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#renting
fromwww.ocregister.com
24 minutes ago
LA real estate

Will California's low homeownership ever get fixed?

California struggles with low homeownership rates, which could improve by focusing more on single-family home construction.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

The Hidden Cost of Pets: How They Can Delay Your Path to Homeownership

Spending on pets may hinder homeownership for many pet owners.
fromwww.ocregister.com
24 minutes ago
LA real estate

Will California's low homeownership ever get fixed?

California struggles with low homeownership rates, which could improve by focusing more on single-family home construction.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

The Hidden Cost of Pets: How They Can Delay Your Path to Homeownership

Spending on pets may hinder homeownership for many pet owners.
more#renting
#real-estate
SF real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Mortgage company Rocket buying Mr. Cooper in $9.4 billion stock deal

Rocket is acquiring Mr. Cooper for $9.4 billion to form a leading mortgage company.
The merger will provide a comprehensive homeownership experience and enhance client service.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The Number of Days You Need To Work To Afford a Monthly Mortgage Payment

Homeownership is increasingly unaffordable for many Americans due to skyrocketing prices and stagnant wages.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Boy Meets Housing Affordability: The Price of a Home the Year You Turned 38

Rising home prices and economic challenges delay homeownership for millennials.
Podcast
fromDefector
1 month ago

Yearning For The Mike White Era, With Jasper Wang | Defector

The podcast seeks to explore diverse topics while avoiding the darker tones of true crime narratives.
SF real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Mortgage company Rocket buying Mr. Cooper in $9.4 billion stock deal

Rocket is acquiring Mr. Cooper for $9.4 billion to form a leading mortgage company.
The merger will provide a comprehensive homeownership experience and enhance client service.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The Number of Days You Need To Work To Afford a Monthly Mortgage Payment

Homeownership is increasingly unaffordable for many Americans due to skyrocketing prices and stagnant wages.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Boy Meets Housing Affordability: The Price of a Home the Year You Turned 38

Rising home prices and economic challenges delay homeownership for millennials.
Podcast
fromDefector
1 month ago

Yearning For The Mike White Era, With Jasper Wang | Defector

The podcast seeks to explore diverse topics while avoiding the darker tones of true crime narratives.
more#real-estate
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 days ago

Lander Unveils Strategy For Black Economic Empowerment in NYC

Brad Lander's plan aims to protect Black New Yorkers and address the racial wealth gap through homeownership and business support.
fromMoneywise
2 days ago
Career

I make $140K and just got an offer for a new job at $170K - but here's the catch: I have to transition from remote to hybrid work. Is the extra cash worth commuting again?

Transitioning from a remote job to a hybrid role may provide a salary increase but comes with new expenses that could offset financial gains.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Miranda Devine: Leftists to blame for much of the US housing crisis - as almost a third of Americans are 'housing-poor'

The 'Let America Build' campaign aims to address housing affordability challenges faced by Americans.
#housing-crisis
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Baby boomers, millennials are playing a housing crisis blame game

Generational blame for the housing crisis varies, but most agree on challenges like down payments and the enduring importance of homeownership.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Could the Land Value Tax Solve the Housing Shortage?

Property tax reform, particularly through land value tax (LVT), is a promising solution to the ongoing housing crisis.
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago
NYC real estate

Op-Ed | Our family home in Harlem was a lifeline. New rules are putting it at risk | amNewYork

Strict short-term rental regulations harm homeowners' financial security and threaten their economic stability.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
LA real estate

Hawaii's Testing Out a New Sustainable Material To Build Homes: Surfboards

Hawaii's housing crisis is severe, with high costs and low inventory, prompting innovative solutions like using surfboards as building materials.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-Ed | Our family home in Harlem was a lifeline. New rules are putting it at risk | amNewYork

Strict short-term rental regulations harm homeowners' financial security and threaten their economic stability.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
LA real estate

Hawaii's Testing Out a New Sustainable Material To Build Homes: Surfboards

Hawaii's housing crisis is severe, with high costs and low inventory, prompting innovative solutions like using surfboards as building materials.
more#housing-crisis
#budgeting
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Retirement

How To Budget for Owning a Home in Retirement-Before Costs Get Out of Hand

Rising housing costs challenge retirees' budgets, making careful financial planning essential for homeownership during retirement.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Retirement

How To Budget for Owning a Home in Retirement-Before Costs Get Out of Hand

Rising housing costs challenge retirees' budgets, making careful financial planning essential for homeownership during retirement.
more#budgeting
#mortgage-rates
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Britain's largest building society to cut mortgage rates as low as 3.89%

Quality journalism is vital, especially regarding key issues affecting American society.
Nationwide's mortgage rate reductions are creating more accessible homeownership options.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Remodel

The Biggest Mistake To Avoid When Refinancing Your Mortgage

Homeowners should consider the loan duration when refinancing, not just interest rates.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
UK news

Britain's largest building society to cut mortgage rates as low as 3.89%

Quality journalism is vital, especially regarding key issues affecting American society.
Nationwide's mortgage rate reductions are creating more accessible homeownership options.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Remodel

The Biggest Mistake To Avoid When Refinancing Your Mortgage

Homeowners should consider the loan duration when refinancing, not just interest rates.
more#mortgage-rates
#housing-policy
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
US politics

The Commons: Stuck In Place

Restrictive land-use policies limit housing opportunities in vibrant cities, impacting Americans' movement and economic prospects.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
SF real estate

Senators reintroduce rural housing bill as bipartisan support rises

Rural U.S. housing stock growth is insufficient; bipartisan efforts aim to reform programs for homeownership, addressing critical shortages.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
SF real estate

CHLA urges congressional restraint on mortgage fees in budget bill

CHLA urges Congress to reject unnecessary mortgage fee increases, particularly during homeownership affordability challenges.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
US politics

The Commons: Stuck In Place

Restrictive land-use policies limit housing opportunities in vibrant cities, impacting Americans' movement and economic prospects.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
SF real estate

Senators reintroduce rural housing bill as bipartisan support rises

Rural U.S. housing stock growth is insufficient; bipartisan efforts aim to reform programs for homeownership, addressing critical shortages.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
SF real estate

CHLA urges congressional restraint on mortgage fees in budget bill

CHLA urges Congress to reject unnecessary mortgage fee increases, particularly during homeownership affordability challenges.
more#housing-policy
#housing-market
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

NY Couple Duped Into Buying a Home That Wasn't For Sale: How To Avoid Same Fate

Real estate scams can exploit hopeful homebuyers in a competitive market, as shown by the Josephs' experience.
LA real estate
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

This is how long you'll need to work to afford a monthly mortgage

Homeownership symbolizes financial stability, but rising housing costs strain affordability for many, especially in high-cost areas like Hawaii and California.
NYC real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

These Unaffordable Cities Are Gobbling Up Renters' Income Like No Other

Homeownership is increasingly unaffordable due to high prices, pushing many into the rental market, where costs are also rising.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Black Homeownership Sees Largest Annual Surge but Lags Behind Other Groups

Black homeownership rate increased but remains significantly lower than white homeownership, highlighting economic disparities.
The NAR report shows substantial growth in homeownership among blacks but significant gaps persists.
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

This Is Where The Most Homeowners Are Facing Foreclosure

Some states have experienced record foreclosure activity in 2024 despite an overall decline in rates.
Foreclosure rates vary significantly by state, influenced by local economic factors.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Middle-Class Americans in Only These 20 States Can Afford an Average-Priced Home Where They Live

Affordable housing remains a challenge despite a slight decline in mortgage rates.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

NY Couple Duped Into Buying a Home That Wasn't For Sale: How To Avoid Same Fate

Real estate scams can exploit hopeful homebuyers in a competitive market, as shown by the Josephs' experience.
LA real estate
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

This is how long you'll need to work to afford a monthly mortgage

Homeownership symbolizes financial stability, but rising housing costs strain affordability for many, especially in high-cost areas like Hawaii and California.
NYC real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

These Unaffordable Cities Are Gobbling Up Renters' Income Like No Other

Homeownership is increasingly unaffordable due to high prices, pushing many into the rental market, where costs are also rising.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Black Homeownership Sees Largest Annual Surge but Lags Behind Other Groups

Black homeownership rate increased but remains significantly lower than white homeownership, highlighting economic disparities.
The NAR report shows substantial growth in homeownership among blacks but significant gaps persists.
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

This Is Where The Most Homeowners Are Facing Foreclosure

Some states have experienced record foreclosure activity in 2024 despite an overall decline in rates.
Foreclosure rates vary significantly by state, influenced by local economic factors.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Middle-Class Americans in Only These 20 States Can Afford an Average-Priced Home Where They Live

Affordable housing remains a challenge despite a slight decline in mortgage rates.
more#housing-market
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
Non-profit organizations

How Acra Lending serves borrowers with non-QM

Non-QM loans offer flexible alternatives for unconventional borrowers, enhancing access to homeownership despite reputation challenges.
fromMedium
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

I broke my leg and learned some hard UX lessons

Homeownership can quickly become a challenge when faced with unexpected injuries and accessibility issues.
#generational-wealth
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Parenting

Should You Pay Off Your Parents' Mortgage If You Don't Have Your Own?

Supporting aging parents with mortgage payments requires weighing emotional and financial consequences.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
Real estate

New program offers support to Florida's first-time homebuyers

NestGen program offers essential support and guidance for Florida's homebuyers, especially targeting young and first-time buyers.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Parenting

Should You Pay Off Your Parents' Mortgage If You Don't Have Your Own?

Supporting aging parents with mortgage payments requires weighing emotional and financial consequences.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
Real estate

New program offers support to Florida's first-time homebuyers

NestGen program offers essential support and guidance for Florida's homebuyers, especially targeting young and first-time buyers.
more#generational-wealth
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

City Tax Lien Sale Puts Homeowners at Risk, Advocates Say

The tax lien sale disproportionately harms vulnerable Brooklyn homeowners, often leading to foreclosure and increased financial burden.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
National Basketball Association

Angel Reese Buys First Home at Age 22-and Helps Mom Retire-Months After Admitting WNBA Salary Didn't Even Cover Her Bills

Angel Reese became a homeowner at 22 while helping her mom retire, showcasing her financial success amidst challenges of her WNBA salary.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
New York Islanders

A San Juan Islands House That Floats Above the Landscape

Kas Kinkead and Marty Babcock successfully lived on a 22-foot boat for over a decade before deciding to build a small cabin on their property.
#black-communities
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
Boston real estate

SXSW panelists examine causes, effects of the city's lack of Black homeowners - Austin Monitor

Black communities in Austin face severe challenges in homeownership and wealth-building due to surging housing prices.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago
Real estate

Black South Floridians struggle to buy and keep homes in Miami's gentrifying communities

Sabrina Guillaume's journey to homeownership reflects the struggle to buy property in gentrifying neighborhoods, especially for Black residents in Miami.
Boston real estate
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago

SXSW panelists examine causes, effects of the city's lack of Black homeowners - Austin Monitor

Black communities in Austin face severe challenges in homeownership and wealth-building due to surging housing prices.
Real estate
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Black South Floridians struggle to buy and keep homes in Miami's gentrifying communities

Sabrina Guillaume's journey to homeownership reflects the struggle to buy property in gentrifying neighborhoods, especially for Black residents in Miami.
more#black-communities
#first-time-homebuyers
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Video | Navigating the first-time home buying journey | amNewYork

Schneps Media hosted a webinar to guide first-time homebuyers on navigating the complexities of homeownership.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Silicon Valley real estate

First-Time Homebuyers in This State Can Get Up to $200K for a Down Payment

San Jose's Home Access Program offers $200,000 loans to help low-income, first-time homebuyers with down payments.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Nurses Eligible for Mortgage Assistance and Grants Through Homebuying Programs

Nurses face challenges in homeownership due to salary vs. housing prices, but there are programs available to assist them.
fromMoney Digest
1 month ago
Retirement

Tax Breaks You Should Know About If You Own A Home - Money Digest

Homeownership can provide financial benefits like tax deductions and equity building, but it comes with significant expenses and responsibilities.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Video | Navigating the first-time home buying journey | amNewYork

Schneps Media hosted a webinar to guide first-time homebuyers on navigating the complexities of homeownership.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
Silicon Valley real estate

First-Time Homebuyers in This State Can Get Up to $200K for a Down Payment

San Jose's Home Access Program offers $200,000 loans to help low-income, first-time homebuyers with down payments.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

Nurses Eligible for Mortgage Assistance and Grants Through Homebuying Programs

Nurses face challenges in homeownership due to salary vs. housing prices, but there are programs available to assist them.
fromMoney Digest
1 month ago
Retirement

Tax Breaks You Should Know About If You Own A Home - Money Digest

Homeownership can provide financial benefits like tax deductions and equity building, but it comes with significant expenses and responsibilities.
more#first-time-homebuyers
fromwww.housebeautiful.com
2 weeks ago
LA real estate

Why Gen Z Now Has Major Homebuyers' Remorse

Younger homeowners show significant buyer's remorse regarding pandemic-era home purchases, prompting many to sell and reassess their decisions.
#home-maintenance
fromBustle
1 month ago
Gadgets

Handymen Say These Clever, Cheap Things For Your Home Are Life-Changing

Handymen provide valuable advice and smart product recommendations for managing home maintenance and improvement.
Choosing clever, budget-friendly products can prepare homeowners for challenges.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Renovation

Homeowners Are Sharing The Pricey "Never Again" Purchases They Made And Deeply Regret

Many homeowners regret spending money on high-ticket items that don't deliver long-term value.
fromBustle
1 month ago
Gadgets

Handymen Say These Clever, Cheap Things For Your Home Are Life-Changing

Handymen provide valuable advice and smart product recommendations for managing home maintenance and improvement.
Choosing clever, budget-friendly products can prepare homeowners for challenges.
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Renovation

Homeowners Are Sharing The Pricey "Never Again" Purchases They Made And Deeply Regret

Many homeowners regret spending money on high-ticket items that don't deliver long-term value.
more#home-maintenance
LA real estate
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

How homeowners see their home as an extension of themselves

Homes are seen as extensions of personal identity by most homeowners.
Millennials prioritize outdoor space for relaxation and entertainment.
A significant number of homeowners do not want to change their homes.
#interior-design
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 month ago
Renovation

I live in a $500,000 old bank in Montreal, Canada

Homeownership often involves significant personal investment and sacrifices.
Creative DIY projects can transform living spaces and personalize home environments.
fromApartment Therapy
4 weeks ago
Renovation

I Hated This '70s-Era Home Feature - Now I'm So Glad I Didn't Paint Over It

Homebuying can be driven by necessity and personal circumstances, often leading to compromises on aesthetic preferences.
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 month ago
Renovation

I live in a $500,000 old bank in Montreal, Canada

Homeownership often involves significant personal investment and sacrifices.
Creative DIY projects can transform living spaces and personalize home environments.
fromApartment Therapy
4 weeks ago
Renovation

I Hated This '70s-Era Home Feature - Now I'm So Glad I Didn't Paint Over It

Homebuying can be driven by necessity and personal circumstances, often leading to compromises on aesthetic preferences.
more#interior-design
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago
SF politics

Push continues for bill to aid civil servant homeownership

The HELPER Act aims to support community service workers in home ownership despite political roadblocks.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Rocket Companies to acquire Mr. Cooper in bombshell $9.4B deal

Rocket is acquiring Redfin for $1.75 billion to expand its mortgage servicing capabilities.
The acquisition will create a servicing book of $2.1 trillion for Rocket.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
LA real estate

Being both landlords and renters offers us flexibility, but sometimes my husband feels guilty we've moved the kids so much

Moving to Bright offered flexibility for family needs and living arrangements.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago
LA real estate

Amazon Listed a Sundrenched, Resort-inspired Tiny House That's Completely Customizable for Under $35K

Tiny houses provide a budget-friendly, flexible homeownership option for travelers, reducing the burden of traditional mortgages.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
SF real estate

Southern states have the highest mortgage denial rates

Mississippi, Louisiana, and West Virginia had the highest mortgage denial rates in 2023.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A VA rescue effort saved 15,000 veterans' homes. Some in Congress want to scrap it

The VA loan program is crucial for veterans like Kevin and Jenny Conlon, enabling homeownership without a down payment.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Valon partners with VIU by HUB on instant home insurance quotes

Partnership improves homeowner insurance experience and transparency.
Integration allows for comparison of rates and alerts on policy renewals.
#mortgages
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Can You Buy a House After Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy can be a fresh start, but significantly impacts future mortgage eligibility and homeownership.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Retirement

This is why Clark Howard is obsessed with 15 year mortgages

Refinancing to a 15-year mortgage can lower interest costs and benefit homeowners with current high rates.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Can You Buy a House After Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy can be a fresh start, but significantly impacts future mortgage eligibility and homeownership.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Retirement

This is why Clark Howard is obsessed with 15 year mortgages

Refinancing to a 15-year mortgage can lower interest costs and benefit homeowners with current high rates.
more#mortgages
Alternative transportation
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Michigan Man Ditches His Car To Buy His First Home-Here's How

Transportation costs significantly impact housing affordability.
Choosing public transit over car ownership can lead to substantial annual savings for potential homebuyers.
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