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fromIndependent
1 day ago
Europe politics

Who really pays for Ireland? What the facts tell us about Leo Varadkar's rural-urban divide

fromIndependent
1 day ago
Europe politics

Who really pays for Ireland? What the facts tell us about Leo Varadkar's rural-urban divide

#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

fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
LA real estate

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.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 month 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week 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.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 month 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.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day 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.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

UK employers saddled with sharpest tax rise in developed world, OECD finds

UK workers face the highest increase in employment taxes among advanced economies, impacting take-home pay and employer costs significantly.
fromPortland Mercury
2 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
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 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.
#san-jose
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days 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.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromEngadget
4 days 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.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

NYC's economic resilience' masks a deeper crisis involving fleeing residents and taxable income: new report

The latest CBC tracker found that between 2019 and 2023, New Yorkers who moved out of the city made $68 billion more than those who moved in, indicating a significant income shift.
NYC politics
SF politics
fromStreetsblog California
5 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.
Fundraising
fromTruthout
5 days ago

A Data Center Is Getting a $77 Million Tax Break. It Promises to Create 1 Job.

JPMorganChase's data center expansion in Orangeburg received $77 million in tax breaks for only one permanent job, raising concerns about public money usage.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Experts rebuff claim that California plans retirement account tax

California has not attempted to broadly tax retirement accounts, despite urgent warnings suggesting otherwise.
Bootstrapping
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

A study ranked over 1,300 small US cities by business potential. Here are the top 15.

Dover, Delaware, ranks 10th among small cities for starting a business according to WalletHub's analysis of over 1,300 cities.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

When standard DSCR falls short: What real estate investors should know about no-ratio financing

More investor deals are struggling to meet standard DSCR due to high home prices and transitional properties, leading to increased interest in No-Ratio financing.
UK politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Leo Varadkar's rural leprechaun economics fails to recognise special tax arrangements in urban areas

Former taoiseach provides insights into government thinking but overlooks the origins of key developments like the IFSC, Temple Bar, and Silicon Docks.
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.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
5 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.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Datacentre developers tout benefits to local communities, but do they deliver? | Computer Weekly

Datacentre developments are causing challenges for local businesses, raising concerns about energy consumption and community impact despite potential local benefits.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Taxes on UK workers have risen at fastest rate in rich world, says OECD

Britain's tax wedge, which estimates total taxes on labour paid by employees and employers, minus cash benefits received by working households, increased by 2.45 percentage points last year, the most in the OECD.
UK politics
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

A small city just voted on AI and the result could ripple nationwide

Port Washington voters passed a measure requiring community approval for future data centers, reflecting local opposition to big tech's expansion plans.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 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
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days 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.
SF real estate
fromFortune
4 weeks 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.
Careers
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.
#san-francisco
SF politics
from48 hills
3 weeks 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.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 weeks 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.
#housing-market
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

America's housing market is shifting towards favoring buyers, with two-thirds of major markets now classified as balanced or buyer-friendly.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

The housing market is fragmenting as local trends diverge

The housing market shows stability, but regional performance is diverging, affecting deal closures amid rising mortgage rates.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

America's housing market is shifting towards favoring buyers, with two-thirds of major markets now classified as balanced or buyer-friendly.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

The housing market is fragmenting as local trends diverge

The housing market shows stability, but regional performance is diverging, affecting deal closures amid rising mortgage rates.
California
fromAxios
1 month ago

Growth slows across U.S. counties as immigration plummets

International migration fell in 90% of U.S. counties from 2024 to 2025, significantly impacting populous areas.
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
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
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.
#housing-affordability
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Policy clash: how two housing policies blend to price out millions

Regulatory overlaps and sequencing of energy-efficiency and housing rules can raise upfront home costs, worsening U.S. housing affordability and excluding millions of buyers.
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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Trending: employer housing benefits narrow affordability gaps

Private sector employers are increasingly offering housing benefits to help workers afford living closer to their jobs amid rising housing costs.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month 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.
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.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Government backs five-council plan for Essex

The five unitary model creates sensible geographies that will empower each new council to deliver new housing in line with local needs.
UK politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Thinking of moving to a more 'affordable' part of the country? Consider this | CBC News

I lost a lot of money while I was in Alberta. I had quite a lot of debt. Sure, you might save $4 or $5 on your bills, but ultimately, that's not what saved me money at all. Moving to Montreal in the summer of 2024 helped replenish the family's budget, even though la belle province is notorious for its higher taxes.
Canada news
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Cupertino to poll residents on potential tax increase - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino officials are polling residents on raising the utility users tax from 2.4% to 4.8% to address budget pressures, including increased sheriff services costs.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Council tax claim could 'mislead' residents - UKSA

Wandsworth Council's claim of freezing council tax for four years may mislead taxpayers due to a rise in social care precept.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The impact of road signs on economic development

When routes are well organized, there are clear directional signs, and speed limits become reasonable. The early installation of warning signs allows transport companies to plan deliveries more accurately and avoid delays. For businesses, time is money. When a truck carrying goods does not spend hours detouring due to an unclear traffic scheme or stuck in traffic where it could have been avoided thanks to competent traffic management, fuel costs, driver wages, and vehicle maintenance costs are reduced.
Alternative transportation
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reeves plans to give regional leaders a share of national tax revenues

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to give regional leaders a share of national tax revenues to rebalance England's economy and shift spending power from Westminster.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Maps offer neighborhood-level insight into American migration | Cornell Chronicle

That local exodus is documented by Cornell-led research that mapped annual moves between U.S. neighborhoods from 2010 to 2019 in detail 4,600 times greater than standard public data. Called MIGRATE, the new, publicly available dataset revealed that most of those displaced remained within the affected county - moves not captured in county-level public migration data aggregated every five years.
Data science
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Alameda County's Measure W money will finally aid housing construction after years of delays

Alameda County has collected nearly $1 billion in Measure W taxes over five years, but legal delays prevented fund distribution until 2025, with over $700 million still unallocated despite an ongoing homelessness crisis.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

New research examines long-term effects of federal housing program from the '90s

Children raised in revitalized, mixed-income neighborhoods experienced substantial long-term benefits, including higher college attendance and reduced incarceration.
Major League Baseball
fromTalkNats.com
2 months ago

It's all about the money..... and the lack thereof! | TalkNats.com

MLB's revenue-sharing model and absence of a salary cap produce low profitability, encourage cost-minimizing ownership, and require CBA reforms for competitive balance.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

How Americans feel about the economy and their spending habits

A relatively small group of well-off shoppers is driving a large share of consumer spending that sustains solid U.S. economic growth.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Local leaders to be given powers to choose how some income tax is spent, Reeves says

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to grant local leaders control over portions of national tax revenue to stimulate economic growth in regions outside London.
SF politics
from48 hills
1 month ago

Lurie plan uses regressive taxes to 'save' Muni, in the short term - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie launched a parcel tax campaign to generate $150-200 million annually for Muni, preventing service cuts and addressing a $300 million budget deficit.
New York City
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Opinion | European-scale taxation, New York-scale dysfunction

New York City's $127 billion budget has ballooned faster than growth and population, producing very high per-capita spending with middling public outcomes.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Federal budget cuts lead this East Bay county to consider a new tax to fill the gaps

Contra Costa County may seek a 0.625% sales tax increase to raise ~$150 million annually to reduce budget shortfalls and preserve health services.
fromForbes
2 months ago

Is NYC Headed For An Irreversible Decline With Mamdani's Tax Threats?

New York's neo-communist mayor Zohran Mamdani's new budget raises a disquieting question: Is Mamdani putting America's foremost city in irreversible decline? During his campaign for mayor, Mamdani didn't disguise his radical intentions or his deep antisemitism. Since winning election, he hasn't moderated his agenda one bit, appointing far-left fringe figures as aides and as heads of city departments. He hasn't missed an opportunity to display his hatred of Israel.
New York City
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month 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.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Walters: Los Angeles and Bay Area voters to decide whether to hike already high sales taxes

California voters face unprecedented sales tax increases in 2024, with Los Angeles and Bay Area counties seeking to raise rates to historic levels to fund healthcare and transit services.
SF politics
from48 hills
1 month ago

And now, another big tax cut for the developers and speculators in SF - 48 hills

San Francisco's proposed transfer tax cut on high-end property sales would reduce affordable housing funding without addressing the actual barrier to housing construction: economic feasibility of building itself.
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

San Mateo County considering a new tax to pay for childcare

A proposed half-cent county sales tax would raise $114 million annually to subsidize childcare costs and expand the childcare workforce in San Mateo County.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Dead reckoning: nobody does the real math on affordable housing

No state or federal government tracks total public subsidy per affordable housing unit across all funding sources, creating a critical data gap for policy evaluation.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Can a council do five days' work in four?

South Cambridgeshire District Council adopted a 32-hour, four-day week and reports improved retention, higher applicant numbers, agency savings, and maintained or improved most service metrics.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Real estate M&A shifts to local as national firms slow acquisitions

2026 will see continued consolidation in national real estate via selective large acquisitions, increased local M&A, and aggressive Market Center consolidation by well-capitalized firms.
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.
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