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9 out of 10 Americans Are Too Poor To Buy the Average House in This State

The majority of American households struggle to afford new homes due to skyrocketing prices and high mortgage rates.

Experts: How Harris and Trump's plans could impact housing affordability

The housing market's affordability crisis is exacerbated by supply shortages and high prices, making homeownership increasingly unattainable for many Americans.

The Income You Need to Afford a Home in Each State

The US is facing a housing affordability crisis, with home prices outpacing income growth significantly.

Kamala Harris Wants to Build 3 Million Houses. Is That Enough?

The presidency will inherit a challenging housing market with no quick solutions.

The Cities in California Hit Hardest by the Housing Affordability Crisis

The U.S. is facing a housing affordability crisis due to soaring prices and high mortgage rates.

Why Jerome Powell says the Fed alone can't fix the broken housing market

Lowering interest rates alone won't solve housing affordability; housing supply and zoning are key issues that need addressing.

9 out of 10 Americans Are Too Poor To Buy the Average House in This State

The majority of American households struggle to afford new homes due to skyrocketing prices and high mortgage rates.

Experts: How Harris and Trump's plans could impact housing affordability

The housing market's affordability crisis is exacerbated by supply shortages and high prices, making homeownership increasingly unattainable for many Americans.

The Income You Need to Afford a Home in Each State

The US is facing a housing affordability crisis, with home prices outpacing income growth significantly.

Kamala Harris Wants to Build 3 Million Houses. Is That Enough?

The presidency will inherit a challenging housing market with no quick solutions.

The Cities in California Hit Hardest by the Housing Affordability Crisis

The U.S. is facing a housing affordability crisis due to soaring prices and high mortgage rates.

Why Jerome Powell says the Fed alone can't fix the broken housing market

Lowering interest rates alone won't solve housing affordability; housing supply and zoning are key issues that need addressing.
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Politicians Want to Make New York Affordable. They Mean It This Time.

New York is experiencing a significant affordability crisis with many households struggling financially.
Political candidates are campaigning on promises to improve affordability for New Yorkers.
There is growing frustration with public officials over financial issues, impacting approval ratings.

Mark Levine launches campaign for Comptroller, backed with citywide support | amNewYork

Mark Levine announces his candidacy for New York City Comptroller, focusing on affordability and government accountability.
#cost-of-living

Op-Ed | Why I'm putting money back in your pocket | amNewYork

Inflation significantly impacts affordability for New Yorkers, leading to increased financial strain, especially for low-income families and seniors.

The Truth About High Prices

The White House lacks effective tools to control the rising cost of living, despite proposals aimed at improving affordability for Americans.

California home-repair costs jump 40% in 5 years

California's housing market is experiencing a severe affordability crisis largely driven by skyrocketing home repair costs, which have increased significantly over the past five years.

Op-Ed | Why I'm putting money back in your pocket | amNewYork

Inflation significantly impacts affordability for New Yorkers, leading to increased financial strain, especially for low-income families and seniors.

The Truth About High Prices

The White House lacks effective tools to control the rising cost of living, despite proposals aimed at improving affordability for Americans.

California home-repair costs jump 40% in 5 years

California's housing market is experiencing a severe affordability crisis largely driven by skyrocketing home repair costs, which have increased significantly over the past five years.
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#new-york-city

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, Will Run Against Mayor Adams

Zohran Mamdani aims to unseat Mayor Eric Adams by focusing on New York's affordability crisis and criticizing the mayor's failures.

NYC Council passes Mayor Adams' controversial 'City of Yes' housing plan

New York City Council passed an ambitious plan to build 80,000 new housing units over 15 years to address the housing crisis.

Changes in New York City

New York City is grappling with an affordability crisis exacerbated by rising rents, a slow transit system, and Mayor Adams's corruption scandal.

Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, Will Run Against Mayor Adams

Zohran Mamdani aims to unseat Mayor Eric Adams by focusing on New York's affordability crisis and criticizing the mayor's failures.

NYC Council passes Mayor Adams' controversial 'City of Yes' housing plan

New York City Council passed an ambitious plan to build 80,000 new housing units over 15 years to address the housing crisis.

Changes in New York City

New York City is grappling with an affordability crisis exacerbated by rising rents, a slow transit system, and Mayor Adams's corruption scandal.
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Op-Ed | The Climate Change Superfund Act is crucial to the affordability crisis in New York | amNewYork

The affordability crisis in New York is directly linked to the impacts of climate change.

New Poll Shows New Yorkers Struggling With Rising Food Prices

New Yorkers are facing a significant affordability crisis with rising food prices impacting their ability to afford groceries, leading to stress and food insecurity.

Op-Ed | The Climate Change Superfund Act is crucial to the affordability crisis in New York | amNewYork

The affordability crisis in New York is directly linked to the impacts of climate change.

New Poll Shows New Yorkers Struggling With Rising Food Prices

New Yorkers are facing a significant affordability crisis with rising food prices impacting their ability to afford groceries, leading to stress and food insecurity.
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Opinion: The California Dream is fading. Democrats should stop resisting bipartisan solutions

California faces significant challenges including declining affordability, rising homelessness, and escalating crime, necessitating bipartisan solutions to revive the California Dream.
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Transcript: Proposition 33 Would End State Limits on Rent Control | KQED

Proposition 33 seeks to give local governments increased authority for rent control to address housing affordability issues in California.

Track the money for Prop 33: Contributions for and against California's ballot measure on rent control

Proposition 33 aims to allow cities to implement rent control, opposing real estate interests believe it will harm housing development.

Transcript: Proposition 33 Would End State Limits on Rent Control | KQED

Proposition 33 seeks to give local governments increased authority for rent control to address housing affordability issues in California.

Track the money for Prop 33: Contributions for and against California's ballot measure on rent control

Proposition 33 aims to allow cities to implement rent control, opposing real estate interests believe it will harm housing development.
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#brooklyn

Parents Press State Senator Myrie on Lowering Childcare Costs

Childcare costs in New York City are extremely high, impacting family's ability to raise children.

Brooklyn Animal Shelters Face Overcrowding Crisis

Brooklyn's animal shelters are overwhelmed with pets, largely due to rising veterinary costs and housing challenges faced by owners.

Parents Press State Senator Myrie on Lowering Childcare Costs

Childcare costs in New York City are extremely high, impacting family's ability to raise children.

Brooklyn Animal Shelters Face Overcrowding Crisis

Brooklyn's animal shelters are overwhelmed with pets, largely due to rising veterinary costs and housing challenges faced by owners.
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Pledge $100M in Housing Funding to Boost Construction, Affordability

The White House announced new measures to alleviate the housing affordability crisis by increasing housing unit production and providing grants to support affordable housing.

Home prices reach record high as affordability crisis worsens

High home prices set new records in May due to ongoing housing shortage and affordability challenges.

California's community solar' rules deal new blow to industry

California regulators adopted rules that impact community solar projects, potentially discouraging smaller installations.

State of the City: Speaker Adams lays out vision for boosting government effectiveness, building more affordable housing | amNewYork

Council Speaker Adrienne Adams focuses on making city government more effective for New Yorkers.
Speaker emphasizes addressing the affordability crisis with proposals like tracking agency performance and boosting housing production.

Why Free 3-K Is So Crucial for New York City Parents

Cuts to prekindergarten program affecting families of all income levels
Rising child care costs impacting city demographics

How do you solve the California housing crisis?

California homeownership rate is 44%, 50% lower than the rest of the nation in 2021.
High home prices in California are due to a housing supply shortage and difficulty in building new housing.

Governments need to take responsibility with international students in 'crisis,' say charities | CBC News

Khalsa Aid Canada is receiving an increasing number of calls from international students in need of food, clothing, and shelter in Brampton.
The government and post-secondary institutions should be doing more to support international students in need.

Advocates, Elected Officials Launch Working Families Tax Credit Campaign

The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is launching a legislative campaign for the Working Families Tax Credit.
The Working Families Tax Credit would combine multiple refundable tax credits into one larger sum, benefiting working-class families in New York.

Wu pitches lawmakers on commercial property tax hike to save homeowners money

Mayor Michelle Wu is facing skepticism on Beacon Hill for her plan to increase commercial property tax temporarily in Boston to prevent sharp tax hikes for residential property owners.

Over two thirds of London teachers 'concerned children will experience holiday hunger'

Over two thirds of London teachers fear students will suffer from holiday hunger.

Op-Ed | A budget that prioritizes working-class New Yorkers and seeks to make our city more affordable | amNewYork

Investment in early childhood education and public education system to address affordability crisis in New York City.
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