housing
These cities have more housing stock than before COVID-19
Homebuyers have had fewer houses to choose from than they did before the pandemic—even though active listings were up by more than 36% in July.
12 hidden markets with lower risks of climate catastrophes
In the latest Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com® Housing Market Ranking, 12 of the top 20 housing markets are in the Midwest.
NYC man who ran through apartment building nude, masturbated in public and bashed walls with hammer finally evicted
A Queens man who traipsed the hallways of his Astoria building naked, masturbated in common areas and screamed threats through a megaphone, has finally been booted — to the relief...
Judge hands NYC Mayor Eric Adams win in bitter legal feud with City Council over housing vouchers
A Manhattan judge handed the Adams administration a major win on Thursday in its bitter feud with the City Council over controversial changes to a housing voucher program. Mayor Eric...
The 4 housing market myths hurting buyers and sellers
With sellers and buyers at an impasse, misconceptions and outright myths are popping up on both sides about the state of the market on social channels and forums
Joe, Kam push rent control — the best way to destroy cities besides bombing them
Economists know that rent control has been an abysmal failure, yet President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have proposed a nationwide 5% per year cap on rent increases.
The top housing market in the US has homes below $200K is in heartland — and selling fast
“Only five of the top 20 markets were priced higher than the U.S. median in June, underscoring the importance of affordability to today’s buyers,” a senior economic research analyst says.
Nearly 40% of Americans feel like they're stuck living where they are
Soaring housing prices are causing Americans to rethink their “dream home” and “dream workspace,” where luxury is out and practicality is in.
Silicon Valley moguls delay plans for 'California Forever' utopia in face of local opposition
California Forever said that it would delay the project for at least two years while it studies its environmental impact.
Home sales slump in June, signaling buyer's market as prices hit another record high
"Homes are sitting on the market a bit longer, and sellers are receiving fewer offers," said Lawrence Yun, the NAR's chief economist.
Dear Abby: How do I help a friend who lives in the worst conditions I've ever seen?
Dear Abby counsels someone who has become close to a co-worker that she discovers is living in horrible conditions. How should she offer her help without causing offense?
Employees for largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children raped, touched kids in their care: DOJ
The largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children has engaged in the “severe, pervasive, and unwelcome” sexual abuse and harassment of children in its care, the Justice Department alleged Thursday.
These are the best -- and the worst -- cities for first-time homebuyers: report
WalletHub is out with a new study ranking the best cities for the purchase of a new home -- see where New York City ranked.
NYC council members balk at Adams' plan to bring thousands of apartments to the Bronx
The third and final arm of Mayor Eric Adam’s City of Yes plan to add more affordable housing is receiving mixed reviews from lawmakers who say more infrastructure is needed...
Here's how many Americans are sacrificing food to cover their utility bills
A number of Americans, in the thick of a wet-hot summer, are cutting back on grocery expenses in order to afford those high AC bills, according to PowerSetter.
Ohio city facing 'significant' housing crisis due to migrant influx
Despite Springfield’s ongoing advancements in housing projects, the sheer number of migrants arriving and residing in the area in Ohio has strained resources to their limits.
The surprising state where 5 of America’s hottest markets are hiding
With mortgage interest rates near 7%, home prices have gone flat nationwide as sellers try to entice cash-strapped buyers to make an offer. But prices in America’s hottest housing markets are still rising—by a...
NYC tenant makes life living hell for neighbors by running naked through hall, bashing walls with hammer
Alexandre Lais' bizarre antics include "constant" noise and nudity, one neighbor said.
Balcony with single mattress listed for nearly $1K a month as housing prices soar
A landlord is attempting to rent out a balcony fitted out with a single bed in a bizarre Facebook advert.
How Baby Boomer 'Boommates' are beating inflation and loneliness: 'I'm happy as a clam'
The housing market is booming, baby.