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#affordable-housing
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Karen Bass seeks City Council approval for $360-million affordable housing, using 'mansion tax' funding

Los Angeles plans to allocate over $360 million for affordable housing projects, funding 80 initiatives to create and repair over 4,000 housing units.
#homeownership
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
10 hours 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.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
10 hours 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.
#new-york-city
New York City
fromStrongtowns
10 hours ago

New York City and the Myth of a Balanced Budget | Strong Towns

New York City faces a significant budget gap despite its economic success, raising questions about the nature of the financial issues at hand.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

NYC Council budget plan averts Mamdani property tax hike, avoids tapping reserves

The City Council plans to close New York's budget gap without tax hikes or using reserves, proposing alternative funding sources instead.
#home-buying
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
7 hours 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.
#measure-ula
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

ULA data breakdown: Mansion Tax hits commercial sector hardest

Measure ULA, a mansion tax, primarily generates revenue from commercial real estate transactions in Los Angeles, accounting for 55.5% of total revenue.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Measure ULA committee weighs mansion tax best practices, pros and cons

The Measure ULA ad hoc committee is evaluating the mansion tax's impact and potential amendments before its dissolution on April 30.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

ULA data breakdown: Mansion Tax hits commercial sector hardest

Measure ULA, a mansion tax, primarily generates revenue from commercial real estate transactions in Los Angeles, accounting for 55.5% of total revenue.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Measure ULA committee weighs mansion tax best practices, pros and cons

The Measure ULA ad hoc committee is evaluating the mansion tax's impact and potential amendments before its dissolution on April 30.
#housing-market
fromFortune
2 days ago
SF real estate

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

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
10 hours ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Canada news

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

SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
Real estate
fromFast Company
4 days ago

This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

America's housing market is shifting towards favoring buyers, with two-thirds of major markets now classified as balanced or buyer-friendly.
SF real estate
fromFortune
2 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
10 hours ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days 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.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
Real estate
fromFast Company
4 days ago

This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

America's housing market is shifting towards favoring buyers, with two-thirds of major markets now classified as balanced or buyer-friendly.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Health care sales tax campaign under investigation

The FPPC wants to know if county government funds were used on Measure A campaign mailers, following complaints from the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association and Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County.
SF politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
fromPadailypost
4 days ago

Cheating brazen in new toll lanes

"Is everybody telling the truth? We're not sure," Program Director Kim Comstock told the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on Thursday.
California
US Elections
fromFast Company
4 days ago

This overlooked tax detail could make today your real deadline

Tax returns mailed to the IRS must be postmarked by April 15, with potential delays due to USPS operations.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Divided San Jose council approves police housing preference - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Police Department personnel will receive priority in a new housing program, despite criticism regarding fairness to other city workers.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Wu releases $4.9 billion budget proposal amid 'difficult moment' for city's finances

Boston's proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 is $4.9 billion with a 2.1% spending increase, the smallest since 2009.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

It's Just Crazy': High Car Payments Make Ownership Feel Impossible

Davine Greene, a nursing student, described her car as 'the bane of my existence' and called it 'probably the worst decision I've ever made, like, financially speaking.'
Cars
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

4 Tax Strategies for Entrepreneurs to Reduce Their Tax Bill and Increase Cash Flow

The right business structure and overlooked deductions can save entrepreneurs thousands annually.
fromIndependent
10 hours ago

Revenue has registered judgment mortgages against home and farmland of fuel protest leader who claimed he owed taxman no money

The collector general has secured six debt judgments against James Geoghegan in the past six-and-a-half years for a total of almost €550,000.
Boston real estate
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Toronto finally has funding for Waterfront East LRT, but city could be on the hook if project goes over budget | CBC News

Toronto secures funding for Waterfront East LRT, but will bear any cost overruns, raising concerns about financial responsibility.
Mission District
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Tale of two neighborhoods: SoMa sales slide as Mission Bay's grow

South of Market restaurants struggle to recover post-pandemic, while Mission Bay experiences growth in sales-tax revenue.
#real-estate
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

3 Real Estate ETFs Paying Over 3% That Retirees Are Using to Hedge Inflation

Real estate investments, particularly REITs, provide a reliable hedge against inflation for retirees seeking income and property appreciation.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Why real estate investors are done waiting

In competitive real estate markets, speed and certainty are prioritized over lower rates by investors seeking to secure deals quickly.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Nearly 1 in 2 home listings cut prices in Florida, Arizona

Arizona and Florida lead in home price reductions, reflecting significant market adjustments with over $119 billion in affected inventory.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
13 hours ago

Real Estate Agent Development Plan to Break a Plateau

Experienced agents often maintain production levels without scaling, facing inconsistent deal closures due to unstructured lead generation.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days ago

New York latest state to consider law on private listings

New York's proposed bill aims to regulate private listings, requiring seller agreements and faster public listing timelines to enhance market transparency.
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

3 Real Estate ETFs Paying Over 3% That Retirees Are Using to Hedge Inflation

Real estate investments, particularly REITs, provide a reliable hedge against inflation for retirees seeking income and property appreciation.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Why real estate investors are done waiting

In competitive real estate markets, speed and certainty are prioritized over lower rates by investors seeking to secure deals quickly.
#rent-stabilization
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

New Rent Guidelines Board reports fuel competing cases for and against a rent freeze | amNewYork

Rent increases for stabilized apartments have sparked conflict between tenant activists and landlords amid rising operating costs.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

New Rent Guidelines Board reports fuel competing cases for and against a rent freeze | amNewYork

Rent increases for stabilized apartments have sparked conflict between tenant activists and landlords amid rising operating costs.
#tourist-tax
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
9 hours ago

More homes are staying in the family - is yours one of them?

A growing share of homes in the U.S. are being transferred through inheritance due to housing affordability challenges.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Cupertino council declines to reconsider housing project - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino officials rejected a request to reconsider an affordable housing project amid a lawsuit claiming rushed approvals and environmental review bypass.
#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.
#housing-policy
from48 hills
2 weeks ago
SF politics

The false narrative about SF's real-estate tax measure starts to emerge - 48 hills

SF politics
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

The false narrative about SF's real-estate tax measure starts to emerge - 48 hills

ConnectedSF supports repealing Prop. I, claiming it stalls housing projects, but financing issues and market conditions are the real barriers to development.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

ROAD to Housing Act sparks debate over investor limits, inventory

The Senate approved a bipartisan housing bill that includes provisions to shift corporate-owned properties to individual homeowners through rent-to-own requirements, though critics argue it does not increase overall housing supply.
fromFast Company
3 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
NYC real estate
fromFortune
5 days ago

Housing is so expensive, even a $87 billion Wall Street bank is giving workers $6.5K in cash to get on the property ladder | Fortune

Many American workers have abandoned homeownership dreams due to a housing crisis, prompting BNY to offer financial assistance for first-time homebuyers.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Housing groups push to ensure new tenant harassment penalties get in state budget | amNewYork

New legislation aims to impose criminal penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants in New York City.
Retirement
fromSubstack
3 weeks ago

Can I Afford to Move #2: Is Draining Our Savings to Buy a Home a Bad Idea?

Depleting savings to purchase a home increases financial risk, but may be acceptable if income is stable and savings discipline is strong.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Province planning to remove HST on new homes for 1 year | CBC News

The province will temporarily remove HST for new homes valued up to $1 million from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
fromBrownstoner
4 days ago

Turn Monthly Rent and Mortgage Payments Into Value With Bilt

Bilt allows users to earn points on both rent and mortgage payments, which can be redeemed for travel, dining, and local business benefits, making housing costs more manageable.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

PAM appraisal platform targets AMC fees and control

PAM system allows lenders to manage appraisers directly, reducing costs and increasing transparency in the appraisal process.
#property-tax-reform
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Florida poll finds widespread affordability worries. Most voters ready to cut property taxes.

Florida voters prioritize affordability and support phasing out property taxes on homesteaded residential properties, though support at 56% falls short of the 60% constitutional amendment threshold needed for passage.
SF politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Nationwide voter revolt over property taxes collides with reality that every other revenue source has been slashed already | Fortune

Multiple states are pursuing property tax cuts during election years, facing resistance over impacts on local government and school funding, reminiscent of California's 1978 Proposition 13.
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

Florida poll finds widespread affordability worries. Most voters ready to cut property taxes.

Florida voters prioritize affordability and support phasing out property taxes on homesteaded residential properties, though support at 56% falls short of the 60% constitutional amendment threshold needed for passage.
SF politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Nationwide voter revolt over property taxes collides with reality that every other revenue source has been slashed already | Fortune

Multiple states are pursuing property tax cuts during election years, facing resistance over impacts on local government and school funding, reminiscent of California's 1978 Proposition 13.
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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

How Public Financing Wins Projects Before You Build

Through Community Facilities Districts (CFD), Municipal Utility Districts (MUD), Public Improvement Districts (PID), Community Development Districts (CDD) and reimbursement districts (RD), builders can potentially shift infrastructure costs off their balance sheets and onto special districts that homebuyers ultimately absorb through property taxes without potentially adding debt to the builder's books.
LA real estate
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

The Daily Dirt: Transfer tax debates on the rise

New York Democrats proposed increasing transfer taxes on residential properties valued at $5 million or more, with rates ranging from 3.675% to 5.325%, while existing rates below $5 million remain unchanged.
#property-tax
Real estate
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Thousands who have yet to pay property tax warned money will be taken from wages

170,000 homes have not filed local property tax returns, prompting Revenue to initiate a non-compliance campaign.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Housing muni market swells amid affordability policy debate

Municipal bonds have become a critical financing tool for affordable housing, growing 198% since 2016 and now representing 7% of the $4.4 trillion municipal bond market.
#council-tax
SF politics
from48 hills
1 month ago

And now, another big tax cut for the developers and speculators in SF - 48 hills

San Francisco's proposed transfer tax cut on high-end property sales would reduce affordable housing funding without addressing the actual barrier to housing construction: economic feasibility of building itself.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Congress nears a housing deal and the investor fight is inside it

The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act addresses America's housing crisis by streamlining environmental reviews, expanding financing for manufactured housing, and encouraging communities to accelerate production to close a supply shortage of one to seven million homes.
New York City
fromMoneywise
1 month ago

NYC homeowners could pay $600 more per year under Mamdani's new tax plan. Who's most vulnerable (and what to know about property tax appeals)?

New York City may raise property taxes up to 9.5% to close a $5.4 billion budget shortfall if a state millionaire tax is not approved.
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

Bill proposes eliminating capital gains tax on home sales

A Jan. 13 bill would let homeowners sell a primary residence tax-free after two years of occupancy to boost housing supply and affordability.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Property tax burdens vary widely as states debate senior relief

State property tax effective rates vary widely, with Hawaii at 0.27% and New Jersey at 2.11%, producing large differences in annual homeowner bills.
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