Testing for arsenic in water continues at Manhattan housing complex
Residents of the Jacob Riis Houses in Manhattan still can't drink the water while the city waits for more test results to make sure the water supply is free of arsenic.
Residents of the Jacob Riis Houses in Manhattan still can't drink the water while the city waits for more test results to make sure the water supply is free of arsenic.
Tap water arsenic scare at Manhattan housing complex
Water tests at the Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village showed dangerous arsenic levels on Friday. But "more precise testing" is now coming back negative, City Hall said.
Water tests at the Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village showed dangerous arsenic levels on Friday. But "more precise testing" is now coming back negative, City Hall said.
Arsenic discovered in tap water of Lower East Side NYCHA complex
People living at the housing complex have been told not to drink or cook with water from their taps due to concerns about arsenic in the water.
People living at the housing complex have been told not to drink or cook with water from their taps due to concerns about arsenic in the water.
U.S. housing market cooling off
The U.S. housing market is finally showing signs of cooling off, although higher interest rates are limiting potential buyers and driving people to look at alternative financing options.
The U.S. housing market is finally showing signs of cooling off, although higher interest rates are limiting potential buyers and driving people to look at alternative financing options.
Virginia man builds more than 30 pirate ships
A $49,000 pirate ship went viral after being posted on the popular social media page Zillow Gone Wild. The ship is for sale in Callao, Virginia, in the Commonwealth’s Northern Neck.
A $49,000 pirate ship went viral after being posted on the popular social media page Zillow Gone Wild. The ship is for sale in Callao, Virginia, in the Commonwealth’s Northern Neck.
Massive rent hikes may finally be coming to an end, economist says
Rent prices are still at an all-time high for many tenants, but data shows asking rent prices have begun to slow.
Rent prices are still at an all-time high for many tenants, but data shows asking rent prices have begun to slow.
Severe US housing downturn 'possible,' with prices falling 10%-15% over multi-year period, report says
In the case of “a more pronounced” U.S. housing downturn, Fitch analysts predicted that home prices could fall 10% to 15% in the next few years.
In the case of “a more pronounced” U.S. housing downturn, Fitch analysts predicted that home prices could fall 10% to 15% in the next few years.
NY, NJ listed among America's top 5 states to live in, but which is best?
Both New York and New Jersey are ranked among the five best states to live in, but which one managed to finish higher than the other?
Both New York and New Jersey are ranked among the five best states to live in, but which one managed to finish higher than the other?
California retirement community hikes elderly couple's rent by $1,000/month: 'That has to be a mistake'
Residents at a Southern California retirement home are seeing their monthly payments go up by more than $1,000 a month, leading some to question whether they'll still be able to afford to live there.
Residents at a Southern California retirement home are seeing their monthly payments go up by more than $1,000 a month, leading some to question whether they'll still be able to afford to live there.
This is the salary you need to afford to buy a home in NYC
The salary needed to afford a home in New York City is pretty steep, as you might expect.
The salary needed to afford a home in New York City is pretty steep, as you might expect.
Here’s how much the average 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom rent is in America
Nationwide rent prices continued to climb in August 2022, according to a new report. Here’s a look at how much renters are paying on average this month, and when the market could level off.
Nationwide rent prices continued to climb in August 2022, according to a new report. Here’s a look at how much renters are paying on average this month, and when the market could level off.
This is how much money you need to make per hour to afford rent in NYC
We all know rent is high in New York. Here's how much you need to make hourly to afford an apartment.
We all know rent is high in New York. Here's how much you need to make hourly to afford an apartment.
FTC says Opendoor must pay $62 million after cheating home sellers
The Federal Trade Commission says online homebuyer Opendoor must pay $62 million to settle charges that it cheated homesellers out of thousands of dollars.
The Federal Trade Commission says online homebuyer Opendoor must pay $62 million to settle charges that it cheated homesellers out of thousands of dollars.
This NJ city has been named U.S.'s most expensive for renters
A city in New Jersey has been named the most expensive for renters in the U.S., while a recent report says the Garden State is the seventh most expensive state in the nation for renters.
A city in New Jersey has been named the most expensive for renters in the U.S., while a recent report says the Garden State is the seventh most expensive state in the nation for renters.
Certain California, Florida, Arizona housing markets most susceptible to downturn in a recession
Places where people have high debt compared to income and home equity are vulnerable.
Places where people have high debt compared to income and home equity are vulnerable.
Mortgage company owned by Warren Buffet discriminated against Black homebuyers, DOJ says
The Justice Department alleges that employees of the company made racist comments about making loans to Black homebuyers, calling some neighborhoods “ghettos.”
The Justice Department alleges that employees of the company made racist comments about making loans to Black homebuyers, calling some neighborhoods “ghettos.”
NYC rents shoot up, pushing out tenants who signed pandemic deals
New York City's pandemic rent deals initially sounded like a good idea for many. But as the deals expire, many renters are being priced out of their apartments.
New York City's pandemic rent deals initially sounded like a good idea for many. But as the deals expire, many renters are being priced out of their apartments.
Despite high rent, it’s still cheaper than buying a home – except in these cities
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Confidence of US home builders plunges in July as rising costs slow sales
U.S. homebuilder confidence for single-family homes posted its seventh straight monthly decline in July, another sign of a weakening housing market.
U.S. homebuilder confidence for single-family homes posted its seventh straight monthly decline in July, another sign of a weakening housing market.
Average Manhattan rents soar to record highs
The average monthly rent for a Manhattan apartment has soared to a new record high, while brokers say things aren't going to slow down anytime soon.
The average monthly rent for a Manhattan apartment has soared to a new record high, while brokers say things aren't going to slow down anytime soon.