NYC decides on who should pay broker fees
A StreetEasy survey shows 81% of renters believe landlords, not renters, should pay these fees, and 78% felt they had no choice but to pay a broker fee to secure housing.
Squatter who nearly owned NYC hotel, declared mentally incompetent in fraud case
Mickey Barreto, an alleged squatter was accused of fraudulently claiming ownership of the New Yorker Hotel, is found unfit to stand trial. Doctors say he doesn't understand the criminal proceedings.
CEO makes bold prediction on housing market as trend signals positive outlook
Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.
Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose
A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.
Mortgage rates go up again this week – what’s the forecast for November?
Mortgage rates could change in November, but experts are split on by how much, according to a recent report.
Residents in Long Island luxury apartments frustrated by faulty alarms
Residents at a luxury apartment building in Amityville are frustrated after repeated issues with their fire alarm systems, including false alarms and a failure to go off during an actual fire.
Here are the cities with the highest mortgage delinquency rates
Skyrocketing housing costs in the U.S. are making it difficult for some homeowners in certain areas to consistently cover their monthly mortgage payments, according to a recent report.
Beloved Elizabeth Street Garden faces eviction as community fights to save green space
The Elizabeth Street Garden in SoHo has been a cherished green space for over 30 years, but the city has issued a 14-day eviction notice to make way for affordable senior housing.
Big Sur home made from giant wine barrels on sale for $3.3M. See inside
Have you ever loved wine so much that you wanted to live in it? Now you can, sort of.
What to know about tapping into your home equity as interest rates drop
The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.
Children's musician Raffi is selling his Canadian island home: Photos
Raffi is selling his Canadian island home with expansive ocean and mountain views for nearly $2 million.
Nearly a third of homeowners say they are ‘house poor’ in new survey
The financial strain of having a house has led some homeowners to sacrifice paying for other critical expenses, a recent survey finds.
How much you need to make to afford a home in NYC
"With falling prices and declining mortgage rates, now might be the perfect time to buy a home in NYC—if you can handle the city's steep costs."
NYC offers migrants $4K to leave city shelters: How it works
NYC is offering 150 families $4K to leave city shelters, as it costs the city $388 a day to house a single migrant. Here's how the program works.
San Francisco 1st in U.S. to ban AI rent price-fixing software
San Francisco is putting a stop to automated price-setting for rent, arguing that software has scammed renters out of good prices for housing units.
Best, worst places to retire in 2024: These NY, NJ, CT cities made the list
WalletHub has released their list of the Best & Worst Places to Retire in 2024, and a number of NY, NJ and CT cities made the list – though toward the bottom. Here's the full rankings.
More than 50% of Americans opting for 'rent-first' lifestyle, survey finds
A recent survey by Credit Karma reveals that over 50% of Americans are choosing a 'rent-first' lifestyle, prioritizing flexibility and savings over traditional ownership in various aspects of life, from housing to cars and fashion.
NYC housing lottery opens in Hudson Yards: How to apply
This location is in what's considered to be the most expensive area to live in NYC. There are currently only 114 units available according to NYC Housing Connect. Here's how to apply.
DoJ accuses RealPage of scheme to help landlords hike rents in antitrust lawsuit
The Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against real estate software company RealPage, accusing it of an illegal scheme that allows landlords to coordinate to hike rental prices.
NJ ANCHOR program 2024 starts today: Are you eligible for property tax relief?
NJ's ANCHOR property tax relief program begins today. Letters will be mailed to around 1.5 million residents to confirm their eligibility for this season's benefit. Here's what you need to know.