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NYC real estate
fromHoodline
8 hours 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
54 minutes 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.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog California
1 day 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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
10 hours 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
East Bay food
fromMission Local
11 hours ago

Richmond Buzz: Openings, closings, and composting

Richmond Buzz expands with dedicated webpage and highlights local events including Balboa Theater's 100th anniversary and upcoming music shows.
#real-estate
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Sound Off: What are some important questions buyers should ask themselves as they search for properties?

Buyers must negotiate with themselves before falling in love with a home to succeed in a competitive market.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

'Accidental Landlords' Hit Near-Record Levels -- 1 Stock to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Many sellers are becoming 'accidental landlords' as home prices remain high and mortgage rates stay near 6%.
Marketing tech
fromInman
6 hours ago

Brokerage storefronts become ad networks with Smartify

Brokerage storefronts are transforming into media channels, allowing real estate firms to monetize high-traffic locations through digital advertising.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Sound Off: What are some important questions buyers should ask themselves as they search for properties?

Buyers must negotiate with themselves before falling in love with a home to succeed in a competitive market.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

'Accidental Landlords' Hit Near-Record Levels -- 1 Stock to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Many sellers are becoming 'accidental landlords' as home prices remain high and mortgage rates stay near 6%.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
7 hours ago

Coalition led by Miguel Santana recommends mansion tax tune-up

Miguel Santana leads a coalition to amend Measure ULA, aiming to improve the mansion tax while opposing a statewide tax-limiting initiative.
Austin
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 hours ago

Queens Civic Panel Endorses Mamdani's Super-Sized Astoria Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

The community board supports Mayor Mamdani's plan for protected bike lanes on 31st Street in Astoria.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromEngadget
12 hours ago

Monterey Park, California has banned any data centers within its city limits

Monterey Park has permanently banned data center construction, citing public nuisance concerns and community pushback against a proposed facility.
#homebuilding
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

How one builder cut cycle time by 30 days with integrated ops

Private homebuilders face uncertainty, requiring quick adaptation and operational resilience, as demonstrated by Parkside Builders' digital transformation.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

How one builder cut cycle time by 30 days with integrated ops

Private homebuilders face uncertainty, requiring quick adaptation and operational resilience, as demonstrated by Parkside Builders' digital transformation.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

From Barcelona to Paris, cities thrive with women in charge. It's all about sharing public space | Melissa and Chris Bruntlett

Urbanization is leading to unprecedented crises in cities, necessitating a shift in infrastructure design to prioritize accessibility and sustainability.
Philosophy
fromThe Village Voice
1 day ago

Historic Preservation as Cultural Self-Reflection: Reclaiming Stories, Identity, and Meaning in a Changing Urban Landscape - The Village Voice

Historic preservation is a cultural practice that shapes community identity and values, rather than merely a technical effort to protect old buildings.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day 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.
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago
NYC real estate

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
fromCity Limits
6 days 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.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
9 hours ago

NYC Sues Landlord Over $1.3M Airbnb ShortTerm Rental Scheme

New York City is suing a Brooklyn landlord for converting apartments into illegal short-term rentals, removing over $1.3 million in housing from the market.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

NYC parking spots are becoming locales for giant trash bins

New York City will replace curbside garbage bags with large 'Empire Bins', converting over 6,500 parking spaces to improve sanitation.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
6 days 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.
#brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Illicit farms, decriminalization and long-awaited licenses: A brief history of marijuana in Brooklyn | amNewYork

New York City
fromGothamist
20 hours ago

Mamdani plans redesign to Brooklyn's Linden Blvd. following spate of deaths

Mayor Mamdani plans to redesign Brooklyn's Linden Boulevard to improve safety and bus service, addressing dangerous conditions and reckless driving.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Illicit farms, decriminalization and long-awaited licenses: A brief history of marijuana in Brooklyn | amNewYork

Brooklyn's cannabis scene has evolved from strict prohibition to nearly 80 legal dispensaries since adult-use legalization in New York State.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
19 hours ago

Where Have All the Normal Windows Gone?

Large windows in new builds are popular but come with practical drawbacks like limited ventilation and difficulty finding suitable curtains.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.
fromInfoWorld
20 hours ago

What the modern leadership shift means for architects like me

The CIOs I most want to work with are the ones who haven't abandoned either role. They're genuinely curious about how the infrastructure works, not just what it delivers.
Careers
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago

Op-Ed | CityFHEPS can save lives if the city lets it | amNewYork

Housing is a basic necessity and right, yet many face unsafe conditions and lack of support in New York's shelter system.
#palo-alto
California
fromPadailypost
21 hours ago

Council orders demolition of shuttered Stanford Terrace Inn

Palo Alto City Council ordered the demolition of the Stanford Terrace Inn due to significant fire risks and safety violations.
California
fromPadailypost
21 hours ago

Council orders demolition of shuttered Stanford Terrace Inn

Palo Alto City Council ordered the demolition of the Stanford Terrace Inn due to significant fire risks and safety violations.
Design
fromArchDaily
23 hours ago

Light Structures, Heavy Footprints? The Environmental Paradox of Lightweight Materials

Richard Serra's sculptures create a sense of lightness through the organization of mass, transforming weight into dynamic spatial experiences.
Mission District
fromKqed
19 hours ago

For $700 a Month, Sleeping Pods Make SF More Affordable, but at What Cost? | KQED

Brownstone offers affordable sleeping pods in San Francisco, providing flexible short-term housing without traditional lease requirements.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Real estate investors are buying up long-term care facilities. Residents can suffer

Pearlene Darby died from infections and bedsores after alleged neglect in a nursing home, leading to a lawsuit against the facility and its owner.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

What the 'biggest changes to renting in history' mean for London

The Renters' Rights Act has been described as the 'biggest change to renting in history', with significant reforms such as banning 'no-fault' evictions and ending fixed-term tenancy contracts.
UK politics
SF real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I started buying properties with family and friends in my 20s. I've bought 10 total, and one has made over $400k on Airbnb.

Co-buying properties with friends and family can accelerate homeownership and investment opportunities.
London food
fromianVisits
1 day ago

Historic Smithfield annexe to reopen as food market in 2028

The Annexe buildings next to Smithfield market will be transformed into a food market and hotel by 2030, alongside the new London Museum.
fromSnowBrains
2 days ago

Efforts Underway to Upgrade Infrastructure at Park City, UT, Ahead of 2034 Olympics - SnowBrains

The Silverlode Express Lift, built in 1996, is known for having long lines, servicing many popular runs and being the closest lift to the Quicksilver Gondola. The new proposal aims to upgrade it from a six-chair to an express eight-chair lift, increasing uphill capacity from 3,000 to 3,600 skiers per hour.
Snowboarding
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Faneuil Hall needs 'a shot of adrenaline,' its businesses say - and they want to be part of the plan

Business owners at Faneuil Hall seek involvement in revitalization plans as Mayor Wu aims to rejuvenate the marketplace for downtown growth.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
#affordable-housing
fromwww.amny.com
15 hours ago
NYC real estate

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

NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
14 hours ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Atlantic Avenue Build

A new 19-story building offers 258 apartments, including affordable units, and features various amenities like a cold plunge pool and movie theater.
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Affordable housing lottery opens for seniors in Brownsville * Brooklyn Paper

Five percent of apartments are reserved for households with mobility disabilities, and two percent for those with visual or hearing disabilities.
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago
NYC real estate

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
15 hours 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
fromBrownstoner
14 hours ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Atlantic Avenue Build

A new 19-story building offers 258 apartments, including affordable units, and features various amenities like a cold plunge pool and movie theater.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.
Real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
7 hours ago

Is struggling hotel a bellwether for downtown San Jose? - San Jose Spotlight

The Signia by Hilton San Jose may be sold, raising concerns about its impact on downtown's economic recovery.
fromIndependent
1 day 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
fromIrish Independent
16 hours ago

Government accused of 'throwing renters to the wolves' over garden-home exemptions

Threshold, Age Action and the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) warn the proposal could negatively affect students and older people who may be pressured by family members seeking to benefit from their property.
London politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.
New York City
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Opinion: Don't Design Grand Army Plaza For 2007 - Build It For The Future - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza's redesign aims to transform it into a significant urban space for Brooklyn's future, inspired by visionary leadership and advocacy.
Remodel
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

Homeowners Are Revealing The One Budget-Friendly Upgrade That Continues To Make The Biggest Difference

Cost-effective home improvement projects can significantly enhance comfort and aesthetics for homeowners.
#architecture
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
California
fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
#housing-policy
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day 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
5 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day 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
5 days 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

G4Capital bullish on LA resi market despite investors exiting California

G4Capital Partners opens a Los Angeles office to address the lending gap in California's residential market left by traditional banks.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Redesigned McGuinness Boulevard Sees Fewer Cars: DOT

The redesigned McGuinness Boulevard has increased cycling, reduced vehicle traffic, and slightly extended travel times.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Plans to redevelop west London school and build 300 homes scrapped over community concerns

Plans to redevelop Phoenix Academy and build 307 homes in west London were rejected due to scale concerns and lack of community consultation.
Renovation
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Two 1940s Buildings Could Be Demolished for New Construction in Tribeca East Historic District

Two mid-century buildings in Tribeca may be demolished for new construction, pending approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
#homeownership
fromwww.housingwire.com
12 hours ago
Real estate

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

Recent homebuyers face high prices and interest rates, with many exceeding budgets and experiencing stress during the homebuying process.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
12 hours ago

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

Recent homebuyers face high prices and interest rates, with many exceeding budgets and experiencing stress during the homebuying process.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Burning gas and propane for cooking, water heating and space heating in California homes and businesses creates 10% of the state's greenhouse gas emissions. It also releases pollutants indoors.
LA real estate
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
Austin
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Home inspection trends reshaping the 2026 housing market

The home inspection industry is evolving, impacting mortgage processes through standard thermal imaging and video walkthrough reports.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

NYC Housing Calendar, April 20-27

Upcoming housing events and affordable housing lotteries in NYC are highlighted, with specific dates and income requirements for applications.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago

Towering Bjarke Ingels-Designed Gowanus project moves toward construction * Brooklyn Paper

The project features 16-story towers with a public esplanade, artist workspaces, and amenities, significantly increasing height and density compared to earlier plans.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Greenpoint Row House

Bay Ridge co-op, Prospect Lefferts Gardens row house, and Park Slope brownstone are the most popular listings this week.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Here's What's Blocking You From Getting the Best Housing Deals

Real estate innovation struggles with distribution, preventing new technologies from reaching consumers despite advancements in proptech.
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
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
3 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromNews 12 - Long Island
4 days ago

Tenants raise concerns about East Flatbush apartment building's new landlord

Tenants in East Flatbush face severe living conditions, including structural issues and pest infestations, while struggling with unclear landlord ownership.
Boston real estate
Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

America's housing shortage stems from more than overregulation

America's housing shortage is a long-term issue, with permits significantly below historical averages and a homeowner vacancy rate at a record low.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Sweeping residential zoning reform becomes law in Idaho

Mountain West states like Idaho experienced housing price surges due to an influx of remote workers during the pandemic, but local governments resist regulatory changes.
Real estate
fromFortune
5 days ago

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.
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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month 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
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Downtown building may become Boston's largest office-to-housing conversion yet

An 11-story Downtown Crossing office building will be converted into over 250 apartments with ground-floor retail under Boston's extended Office-to-Residential program.
fromLos Angeles Times
41 years ago

Loan Arranged for Rehab Development

First Interstate Mortgage Co.'s income property division has arranged a $2.3-million construction loan and $2.6-million permanent loan for the rehabilitation of an existing three-story building in Pasadena, located at 95 N. Marengo St.
Real estate
#housing-affordability
Real estate
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

High-End Construction Really Does Help Everyone

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

A Few Legal Tweaks Could Unlock A Mother Lode of Housing Near Transit - Streetsblog USA

The Build HUBS Act would enable communities to use TIFIA and RRIF funds to finance transit-oriented housing near transit, potentially unlocking up to 100,000 units.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The row house is back to solve the housing crisis

Prefabricated row-house kits enable faster, cheaper urban infill construction to expand missing-middle housing and address city housing shortages.
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