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NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

The Daily Dirt: One man's quest for a STAR rebate

The STAR property tax rebate application was denied due to an income error, which took months to resolve despite a quick fix being possible.
#affordable-housing
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 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

East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 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

#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Awful April' looms for British households with council tax and water bill hikes

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Awful April' looms for British households with council tax and water bill hikes

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
Remodel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 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.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

What Washington state agents are seeing with new 'millionaires tax'

High-net-worth clients are adapting to new tax implications, with some accelerating plans to relocate due to financial considerations.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland made a big financial mistake failing to collect business taxes, audit finds

Oakland failed to collect owed business taxes, exacerbating financial crises and limiting revenue needed for essential services.
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Vets are now losing their homes because of it

Over 10,000 veterans faced foreclosure due to the shutdown of a key VA home loan safety-net program, with 90,000 more at risk.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Boston faces budget deficit of nearly $50 million

Boston faces a $48.4 million budget deficit due to external cost pressures, prompting spending freezes and hiring delays.
#housing-market
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 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
5 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.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

Mamdani crackdown targets condo and co-op tax cheats

Residency requirements for voting in New York are ambiguous, impacting co-op and condo owners amid new tax abatement documentation rules.
US Elections
fromFortune
5 days ago

Wealth taxes on billionaires and $30 minimum wages are part of the same plan, advocate says. 'They should pay their fair share' | Fortune

Most voters support a billionaire tax, with 52% of California voters favoring a one-time 5% tax on the state's billionaires.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 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
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

NYC Council budget plan averts Mamdani property tax hike, avoids tapping reserves

The City Council plans to close New York's budget gap without tax hikes or using reserves, proposing alternative funding sources instead.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City's budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget process is a complex negotiation that impacts community investment and addresses fiscal challenges.
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

New derelict property tax will affect up to 19,000 sites in bid to boost housing supply

Revenue will collect a new 7% tax on up to 19,000 derelict properties to boost housing supply.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Province planning to remove HST on new homes for 1 year | CBC News

The province will temporarily remove HST for new homes valued up to $1 million from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Homeowner Assistance Fund backstopped vulnerable borrowers

The insights from this report help us think about potential gaps in the loss mitigation waterfall and the types of homeowners who may benefit from targeted support when they experience a crisis.
SF real estate
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are considering bills to reduce barriers for condominium construction, addressing deposit limits and construction defect liability.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Washington state's historic' millionaire tax takes aim at super-rich will it succeed?

Noel Frame has faced significant challenges in raising taxes on the ultra-wealthy in Washington despite the state's need for increased revenue.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 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.
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Some Drivers Will Qualify for a New Tax Break on Car Payments

An update to the tax code will enable some car buyers to write off their monthly payments on their taxes this year, with significant caveats for eligibility.
Cars
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 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.
SF real estate
fromFortune
1 week 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.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
6 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.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 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.
#housing-policy
from48 hills
1 week ago
SF politics

The false narrative about SF's real-estate tax measure starts to emerge - 48 hills

SF politics
from48 hills
1 week ago

The false narrative about SF's real-estate tax measure starts to emerge - 48 hills

ConnectedSF supports repealing Prop. I, claiming it stalls housing projects, but financing issues and market conditions are the real barriers to development.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

ROAD to Housing Act sparks debate over investor limits, inventory

The Senate approved a bipartisan housing bill that includes provisions to shift corporate-owned properties to individual homeowners through rent-to-own requirements, though critics argue it does not increase overall housing supply.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

'More money in my pocket is a no-brainer': Readers weigh in on proposed income tax cut

A recent analysis from Tufts University's Center for State Policy Analysis estimates it would reduce state tax revenue by roughly $5.1 billion per year - about a 10% overall decline - while saving the median Massachusetts household around $1,250 annually.
Boston
#housing-legislation
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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Trade groups push for changes to ROAD to Housing Act provisions

A bipartisan housing bill combining House and Senate provisions faces concerns from mortgage bankers over provisions that could reduce housing supply and increase lender costs through FHA loan limit decreases and expanded disclosure requirements.
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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Trade groups push for changes to ROAD to Housing Act provisions

A bipartisan housing bill combining House and Senate provisions faces concerns from mortgage bankers over provisions that could reduce housing supply and increase lender costs through FHA loan limit decreases and expanded disclosure requirements.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Would a Massachusetts income tax cut actually help you? Here's what to know.

A proposed ballot measure would reduce Massachusetts income tax from 5% to 4%, saving the median household $1,250 annually but costing the state approximately $5.1 billion in revenue.
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
6 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.
#property-tax-reform
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
4 weeks ago

Florida poll finds widespread affordability worries. Most voters ready to cut property taxes.

Florida voters prioritize affordability and support phasing out property taxes on homesteaded residential properties, though support at 56% falls short of the 60% constitutional amendment threshold needed for passage.
SF politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Nationwide voter revolt over property taxes collides with reality that every other revenue source has been slashed already | Fortune

Multiple states are pursuing property tax cuts during election years, facing resistance over impacts on local government and school funding, reminiscent of California's 1978 Proposition 13.
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
4 weeks ago

Florida poll finds widespread affordability worries. Most voters ready to cut property taxes.

Florida voters prioritize affordability and support phasing out property taxes on homesteaded residential properties, though support at 56% falls short of the 60% constitutional amendment threshold needed for passage.
SF politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Nationwide voter revolt over property taxes collides with reality that every other revenue source has been slashed already | Fortune

Multiple states are pursuing property tax cuts during election years, facing resistance over impacts on local government and school funding, reminiscent of California's 1978 Proposition 13.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Housing muni market swells amid affordability policy debate

Municipal bonds have become a critical financing tool for affordable housing, growing 198% since 2016 and now representing 7% of the $4.4 trillion municipal bond market.
#housing-affordability
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Congress just passed a major housing bill. Will it actually lower your home price?

Congress is advancing bipartisan legislation to expand affordable housing supply, but final compromise and benefits for prospective homeowners may take years to materialize.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Florida lawmakers muscle up on a raft of new housing reforms

Florida pursues coordinated 2026 housing reforms—legalizing housing types, expanding the Live Local Act, and recalibrating funding and tax tools to improve affordability.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

The ROAD to Housing Act passed big, here is what it missed

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents bipartisan recognition of a housing affordability crisis impacting the American Dream and political stability.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Democrats propose bill targeting corporate housing tax breaks

Democrats introduce legislation to restrict institutional investors and hedge funds from bulk-purchasing single-family homes to address housing affordability crisis and preserve homeownership opportunities.
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 politics
fromwww.bloomberg.com
3 weeks ago

Mamdani Wants New York Estate Tax Threshold Cut 90% to $750,000

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes slashing the state estate tax exemption from $7 million to $750,000 and raising the top rate from 16% to 50% to address a $5.4 billion city budget deficit.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Congress Advanced Some Major Housing Reforms. Here's How It Could Impact California | KQED

Congress is finalizing federal housing reform bills inspired by California's crisis, proposing streamlined regulations and modular housing financing to help states build more homes efficiently.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How Public Financing Wins Projects Before You Build

Through Community Facilities Districts (CFD), Municipal Utility Districts (MUD), Public Improvement Districts (PID), Community Development Districts (CDD) and reimbursement districts (RD), builders can potentially shift infrastructure costs off their balance sheets and onto special districts that homebuyers ultimately absorb through property taxes without potentially adding debt to the builder's books.
LA real estate
#housing-affordability-crisis
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
SF real estate

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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago
Real estate

Congress nears a housing deal and the investor fight is inside it

The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act addresses America's housing crisis by streamlining environmental reviews, expanding financing for manufactured housing, and encouraging communities to accelerate production to close a supply shortage of one to seven million homes.
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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Congress nears a housing deal and the investor fight is inside it

The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act addresses America's housing crisis by streamlining environmental reviews, expanding financing for manufactured housing, and encouraging communities to accelerate production to close a supply shortage of one to seven million homes.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

The Daily Dirt: Applying tax the rich to rent stabilization

An income-tax surcharge on high-earning rent-stabilized tenants could generate revenue while incentivizing them to move to better housing, freeing apartments for those with greater need.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

The Daily Dirt: Transfer tax debates on the rise

New York Democrats proposed increasing transfer taxes on residential properties valued at $5 million or more, with rates ranging from 3.675% to 5.325%, while existing rates below $5 million remain unchanged.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Realtor.com data challenges Senate ban on big home investors

One of the biggest takeaways is that from a national perspective, the largest investors account for a really small proportion of single-family home purchases and that share has decreased in recent years. So the ban is going to have less of a bite now than it would have had it been enacted a few years ago. It is attacking a trend that is already decreasing as opposed to one that is becoming increasingly part of the market.
Real estate
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

From relief to rebuilding: Rethinking forbearance in an era of climate disruption

California wildfires demonstrate how climate disasters, insurance volatility, and rebuilding delays require lenders and policymakers to develop sustainable forbearance policies with national implications.
NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

New Jersey proposal could reduce senior property tax relief

New Jersey proposes reducing Stay NJ property tax relief eligibility from $500,000 to $250,000 income and cutting maximum combined benefits from $6,500 to $4,000 to target relief toward low- and middle-income seniors.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Tax credits for solar panels are available, but the catch is you can't own them

With these arrangements sometimes called subscriptions or power purchase agreements (PPAs), a third party owns the panels and leases them back to the homeowner. But last summer, President Trump signed legislation that ended federal tax incentives that had cut at least 30% off the price of purchased panels. Similar incentives for leased panels remain.
US news
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

New Jersey Realtors calls for graduated percent fee relief

At a time when affordability remains one of the state's most pressing challenges, adding additional transaction costs makes it harder for buyers and sellers to participate in the market that so desperately needs participation. New Jersey Realtors said the state should consider reducing or reforming the fee as it applies to residential housing.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Compromise Indiana housing reform law trims local zoning power

House Bill 1001's final version broadens by-right approval for certain housing types and reduces some local zoning, design and fee authority. However, it permits communities to opt out of key provisions and introduces new rules for impact fees, residential tax-increment financing and state housing infrastructure financing.
SF politics
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Q&A: Homestead exemption won't protect owner from nonjudicial foreclosure

A homestead exemption protects home equity from creditors in California for principal residences, including condominiums, and applies only to judicial foreclosures, not nonjudicial foreclosures by associations.
#property-tax-exemption
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
California

A proposal to exempt South Bay homeowners ages 60 and older from property taxes could cost local governments billions

fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
California

A proposal to exempt South Bay homeowners ages 60 and older from property taxes could cost local governments billions

Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
26 years ago

Guidelines Altered for Obtaining Tax Credits to Build Affordable Housing

California's Tax Credit Allocation Committee adopted new objective rules for distributing over $400 million annually in federal tax credits to affordable housing developers, replacing a lottery system that previously determined funding allocation.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Property tax, insurance accounts for 21% of mortgage payments

Taxes and insurance can comprise over one-third of monthly mortgage payments in many markets, significantly impacting affordability beyond the base loan cost.
#property-tax
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto proposing 2.2% tax increase in 2026 budget | CBC News

Toronto proposes a 2.2% property tax increase for 2026, split into 0.7% residential and 1.5% city building levy.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Are additional taxes on second homes fair? Join The Independent Debate

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK news
New York City
fromMoneywise
1 month ago

NYC homeowners could pay $600 more per year under Mamdani's new tax plan. Who's most vulnerable (and what to know about property tax appeals)?

New York City may raise property taxes up to 9.5% to close a $5.4 billion budget shortfall if a state millionaire tax is not approved.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

County council facing 'effective bankruptcy'

"If we don't get what we need [in terms of extra government help] then a Section 114 Notice will come in, which is effective bankruptcy. We'd then get administrators come in, in effect - they'd then make a plan for where the money gets spent in Worcestershire. It would be a catastrophe. We're going to have to halt projects that were put into the budget by the previous administration, things that maybe were 'nice to have', but we can't afford them."
UK politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Cash-strapped seniors deserve property tax break

It's very nice for Larry Stone if he's paying only $3,000 a year in property taxes on a $3.8 million home. I'm guessing he has a very nice pension, too. However, property taxes are a significant burden on other seniors like me, who pay more than five times as much on a much cheaper house, and with a limited fixed income. In fact, my Social Security income isn't even sufficient to cover my property taxes.
California
#council-tax
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Affordable HOMES Act passes House

Legislation restores HUD's sole authority over manufactured housing energy-efficiency standards to reduce regulatory overlap, lower costs up to $10,000 per unit, and boost supply.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. council puts off yet another attempt to rewrite the city's 'mansion tax'

A proposed exemption from Measure ULA for sellers of newer apartment buildings faces opposition and was postponed, delaying any ballot vote until at least November.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Tennessee proposes full property tax reimbursement for seniors

According to the proposal, the cost of the program would equal approximately 3% of Tennessee's annual state budget. It could be funded by the state's recurring surplus estimated at $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion per year. Mitchell asserted that Tennessee has the fiscal capacity to support the initiative without cutting existing services or raising taxes. The money is there. The question is priority, he said.
US politics
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Property tax burdens vary widely as states debate senior relief

State property tax effective rates vary widely, with Hawaii at 0.27% and New Jersey at 2.11%, producing large differences in annual homeowner bills.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Cash-strapped seniors deserve property tax break

Seniors face disproportionate property-tax burdens, schools suffer from disempowered teachers and timid administration, and excessive political spending undermines democratic representation.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Bill proposes eliminating capital gains tax on home sales

A Jan. 13 bill would let homeowners sell a primary residence tax-free after two years of occupancy to boost housing supply and affordability.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Georgia Senate advances bill to sunset affordable housing tax credits

Georgia will cut state low-income housing tax credits 50% next year and eliminate them within five years, risking foreclosures and reducing affordable housing production.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

NAR prioritizes housing affordability in 2026 advocacy, legislative goals

including seeing membership of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, a bipartisan group working to tackle housing supply and affordability, grow to 100 members; having over 1000 grants, programs and initiatives funded to advance pro-housing policies and elect legislators focused on housing at the state and local level; defeating 11 harmful tax proposals over the past decade, which NAR said prevented $1.3 trillion in new taxes on real estate;
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

BPC Action presses Congress to advance bipartisan housing bills

The legislation focuses on reducing regulatory and procedural barriers to housing development, aiming to accelerate the construction of both market-rate and affordable housing nationwide. The Housing for the 21st Century Act is the House counterpart to the ROAD to Housing Act. The bill seeks to accelerate housing development by encouraging zoning reforms, supporting accessory dwelling units and small multifamily projects, and lowering costs tied to permitting and design. It also includes grants for preapproved building plans intended to shorten approval timelines.
Real estate
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