Tensions rise in Bensonhurst over proposed homeless shelter in Brooklyn: Here's why
City officials say that the decision was out of fairness since the area has no shelters at all but residents are concerned for their safety.
City officials say that the decision was out of fairness since the area has no shelters at all but residents are concerned for their safety.
Evictions are rising fastest in these 5 American cities
Eviction filings are on the rise in several major cities as Americans grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and expensive rent costs.
Eviction filings are on the rise in several major cities as Americans grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and expensive rent costs.
Nearly 1 in 4 US sellers cut home prices as inventory grows, Zillow report says
A recent report finds that sellers are slashing home prices to appeal to buyers in the market for housing.
A recent report finds that sellers are slashing home prices to appeal to buyers in the market for housing.
Tenant repeatedly scammed landlords to live rent-free in expensive parts of Silicon Valley
One woman has been able to live in Silicon Valley's most expensive areas rent-free for the past decade- and now, she's been convicted for it.
One woman has been able to live in Silicon Valley's most expensive areas rent-free for the past decade- and now, she's been convicted for it.
Diddy's $70M Los Angeles mansion for sale following Homeland Security raid
Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly wanting to cut all ties with Los Angeles.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly wanting to cut all ties with Los Angeles.
NYC Rent Guidelines Board approves increase for 2024: Here's the cost
NYC tenants constantly struggle to keep up with the cost of living. Now, the city board approved on a 5.25% increase for two-year leases.
NYC tenants constantly struggle to keep up with the cost of living. Now, the city board approved on a 5.25% increase for two-year leases.
These US cities are among world's most 'impossibly unaffordable,' report says
A new report ranks the global cities where this issue is the worst – including the top five most "impossibly unaffordable" U.S. metros.
A new report ranks the global cities where this issue is the worst – including the top five most "impossibly unaffordable" U.S. metros.
NYC decides on who should pay broker fees amid affordable housing crisis
In New York City, rental broker fees can be as much as15% of the annual rent. So far the FARE Act bill has 33 sponsors in the 51-member City Council, which is one vote away from a veto-proof majority.
In New York City, rental broker fees can be as much as15% of the annual rent. So far the FARE Act bill has 33 sponsors in the 51-member City Council, which is one vote away from a veto-proof majority.
NYC rent: Who should pay cost of broker fees? City Council hearing scheduled
NYC is one of the only cities in the U.S. where tenants are slammed with broker. Under a new City Council proposal, that may not longer be the case.
NYC is one of the only cities in the U.S. where tenants are slammed with broker. Under a new City Council proposal, that may not longer be the case.
NYCHA Section 8 housing application deadline: What you need to know
The application window for New York City's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program waitlist opened for the first time in nearly 15 years.
The application window for New York City's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program waitlist opened for the first time in nearly 15 years.
Housing affordability is Gen Z's top voting issue, survey finds
Rising housing costs are making it difficult for first-time buyers to secure a home, an issue concerning young voters ahead of November’s election.
Rising housing costs are making it difficult for first-time buyers to secure a home, an issue concerning young voters ahead of November’s election.
NYCHA opens Section 8 applications: Are you eligible?
NYCHA has started accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program waiting list for the first time in nearly 15 years. Here's what you need to know.
NYCHA has started accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program waiting list for the first time in nearly 15 years. Here's what you need to know.
Map shows hourly wage needed to afford rent in New York
A study looked at the hourly wage needed to afford rent in every state in 2023. Here's where New York ranked.
A study looked at the hourly wage needed to afford rent in every state in 2023. Here's where New York ranked.
NYC reopens Section 8 housing waitlist after 15 years - What you need to know
NYCHA will start accepting applications for the reopening of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program beginning June 3 and running until June 9.
NYCHA will start accepting applications for the reopening of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program beginning June 3 and running until June 9.
Homes are overvalued in most of the US – and the problem is worse in these 5 states
An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.
An overwhelming majority of homes in the U.S. are overvalued as steep mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage push the price of real estate even higher.
House down payments: Highest and lowest averages by city
The average down payment when buying a home in the U.S. is about $56,000 which is 24% more than a year ago.
The average down payment when buying a home in the U.S. is about $56,000 which is 24% more than a year ago.
Housing prices in these states will become 'more affordable,’ Redfin CEO says
The Fed’s handling of rate cuts will play a key role in 2024 housing affordability, but according to one expert, certain U.S. states are already seeing "good" signs.
The Fed’s handling of rate cuts will play a key role in 2024 housing affordability, but according to one expert, certain U.S. states are already seeing "good" signs.
Officials' assurances over water safety at Jacob Riis Houses doesn't ease residents' concerns
People living at the Jacob Riis Houses on the Lower East Side are still raising concerns about the safety of their water, despite a recent video by Mayor Eric Adams showing him drinking the water and insisting it was fine.
People living at the Jacob Riis Houses on the Lower East Side are still raising concerns about the safety of their water, despite a recent video by Mayor Eric Adams showing him drinking the water and insisting it was fine.
NYC opens first pet-friendly homeless shelter in the Bronx
New York City has opened its first pet-friendly homeless shelter, meaning that people in need of shelter will no longer have to give up their pets to find a place to stay.
New York City has opened its first pet-friendly homeless shelter, meaning that people in need of shelter will no longer have to give up their pets to find a place to stay.
When is the best time to list your home for sale? It may be soon, Zillow study finds
According to a new Zillow study, now may be the best time to list your home in these cities.
According to a new Zillow study, now may be the best time to list your home in these cities.