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NYC politics
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Elizabeth Warren, campaigning for Mamdani, scorns Cuomo and billionaires

Zohran Mamdani's campaign for mayor emphasizes free universal child care, championed by Elizabeth Warren, presenting a message on affordability for working families.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Tony Blair urged to repay 10,000 for discounts on designer clothes

Tony Blair was advised to repay significant designer clothing discounts amidst concerns over preferential treatment.
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Freedom to Buy: Will it really open the door for buyers with low deposits?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a permanent mortgage guarantee scheme called Freedom to Buy, allowing home purchases with 5% deposits.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Number of households behind in energy bills jumps 86,000 in just a year, as average of what debtors owe revealed

Households behind on energy bills increased by 86,000 in a year, raising concerns over energy affordability.
#real-estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Real estate

With prices skyrocketing, investors are snapping up U.S. homes. That's bad news for the average buyer.

fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami food

Condo sales and prices lag in South Florida - except for one market

Miami-Dade condo sales dropped 25% in May 2025 despite steady prices, exacerbated by high mortgage rates affecting mid-tier buyers.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

The American Dream of a Starter Home Now Starts at $1 Million in 28 States

Starter homes, once affordable entry points, now often exceed $1 million, limiting access for first-time buyers.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Real estate

With prices skyrocketing, investors are snapping up U.S. homes. That's bad news for the average buyer.

Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

The American Dream of a Starter Home Now Starts at $1 Million in 28 States

Starter homes, once affordable entry points, now often exceed $1 million, limiting access for first-time buyers.
more#real-estate
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Rent freeze on the ballot: NYC faces critical decision on housing affordability as Rent Guidelines Board prepares to vote | amNewYork

New Yorkers are considering a rent freeze as a potential solution to a housing and affordability crisis.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Denver Housing Market Is Hit With an Explosion of Listings-How Far Could Home Prices Fall?

Denver's housing market is experiencing a rapid cooling with rising inventory and decreasing prices.
#housing-market
SF real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Spring home-selling season off to terrible start as April sales fall more than expected

US home sales fell in April due to high mortgage rates and rising prices, marking the lowest sales pace since 2009.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Baby Boomers and Gen X Are Flocking to the Hottest Housing Markets

Older Americans dominate the housing market due to financial advantages, while younger buyers struggle to enter.
The median age of homebuyers has reached a historic high of 56 years in 2024.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Inside the 2025 housing market: inventory growth, affordability pressure, and what comes next

Despite high mortgage rates, home sales and applications remain strong, driven by increased inventory in specific states.
LA real estate
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Housing market affordability is so stretched that home turnover hits a 40-year low

Existing-home sales in the U.S. are at a historic low due to affordability issues and demographic changes.
Today's housing market is highly constrained because of increased population and households.
Homeowners are reluctant to sell homes due to unfavorable current mortgage rates.
Deteriorating affordability is leading to significant reductions in home sales.
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fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Rural America isn't immune to housing squeeze

The majority of rural areas have fallen into a warm to hot range, where inventory is scarce and homes are selling quickly, despite lower overall demand.
SF real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

An upstate New York county has become home to the hottest real estate market - and it's a world apart from NYC

Rochester, NY ranks fifth in the nation for competitive real estate markets, reflecting high buyer demand and limited housing supply.
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