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LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
14 hours ago

Latest proposals on ULA redos leave resi out in cold

A division in the real estate industry is emerging over proposed changes to Measure ULA, with differing views from single-family residential and commercial sectors.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Homeowners Insurance is Reshaping the Real Estate Transaction

Rising homeowners' insurance costs are reshaping the homebuying process, introducing uncertainty and affecting borrower eligibility.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
#housing-policy
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Campbell council closes housing development loophole - San Jose Spotlight

Campbell residents partially succeeded in closing a loophole allowing multifamily developments on occupied lots, but existing projects remain approved.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 week ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Campbell council closes housing development loophole - San Jose Spotlight

Campbell residents partially succeeded in closing a loophole allowing multifamily developments on occupied lots, but existing projects remain approved.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 week ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Legal dispute pits Roncesvalles tenants against landlords over eviction notices and housing security | CBC News

Bourgette's situation is part of a broader dispute at 388 Roncesvalles Avenue, where tenants are at odds with the building's owners over eviction notices and the future of the property.
Canada news
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

States' deed theft protection measures tracked by new tool

EquityProtect launched a Scorecard to track deed theft and property title fraud legislation across all states, revealing significant vulnerabilities in property protection.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

My family of 5 moved in with my parents. We pitch in with household bills and cooking, and we give each other space.

Living with parents can create a supportive family dynamic with established ground rules and shared routines.
#eviction
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago
Brooklyn

'This is our home': Bed-Stuy neighbors clash with law enforcement as an eviction battle erupts on Jefferson Avenue * Brooklyn Paper

SF parents
fromNew York Amsterdam News
4 days ago

Brooklyn homeowner freed from Rikers, but fight for her Bed-Stuy brownstone isn't over

Community members rallied to prevent eviction of the Charrington family from their generational home amid police activity and arrests.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Neighbors Help Longtime Bed Stuy Family Fight Eviction

A protest against the eviction of longtime residents in Bed Stuy escalated into violence involving police and local council members.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago
Brooklyn

'This is our home': Bed-Stuy neighbors clash with law enforcement as an eviction battle erupts on Jefferson Avenue * Brooklyn Paper

SF parents
fromNew York Amsterdam News
4 days ago

Brooklyn homeowner freed from Rikers, but fight for her Bed-Stuy brownstone isn't over

Community members rallied to prevent eviction of the Charrington family from their generational home amid police activity and arrests.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Neighbors Help Longtime Bed Stuy Family Fight Eviction

A protest against the eviction of longtime residents in Bed Stuy escalated into violence involving police and local council members.
#new-york-city
fromCity Limits
3 days ago
NYC real estate

Opinion: Most Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Don't Need a Lot to be Habitable

Landlords are warehousing thousands of rent-stabilized apartments despite low vacancy rates, citing high costs that may not reflect actual repair needs.
fromCity Limits
1 week ago
NYC real estate

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Most Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Don't Need a Lot to be Habitable

Landlords are warehousing thousands of rent-stabilized apartments despite low vacancy rates, citing high costs that may not reflect actual repair needs.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
fromPortland Mercury
3 days ago

Council Grills City Administrators About Unbudgeted Housing Funds During First Oversight Hearing - Portland Mercury

"We're here on behalf of the people who put us here, and who need to know that their government is accountable to them, and that we, their representatives, will ask questions and investigate discrepancies on their behalf," said District 2 Councilor Sameer Kanal.
Portland
Boston real estate
fromKqed
3 days ago

'They're Bleeding Us Dry': Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks | KQED

Residents face significant rent increases and feel powerless against management's decisions.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

My Perfect Roommate Arrangement Just Blew Up Over a Cactus. The Reason Is Breaking My Brain.

Vera must compensate Valerie for the emotional support cactus she discarded to resolve the conflict and maintain their living arrangement.
New York City
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: A Better Plan for 1727 Amsterdam Ave.

New York City Council's decision to demolish a health center in Harlem raises concerns about equity and community involvement in urban planning.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

'Our son wants to build on our land, but the neighbours say there's a 1960s covenant banning construction'

The neighbors assert that the covenant in place effectively sterilizes the land, preventing any development or construction on the designated site.
Agriculture
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Data center disputes have been local. But the midterms might change that

Data centers are crucial for economic growth but face community opposition due to environmental and cost concerns.
Mission District
fromKqed
4 days ago

California Escalates Pressure on Half Moon Bay to Approve Farmworker Housing | KQED

Half Moon Bay faces pressure to approve a delayed affordable housing project for farmworkers after a mass shooting incident.
Higher education
from48 hills
5 days ago

Lurie wants to undermine mandate for big institutions to tell neighborhoods what they are doing - 48 hills

San Francisco requires large institutions to file master plans for growth every ten years to ensure community accountability and planning.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog California
6 days ago

Bill to Exempt L.A. from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Housing Committee Tomorrow - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1361 aims to exempt L.A. Metro from state density mandates near transit stops, amid local opposition to previous legislation.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

How the post-war homebuilders built the modern playbook

The modern American homebuilding industry is rooted in post-WWII innovations that transformed construction into a systematic, efficient process.
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Battery Park City Authority tells court it can't move forward with Lower Manhattan flood protection work without condo access | amNewYork

The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) took Cove Club Condominium to court last week, arguing that if a judge doesn't grant it access to the condo, it won't be able to install critical flood walls and underground drainage structures around Battery Park City that could help prevent Hurricane Sandy-esque damage in the future.
NYC politics
#homeownership
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
LA real estate

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

A determined buyer successfully navigated the CalHFA Dream program to secure a home with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago
Relationships

When Our Friends See Our New House, They're Going to Have Questions. The Answers Might Upset Them.

Honesty and gratitude are key when sharing news of homeownership with friends who may not have the same opportunities.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

A determined buyer successfully navigated the CalHFA Dream program to secure a home with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

When Our Friends See Our New House, They're Going to Have Questions. The Answers Might Upset Them.

Honesty and gratitude are key when sharing news of homeownership with friends who may not have the same opportunities.
#housing-affordability
East Bay real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

City Council creates an Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to develop housing on 3,000 vacant lots, potentially generating 35,000 new units.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

City Council creates an Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to develop housing on 3,000 vacant lots, potentially generating 35,000 new units.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Fairway or driveway? The furious debate over building houses on golf courses

Protesters oppose a housing development on Enderby Golf Course, emphasizing the need to preserve green spaces and affordable housing.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

While Many NYCHA Residents Remain Skeptical of Private Management, This Red Hook Tenant Leader Sees An Opportunity

Red Hook West is moving forward with the PACT program to enhance public housing and tenant involvement.
New York City
fromQNS
4 days ago

Mamdani unveils NYCHA's 2026 sustainability agenda during Earth Day visit to Woodside Houses - QNS

NYCHA's 2026 sustainability agenda includes electric vehicle stations, eco-friendly stoves, and improved heating systems for better living conditions.
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Meath house at centre of 20-year planning row has now been erased from landscape

The 557 sq m development in Bohermeen has now been totally demolished and removed from the landscape after a 20-year legal battle.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

NAR's strategic plan gets a tune-up as leadership pushes for faster results

Nykia Wright, CEO of NAR, stated, "Rebuilding trust requires more than words—it requires visible progress. That's why we're committed to sharing clear, regular updates that show members how this work is making a real difference."
Real estate
Silicon Valley real estate
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Council rejects plan to rein in compounds of the wealthy

Palo Alto City Council rejected a proposal to regulate large residential compounds in Crescent Park, prioritizing broader city construction rules instead.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

LA apartment owners on split court decision over relocation, evictions: Still not enough to justify investment

AAGLA's partial legal victory against Los Angeles ordinances offers some relief but highlights ongoing regulatory challenges for multifamily property owners.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Mountain View shelves plan that could displace RV dwellers - San Jose Spotlight

Councilmember Lucas Ramirez raised concerns that the bike lanes were being used as a pretext for getting rid of the RVs, leading to the decision to shelve the project.
East Bay real estate
#affordable-housing
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
LA real estate

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
NYC real estate

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Why should we care about housing in the local elections?

Affordable housing is a critical issue in London's local elections, with councils facing significant pressures and responsibilities.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

Los Angeles has updated its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee maps, affecting project fees and requirements based on new neighborhood-based zones.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

Community advocates oppose a 31-story affordable housing project due to concerns over the developer's history as a problematic landlord.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Developers Buy Contested Atlantic Avenue Site in Brooklyn

Developers have acquired key properties in the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan area to pursue a mixed-use project aligned with new zoning rules.
Running
fromiRunFar
2 weeks ago

Building Community the Old Fashioned Way

Building relationships through shared training experiences enhances the running community.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Colorado AG voids MV Realty Homeowner Benefit Agreements

The consent judgment voids MV Realty's long-term Homeowner Benefit Agreement contracts, clears recorded property filings, and bars the company from performing real estate brokerage services in Colorado.
Real estate
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

New group looks to scrap the binary, keep Measure ULA's fate local

Industry trade groups propose amendments to the mansion tax instead of eliminating it, aiming to address unintended consequences and improve funding transparency.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

A moment that changed me: I thought landlords were unchallengeable until I met one of mine at a party

A chance encounter with a former landlord reveals the complexities of tenant-landlord relationships and personal feelings of powerlessness.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

My Husband Wants to Take Serious Legal Action Against a Neighbor. He's a First Grader.

Addressing a child's wandering requires safety measures and communication rather than immediate legal action.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

New York wants to tax empty second homes. Here's what happened in cities that tried it.

Mayor Mamdani proposes a tax on multimillion-dollar pieds-a-terre owned by non-residents to raise revenue for New York City.
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Magical Bridge spurs lawsuit

The entrapment was so severe that emergency responders, including fire department personnel, had to use forcible methods including hatchets to pry the carousel components to free (Odette's) hand.
Portland
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

HOA liens climb 8.6% in 2025 as Sun Belt pressure mounts

Homeowners associations filed 284,933 liens against U.S. homeowners in 2025, an 8.6% increase from the 262,446 filings in 2024, equivalent to one lien every 90 seconds.
Real estate
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

'We can't be classist' - Cluid Housing official criticised for saying tenants 'don't know how to behave with each other'

Building grounds attendants help new residents adjust to community living in housing complexes.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

California court curbs Coastal Commission on building permits

California Supreme Court ruled against the Coastal Commission's denial of building permits, reinforcing local authority in housing development decisions.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War

One resident of Princeton's Western Section told the room, 'Those of us who own historic homes are subsidizing the community' - and was met with applause.
East Bay real estate
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Controversial hotel and housing complex approved in West Hollywood

West Hollywood City Council approved a controversial seven-story mixed-use project to address housing needs despite local opposition.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
3 weeks ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 week ago

East Flatbush Tenants Rage At Mystery Landlord As Building Falls Apart

Tenants face severe living conditions with infestations and damage, struggling with unclear ownership and unresolved repairs after the landlord's death.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

HUD investigates Washington covenant homeownership program

The Covenant Homeownership Program provides a zero-interest secondary loan to help cover down payments and closing costs, widely viewed as the first explicitly race-conscious housing finance program of its kind.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 month 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
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Housing estate board could face High Court action

Loughborough Estate residents face severe health risks due to management failures and threaten legal action against the management board for accountability.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Arizona housing reform push would curb HOA, design mandates

Arizona lawmakers are advancing bills to limit local control over housing design standards and contractor licensing to address the housing shortage.
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks 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.
SF real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Don't Let the Neighbors Steal Your Real Estate

Neighbors can acquire permanent prescriptive easements on your property through continuous, unauthorized use for 5-21 years without payment, but granting written permission prevents this.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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
Non-profit organizations
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Association manager should not be allowed to interfere with board meetings

Board directors cannot delegate nondelegable duties like conducting meetings and making motions; managers lack legal authority to preside or move motions at any meeting.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
33 years ago

Redevelopment

Commerce's redevelopment is driven by elected officials and economic necessity, transforming an industrial landscape into a diverse economy with jobs, housing, and improved infrastructure.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Neighbor Kids Keep Trespassing on Our Property. It's Going to End in Disaster.

Property owners face legal liability for child injuries on their land from attractive nuisances like frozen ponds, requiring immediate protective action beyond verbal warnings.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
38 years ago

Opponent of Developers' Signs Gets Some Help From Friends

Bob Nortman opposed illegal real estate signs in Olivenhain, leading to a $1.6 million lawsuit from a sign company owner, but he and fellow activist Tom Buckel became local folk heroes in their fight against development.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Neighbors, It's Time to Make a Stand

Universal conviction in one's own righteousness divides humanity, while accelerating evolutionary mismatch from our technology-created world remains our shared existential problem.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Georgia lawmakers move to curb HOA foreclosures

Georgia law allows HOAs to foreclose when homeowners owe over $2,000, prompting proposed bills to ban HOA-initiated foreclosures and expand homeowner protections.
California
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Fence Controversy at Daly City Beachfront Property Escalates With Legal Filing

A lawsuit seeks to prevent San Mateo County from removing a chainlink fence around multi-owner property adjacent to Thornton State Beach.
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

He didn't want to move away from his friends, so he built them an apartment building. Now, they all own it.

Co-housing offers a sustainable alternative to traditional housing by combining private homes with shared amenities and collective community management, addressing the limitations of both isolated living and overly intimate shared spaces.
New York City
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Automated Permitting is Vital to the Mamdani's Housing Agenda

Automated compliance checks should approve housing, retrofit, and energy projects in real time to speed deployment and reduce living costs.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Harriette Cole: Am I justified in escalating this frustrating dispute with my neighbor?

Document persistent loud noise, use local noise ordinances or police (311), and set clear boundaries with a travel companion about shared planning responsibilities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Asking Eric: I draw the line at this woman smoking in my yard

Dear Eric: My youngest son is in his mid-40s. He had some heavy mental issues a few years ago and moved back home to our basement. Prior to the breakdown, his wife left him, he lost a job he loved, and soon he started dating Leslie. She became pregnant, and our beautiful granddaughter was born but passed at two months and two days from SIDS. Our hearts were and are still broken.
Relationships
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

A Bay Area financier has one appeal left in his contentious Fremont gate dispute. What do his neighbors think about the controversy?

FREMONT - On the outskirts of Fremont's rolling hills, past eucalyptus trees and grassy cattle ranches, is an area with a long agrarian history that has been disrupted year after year by the momentum of modern industry. Livestock ranchers, roughnecks and agriculture have had a storied past in the rural land surrounding what is now a long stretch of Interstate Highway 680.
East Bay real estate
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! I Can Hear Every Explosive Fight Between My Neighbors. What They're Yelling About Makes It Even Worse.

But what you have the right to do is not always the action that will lead to the most happiness for you. In fact, if you insist upon escalating before exploring a gentler approach, you will often make things worse. So your wife isn't entirely full of it. Tense relationships with neighbors really do make a lot of people miserable, and it makes sense that she'd want to avoid pissing off people who live within shouting distance and are apparently pretty combative.
Relationships
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
20 years ago

Not in My Neighbor's Backyard

A Brentwood couple's luxury treehouse for their toddler sparked a dispute with their neighbor, leading to city inspection over privacy and code violation concerns.
Real estate
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Legal Drama Likely to Heat Up Over Fence Installed on Coastal Property in Daly City

A Daly City coastal property comprises four parcels with multiple owners, creating disagreement and a disputed fence installed by Luke Brugnara that blocks public access.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
29 years ago

Rich Man, Poor Lawn Leaves Neighbors Fuming

Wealthy businessman Charles Probst abandoned his ambitious landscaping project on his Westlake estate, leaving behind poorly maintained vegetation and settling a $2 million arts donation lawsuit.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 years ago

A Civic War Is Brewing Over 'Tara' Estate

West Hollywood plans to build a 35-unit affordable senior apartment complex on a historic 1994-designated estate, sparking resident opposition over preservation of the wooded cultural landmark.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Huge Rent-Controlled Complex in San Pedro to Be Razed for Condos

Southwinds Apartments, San Pedro's largest rent-controlled complex with 174 units, is being demolished to build luxury condominiums, eliminating affordable housing for long-term moderate-income tenants.
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