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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 hours ago

America's housing shortage stems from more than overregulation

America's housing shortage is a long-term issue, with permits significantly below historical averages and a homeowner vacancy rate at a record low.
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump's White House: America is short 10 million houses | Fortune

The U.S. faces a 10 million housing shortage, and regulatory cuts could boost construction and stabilize prices.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

White House says US has housing deficit of 10 million units

The estimated housing shortage in the U.S. ranges from 1.2 million to over 4 million units, depending on the criteria used.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 hours ago

America's housing shortage stems from more than overregulation

America's housing shortage is a long-term issue, with permits significantly below historical averages and a homeowner vacancy rate at a record low.
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump's White House: America is short 10 million houses | Fortune

The U.S. faces a 10 million housing shortage, and regulatory cuts could boost construction and stabilize prices.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

White House says US has housing deficit of 10 million units

The estimated housing shortage in the U.S. ranges from 1.2 million to over 4 million units, depending on the criteria used.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 day ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
Renovation
fromSFGATE
6 hours ago

Two 1940s Buildings Could Be Demolished for New Construction in Tribeca East Historic District

Two mid-century buildings in Tribeca may be demolished for new construction, pending approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
#affordable-housing
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 weeks 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
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

Brooklyn Gains 153-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development

A new affordable senior housing development in Bushwick adds 153 units for low-income older adults, including formerly homeless seniors, promoting aging-in-place options.
Real estate
fromFast Company
3 weeks 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.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
7 hours ago

Mayor Mamdani Goes to Housing Court, And What Else Happened This Week

Mayor Mamdani aims to support tenants facing eviction but has not committed to specific funding or promises.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
11 hours ago

The forgotten generation isn't the young people struggling to find their place in the world - it's the retirees sitting in fully paid-off houses with lifetimes of experience, waiting for a phone call that the modern world no longer knows it's supposed to make - Silicon Canals

Older adults possess valuable experience but are often overlooked and isolated in contemporary society.
SF real estate
fromFortune
1 day ago

Gen Z is carving a different path in the housing market by going it alone | Fortune

Gen Z is increasingly buying homes alone, with 53% of buyers aged 18-26 purchasing without partners, a significant rise from millennials.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago

Berkeley raises bar to landmark buildings, over objections from preservationists

Berkeley City Council increased petition signature requirements for landmark status, raising concerns about citizen participation and development delays.
#housing
California
fromStreetsblog California
3 days ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

Mamdani announces city-backed insurance option as rent freeze looms

Mayor Mamdani introduces a publicly-backed insurance option to support struggling landlords with lower premiums for rent-stabilized and affordable housing.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
4 days ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
California
fromStreetsblog California
3 days ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

Mamdani announces city-backed insurance option as rent freeze looms

Mayor Mamdani introduces a publicly-backed insurance option to support struggling landlords with lower premiums for rent-stabilized and affordable housing.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
4 days ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'It's like a circus' - inside the chaotic six-hour council meeting to find more land for new homes

"We're all over the place here - this meeting should be suspended. We should get our ducks in a row and come back here and do this properly. I mean it's like a circus - you're saying one thing, and then you're going back. You're kind of changing your answers."
London politics
#homeownership
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

Homeownership in Canada has significantly declined for younger generations due to rising costs and lack of generational wealth.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities

Homeownership is more profitable than renting in 250 cities, with significant equity advantages in fast-growing markets like Miami and Florida cities.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

We bought a house that's too small so we could afford our dream neighborhood. A $300,000 third-party loan will help us renovate.

The Feinbergs purchased a small home in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and planned to expand it using RenoFi financing based on future value.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

Homeownership in Canada has significantly declined for younger generations due to rising costs and lack of generational wealth.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities

Homeownership is more profitable than renting in 250 cities, with significant equity advantages in fast-growing markets like Miami and Florida cities.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

We bought a house that's too small so we could afford our dream neighborhood. A $300,000 third-party loan will help us renovate.

The Feinbergs purchased a small home in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and planned to expand it using RenoFi financing based on future value.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Mapped: Where home buyers are getting the least floor space for their money

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and housing, emphasizing the importance of financial support for quality reporting.
#housing-market
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

Real estate has had a terrible start to spring-usually housing's hottest season | Fortune

The 2026 housing market is struggling due to high mortgage rates and low consumer confidence, leading to a decline in home sales.
SF real estate
fromFortune
6 days ago

The 'affordability economy' has created a housing market nobody predicted: Prices collapsing in the Sun Belt, soaring in the Rust Belt | Fortune

U.S. housing market is experiencing a significant decline in prices after a post-pandemic boom, with projections for continued decreases.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Government's 1.5m housebuilding target in England is suffering subsidence | Nils Pratley

The government's target of 1.5 million new homes in England is increasingly unlikely due to reduced land purchases by major housebuilders.
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

Real estate has had a terrible start to spring-usually housing's hottest season | Fortune

The 2026 housing market is struggling due to high mortgage rates and low consumer confidence, leading to a decline in home sales.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

First-time homebuyer commissions remain steady despite NAR settlement

First-time homebuyers face stable or rising real estate commissions despite recent settlement changes, with limited negotiation occurring among clients.
SF real estate
fromFortune
6 days ago

The 'affordability economy' has created a housing market nobody predicted: Prices collapsing in the Sun Belt, soaring in the Rust Belt | Fortune

U.S. housing market is experiencing a significant decline in prices after a post-pandemic boom, with projections for continued decreases.
Roam Research
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Soaring rents and a four-hour commute: the misery of the Lagos housing crisis

Lagos faces a housing crisis as rents surge beyond wage growth, forcing many to commute long distances or share apartments.
Washington DC
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Washington, DC: Prices Fall

DC's housing market is experiencing a significant shift with falling prices and fewer listings, impacting buyers and sellers alike.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Council rejects plan to rein in compounds of the wealthy

Palo Alto City Council rejected a proposal to regulate large residential compounds in Crescent Park, prioritizing broader city construction rules instead.
Portland food
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Portland, OR: Prices Fall

Portland's housing market shows falling prices and faster sales, creating opportunities for buyers despite tight inventory.
Real estate
fromFortune
1 day ago

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.
#real-estate
East Bay real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

A New Ranking Reveals the Most Affordable Growing Cities in the U.S.-Including 2 on the West Coast

Visalia, California, and Vancouver, Washington, are the most affordable and rapidly growing cities on the West Coast.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

The myth of the perfect market and the cost of waiting

Real estate decisions should consider total market dynamics, not just interest rates, as buyers currently have leverage in negotiations.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Scoop Up a Copy of Brownstoner's Spring 2026 Issue

Brownstoner's Spring 2026 Real Estate special features various real estate highlights in Park Slope and nearby neighborhoods.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Brooklyn Listings Six Months Later: Three Sold

Four featured listings from six months ago in Park Slope, Bay Ridge, Kensington, and Sunset Park show varied sales outcomes.
East Bay real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

A New Ranking Reveals the Most Affordable Growing Cities in the U.S.-Including 2 on the West Coast

Visalia, California, and Vancouver, Washington, are the most affordable and rapidly growing cities on the West Coast.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

The myth of the perfect market and the cost of waiting

Real estate decisions should consider total market dynamics, not just interest rates, as buyers currently have leverage in negotiations.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Scoop Up a Copy of Brownstoner's Spring 2026 Issue

Brownstoner's Spring 2026 Real Estate special features various real estate highlights in Park Slope and nearby neighborhoods.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Brooklyn Listings Six Months Later: Three Sold

Four featured listings from six months ago in Park Slope, Bay Ridge, Kensington, and Sunset Park show varied sales outcomes.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
16 hours ago

7 Unbuilt Houses Shaped by Site, Climate, and Constraints

Residential architecture is explored through unbuilt projects that respond to site, climate, and constraints, emphasizing the house as a spatial system.
#brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 hours ago
Brooklyn

A place 'where everyone belongs': Brooklyn borough president touts housing, health care gains, highlights vision of equity in State of the Borough * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Brooklyn's Billion-Dollar Deal Binge Roars Out of the Gate in Q1

Brooklyn's commercial property market saw 324 investment-sales deals totaling $2.2 billion in Q1 2026, indicating renewed investor interest.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 hours ago
Brooklyn

A place 'where everyone belongs': Brooklyn borough president touts housing, health care gains, highlights vision of equity in State of the Borough * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Brooklyn's Billion-Dollar Deal Binge Roars Out of the Gate in Q1

Brooklyn's commercial property market saw 324 investment-sales deals totaling $2.2 billion in Q1 2026, indicating renewed investor interest.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NYC unveils insurance plan for rent-stabilized housing, but some small landlords worry relief could come too late | amNewYork

City-backed insurance program aims to reduce property and liability premiums for affordable housing, potentially benefiting 100,000 homes by 2030.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

The UK's rental hotspots where asking prices have surged in 12 months

Average asking rents outside London remained unchanged in early 2026, marking a significant shift in rental trends since 2017.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.
Real estate
fromFortune
14 hours ago

Older millennials are starting to act like boomers in the housing market - and pulling away from the pack | Fortune

Older Millennials have become the highest-earning home buyers, leveraging home equity to upgrade to larger properties.
Renovation
fromwww.archdaily.com
20 hours ago

Shand Road / Ys Housing

Shand Road project by Ys Housing refines medium-density housing in Melbourne, focusing on design quality, environmental performance, and affordability.
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
NYC real estate

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in New York, NY: Prices Fall

New York City's housing market faces shrinking inventory and slight price declines, with homes selling at a steady pace despite fewer listings.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

Death by a thousand cuts: real estate reacts to governor's pied-a-terre tax proposal

A proposed tax on second homes over $5 million aims to raise $500 million for NYC's budget but may harm the housing market.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in New York, NY: Prices Fall

New York City's housing market faces shrinking inventory and slight price declines, with homes selling at a steady pace despite fewer listings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK's largest housebuilder to buy less land, in blow to Labour's homes target

Barratt Redrow stated, 'Now, with a less certain backdrop, given recent geopolitical events and their likely impact on mortgage rates and build cost, we are being even more selective.'
Boston real estate
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Oakland, CA: Prices Fall

Oakland's housing market is competitive with fewer listings, fast sales, and stable prices despite a slight dip.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 hours ago

eXp Realty added to Zillow RESPA lawsuit in Seattle

The lawsuit claims that the portal tricks consumers into using agents affiliated with Zillow through its Flex and Premier Agent programs, resulting in inflated home purchase prices.
Real estate
fromHell Gate
1 day ago

Pied-a-Terre-orize the Rich

The proposed 'pied-à-terre tax' will allow New York City to levy a yearly surcharge on luxury second homes valued at $5 million or more, targeting wealthy out-of-towners.
NYC real estate
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

New 31-Story Rental Tower Muscles Into Downtown Brooklyn Skyline

A 31-story residential tower in Downtown Brooklyn offers 465 rental apartments, including 120 affordable units, along with various amenities and retail space.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

The Insider: Perfect Pied-a-Terre in Boerum Hill

A design team maximized a 450 square foot space, transforming a former tailor's shop into a functional and stylish studio apartment.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Baltimore, MD: Prices Fall

Baltimore's real estate market favors buyers with increased inventory, falling prices, and longer selling times, requiring realistic pricing from sellers.
New York City
fromMoneywise
4 days ago

Zohran Mamdani plans to add 20,000 tiny homes to backyards and basements across NYC - What are ADUs, and how can they help ease the housing crunch?

New York City is simplifying the addition of ancillary dwelling units to alleviate the housing crisis.
fromFast Company
4 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
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Boston, MA: Prices Fall

Boston's real estate market is competitive with a median listing price of $966,250, despite a 12% year-over-year drop.
#housing-affordability
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
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
1 day ago

NAREB affordable homeownership bus tour targets Black homeownership gap

NAREB launched an Affordable Homeownership Bus Tour to address the Black homeownership gap through education and resources in eight U.S. cities.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Chain reaction: A framework for America's housing and retirement crises

The American Dream faces challenges in homeownership due to affordability, inventory issues, and systemic policy failures.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The brands raising the bar in housing: The 2025 Exhibit Awards finalists announced

Branding is now a core competitive element in real estate and mortgage, influencing client loyalty and lead conversion.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Philadelphia, PA: Prices Fall

Philadelphia's housing market is tightening with limited inventory, slightly dipping prices, and homes taking longer to sell.
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks 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.
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.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Raleigh, NC: Prices Fall

Raleigh's housing market is shifting, offering buyers more options and leverage as inventory increases and prices adjust.
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