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10 Popular Midwest Retirement Destinations Where It's Cheaper To Rent Than Own
19+ hour, 59+ min ago (273+ words) The Midwest may have a reputation for affordability, but this doesn't mean it's cheaper to own a home rather than rent in every city. Key findings from a recent MoneyLion study revealed it's more cost-effective for retirees to rent instead…...
Building policy in shaky foundations making things worse for tenants?
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (440+ words) Many landlords have stood dazed, on the ropes – taking blow after blow. Confused and unable to think they have been the target of an indiscriminate government-led beating. Here is some clarity as to why the process will continue to fail…...
The cost of Local Law 18: new data shows NYC homeowners lose $110 million
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (183+ words) "It was really an emergency. Had I been late to that first payment, my house was gonna go right back to foreclosure. My Airbnb reservations allowed me to more or less see what my month would look like. And ever…...
Drazan’s record favors Oregon landlords
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (884+ words) The monthly rent for a one-bedroom in the state increased by 14% from 2019 to 2023. Christine Drazan consistently sided with big landlords and property management companies in the legislature. Now, she’s the Republican nominee for Oregon governor, and housing costs are expected…...
City Council Approves Mamdani’s Nominee for Key Housing Post, Despite ‘Reservations’
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (533+ words) Lawmakers approved John Mangin to chair the Board of Standards and Appeals, following a tense nomination hearing where some criticized him as too dismissive to local residents’ concerns about new development. The City Council on Thursday approved Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s…...
Work Begins on 4th Homes and Health Project
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (116+ words) Work is underway on the fourth Habitat home in the Building Homes and Health Initiative. WNIN’s John Gibson has details: The new house at one-thousand N. Third Avenue in Evansville is being built thanks to the partnership of Deaconess Health…...
Hochul Pitches IBX Transit-Oriented Housing 'Dream"
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (490+ words) Gov. Hochul’s vision for the proposed Interborough Express light-rail between Brooklyn and Queens includes a hell of a lot more housing — despite the caterwauls of opponents who’d rather the city not make room for more people, the governor said Wednesday....
Hudson Yards Tower Tax Break Vote Set for Sept. 15
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (364+ words) New York City is weighing whether to hand Tishman Speyer a $100 million property tax break for a new 48-story office tower rising in Hudson Yards, a project valued at $2.7 billion. The board overseeing the city's discretionary tax incentives is set…...
DSA Moves to Cushy Manhattan Digs While Leaders Rake in Dough
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (832+ words) The New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is doing so well for itself these days that it’s moving into two expensive new offices and giving its co-chairpersons $95,000 salaries. Yes, according to the New York Post,…...
US NAR MONTHS' SUPPLY OF EXISTING HOMES FOR SALE 4.9 IN AUGUST VS 4.6 IN JULY; 4.6 IN AUGUST 2025
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (41+ words) TradingView US NAR MONTHS' SUPPLY OF EXISTING HOMES FOR SALE 4.9 IN AUGUST VS 4.6 IN JULY; 4.6 IN AUGUST 2025...