housing
NYC super claims self-defense after alarming video shows him kick tenant down stairs, beat him with wrench
September 2, 2024 | 10:45amNick Valentin was seen kicking a tenant down a flight of stairs around 8 a.m. Saturday at the building on 112th Street near Third Avenue, according to his criminal complaint.
Incredible pics show four historic homes being wheeled through Connecticut town — with one house getting split in half beforehand
August 30, 2024 | 8:13amFour 19th-century homes were uprooted from their foundations and paraded through the streets of a Connecticut town Thursday, amazing footage shows.
Harris' housing plan would inflate costs, worsen the crisis
August 29, 2024 | 6:26pmThe Kamala Harris housing plan's new regulations would derail a much-needed building surge, then add subsidies that would only inflate housing costs.
Pending home sales hit record low in July as high prices sideline potential buyers
August 29, 2024 | 12:12pm"The positive impact of job growth and higher inventory could not overcome affordability challenges and some degree of wait-and-see related to the upcoming US presidential election," NAR's Lawrence Yun said.
Calif. lawmakers ripped after approving $150K down payment ‘handout’ to illegal immigrant home buyers: 'This is crazy'
August 28, 2024 | 10:52pmAssembly Bill 1840 would grant undocumented immigrants access to the state’s taxpayer-funded home loan program, which provides up to $150,000 in down payment assistance for eligible first-time home buyers.
Man slammed with tidal wave of backlash after renting out tent in his backyard for $125 a week
August 27, 2024 | 12:20pmA Hobart man who copped backlash after renting out a tent in his backyard for $125 a week has responded after being accused “shameful” behavior online.
Home prices hit record high in June: 'Most unaffordable housing market in history'
August 27, 2024 | 11:48amPrices increased 5.4% nationally in June when compared with the previous year, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index showed.
Tech billionaire's family plans 'visionary' development near controversial 'California Forever' project: report
August 26, 2024 | 1:09pmThe family of billionaire investor Marc Andreessen reportedly owns tracts of land close to the controversial “California Forever” city project he is backing – and is planning to build more...
Conn. mom moves to hotel due to high rent prices: 'Exactly what I prayed for'
August 25, 2024 | 1:51amA single mother of three found living in a Connecticut hotel room was less expensive than renting an apartment.
Home sales rise more than expected, ending 4-month skid: 'Definitely seeing more choices'
August 22, 2024 | 11:09amImproving supply and declining mortgage rates offered hope that activity could rebound in the months ahead.
NYC real estate giant who ghosted, lied to low income tenants exposed by undercover 'testers': suit
August 21, 2024 | 3:35pmA New York City real estate company was exposed by undercover "testers" for blocking low-income renters by lying to them -- or even ghosting them, a new lawsuit claims.
Construction of new homes slumps for 5th straight month despite drop in mortgage rates
August 16, 2024 | 11:53amUS single-family homebuilding dropped to near a 1-1/2-year low in July due in part to Hurricane Beryl's disruption of activity, but rising new housing supply could limit a rebound.
NYC Council passes $500M million Bronx redevelopment plan -- a positive sign for Adams' housing plan
August 15, 2024 | 5:47pmMayor Eric Adams had a win Thursday after City Council passed a $500 million Bronx redevelopment plan -- in what could be a sign of support for Hizzoner's other more...
My experience living in America’s first car-free community: Here's why it could catch on
August 13, 2024 | 1:09pmJust 15 miles from downtown Phoenix, AZ, Culdesac is billed as the first car-free community built “from scratch” in the U.S.
NYC Mayor Adams slams critics of City of Yes zoning proposal that would allow construction of thousands of homes: 'That's a problem'
August 12, 2024 | 9:40pmMayor Eric Adams rapped neighborhood activists for refusing to address the city's housing crunch.
Tiny house with a chic roof deck can be yours for $19,000 -- on Amazon
August 12, 2024 | 3:52pmYou can buy a home the traditional way -- but as costs keep soaring, you can buy a small one right on your phone.
Home sales in these cities could be hit by stock market turbulence before anywhere else
August 12, 2024 | 2:43pmWhile many experts say there’s no need to panic yet since the overall economy is in good shape, some wonder: Might these stock market tremors have an impact on America’s...
Homeowner claims insurance company used drone to spy on her property before dropping her
August 9, 2024 | 6:54am“It almost feels like someone’s looking in your windows, you know, when they tell you that they flew a drone over your home and looked at it. It’s like, whoa.”
These cities have more housing stock than before COVID-19
August 7, 2024 | 7:08pmHomebuyers 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
August 6, 2024 | 5:53pmIn the latest Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com® Housing Market Ranking, 12 of the top 20 housing markets are in the Midwest.