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fromTravel + Leisure
6 hours ago
Real estate

These Are the 10 Best Places to Buy a Home in the U.S.-and No. 1 Is a Small Town With Top Marks for Quality of Life

Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 hours ago

Last milking: How rough and dirty operators profit from failing buildings

Investors are buying rent-stabilized buildings despite losses, hoping for long-term gains, but face significant risks and challenges in the current market.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
2 hours ago

Rabsky Affiliate Proposes 197 Units In BedStuy

Rabsky Group plans to build two mid-rise rental buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant, adding 197 apartments under new tax incentives.
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
6 hours ago

These Are the 10 Best Places to Buy a Home in the U.S.-and No. 1 Is a Small Town With Top Marks for Quality of Life

McCord, Oklahoma is highlighted as an excellent place to buy a home due to its affordability and quality of life factors.
#housing
Alternative transportation
fromKqed
1 day ago

The Great Squeeze: Bay Area Residents Downsize and Adapt to Rising Costs | KQED

Living in smaller spaces has led to increased self-reliance and community support among families.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 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.
East Bay real estate
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani administration eyes new effort to steer sale of NYC rent-stabilized apartments

Mayor Mamdani aims to influence the sale of rent-stabilized apartments in East Harlem to protect tenants' rights and stabilize housing.
Alternative transportation
fromKqed
1 day ago

The Great Squeeze: Bay Area Residents Downsize and Adapt to Rising Costs | KQED

Living in smaller spaces has led to increased self-reliance and community support among families.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 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.
East Bay real estate
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani administration eyes new effort to steer sale of NYC rent-stabilized apartments

Mayor Mamdani aims to influence the sale of rent-stabilized apartments in East Harlem to protect tenants' rights and stabilize housing.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
4 hours ago

How Skyrocketing Housing Costs and Policy Choices Reshaped the Bay Area | KQED

Investment income in Silicon Valley is highly concentrated among higher-income households, exacerbating the wealth gap and high cost of living.
#housing-market
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 hours ago
Canada news

House prices dropping in Canada's most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many | CBC News

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Housing market demand holds, but home sales face friction

Housing demand remains steady year over year, but pricing gaps and rising mortgage rates are creating challenges for buyers and sellers.
Real estate
fromFast Company
6 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 hours ago

House prices dropping in Canada's most expensive cities, but still out of reach for many | CBC News

Housing prices in Canada are declining, but affordability remains a challenge for first-time homebuyers due to stagnant wage growth.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Locked Out: 3 Housing Buzzwords, Decoded

The housing market is challenging for first-time buyers due to a shortage of starter homes and rising costs.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

How is the housing market weathering war-time economics?

Pending home sales decreased to 70,676, influenced by rising mortgage rates, while total pending sales remain higher year-over-year at 380,914.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Housing market demand holds, but home sales face friction

Housing demand remains steady year over year, but pricing gaps and rising mortgage rates are creating challenges for buyers and sellers.
Real estate
fromFast Company
6 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.
#home-renovation
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

She couldn't afford L.A. rent after law school. Her parents' ADU came to the rescue

A couple transformed their garage into a music studio, which unexpectedly provided housing for their daughter after her return from law school.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 hours ago

Home renovation plans hold steady despite affordability hurdles

Home renovations are primarily funded through personal savings, driven by the need for functionality and a shortage of housing supply.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours ago

She couldn't afford L.A. rent after law school. Her parents' ADU came to the rescue

A couple transformed their garage into a music studio, which unexpectedly provided housing for their daughter after her return from law school.
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 hours ago

Home renovation plans hold steady despite affordability hurdles

Home renovations are primarily funded through personal savings, driven by the need for functionality and a shortage of housing supply.
Social justice
fromFast Company
1 hour ago

The housing crisis is a storytelling problem

Zoning policies are framed as protective, masking their restrictive nature and appealing to emotions rather than facts.
#affordable-housing
fromKqed
4 days ago
East Bay real estate

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

While Affordable Housing Tenants Pay Extra for Amenities, Some Market Rate Renters Get Them For Free

Affordable housing tenants in NYC are excluded from luxury building amenities while market-rate tenants enjoy them for free.
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.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
4 days ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

While Affordable Housing Tenants Pay Extra for Amenities, Some Market Rate Renters Get Them For Free

Affordable housing tenants in NYC are excluded from luxury building amenities while market-rate tenants enjoy them for free.
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.
#new-york-city
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days ago
New York City

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

fromSFGATE
4 days ago
NYC real estate

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.
fromAP News
4 days ago
New York City

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Mayor Zohran Mamdani initiates 'rental ripoff hearings' to address issues with bad landlords in New York City.
NYC politics
fromNewsmax
1 day ago

NYC Office Real Estate Rises Under Socialist Mamdani

New York City's office market shows strength despite concerns over Mayor Mamdani's tax policies potentially driving businesses away.
New York City
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 days 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
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.
New York City
fromAP News
4 days ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Mayor Zohran Mamdani initiates 'rental ripoff hearings' to address issues with bad landlords in New York City.
#housing-crisis
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
16 hours ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
3 days 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.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
16 hours ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
3 days 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.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
20 hours ago

Can you afford to live in NYC? Mayor's new report says more than 60% can't

The city released its first racial equity plan and a true cost of living measure to address systemic inequities and affordability issues.
Washington DC
fromCurbed
1 day ago

'The Housing Czar!'

Cea Weaver navigates new challenges in her role, facing public scrutiny and adjusting to her position as director of the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants.
Marketing
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Thad Wong: The pre-market listings fight moved on when Zillow changed course

Sophisticated pre-marketing strategies, like product drops, create buzz and demand, benefiting various industries including real estate.
fromIndependent
2 days 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
Remodel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 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.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
5 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

We're trapped': developer's unpaid debt leaves London flat owners unable to sell

Leaseholders in east London are trapped in unsellable homes due to an unpaid debt of £850,000 by the building's developer to the local council.
#housing-affordability
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
21 hours 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.
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.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Immigration policy, economic uncertainty reshaping housing market

Immigration policies have led to a significant decline in immigration and negative impacts on housing markets across the U.S.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Housing market softens while relying on smaller pool of serious buyers'

Home buyer demand in the UK has softened due to rising mortgage rates and global uncertainty, with a cautious approach from potential purchasers.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
23 hours ago

Report finds nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers can't afford cost of living

Nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers cannot afford the true cost of living, prompting calls for public input on addressing affordability and racial inequity.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days 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.
Silicon Valley real estate
from48 hills
1 day ago

Four rental units become one $4.75 million mansion. Will the supes legalize it? - 48 hills

Legalizing the conversion of a four-unit building into a mansion could significantly impact the city's rental housing stock.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 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.
Remote teams
fromAxios
5 days ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.
UK politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

New derelict property tax will affect up to 19,000 sites in bid to boost housing supply

Revenue will collect a new 7% tax on up to 19,000 derelict properties to boost housing supply.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

'Sign of the times': Once thriving California mall hits the market

Bayshore Mall in Eureka is going up for sale due to nearly $39 million in debt and declining retail activity.
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days 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.
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
#renters-rights
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Renters' Rights Act Is Rewriting the Business Case for Buy-to-Let

The Renters' Rights Act will fundamentally change the operating model for private landlords in England, making amateur landlording untenable.
fromYahoo Life
5 hours ago

Woman saves 70k working 9-5 to buy 650k home in London

Natalie O'Neill saved around £70,000 while working full-time to buy her first home without financial help from family, demonstrating financial independence and discipline.
Real estate
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
6 hours ago

The Daily Dirt: Rental project approved after just 11 years

A 246-unit Hempstead project finally moves forward after 11 years, highlighting challenges and opportunities in transit-oriented development on Long Island.
New York City
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched hearings for renters to voice complaints directly to housing officials, addressing issues like mold and landlord accountability.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Downtown L.A.'s cratering real estate market is changing - rich renters are buying their buildings

Downtown L.A. office buildings are losing value, prompting tenants to purchase properties instead of renting due to high vacancy rates.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Presupposition is the mistake: Why housing marketing doesn't meet the bar

Marketing in housing fails to create demand, assuming people desire homeownership without addressing their actual preferences for flexibility and freedom.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

New student beds built by private developers on state land will have no dedicated rent controls

42,000 new student accommodation beds will be built by 2035, with 10,000 from the Rent-a-Room scheme.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 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.
New York City
fromPBS News
4 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.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

The slow bloodletting of NYC real estate

Cumulative regulatory costs in New York real estate can outweigh their intended safety benefits, impacting housing affordability and overall public health.
Real estate
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 hours ago

GTA home sales up year-over-year for 1st time in 6 months: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board | CBC News

Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area increased year-over-year in March for the first time in six months, despite a decline in average selling prices.
NYC real estate
fromWRAL.com
4 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.
Boston real estate
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Where rents are falling (or rising) most

Record numbers of renters are cost-burdened, spending over 30% of income on rent, while regional rent trends diverge sharply between Sun Belt declines and Midwest-Northeast increases.
New York City
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

NYC is so broke, the Brooklyn Bridge might get roommates

The City Council proposes renting hidden rooms in the Brooklyn Bridge to generate revenue for New York City.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

America has a housing affordability crisis. Building houses for rent can help

Build-to-rent single-family homes are rapidly expanding, with 7% of new single-family houses now built for rent rather than sale, offering an alternative to both apartment living and homeownership.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

Despite sluggish start, Manhattan office leasing rallies to strong quarter

The Manhattan office market showed growth with 11.8 million square feet leased in Q1 2026, marking a 3.4% year-over-year increase.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
5 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.
Real estate
fromRobb Report
3 days ago

Manhattan's $10 Million Condos Are Flying Off the Market-Even as Sales Slow Elsewhere

Manhattan's luxury real estate market is thriving, particularly for homes priced above $10 million, despite overall market sluggishness.
fromGothamist
5 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
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Why the housing inventory map is so startling

Housing inventory remains critically short in 36 states despite national increases, with Midwest and Northeast markets having 70% fewer homes than 2019 while Texas inventory surged 400%.
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

What Owners Need to Know About Their Apartment Insurance

Most water claims start in the most ordinary places: under sinks and around toilets. A slow drip from a supply line or a small leak by a toilet can lead to severe water damage across several units.
NYC real estate
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
1 week 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.
NYC real estate
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Housing market rent incentives hit a 12-year record as lower demand and higher supply drive apartment concessions

Rental market concessions reach highest levels in over a decade as landlords compete for tenants through incentives like free rent and waived deposits.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

NYC's rental market hits a sobering new benchmark: a record streak of declines in available homes

Manhattan apartment inventory has declined for 24 consecutive months, the longest streak in StreetEasy's 20-year history, while median asking rent reached a record $4,700 despite citywide construction adding 18,618 new rentals in 2025.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

A simple reason it's getting harder to build rental housing

The cost rose a lot following the pandemic. And some of that was supply chain issues that really increased the costs, and then they didn't quite come back down. And now tariffs are also impacting some products. These costs are part of the reason the amount of new rental housing stock is shrinking.
Real estate
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Dollars for bedrooms: Milking subsidy for maximum value

Landlords optimize rental voucher revenue by reconfiguring apartment layouts to add bedrooms, using skylights and relocating living spaces to meet window requirements and maximize CityFHEPS voucher payments.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Rental vacancy data shows progress that can keep mortgage rates lower

Rental vacancy increased to 7.2% from COVID lows, rent inflation cooled to 2.5%, and wage growth at 3.7% remains above the Fed's preferred 3% threshold for meeting inflation targets.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

The rental market has entered its infrastructure era

Control of the rental workflow—speed, pricing, screening, and professional experience—will determine success in the next housing transition.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Housing absorption rate vs market size: Efficiency signals pressure

Absorption rate reveals market pressure by showing how quickly supply clears relative to demand, indicating tightening or loosening conditions regardless of market size.
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