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Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 hour 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
2 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
1 hour 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
2 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
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.
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.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Meet the real estate broker betting big on Realty of America's rev share future

Garcia transformed his life from poverty to success in real estate, founding Realty of Chicago and planning a national brokerage firm.
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.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
22 hours 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
3 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
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.
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.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 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.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 hours ago

Redfin asks NWMLS to allow premarketing for Seattle listings

Redfin argues that the current NWMLS rules limit how sellers can test pricing and demand before going fully live on the MLS, which many sellers find restrictive.
SF real estate
NYC startup
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 hours ago

New York comptroller urges investors to block eXp's move to Texas

eXp World Holdings faces serious allegations of misconduct while attempting to reincorporate in Texas, prompting investor scrutiny and calls for accountability.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
6 hours ago

Faneuil Hall needs 'a shot of adrenaline,' its businesses say - and they want to be part of the plan

Business owners at Faneuil Hall seek involvement in revitalization plans as Mayor Wu aims to rejuvenate the marketplace for downtown growth.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 hours ago

How 3 mayors are combating homelessness - Harvard Gazette

Homelessness in the U.S. has increased by 18%, affecting public safety and health, prompting mayors to seek collaborative solutions.
#oakland
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.
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.
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
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

The Indo Daily: Johnny Ronan - The tricky return of a Celtic Tiger poster boy

Johnny Ronan became known as 'the Buccaneer' as he bought himself a €640,000 Maybach car to go with his blue Hummer and the pink palazzo expression of new wealth that Dublin wags dubbed 'Saddam's Palace'.
Media industry
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.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

'Dear America': HUD workers say they're being blocked from doing their jobs

"This administration has ground fair housing enforcement to a halt. Worse, they're picking and choosing which protected classes count."
US news
Europe news
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 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.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

What Lies Beneath: 10 Projects Reshaping the Ground Level

Architecture's pursuit of lightness often leads to fragmented public spaces rather than continuous, accessible ground areas.
Mental health
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Burned out as a real estate agent, try boundaries that stick

Independent agents experience unique burnout due to high demands and limited resources, necessitating effective self-care and boundary-setting strategies.
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.
#homeownership
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.
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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Contract dispute delays Homekey Palo Alto opening - San Jose Spotlight

The Homekey project at 1237 San Antonio Road has been in the works since fall 2023, when city and state leaders touted its importance in addressing the local and regional housing crisis.
Mission District
fromNBC New York
4 days ago

Fire rips through empty building in Chelsea

Firefighters operated from tower ladders to knock down the fire and conduct searches from the exterior due to unsafe interior conditions, said Deputy Chief Anthony Arpaia.
London
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 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
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 hours ago

Maine enacts first state law to regulate home equity investments

Home equity investment arrangements can lead to significant future payments, prompting new legislation in Maine for consumer protection and transparency.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
13 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
1 hour 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
1 hour 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
23 hours 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.
#housing
California
fromStreetsblog California
2 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.
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
2 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.
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.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
fromwww.housingwire.com
18 minutes ago

HOA liens climb 8.6% in 2025 as Sun Belt pressure mounts

Homeowners associations filed 284,933 liens against U.S. homeowners in 2025, an 8.6% increase from the 262,446 filings in 2024, equivalent to one lien every 90 seconds.
Real estate
#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.
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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 day ago

Towering Bjarke Ingels-Designed Gowanus project moves toward construction * Brooklyn Paper

The project features 16-story towers with a public esplanade, artist workspaces, and amenities, significantly increasing height and density compared to earlier plans.
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
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Empty building in Chelsea caught fire, FDNY says

Firefighters extinguished a fire in an empty Manhattan apartment building, with two firefighters hospitalized for minor injuries.
#housing-market
NYC real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million

Increased home construction in the US could benefit the middle class and stimulate economic growth, addressing a 10 million housing shortage.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Sweeping residential zoning reform becomes law in Idaho

Mountain West states like Idaho experienced housing price surges due to an influx of remote workers during the pandemic, but local governments resist regulatory changes.
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.
NYC real estate
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million

Increased home construction in the US could benefit the middle class and stimulate economic growth, addressing a 10 million housing shortage.
#pied-a-terre-tax
NYC real estate
fromHell Gate
1 day ago

Pied-a-Terre-orize the Rich

New York proposes a 'pied-à-terre tax' targeting luxury second homes valued at $5 million or more to tax wealthy out-of-towners.
NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Will new tax on ultra-luxury NYC homes derail red hot demand?

The proposed pied-a-terre tax targets second homes over $5 million, potentially generating $500 million annually amid New York City's budget shortfall.
NYC real estate
fromHell Gate
1 day ago

Pied-a-Terre-orize the Rich

New York proposes a 'pied-à-terre tax' targeting luxury second homes valued at $5 million or more to tax wealthy out-of-towners.
NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Will new tax on ultra-luxury NYC homes derail red hot demand?

The proposed pied-a-terre tax targets second homes over $5 million, potentially generating $500 million annually amid New York City's budget shortfall.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Demolition likely after LPC declines to landmark historic Fort Greene home * Brooklyn Paper

The Landmarks Preservation Commission has denied landmark status to a historic house in Fort Greene due to extensive alterations.
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
Real estate
fromFortune
11 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.
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
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Thousands of NYC tenants face May deadline as emergency housing vouchers wind down

Over 5,000 low-income NYC households face a deadline as federal housing vouchers run out, prompting NYCHA to seek alternative housing solutions.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Cleveland, OH: Inventory Climbs

Cleveland's real estate market shows resilience with rising prices and increased inventory, providing buyers with more negotiating power.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Columbus, OH: Inventory Climbs

Columbus remains a strong real estate market with stable prices and limited inventory, attracting buyers despite a national slowdown.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Indianapolis, IN: Inventory Climbs

Indianapolis real estate market shows increased inventory, longer home selling times, and significant price cuts, giving buyers more leverage than in previous years.
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.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Amid slowdown, developers set to sell part of dormant Dorchester megaproject

Developers are scaling back plans for Dorchester Bay City and putting a significant portion of the site up for sale due to market challenges.
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
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Seattle, WA: Prices Fall

Seattle's housing market offers more inventory but remains competitive with steady prices and quick sales.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Tulsa, OK: Prices Fall

Tulsa's real estate market has shifted to a buyer's market with increased inventory and declining prices.
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.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Wichita, KS: Prices Fall

Wichita's real estate market offers more choices and lower prices, with homes selling faster than last year despite increased inventory.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Oklahoma City, OK: Prices Fall

Oklahoma City's housing market favors buyers with increased inventory, lower prices, and longer days on market.
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.
fromLos Angeles Times
41 years ago

Loan Arranged for Rehab Development

First Interstate Mortgage Co.'s income property division has arranged a $2.3-million construction loan and $2.6-million permanent loan for the rehabilitation of an existing three-story building in Pasadena, located at 95 N. Marengo St.
Real estate
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