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fromFortune
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Gen Z and millennials can't afford to buy a house, and it shows: The number of first-time homebuyers is half the historical norm

Real estate
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Whole Country Is Starting to Look Like California

The housing market crisis now affects once-affordable regions, as home prices surge unexpectedly in areas known for loose regulations.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Affordability Crisis Worsens as Home Prices Hit 'Shocking' New High-5 Times What the Typical Household Earns

The U.S. housing affordability crisis worsened, with home prices hitting record highs and a significant drop in homeownership rates.
The typical home cost $412,000 in 2024, five times the median income.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Gen Z and millennials can't afford to buy a house, and it shows: The number of first-time homebuyers is half the historical norm

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Affordability Crisis Worsens as Home Prices Hit 'Shocking' New High-5 Times What the Typical Household Earns

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#real-estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC real estate

In more than 230 US cities, starter homes now cost $1M or more - nearly triple the price 5 years ago

Starter homes in the U.S. now cost over $1 million, making homeownership increasingly unaffordable for first-time buyers.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

In more than 230 US cities, starter homes now cost $1M or more - nearly triple the price 5 years ago

Starter homes in the U.S. now cost over $1 million, making homeownership increasingly unaffordable for first-time buyers.
more#real-estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

The City in Every State Where Home Prices are Rising the Most

Home prices surged by more than 50% from early 2020 to mid-2024, creating a housing affordability crisis impacting those without real estate holdings.
NYC real estate
fromsilive
2 weeks ago

Staten Island Con Ed customers could see nearly $30 monthly rate hike if utility gets its way

Consolidated Edison proposes nearly $30 increase in monthly electricity bills to address rising costs.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromDazed
3 months ago

Meet Zohran Mamdani, the TikTok-savvy socialist running for NYC mayor

Zohran Mamdani's campaign focuses on addressing New York City's affordability crisis and resonates with young voters through relatable policies and activism.
NYC politics
fromDazed
3 months ago

Meet Zohran Mamdani, the TikTok-savvy socialist running for NYC mayor

Zohran Mamdani's campaign focuses on addressing New York City's affordability crisis and resonates with young voters through relatable policies and activism.
more#new-york-city
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

Let me tell you-I'm more thankful than ever for NYC's free things to do this summer

NYC offers free summer activities despite rising living costs.
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Toronto mayor urges Carney for federal investment in the face of Trump's 'senseless trade war' | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Toronto mayor urges Carney for federal investment in the face of Trump's 'senseless trade war' | CBC News

more#toronto
NYC politics
fromOne Green Planet
3 weeks ago

NYC Launches Pilot for Free Child Care in $116B Budget Deal - One Green Planet

New York City launches a pilot program for free child care for children two and under, supporting low-income families amid a rising affordability crisis.
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Zohran Mamdani Defends His Agenda as Centrist Democrats Push Back After Primary Win

Zohran Mamdani's progressive platform for affordability faces internal Democratic criticism despite resonating with younger voters experiencing economic challenges.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE | HPD to partner with University of Michigan for 2026 vacancy survey as rates reach all-time low | amNewYork

NYC's HPD partners with University of Michigan for a comprehensive housing vacancy survey to address city's housing crisis.
#zohran-mamdani
NYC politics
fromSalon
3 months ago

Is New York City ready for a socialist mayor? Zohran Mamdani bets yes

Zohran Mamdani uses a press conference to challenge Andrew Cuomo's accountability in his bid for New York City mayor.
NYC politics
fromDazed
3 months ago

Zohran Mamdani wants to turn NYC into a socialist utopia

Zohran Mamdani's campaign for mayor focuses on addressing affordability in NYC, resonating particularly with young voters.
NYC politics
fromSalon
3 months ago

Is New York City ready for a socialist mayor? Zohran Mamdani bets yes

Zohran Mamdani uses a press conference to challenge Andrew Cuomo's accountability in his bid for New York City mayor.
NYC politics
fromDazed
3 months ago

Zohran Mamdani wants to turn NYC into a socialist utopia

Zohran Mamdani's campaign for mayor focuses on addressing affordability in NYC, resonating particularly with young voters.
more#zohran-mamdani
#homeownership
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Saving for a Home in Hawaii Takes 29 Years-See How Long It Takes in Your State

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

A Lifeline For Homeowners Who Are on The Tax Lien Sale List

New York City's low-income homeowners are facing severe pressures from rising costs and predatory practices, threatening their stability and community ties.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

From tenant to trailblazer: Oralia Herrera takes helm at NAHREP

Herrera emphasizes expanding homeownership access amid an affordability crisis while promoting diversity in the real estate industry.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Saving for a Home in Hawaii Takes 29 Years-See How Long It Takes in Your State

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

A Lifeline For Homeowners Who Are on The Tax Lien Sale List

New York City's low-income homeowners are facing severe pressures from rising costs and predatory practices, threatening their stability and community ties.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

From tenant to trailblazer: Oralia Herrera takes helm at NAHREP

Herrera emphasizes expanding homeownership access amid an affordability crisis while promoting diversity in the real estate industry.
more#homeownership
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | Affordable, reliable energy crucial for New York's job growth | amNewYork

Economic pressures on Long Islanders necessitate diverse energy solutions, including natural gas, to support job growth and combat affordability crises.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Home Prices Are Rising at a Staggering Pace on This Island as Tax Incentives Lure Wealthy Buyers

Puerto Rico's home prices surged by 11.6% in Q1 2025, indicating economic recovery but straining affordability for local residents amid a historic housing boom.
NYC real estate
#california-politics
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Former state AG and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra enters crowded California governor race

Xavier Becerra is running for California governor, emphasizing the need to address the affordability crisis facing the state.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Former state AG and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra enters crowded California governor race

Xavier Becerra is running for California governor, emphasizing the need to address the affordability crisis facing the state.
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fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

David Jolly launches campaign for Florida governor. Focus is on affordability, broadening Democratic base.

"Affordability, affordability, affordability. That is the No. 1 issue," Jolly said, highlighting that the high cost of living is his campaign's central theme.
SF politics
#florida-housing-market
Miami food
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Florida's housing affordability crisis is reaching a breaking point

Florida's housing market is increasingly unaffordable, with rising prices affecting residents' financial stability.
Miami food
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Florida's housing affordability crisis is reaching a breaking point

Florida's housing market is increasingly unaffordable, with rising prices affecting residents' financial stability.
more#florida-housing-market
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

MORE Seller Financing wants to debunk 'the bad rap for wraps'

Seller financing is making a comeback as a solution to current housing market affordability issues.
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 months ago

Getting dizzy just thinking about it': Bronx borrowers scramble as student loan collections return Bronx Times

"For 22-year-old Sasha Holguin... it took months to get a job and that was at a coffee shop back in November. When I had just the one job..."
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Rent freeze and a comeback? Michael Blake bets on affordability pitch to revive NYC Mayoral campaign | amNewYork

Blake emphasized the importance of addressing the affordability crisis with a rent freeze while supporting small property owners via mechanisms like a vacancy tax.
NYC politics
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Trump's First 100 Days in Office Deliver Little Progress on Solving the Housing Crisis

When it comes to housing, the first 100 days of the second Trump presidency have left Americans wanting more.
US politics
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | The Working Families Tax Credit is good for New York businesses | amNewYork

Implementing the Working Families Tax Credit proposal is essential to alleviate financial strain on families in New York, particularly those with children.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Poll Finds Over a Third in US Can't Access Quality Health Care - a New High

Over a third of Americans cannot afford quality health care, indicating a growing health care access crisis in the U.S.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Xavier Becerra enters the race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Xavier Becerra, former Health Secretary, joins California's gubernatorial race, emphasizing the state’s affordability crisis in a crowded Democratic field.
California
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Homebuyers are taking more risks in an obstacle-filled market

Current mortgage rates are slowing home affordability and causing buyers to overextend financially.
Multigenerational homes and ADUs are increasing in popularity as affordable housing solutions.
Understanding local market conditions is crucial for homebuyers in today's environment.
fromBKReader
4 months ago

City Council Supports State Financial Relief Bill

Now is a time, more than ever, that we must be ensuring no child is left to suffer in poverty. "New Yorkers are suffering from an affordability crisis...
Brooklyn
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
4 months ago

Stamp duty changes push 1 in 4 homebuyers out of the market

Stamp duty reforms are set to complicate homeownership for many UK buyers, significantly raising costs and limiting affordability.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Cuomo's First Mayoral Campaign Promise: A Plan to Tackle Affordability

Cuomo aims to improve New York's affordability with plans for universal preschool, free bus routes, and affordable housing.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can't Afford Essentials

A quarter of NYC residents can't afford basic needs, with poverty rates nearly double the national average.
Recent increases in poverty due to the expiration of pandemic aid underscore a growing affordability crisis in New York City.
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

An unsustainable' program: Why has NYC's spending on CityFHEPS housing vouchers grown by 44 times in 6 years? | amNewYork

CityFHEPS started out in 2019 as a consolidated version of several city-funded rental subsidy programs designed to reduce the homeless shelter population.
Brooklyn
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