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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day 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.
fromFortune
21 hours ago
SF real estate

The starter home is dying. Better.com's CEO says AI is the only thing that can save it | Fortune

fromFortune
2 days ago
SF real estate

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges as a surprise winner | Fortune

LA real estate
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Zillow just downgraded its home price forecast across over 400 housing markets-see the map

U.S. home prices are projected to remain stable with a 0.0% change from March 2026 to March 2027.
SF real estate
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Home prices are falling in these 89 housing markets-see what's behind it

U.S. home prices increased by 0.8% year-over-year from March 2025 to March 2026, showing a slowdown in growth compared to previous years.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day 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.
SF real estate
fromFortune
21 hours ago

The starter home is dying. Better.com's CEO says AI is the only thing that can save it | Fortune

The shortage of starter homes in America is primarily due to mortgage industry practices that favor larger loans over affordable housing.
SF real estate
fromFortune
2 days ago

The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges as a surprise winner | Fortune

The housing markets in Florida and Texas are experiencing a significant buyer's market shift, with sellers outnumbering buyers substantially.
LA real estate
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Zillow just downgraded its home price forecast across over 400 housing markets-see the map

U.S. home prices are projected to remain stable with a 0.0% change from March 2026 to March 2027.
SF real estate
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Home prices are falling in these 89 housing markets-see what's behind it

U.S. home prices increased by 0.8% year-over-year from March 2025 to March 2026, showing a slowdown in growth compared to previous years.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
14 hours 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.
fromSFGATE
18 hours ago

The housing trend reinventing the California suburbs

Megan Keithly's experience reflects a growing trend where new homeowners prioritize living near working farms, engaging in activities like making homemade diaper cream from local ingredients.
Agriculture
#affordable-housing
fromSFGATE
13 hours ago
LA real estate

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

Real estate
fromFast Company
4 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
fromSFGATE
13 hours 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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
10 hours ago

Starting At $788 For A Studio, Affordable Apartments Break Ground In Brooklyn

A new affordable housing development in Cypress Hills will provide 213 units, including supportive housing and community space, near transit access.
Real estate
fromFast Company
4 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.
#real-estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
LA real estate

Sound Off: What are some important questions buyers should ask themselves as they search for properties?

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Top agents want leadership, not just brokerage management

Top agents prefer environments that foster growth and leadership over mere management, impacting their career decisions significantly.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
12 hours ago

HomeServices of America launches all-in-one real estate solution

HomeServices of America launched OnePoint, a platform integrating brokerage, mortgage, title, and insurance services for a streamlined real estate transaction experience.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Sound Off: What are some important questions buyers should ask themselves as they search for properties?

Buyers must negotiate with themselves before falling in love with a home to succeed in a competitive market.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Top agents want leadership, not just brokerage management

Top agents prefer environments that foster growth and leadership over mere management, impacting their career decisions significantly.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
12 hours ago

Mortgage Rates Idle While Spring Homebuying Season Stalls

Mortgage interest rates have stabilized around 6.10% amid ongoing economic uncertainty and the Iran conflict.
#clergy-abuse
California
fromKqed
15 hours ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse case verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing litigation against the Diocese of Oakland.
California
fromKqed
15 hours ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing cases against the Diocese of Oakland.
California
fromKqed
15 hours ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse case verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing litigation against the Diocese of Oakland.
California
fromKqed
15 hours ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing cases against the Diocese of Oakland.
SF politics
fromKqed
11 hours ago

With Cost of Living Rising, Cuts to Housing Programs Put San Francisco on Edge | KQED

Proposed budget cuts threaten essential services for low- and middle-income families, risking increased homelessness and job loss in San Francisco.
Careers
fromSkift Meetings
19 hours ago

The Event Job Market's New Rules

The current job market is challenging, with niche roles requiring specific experience and personal touch in recruitment.
#oakland
East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

More than one-third of downtown Oakland office space is empty, report says

Oakland's downtown office vacancy rate reached 38%, increasing since 2019, while other Bay Area cities saw slight declines.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

More than one-third of downtown Oakland office space is empty, report says

Oakland's downtown office vacancy rate reached 38%, increasing since 2019, while other Bay Area cities saw slight declines.
Relationships
fromCurbed
1 day 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Law
fromAbove the Law
14 hours 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.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 day ago

Gen Z graduates' best shot at good pay and homeownership isn't in New York or L.A.-it's Omaha and Dallas | Fortune

Recent college graduates may find better job opportunities in less flashy cities than traditional hotspots like New York City and Los Angeles.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Moving to Rome, Italy for business? Here's what you absolutely must know about the property market - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

According to the latest data from the Bank of Italy and ISTAT, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into Italy reached €23.1 billion in 2023, a sharp rebound from the previous year, with the UK remaining the 4th largest foreign investor in the Italian economy.
London
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

The U.S. Is Poised For Its First-Ever Population Decline And All It Took Was Making It A Bad Place To Live - Above the Law

The U.S. may experience its first annual population decline due to low growth rates and decreasing fertility.
Education
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Millionaire investor launches UK's most inclusive property network after one single mum's honest confession - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A single mother's comment led to the creation of Academy Families, a networking initiative for parents that integrates children into the process.
Mission District
fromKqed
1 day ago

California Escalates Pressure on Half Moon Bay to Approve Farmworker Housing | KQED

Half Moon Bay faces pressure to approve a delayed affordable housing project for farmworkers after a mass shooting incident.
Healthcare
fromwww.npr.org
4 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
8 hours 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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
9 hours ago

Affordable housing lottery launches for 65 rent-stabilized units at Eight80 BK on Atlantic Avenue * Brooklyn Paper

The new building offers 13 lottery units for households earning 130% AMI, with various apartment types and extensive amenities.
#housing-affordability
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds

L.A. voters see housing affordability and homelessness as serious issues but lack confidence in government solutions.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds

L.A. voters see housing affordability and homelessness as serious issues but lack confidence in government solutions.
Law
fromBrownstoner
16 hours ago

Group Made a Mint Off Illegal Airbnbs With Fake Hosts: Suit

Fraudulent short-term rentals in Brooklyn led to a lawsuit seeking millions in penalties against landlord Chananya Bineth and associates.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
20 hours 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.
fromIndependent
2 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
fromwww.housingwire.com
22 hours 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.
Boston real estate
fromKqed
18 hours 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.
#homeownership
fromFortune
1 day 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

Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week 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
fromFortune
1 day 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.housingwire.com
2 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
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week 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.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Manhattan foreclosures reach their lowest point in 4 years - while 2 other boroughs hit peaks

Brooklyn's foreclosure filings dropped 45%, driven by legal changes, while Manhattan sees a rise in pre-foreclosure activity.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

OC continues to outpace LA on office conversions

Orange County outpaces Los Angeles in office conversions due to development-friendly processes and discounted office space availability.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

What the 'biggest changes to renting in history' mean for London

The Renters' Rights Act has been described as the 'biggest change to renting in history', with significant reforms such as banning 'no-fault' evictions and ending fixed-term tenancy contracts.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester'

Rising rent prices in London are forcing residents like Lauren Elcock to relocate for affordability.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
9 hours 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
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day 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.
SF real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I started buying properties with family and friends in my 20s. I've bought 10 total, and one has made over $400k on Airbnb.

Co-buying properties with friends and family can accelerate homeownership and investment opportunities.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
4 days ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Greenpoint Row House

Bay Ridge co-op, Prospect Lefferts Gardens row house, and Park Slope brownstone are the most popular listings this week.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day 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.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

G4Capital bullish on LA resi market despite investors exiting California

G4Capital Partners opens a Los Angeles office to address the lending gap in California's residential market left by traditional banks.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day 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.
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
fromwww.housingwire.com
9 hours ago

Taylor Morrison pares incentives and leans into buyer choice

Taylor Morrison's Q1 2026 performance reflects a strategic intent to prioritize customer conviction over transactional coercion, emphasizing a mindset of winning hearts and minds rather than competing solely on price.
Real estate
Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day 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
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

D.R. Horton executed again, and smaller builders feel the squeeze

D.R. Horton demonstrates strong performance amid a challenging housing market, marked by profitability and order growth despite affordability constraints.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
4 days 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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

eXp and LeadingRE explain the secrets to success in RealTrends rankings

LeadingRE's network was created to allow independent brokers to refer clients across their markets with complete confidence that those clients would be taken care of by a firm that reflects the same level of service, professionalism, trust and standards.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 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
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Loan officer mobility slows again in 2025, RETR reports

Loan officer mobility is declining due to a preference for stability and consistent deal flow over compensation differences.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 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.
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

8 Best U.S. Cities for First-time Homebuyers Looking for Affordability and Opportunity

Certain U.S. metro areas offer better conditions for first-time homebuyers, with improved affordability and less competition.
Real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

The US cities with the most affordable rent in 2026

Rental markets vary significantly across US cities, with some renters spending over 33% of their income on rent, while others spend around 18.5%.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days 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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Why the hiring rate matters more than unemployment for the housing market

The labor market remains strong with low unemployment, impacting housing stability and reducing risks of distressed inventory.
Real estate
fromFortune
1 month ago

The 'average rent' mirage: why we need better numbers to understand urban economics | Fortune

Traditional office rent statistics mask true market conditions by failing to account for tenant concessions and lease variations, creating a distorted picture of market health that misleads business leaders and policymakers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Rental vacancy data shows progress that can keep mortgage rates lower

Rental vacancy increased to 7.2% from COVID lows, rent inflation cooled to 2.5%, and wage growth at 3.7% remains above the Fed's preferred 3% threshold for meeting inflation targets.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month 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.
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