first racial equity plan and a true cost of living measure to address systemic inequities and affordability issues.
New York City
fromHoodline
19 hours ago

Mamdani Unveils NYC Racial Equity Plan And True Cost Measure

City Hall launched a racial equity blueprint and True Cost of Living measure, revealing affordability as a citywide emergency affecting millions.
#housing
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 days 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.
East Bay real estate
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani administration eyes new effort to steer sale of NYC rent-stabilized apartments

Mayor Mamdani aims to influence the sale of rent-stabilized apartments in East Harlem to protect tenants' rights and stabilize housing.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 days 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.
East Bay real estate
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani administration eyes new effort to steer sale of NYC rent-stabilized apartments

Mayor Mamdani aims to influence the sale of rent-stabilized apartments in East Harlem to protect tenants' rights and stabilize housing.
#affordable-housing
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
4 days 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.
East Bay real estate
fromFortune
1 week ago

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

The Build America, Buy America law is causing delays and increased costs in affordable housing projects due to strict compliance requirements.
Renovation
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

These small houses in Omaha reimagine the starter home

Two modern, minimalist homes in Omaha challenge conventional housing standards with their small size and affordable pricing.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 days 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.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
4 days 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

Higher education
fromFortune
19 hours ago

Gen Z is rewriting the American Dream, and their parents are funding it-using tuition money for down payments, instead | Fortune

Parents are prioritizing homeownership over college tuition for their children due to rising costs and uncertain returns on education.
Washington DC
fromCurbed
1 day ago

'The Housing Czar!'

Cea Weaver navigates new challenges in her role, facing public scrutiny and adjusting to her position as director of the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Mamdani pledged affordable New York housing in his campaign. How is that going?

Mamdani's appeal against expanding housing vouchers contradicts his campaign pledge, angering advocates amid a homelessness crisis and budget deficit.
fromwww.housingwire.com
14 hours ago

NMB taps Herrera as president of Hispanic homeownership division

Yasser has such an incredible drive and understands that our business is rooted in the success of those around us, including our loan officers and the customers that look to us to educate and inform along their pathway to homeownership.
LA real estate
#housing-policy
from48 hills
1 day ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Four rental units become one $4.75 million mansion. Will the supes legalize it? - 48 hills

fromFortune
1 month ago
Real estate

The housing paradox: why banning institutional investors could make affordability worse | Fortune

Silicon Valley real estate
from48 hills
1 day ago

Four rental units become one $4.75 million mansion. Will the supes legalize it? - 48 hills

Legalizing the conversion of a four-unit building into a mansion could significantly impact the city's rental housing stock.
Real estate
fromFortune
1 month ago

The housing paradox: why banning institutional investors could make affordability worse | Fortune

Restricting institutional investors from purchasing single-family rental homes would harm vulnerable families, particularly Black, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged renters seeking housing flexibility and access to better opportunities.
#mortgage-rates
Remodel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Higher mortgage rates trigger sharp drop in applications

The 30-year mortgage rate has risen to 6.57%, impacting refinance applications and buyer confidence amid economic uncertainty.
Remodel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Higher mortgage rates trigger sharp drop in applications

The 30-year mortgage rate has risen to 6.57%, impacting refinance applications and buyer confidence amid economic uncertainty.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Modular home providers see 400pc rise in calls as Government moves to relax law

A modular home provider has seen an increase of over 400pc in enquiries since it was revealed the Government intends to further relax restrictions around their use.
UK politics
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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.
London
fromTime Out London
3 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
16 hours ago

Report finds nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers can't afford cost of living

Nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers cannot afford the true cost of living, prompting calls for public input on addressing affordability and racial inequity.
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago
New York City

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor rolls out report showing 62% of New Yorkers can't meet true cost of living' here | amNewYork

fromSFGATE
3 days ago
NYC real estate

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

NYC politics
fromNewsmax
19 hours ago

NYC Office Real Estate Rises Under Socialist Mamdani

New York City's office market shows strength despite concerns over Mayor Mamdani's tax policies potentially driving businesses away.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
17 hours ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor rolls out report showing 62% of New Yorkers can't meet true cost of living' here | amNewYork

Nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers lack resources to meet the city's true cost of living, according to a new report and racial equity plan.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Clinton Hill Brownstone

Popular real estate listings this week include properties in Park Slope, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Greenpoint, with prices ranging from $1.85 million to $3.995 million.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days 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.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days 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
4 days 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
3 days 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
4 days 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.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Immigration policy, economic uncertainty reshaping housing market

Immigration policies have led to a significant decline in immigration and negative impacts on housing markets across the U.S.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Presupposition is the mistake: Why housing marketing doesn't meet the bar

Marketing in housing fails to create demand, assuming people desire homeownership without addressing their actual preferences for flexibility and freedom.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days 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.
#homeownership
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days 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.
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
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Wildy unaffordable': The harsh reality of shared ownership

Riccardo and Simone Bertagna bought a 25% stake in a property valued at 440,000 through a housing association, feeling proud and accomplished. However, they later faced significant issues, including rising service charges and maintenance problems, which left them feeling trapped in an unsellable home.
London politics
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 hours ago

Verification first: Why mortgage lending must rethink income and how it actually works

Mortgage underwriting needs to evolve from document-driven methods to assessing income behavior for better risk evaluation.
Retirement
fromSubstack
2 weeks ago

Can I Afford to Move #2: Is Draining Our Savings to Buy a Home a Bad Idea?

Depleting savings to purchase a home increases financial risk, but may be acceptable if income is stable and savings discipline is strong.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

The slow bloodletting of NYC real estate

Cumulative regulatory costs in New York real estate can outweigh their intended safety benefits, impacting housing affordability and overall public health.
US politics
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

If the House and Senate Quit Squabbling, We Could Actually Make Housing More Available

The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest housing legislation in 36 years with bipartisan support, but faces uncertain prospects in the House and potential presidential veto.
New York City
fromPBS News
3 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
5 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
fromSFGATE
4 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromWRAL.com
4 days 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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Mortgage lenders ramp up homebuilder divisions

Ginsburg stated that treating builder business as a core pillar rather than a side channel reflects a broader industry shift. He believes a healthy balance of builders should be around 15% to 20% of the overall retail book of business.
Real estate
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

America has a housing affordability crisis. Building houses for rent can help

Build-to-rent single-family homes are rapidly expanding, with 7% of new single-family houses now built for rent rather than sale, offering an alternative to both apartment living and homeownership.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days 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.
New York City
fromNew York Post
5 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.
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Banning institutional investors from buying homes will backfire for many Americans, experts say | Fortune

Bans on institutional investors buying single-family rentals won't solve housing affordability despite bipartisan support, as institutional investors own only 3% of the market and serve renters unable to qualify for mortgages.
NYC real estate
fromInside Investigator
6 days ago

Cost of housing in Fairfield County outpacing parts of NYC

Housing prices in Fairfield County have surged, surpassing many neighborhoods in New York City, with no community under $300,000 by 2025.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Growing micro markets were a single-family outlier in late 2025

Single-family construction declined in most areas in late 2025, except for micro counties, which saw a 1.6% increase.
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
1 week 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Dead reckoning: nobody does the real math on affordable housing

No state or federal government tracks total public subsidy per affordable housing unit across all funding sources, creating a critical data gap for policy evaluation.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

A simple reason it's getting harder to build rental housing

The cost rose a lot following the pandemic. And some of that was supply chain issues that really increased the costs, and then they didn't quite come back down. And now tariffs are also impacting some products. These costs are part of the reason the amount of new rental housing stock is shrinking.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Fix-and-flips fill a critical entry-level home vacuum, data reveals

Fix-and-flip investors supplied over three times more entry-level homes than homebuilders in 2025, revitalizing vacant and deteriorated properties primarily in rural and urban areas.
#housing-supply
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
Real estate
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Why nobody really knows the scale of the U.S. housing crisis

The United States faces a substantial housing shortfall, with estimates ranging from about 2 million to 20 million homes depending on measurement choices.
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