Despite pandemic eviction bans, people are still losing their homes

The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.

Exodus from NYC squeezing surrounding housing markets

With many New Yorkers moving to neighboring Connecticut during the pandemic, especially Fairfield County, it's becoming more challenging for people to find affordable homes to buy.

NYPD to help vaccinate residents of public housing

Police officers will vaccinate NYCHA residents who are 65 and older and who have registered for appointments.

NYC renters behind $1B on payments

New York City renters owe more than $1 billion in back rent according to a new survey.

Airbnb to block, cancel DC bookings ahead of inauguration

The San Francisco-based home-sharing company said that guests whose reservations were canceled will be refunded in full. It will also reimburse hosts — at Airbnb's expense — the money they would have earned from those canceled reservations.

New York will limit evictions, foreclosures in pandemic

Under a new bill in New York, renters who are facing pending evictions or who face evictions in the next 30 days would be protected from eviction for at least 60 days. 

NY lawmakers set special session to extend eviction ban

New York lawmakers plan to convene for a special session to pass a bill extending the state's ban on residential evictions past its Jan. 1 deadline.

With vaccine in sight, renters begin to return to NYC

There are bargains to be found if you're a renter, but commercial properties are taking a beating as the coronavirus pandemic continues to shake up the real estate market in New York City.

Landlords rally to demand financial relief

Landlords are asking state and congressional leaders for financial aid.

Mortgage rates fall to record lows

U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week as the key 30-year loan reached a new all-time low for the tenth time this year.

NYC landlords call for financial relief

While tenants call for another extension to Governor Cuomo’s eviction moratorium, landlords in New York are seeking financial relief of their own.

NYC landlords calling for financial relief
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While tenants call for another extension to Governor Cuomo?s eviction moratorium, landlords in New York City are seeking financial relief of their own.

Judge blocks plan to turn LI hotel into homeless shelter

A judge on Long Island has blocked plans to turn an empty hotel building in Jericho into a homeless shelter.

Hotel to homeless shelter plan on LI blocked
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A judge on Long Island has blocked plans to turn an empty hotel building in Jericho into a homeless shelter.

NYCHA tenants say they were misled into RNC video appearance

Three residents of New York City public housing whose criticisms of Mayor Bill de Blasio were used in a video at the Republican National Convention said they were never told their comments were to be showcased in that manner.