Housing - Page 4

July 9, 2026

The surprising hidden cost quietly adding nearly $132K to new home prices revealed

Government regulations add nearly $132,000 to a new home's price, up 40% since 2021, according to a new NAHB study on the housing affordability crisis.

July 5, 2026

Homeowners terrorized by pro squatters turning dreams into nightmares in palm-lined paradise, experts say

Professional squatters allegedly use forged deeds, fake leases and identity theft to hijack Los Angeles homes, prompting calls for a dedicated task force.

July 3, 2026

NYC rent board dissenter warns Mamdani-backed freeze could hurt affordable housing over time: 'Slow burn'

Rental Guidelines Board member Arpit Gupta said he disagrees with the freeze and favors a targeted approach that focuses more on low-income tenants.

July 2, 2026

Furious residents confront homeless housing leaders as popular beach community hits breaking point

Over 100 Los Angeles residents confronted supportive housing leaders over rising crime, drug activity and public safety concerns near Venice facilities.

July 2, 2026

America's housing market could run out of something more important than homes

A new report challenges the housing shortage narrative, arguing slower population growth and reduced immigration could mean fewer homebuyers ahead.

July 1, 2026

STEVE FORBES: Mamdani’s socialist rent-control puts New York on the road to housing ruin

New York City rent freeze on 1 million rent-stabilized apartments is price control, not housing policy. It will reduce supply and hurt tenants.

June 30, 2026

San Francisco home with history of squatters under contract for $1.3 million

A San Francisco home occupied by squatters for five years is under contract for $1.3 million despite graffiti, needles, and no running water or electricity.

June 30, 2026

Congress eyes rare bipartisan housing win with or without Trump's help

Donald Trump called the bipartisan housing bill a "yawn" compared to the SAVE America Act, refusing to sign it amid his midterm elections push.

June 29, 2026

Explained: How Lisa Cook’s three home loans became central to Trump’s fight over her Federal Reserve seat

Fed Governor Lisa Cook's legal battle against Trump centers on mortgage fraud allegations tied to properties in Michigan, Georgia and Massachusetts.

June 29, 2026

Biden's illegal immigration surge caused higher rent and home prices, Fed study finds

A Federal Reserve working paper finds unauthorized immigration during the Biden administration drove up home prices by 2.2% and rents by 1.4%.