Housing - Page 4

February 26

Mamdani's rent freeze, tax hikes a 'one-two wealth destruction punch,' economists warn

Economists warn New York's proposed rent freeze and property tax hikes could create a "one-two wealth destruction punch" for the city's housing market.

February 22

Newsom confronted on California being the 'highest cost of living' state in the US amid affordability crisis

California Gov. Gavin Newsom was confronted on CNN about his state's affordability crisis as prices run 11% higher than national average.

February 22

Illinois city's reparations plan is misguided, divisive and likely unconstitutional

Evanston, Illinois' $25,000 reparations payments to 44 Black residents raise constitutional questions and practical concerns about race-based compensation programs.

February 21

Is Mamdani’s socialist push for rent controls about to wreck the New York City housing market?

Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral campaign promise to freeze rent on 1 million stabilized apartments faces criticism from landlords who warn of building sales and an exodus to other states.

February 20

The Rise of Socialism: NYC housing faces reckoning as Mamdani enacts his agenda

An investigation into Zohran Mamdani's plans to enact rent controls on New York City real estate. Property owners and housing associations weight the real cost of the mayor’s radical agenda in Part 2 of “The Rise of Socialism.”

February 20

More Americans leave big cities for rural states as migration patterns shift in 2026

Americans are ditching big cities for rural states in 2026, with 88% of movers seeking affordable living and outdoor lifestyles in quieter communities, new research says.

February 18

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reverses course on homeless encampments after pausing clearings

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city will resume clearing homeless encampments with a new approach after pausing the controversial practice in January.

February 18

Swanky Michelin-starred restaurant owner questions blue state's affordable housing project

Celebrity chef Thomas Keller raises concerns about Yountville, California's 150-unit affordable housing project, calling for a pause on the $11 million development.

February 9

House passes bipartisan housing bill as Trump zeroes in on affordability crisis

Lawmakers advanced a bipartisan housing bill aimed at boosting supply as Trump focuses on easing costs for families.

February 6

Small New York landlords 'at their breaking point' under Mamdani's housing policies: report

Some New York City landlords say Mayor Zohran Mamdani's housing policies are pushing them to their breaking point, with many struggling to stay afloat.