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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
15 hours ago

Homeowners Insurance is Reshaping the Real Estate Transaction

Rising homeowners' insurance costs are reshaping the homebuying process, introducing uncertainty and affecting borrower eligibility.
#homeownership
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
LA real estate

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

fromFortune
4 days ago
NYC real estate

The housing affordability crisis isn't just crushing millennials-it's squeezing out buyers in their 50s and older too | Fortune

fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
Real estate

Webinar | First-time homebuyer educational webinar with a Florida focus! | amNewYork

A virtual webinar will help first-time homebuyers in Florida navigate the homeownership process on May 12.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago
Real estate

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

Recent homebuyers face high prices and interest rates, with many exceeding budgets and experiencing stress during the homebuying process.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

A determined buyer successfully navigated the CalHFA Dream program to secure a home with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

When Our Friends See Our New House, They're Going to Have Questions. The Answers Might Upset Them.

Honesty and gratitude are key when sharing news of homeownership with friends who may not have the same opportunities.
NYC real estate
fromFortune
4 days ago

The housing affordability crisis isn't just crushing millennials-it's squeezing out buyers in their 50s and older too | Fortune

The average age of first-time homebuyers remains in the mid-30s, with declining home ownership affecting all age groups equally.
Real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Webinar | First-time homebuyer educational webinar with a Florida focus! | amNewYork

A virtual webinar will help first-time homebuyers in Florida navigate the homeownership process on May 12.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Homebuyers stressed amid stretched budgets, fraud concerns

Recent homebuyers face high prices and interest rates, with many exceeding budgets and experiencing stress during the homebuying process.
#real-estate
Renovation
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Why starting from square one can be an edge for Texas land deals

Developers in 2026 benefit from starting fresh without legacy constraints, allowing for alignment with current market demands and buyer preferences.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
9 hours ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Real Listings: A Brooklyn Heights Wood Frame

Popular real estate listings in Brooklyn this week include a range of properties from affordable co-ops to luxury row houses.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

States' deed theft protection measures tracked by new tool

EquityProtect launched a Scorecard to track deed theft and property title fraud legislation across all states, revealing significant vulnerabilities in property protection.
Careers
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Stop leading with your real estate pitch, start with these 5 questions

Great agents prioritize listening over speaking to build trust and long-term client relationships from the first interaction.
#housing-affordability
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
East Bay real estate

Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

East Bay real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

City Council creates an Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to develop housing on 3,000 vacant lots, potentially generating 35,000 new units.
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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Legal dispute pits Roncesvalles tenants against landlords over eviction notices and housing security | CBC News

Bourgette's situation is part of a broader dispute at 388 Roncesvalles Avenue, where tenants are at odds with the building's owners over eviction notices and the future of the property.
Canada news
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A moment that changed me: I thought landlords were unchallengeable until I met one of mine at a party

A chance encounter with a former landlord reveals the complexities of tenant-landlord relationships and personal feelings of powerlessness.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Owners of worthless' 850k Camden flats say Labour politicians treated them like pawns'

A Camden resident faces severe structural issues in his flat, claiming it is worthless, while criticizing political exploitation of his situation.
Relationships
fromCurbed
4 days ago

I Have a Crush on My Landlord. Should I Go for It?

Engaging romantically with a landlord can lead to complicated consequences, outweighing potential benefits like free rent.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Equity Feels Safe. Debt Feels Risky. Reality Says Otherwise.

Debt-based financing promotes strong fundamentals, while equity can obscure inefficiencies and escalate expectations for growth.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How fraud gets stopped in its tracks by real estate and title pros

In 2025, the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center logged 1,008,597 cyber-enabled crime complaints, with losses surpassing $20.8 billion, marking a 26% rise from the prior year.
Information security
Environment
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Climate risk threatens REIT revenue, First Street report finds

Severe weather events could lead to significant revenue losses for REITs, with many facing over 20% declines in extreme scenarios.
Washington DC
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Loan Officers are Going to Washington

The Mortgage Bankers Association mobilized 50 loan officers to advocate for housing policy in Washington, emphasizing the importance of real stories in advocacy.
#land-development
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Agriculture

'Our son wants to build on our land, but the neighbours say there's a 1960s covenant banning construction'

fromIndependent
5 days ago
Agriculture

'Our son wants to build on our land, but the neighbours say there's a 1960s covenant banning construction'

US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Data center disputes have been local. But the midterms might change that

Data centers are crucial for economic growth but face community opposition due to environmental and cost concerns.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Real estate investors are buying up long-term care facilities. Residents can suffer

Pearlene Darby died from infections and bedsores after alleged neglect in a nursing home, leading to a lawsuit against the facility and its owner.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

LA apartment owners on split court decision over relocation, evictions: Still not enough to justify investment

AAGLA's partial legal victory against Los Angeles ordinances offers some relief but highlights ongoing regulatory challenges for multifamily property owners.
#mortgage-industry
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

We may finally be near the bottom of the mortgage market cycle

The mortgage industry is cyclical, requiring a focus on fundamentals during unstable times to ensure long-term success.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

The Best Law Schools For Real Estate Law (2026) - Above the Law

Real estate law is crucial for legal practice, impacting contracts, finance, and regulatory compliance.
#new-york-city
fromCity Limits
3 days ago
NYC real estate

Opinion: Most Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Don't Need a Lot to be Habitable

Landlords are warehousing thousands of rent-stabilized apartments despite low vacancy rates, citing high costs that may not reflect actual repair needs.
fromCurbed
2 weeks ago
NYC real estate

How Do I Convince My Landlord to Let Me Store Stuff on My Landing?

Storing personal property on building landings is illegal and poses safety risks, according to fire codes and fire safety experts.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Most Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Don't Need a Lot to be Habitable

Landlords are warehousing thousands of rent-stabilized apartments despite low vacancy rates, citing high costs that may not reflect actual repair needs.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
2 weeks ago

How Do I Convince My Landlord to Let Me Store Stuff on My Landing?

Storing personal property on building landings is illegal and poses safety risks, according to fire codes and fire safety experts.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Fairway or driveway? The furious debate over building houses on golf courses

Protesters oppose a housing development on Enderby Golf Course, emphasizing the need to preserve green spaces and affordable housing.
#housing-market
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Housing inventory rises, but sellers are still adjusting pricing

The spring housing market shows rising inventory and new listings, but pricing remains stagnant, indicating a timing issue between supply and seller expectations.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
19 hours ago

Housing demand shockingly positive even as the Iran war continues

Housing demand rebounded last week despite higher mortgage rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions, indicating a positive trend in the housing market.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Housing inventory rises, but sellers are still adjusting pricing

The spring housing market shows rising inventory and new listings, but pricing remains stagnant, indicating a timing issue between supply and seller expectations.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Conal Thomas: Modular units are latest housing gamble, but confusion over renter protections has alarm bells ringing

"Walked up the hill too soon." This was the terse rebuke from a Fianna Fáil official after the Sunday Independent revealed last month that homeowners were in line to earn up to €14,000 tax-free by renting out newly built modular units in their back gardens.
UK politics
Real estate
fromKOMO
1 day ago

Office market on road to recovery thanks to tighter supply rather than booming demand

The office market is rebounding with strong leasing activity, decreased vacancy rates, and rising rents, indicating a post-pandemic recovery.
#tax-policy
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

New York wants to tax empty second homes. Here's what happened in cities that tried it.

Mayor Mamdani proposes a tax on multimillion-dollar pieds-a-terre owned by non-residents to raise revenue for New York City.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | NYC's proposed pied-a-terre won't fix the problem | amNewYork

Taxing the rich may not effectively address complex financial issues facing constituents and could harm the city's economy.
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

New York wants to tax empty second homes. Here's what happened in cities that tried it.

Mayor Mamdani proposes a tax on multimillion-dollar pieds-a-terre owned by non-residents to raise revenue for New York City.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | NYC's proposed pied-a-terre won't fix the problem | amNewYork

Taxing the rich may not effectively address complex financial issues facing constituents and could harm the city's economy.
Boston real estate
fromKqed
3 days ago

'They're Bleeding Us Dry': Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks | KQED

Residents face significant rent increases and feel powerless against management's decisions.
Law
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Retired solicitor fends off debt firm's bid for possession of 800,000 Dublin home

A judge ruled that delays in executing a 2009 possession order prevented a credit servicing company from taking a retired solicitor's home.
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Government accused of 'throwing renters to the wolves' over garden-home exemptions

Threshold, Age Action and the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS) warn the proposal could negatively affect students and older people who may be pressured by family members seeking to benefit from their property.
London politics
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

REIT's new reality: Hudson Pacific trims Coleman's compensation

Victor Coleman's compensation was drastically reduced from $25 million in 2024 to less than $3 million in 2025 due to shareholder concerns.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

When standard DSCR falls short: What real estate investors should know about no-ratio financing

More investor deals are struggling to meet standard DSCR due to high home prices and transitional properties, leading to increased interest in No-Ratio financing.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

If you want a stronger exit, build earnings beyond real estate commissions

Brokerages should consider title ownership to enhance earnings, diversify revenue, and improve valuation beyond traditional commission-based metrics.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

Los Angeles has updated its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee maps, affecting project fees and requirements based on new neighborhood-based zones.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

New group looks to scrap the binary, keep Measure ULA's fate local

Industry trade groups propose amendments to the mansion tax instead of eliminating it, aiming to address unintended consequences and improve funding transparency.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Cotality hires Jason Nicosia to lead national real estate solutions

Cotality hires Jason Nicosia as senior principal to enhance real estate solutions and align technology with client growth strategies.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Developers Buy Contested Atlantic Avenue Site in Brooklyn

Developers have acquired key properties in the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan area to pursue a mixed-use project aligned with new zoning rules.
fromFast Company
1 month 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
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Why cost discipline is replacing cost cutting in apartment operations

Operators face rising costs and must adapt strategies to maintain resident satisfaction without overspending.
#artificial-intelligence
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

AI isn't to blame for the housing crisis

Artificial intelligence is shifting from a political target to a focus of federal regulation and innovation, particularly in the housing sector.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

AI can accelerate real estate transactions But it can't replace the professional work that protects property rights

Artificial intelligence is enhancing efficiency in the title industry, but professional expertise remains essential for ensuring clear property ownership.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

AI isn't to blame for the housing crisis

Artificial intelligence is shifting from a political target to a focus of federal regulation and innovation, particularly in the housing sector.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

AI can accelerate real estate transactions But it can't replace the professional work that protects property rights

Artificial intelligence is enhancing efficiency in the title industry, but professional expertise remains essential for ensuring clear property ownership.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Wall Street Is Lukewarm on Realty Income While Retail Piles In. What Do Analysts Know?

Realty Income maintains a reliable monthly dividend, with 31 years of increases, despite mixed analyst sentiment and elevated leverage.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Here's What's Blocking You From Getting the Best Housing Deals

Real estate innovation struggles with distribution, preventing new technologies from reaching consumers despite advancements in proptech.
SF real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
36 years ago

Don't Let the Neighbors Steal Your Real Estate

Neighbors can acquire permanent prescriptive easements on your property through continuous, unauthorized use for 5-21 years without payment, but granting written permission prevents this.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

NAR's strategic plan gets a tune-up as leadership pushes for faster results

Nykia Wright, CEO of NAR, stated, "Rebuilding trust requires more than words—it requires visible progress. That's why we're committed to sharing clear, regular updates that show members how this work is making a real difference."
Real estate
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Neighbor Kids Keep Trespassing on Our Property. It's Going to End in Disaster.

Property owners face legal liability for child injuries on their land from attractive nuisances like frozen ponds, requiring immediate protective action beyond verbal warnings.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Home inspection trends reshaping the 2026 housing market

The home inspection industry is evolving, impacting mortgage processes through standard thermal imaging and video walkthrough reports.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

Colorado AG voids MV Realty Homeowner Benefit Agreements

The consent judgment voids MV Realty's long-term Homeowner Benefit Agreement contracts, clears recorded property filings, and bars the company from performing real estate brokerage services in Colorado.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week 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
NYC real estate
fromThe Daily Upside
1 month ago

How Advisors Are Finding Opportunities in Private Real Estate Right Now

Commercial real estate values remain 17% below 2022 peaks due to pandemic office vacancies and interest rate increases, presenting potential buying opportunities despite sector skepticism and illiquidity concerns.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Real estate leaders call for data-first strategy

Organizations must invest in clean, centralized data infrastructure and trained data talent to convert data into predictive, equitable, actionable insights.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Property tax, insurance accounts for 21% of mortgage payments

Taxes and insurance can comprise over one-third of monthly mortgage payments in many markets, significantly impacting affordability beyond the base loan cost.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months 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.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What is ground rent and how are leasehold rules changing?

There are around five million leasehold properties in England and Wales, of which 70% are flats. At the moment, the freeholder of a property generally owns the building and the land beneath it, outright and forever. Leaseholders effectively buy the right to live in the property for a fixed period of time. Leasehold flats are found in all sorts of properties - from converted Victorian houses to purpose built skyscrapers - and tend to be concentrated in big cities.
Real estate
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'My uncle sold me a site and now he's padlocked the only way in'

A planned purchase of a one-acre site is threatened by the seller uncle's refusal to acknowledge a right of way after forming a new relationship.
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