US cities with the most affordable rent in 2025
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.
Flooding threatens over 80,000 homes in NYC and suburbs by 2024: Report
A new report reveals that 82,000 homes across New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County could be lost to chronic flooding by 2040.
A new report reveals that 82,000 homes across New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County could be lost to chronic flooding by 2040.
New Jersey town proposes controversial homelessness ordinance
The city of Summit is considering a new ordinance that would fine or jail people for sleeping, camping, or storing belongings in public places—sparking concerns about criminalizing homelessness.
The city of Summit is considering a new ordinance that would fine or jail people for sleeping, camping, or storing belongings in public places—sparking concerns about criminalizing homelessness.
NYC's new composting rules spark outrage from landlords
Landlords say the new law is unfair, arguing they can’t control tenant behavior but are still liable for violations.
Landlords say the new law is unfair, arguing they can’t control tenant behavior but are still liable for violations.
Mortgage rates finally declining but may not go much lower
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.
How Trump's tariffs will impact lumber prices and the housing market
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
Canada is the source of about 70% of US lumber imports. Canadian lumber is now facing a nearly 40% tariff.
The most and least affordable cities for renters: Final 2024 data
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
These NYC landlords are considered to be the 'worst' of 2024
This year's 'worst landlord' has multiple Bronx buildings with violations and evictions. Here's the full list.
This year's 'worst landlord' has multiple Bronx buildings with violations and evictions. Here's the full list.
6 major landlords accused of scheming to keep rents high, DOJ says
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
Jimmy Carter's Habitat for Humanity legacy: 'He stood up for us'
President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn spent decades helping build thousands of homes with Habitat for Humanity.
President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn spent decades helping build thousands of homes with Habitat for Humanity.
NYC real estate twins, the Alexander brothers, arrested in FBI sex trafficking probe
The indictment alleges the brothers lured women to various locations for sexual assault, drugged victims, and, at times, involved multiple men in the attacks.
The indictment alleges the brothers lured women to various locations for sexual assault, drugged victims, and, at times, involved multiple men in the attacks.
Bronx building collapse: Report claims engineer’s negligence as cause
Nearly a year after the partial building collapse in Morris Heights, Bronx, a new Department of Buildings report reveals alleged negligence by the engineer in charge.
Nearly a year after the partial building collapse in Morris Heights, Bronx, a new Department of Buildings report reveals alleged negligence by the engineer in charge.
New York passes law requiring landlords to notify tenants of bed bug infestations
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law requiring landlords in New York to notify tenants about bed bug infestations within 72 hours.
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law requiring landlords in New York to notify tenants about bed bug infestations within 72 hours.
Rent prices in these NYC neighborhoods are falling the most (And climbing the fastest)
Looking to rent in New York City and don't know what neighborhood to settle in? Here's where rent prices are falling the most, and rising the fastest.
Looking to rent in New York City and don't know what neighborhood to settle in? Here's where rent prices are falling the most, and rising the fastest.
NYC Council bans broker fees for renters
Under a system that exists in New York and almost nowhere else in the country, tenants are often forced to pay the commission of a real estate agent before moving into an apartment, even if that agent was hired by the landlord.
Under a system that exists in New York and almost nowhere else in the country, tenants are often forced to pay the commission of a real estate agent before moving into an apartment, even if that agent was hired by the landlord.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mortgage rates could change in November, but experts are split on by how much, according to a recent report.