NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 week agoThe end of the much maligned NYC broker fee may be imminent
New York City banned upfront broker fees for most tenants to make housing more affordable.
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NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months agoManhattan rents reached a record high in February - and so have bidding wars for rental units
New York City's real estate market is experiencing record-high rents this winter, with intense competition among renters.
NYC real estate
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago12 major cities with increasingly affordable apartments as rent threatens to re-accelerate
Rent growth is accelerating despite slight monthly fluctuations, indicating strong demand in the rental market.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months agoExclusive | NYC apartment that's just feet from subway platform rents for $4K-a-month
Brooklyn apartments near subway tracks are attracting tenants despite noise, highlighting a trend where proximity to public transport is prioritized over comfort.
Remote teams
fromSFGATE
3 months agoAustin Knocks Nashville Off Top Spot for U.S. Remote Workers
Austin, TX, now ranks as the top rental market for remote workers, surpassing Nashville, TN, after two years in the lead.
fromWest Side Rag
4 days agoMonday Bulletin: 96th Street Bus Lanes Will Stay; Brokers' Fees for Renters Will Go (Sort of); Early Voting Off to a Strong Start
"Despite petitioner's protestations, a bus lane does not 'sever' a resident's connection to the street in front of their building nor does it 'make it impossible to make deliveries,'"
NYC politics
#housing-crisis
UK politics
fromwww.thenorthernecho.co.uk
3 months agoWatch: The UK housing crisis explained - everything you need to know
The UK housing crisis has led to a significant generational divide in homeownership.
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months agoElderly couple facing 'no fault' eviction can't get new home without reference
The Williams couple faces imminent eviction due to a lack of references from their letting agency despite consistently paying rent since 2018.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago9 States Are Suing Landlords Over Rent-Setting Algorithms
Algorithms may have contributed to rising rents through collusion among landlords using rental management software.
A lawsuit alleges that RealPage facilitated coordination of rental prices, harming renters and reducing competition.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago9 States Are Suing Landlords Over Rent-Setting Algorithms
Algorithms may have contributed to rising rents through collusion among landlords using rental management software.
A lawsuit alleges that RealPage facilitated coordination of rental prices, harming renters and reducing competition.
#urban-economics
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 month agoMany Californians need six-figure incomes to afford rent
California has the highest income thresholds for comfortable renting in major metro areas.
Rising rents disproportionately affect tenants across different regions in California.
San Jose and San Francisco saw the lowest rent burden increases despite high thresholds.
Southern California areas face increasing rental challenges, particularly in San Diego and Los Angeles.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 month agoMany Californians need six-figure incomes to afford rent
California has the highest income thresholds for comfortable renting in major metro areas.
Rising rents disproportionately affect tenants across different regions in California.
San Jose and San Francisco saw the lowest rent burden increases despite high thresholds.
Southern California areas face increasing rental challenges, particularly in San Diego and Los Angeles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months agoCompletely disproportionate': UK tenants feel the bite of pet rent'
Natalie Jacson was charged an additional 100 each month to keep her French spaniel to cover any cleaning at the end of tenancy. I think the additional charge is completely disproportionate, equivalent to 1,200 a year.
London politics
#housing-trends
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months agoRents Rose Last Year In SF Faster Than Any Other US City
San Francisco's rent increase marks a significant trend post-pandemic, with the market displaying renewed demand from tech workers.
fromIndependent
4 months ago'I came back from my dad's funeral to find my room covered in dust and rubble' - PJ Kirby on renting horror stories, falling in love and married life
PJ Kirby candidly shares his experiences of navigating the rental market, revealing the emotional and financial stress of trying to save while also dealing with life events like a recent wedding.
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