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MARK PENN: Socialist Mamdani sold a tax on billionaires. Regular homeowners could pay the price

August 4, 2026

MARK PENN: Socialist Mamdani sold a tax on billionaires. Regular homeowners could pay the price

The pied-a-terre tax targets far more than billionaires, potentially hitting nearly 1 million New York City homeowners and crashing condo prices.

Mamdani extends deadline for NYC homeowners to seek exemption from new pied-à-terre tax

August 1, 2026

Mamdani extends deadline for NYC homeowners to seek exemption from new pied-à-terre tax

The pied-à-terre tax sparked confusion after 900,000 properties appeared on a supplemental roll, but only 17,000 homeowners received surcharge letters.

We must help more people buy a home. It’s key to the American Dream

July 31, 2026

We must help more people buy a home. It’s key to the American Dream

Housing inventory shortages, mortgage rates above 6% and rising insurance costs have combined to push the median first-time buyer's age to 40.

Fired HGTV host Nicole Curtis faces Detroit lawsuit alleging her blighted property is a public nuisance

July 30, 2026

Fired HGTV host Nicole Curtis faces Detroit lawsuit alleging her blighted property is a public nuisance

The City of Detroit is suing Nicole Curtis and Detroit Renovations LLC, alleging the "Rehab Addict" star failed to restore a blighted property.

LA real estate vet comes at Mayor Bass with receipts over damning homelessness report: 'She doesn't get it'

July 30, 2026

LA real estate vet comes at Mayor Bass with receipts over damning homelessness report: 'She doesn't get it'

John Alle says Mayor Karen Bass has repeatedly refused invitations to tour LA neighborhoods plagued by crime, drug use and rising street homelessness.

Acting DNI touts 'approximately 30% Staff Reduction from Weeks Ago' as Senate poised to confirm Trump nominee

July 28, 2026

Acting DNI touts 'approximately 30% Staff Reduction from Weeks Ago' as Senate poised to confirm Trump nominee

Acting Director of National Intelligence William Pulte announced what he called "a 5th and Near Final Round of TERMINATIONS" on Tuesday.

Acting Director of National Intelligence announces 4th wave of layoffs

July 27, 2026

Acting Director of National Intelligence announces 4th wave of layoffs

Acting DNI William Pulte on Sunday announced the completion of a fourth batch of layoffs from Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

First-time homebuyer affordability in Seattle area called 'ridiculous' as housing costs keep rising

July 21, 2026

First-time homebuyer affordability in Seattle area called 'ridiculous' as housing costs keep rising

A WalletHub study ranks Seattle and Tacoma among the toughest U.S. cities for first-time homebuyers, with starter homes averaging well over $500,000.

New York City landlords warn American dream is slipping away under socialist rent policies

July 21, 2026

New York City landlords warn American dream is slipping away under socialist rent policies

New York landlords push back against Democratic Socialists of America rent freeze calls, saying property taxes, insurance and mortgages erode profits.

The American dream now comes with a ZIP code: Here's where starter homes are still within reach

July 20, 2026

The American dream now comes with a ZIP code: Here's where starter homes are still within reach

The income needed to afford a typical starter home has surged roughly $35,000 since 2019, but recovery varies sharply by region for first-time buyers.