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NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours 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.
UK politics
fromIndependent
19 hours ago

Here's the modular home you can put in your back garden - for 130,000, as providers see 400pc spike in calls

Relaxation of rent rules has led to a significant increase in inquiries for modular homes.
#tiny-homes
Renovation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day 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.
Renovation
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day 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.
LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
1 day 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.
#real-estate
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
10 hours 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
8 hours ago

SoCal's high end continues to lurch amid shifting dynamics

L.A.'s high-end real estate market is quieter, with price reductions but increased smaller transactions, while Newport Coast remains a top market despite price drops.
#new-york-city
fromwww.cnbc.com
8 hours ago
New York City

Zohran Mamdani and the business exodus? New York's office real estate market is up under new mayor

NYC real estate
fromHoodline
6 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.
New York City
fromwww.cnbc.com
8 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani and the business exodus? New York's office real estate market is up under new mayor

Fears of corporate exodus from New York City are heightened by Mayor Mamdani's tax policies amid a significant budget deficit.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
6 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.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
12 hours ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
20 hours ago

Not everyone who keeps a tidy home is organized. Some of them discovered as children that the inside of their house was the only variable that responded predictably to effort, and decades later they're still soothing an old chaos by straightening cushions that don't need straightening. - Silicon Canals

A clean kitchen counter often masks deeper psychological issues rooted in childhood chaos and the need for control.
Austin
fromPadailypost
2 days 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.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day 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
1 day 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.
#housing
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
2 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.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
2 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.
#housing-market
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 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
4 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
6 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
4 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.
#data-centers
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
3 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.
Boston
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
3 days ago

Are More People Moving Into Boston Or Are They Leaving? Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Massachusetts experiences domestic outmigration, but overall population growth continues due to international immigration and higher birth rates.
Environment
from99% Invisible
2 days 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.
Washington DC
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days 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.
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
#architecture
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 days ago

PBR House / Studio Saransh

Architecture must engage with its surroundings, creating a self-sustained identity through careful articulation of spaces and materiality.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
4 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
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Cardwell Clubhouse / Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

Cardwell Clubhouse is an off-grid hybrid building designed for leisure and utility, serving as a social hub for outdoor activities.
Design
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 days ago

PBR House / Studio Saransh

Architecture must engage with its surroundings, creating a self-sustained identity through careful articulation of spaces and materiality.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
4 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
fromwww.archdaily.com
2 days ago

Cardwell Clubhouse / Dubbeldam Architecture + Design

Cardwell Clubhouse is an off-grid hybrid building designed for leisure and utility, serving as a social hub for outdoor activities.
fromIndependent
19 hours 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
Design
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
12 hours ago

A family of 4 lives in a 560-square-foot tiny home. Here's what they love about its design and what they'd change.

The Matranga family built a 560-square-foot tiny house for their family of four in 2022, experiencing both love and regret about its design after four years of living there.
Remodel
#homeownership
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.
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.
New York City
fromPBS News
2 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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 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
#affordable-housing
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago
East Bay real estate

County and Partners Celebrate Completion of Unique Affordable Housing Project

The Pallesen Apartments were saved from demolition and converted into affordable housing units in San José.
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.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 day 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.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
4 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.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

How neighborly do home additions have to be?

Municipalities are promoting housing density, leading to community debates over construction types and neighborhood aesthetics.
Austin
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 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.
Environment
fromNature
6 days ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
8 hours ago

JL Residence / Kiko Castello Branco Arquitetura + Lucas Cunha

The JL Residence features two independent volumes connected by a metal structure, emphasizing lightness, transparency, and integration with the landscape.
#california-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days 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
3 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
2 days 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
3 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.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Dwight Schar: the rigor that re-shaped modern homebuilding

Success in homebuilding requires balancing change and timeless principles, with land being a key factor in generating lasting value.
Wellness
fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks ago

The Longevity Home: Designing for Longer, Healthier Lives

Home design significantly impacts long-term health and healthspan through material choices, spatial planning, and science-informed design decisions that support healthy behaviors.
#housing-development
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 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.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days 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.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 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.
NYC real estate
fromWRAL.com
2 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.
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
Renovation
fromArchDaily
17 hours ago

Zdar Wooden Housing / Kuba & Pilar architekti

The urban layout of the apartment buildings follows a traditional city block design, creating a hierarchy of public and private spaces.
#home-renovation
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

A "Closed-Off" Living Room Becomes a Bright, Dreamy Oasis

Homeowners transformed a dark, closed-off living room into a bright, open-concept space by removing wallpaper and knocking down a wall.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 days 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.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

A "Closed-Off" Living Room Becomes a Bright, Dreamy Oasis

Homeowners transformed a dark, closed-off living room into a bright, open-concept space by removing wallpaper and knocking down a wall.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
3 days 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.
Design
fromDesign Milk
3 days ago

A Chromatic Counterpoint to Quiet Luxury

A Long Island home embraces color as a joyful design principle, transforming minimalism into a vibrant, uplifting environment that promotes happiness.
#interior-design
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

A Designer Transformed This Narrow Room Into a Venetian-Inspired Study (It Looks *So* Much Bigger Now!)

Transforming small spaces can create a sense of grandeur through strategic design choices.
Renovation
fromCurbed
1 day ago

Nick Poe's Houseplant Hot Spot

Poe creatively incorporates a bathtub into his loft's design, challenging traditional bathroom norms.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

A Designer Transformed This Narrow Room Into a Venetian-Inspired Study (It Looks *So* Much Bigger Now!)

Transforming small spaces can create a sense of grandeur through strategic design choices.
Renovation
fromCurbed
1 day ago

Nick Poe's Houseplant Hot Spot

Poe creatively incorporates a bathtub into his loft's design, challenging traditional bathroom norms.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 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.
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.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Renovated Windsor Terrace Row House Asks $10,800 a Month

The renovated kitchen features blue cabinets and the house blends historic details with modern updates in Windsor Terrace.
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Senior Citizens' Home in Novy Bydzov / Architektura

The building is conceived as four independently functioning households for approximately 60 residents, fully barrier-free, emphasizing independence and accessibility for the elderly.
Renovation
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
2 days ago

This Room's Renter-Friendly Refresh Didn't Need Paint to Feel Brighter

Smart furniture choices can transform a room without renovation, creating a functional and inviting space.
fromGothamist
3 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
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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

A modular player scales in urban high-rise apartment projects

Modular housing is gaining traction in multifamily construction, particularly in urban areas with high costs and labor constraints.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

The Insider: Park Slope Prewar Becomes Stylish Space for Two

The new owners preserved Art Deco details while redesigning their apartment for comfort and functionality.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong

Widespread reliance on air conditioning has significantly altered architectural design incentives, particularly in Hong Kong.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.
#housing-affordability
Renovation
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Americans Say They Want Big Homes. I Know What They Need Instead.

Homes should prioritize compact, efficient living—like cruise ship staterooms—rather than larger suburban houses that often reduce homeowners' satisfaction.
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